bluetooth headset

Cordless audio accessory

A Bluetooth headset is a wireless audio device worn on or over the ears, connecting to phones or computers via Bluetooth radio signal.

The term usually implies a microphone for calls, distinguishing it from Bluetooth headphones designed primarily for listening: She uses a Bluetooth headset for work calls.

The single-ear style became iconic of busy professionals in the 2000s.

Related

taking calls · conference call · phone call · charging · battery · calls · music · connected · earcup · noise-canceling · active noise cancellation · volume · mute · commute · office · podcast · tinny · static

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Opposites
connectivity method

bluetooth headsetwired headphones

Cable-connected personal speakers

wired earbuds

audio output method

bluetooth headsetloudspeaker

Sound amplification device

PA system · boombox · soundbar · phonograph · megaphone

Family

headset, head, heads, headed, heading, headsets

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G