Only Bluetooth connects with audio devices when they act as communication tools.
Only Bluetooth connects with audio devices when they act as communication tools.
Whenever I attempt to link my laptop to the Bluetooth speaker or earphones, they only appear as communication devices. For instance, with my UE BOOM 2 speaker, after connecting it, both "UE BOOM 2" and "UE BOOM 2 Hands-Free" show up, but only the latter can be connected. The audio quality is limited to 16-bit, making it unsuitable for media playback. I've tried various fixes like turning off Hands-free Telephony in device settings and reconnecting, yet nothing resolves the issue. It seems all drivers are current, and both the speaker and earphones function correctly when connected to my phone. This suggests a problem with how my laptop manages the connection. I hope someone notices this and can provide a solution. Thanks!
Bluetooth on Windows differs from Android/iOS in its profiles, making two-way audio tricky for Bluetooth headsets. I haven’t adjusted settings in a while after switching to USB 2.4GHz headsets. Previously, I had to turn off the hands-free feature and rely on the device’s audio output.