Pi Zero W+Libreelec bluetooth headphones problem

Hi,


Posting here since forum search isn't being helpful.


I'm using Libreelec on Pi Zero W and am trying to connect bluetooth headphones, but it doesn't work.


In audio, the output is set to pulse and I'm able to connect to the headphones via the Libreelec settings, but it disconnects almost immediately.


I read somewhere that this might be more of a hardware problem rather than a software problem due to UART, so I've tried the following:

1) Disabled wifi and tried

2) Set force_turbo=1 in /flash/config.txt

None of these work.


The bluetooth headphones connect momentarily and disconnects almost immediately.

The audio over HDMI works without any issues.


I don't wish to go out and purchase separate bluetooth dongle since I bought the Zero W specifically because of the wifi+bluetooth.


Is there anything that can be done?

Sorry for the bump.

Is there someone who can help?