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Microsoft is adopting Bluetooth LE Audio in some of its Windows 11 PCs.
Bluetooth LE Audio brings audio sharing and super wideband to Windows 11.
Your laptop and hearing device must be compatible with Bluetooth LE Audio.
Microsoft is rolling out shared audio support to compatible Windows 11 PCs, allowing users to broadcast audio from the PC to two compatible audio accessories. Some PC models received this feature last October and November, while others received it as recently as late January.
In a blog post, Microsoft explains that users can share music with a friend or watch a movie together while traveling. To try this feature, users can enable their compatible Windows 11 Copilot + PC in the Windows Dev or Beta Channels and install the latest updates via Windows Update.
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If your PC is not yet compatible, Microsoft says to look out for driver updates via Windows Updates. Once your device is compatible, a "Shared audio (preview)" tile should appear in Quick Settings.
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