A:Answer Figured it out.... the bluetooth adapter I purchased for my TV only allowed one device to connect to it at a time. Found another one that stated it would do 2 bluetooth devices, MEE Audio, Connect. Cost was about $50 bucks at BB, removed the other bluetooth adapter and installed this one, worked like a charm. Both are up and running.
New problem .... The headphones dont move well from one device to another. I took the old bluetooth adapter and put it in their bedroom so when Mother in law goes to bed, her tv volume could be lowered. Cant get the headphones to switch devices easily.... will work on that today and report back in case anyone else is having this problem.