Can I pair multiple hosts to a single Bluetooth headphones device?

I have a pair of Bluetooth headphones which I'd like to use with my phone and computer. They are currently paired with the computer and are working fine. Is it possible to pair them additionally with my phone, maintaining both pairings, so that I can use the device with either of the hosts without repairing every time I want to use them?

I have a Creative AIRWAVE Bluetooth speaker at home which I've paired with multiple phones at the same time, I'm just wondering if I can do this with any Bluetooth device.

Solution 1:

As it turns out, yes, you can pair multiple "hosts" with a single device.

Once the device has been connected to device A, connection attempts from device B will fail.

In my case, I've set my Android phone to not automatically connect to the Bluetooth device. Whenever I want to use it, I disconnect it (not unpair) from my computer and then attempt a connection from my phone, and vice-versa.

TL;DR: It works.

Solution 2:

At least some Bluetooth headphones can maintain a simultaneous connection to two devices. For example, with the Bose headphones I just purchased, I can simultaneously connect to my phone and my laptop, and play music on either one without unpairing/pairing or switching Bluetooth on/off. Starting music on one device stops the music on the other device. I suggest downloading a copy of the user's manual for the headphones you are considering, and reading it carefully to determine if they support this functionality.