Ubuntu 16 Bluetooth speakers and earphones connections not connecting automatically and dropping

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Ubuntu 16 Bluetooth is not connecting automatically to both my bluetooth speaker and earphones, as well as dropping the connection frequently. To connect I have to use bluetooth manager. The device connects. However when you choose the device in sound settings there is no sound. Then I have to choose Headset Unit vs A2DP and test for sound. There is sound. But if I switch back to A2DP at that point, Sound settings moves immediately to Built in Audio. Then I close Sound Settings, disconnect the device, reconnect it, go to Sound Settings, Chose the Device and A2DP and there is sound, for a while. Then I have to repeat the process to get sound back.

My bluetooth mouth works perfectly.

I have purged and reinstalled bluetooth and pulse audio. /etc/bluetooth/input.conf is blank. I am not sure what else to report. Please advise.