Windows 11 Bluetooth Codec: List of Supported Ones

Note that Windows 11 doesn’t use a specific codec for Bluetooth

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Key notes

A codec is a type of protocol for encoding and decoding data. Different codecs have alternative compression algorithms for the transmission of data.

There are various codecs for data transmission betweenBluetooth devicesand PCs. The bit depth, max bitrate, and sampling rates of Bluetooth codecs impact the sound quality on their devices.

What Bluetooth codec does Windows 11 support?

Windows 11 doesn’t utilize any specific Bluetooth codec. The codec used is determined by the hardware device. Such devices have different integrated codec support. Yet, there are two codecs that Windows 11 often uses with compatible hardware.

But, the most important of all is toinstall the correct Windows 11 Bluetooth driverfor your device to ensure proper functioning.

How can I check the Bluetooth codecs used in Windows 11?

Windows 11’sSystem Informationapp does includeAudio CodecsandVideo Codecscategories. However, that app doesn’t provide clear or reliable details about Bluetooth codecs being used.

Bluetooth Tweaker is a better alternative third-party app with which to see what codecs are being used. That’s not a freeware program, but you can try out a trial Bluetooth Tweaker version as follows.

How do I change the Bluetooth codec in Windows 11?

Windows 11 doesn’t include any options for changing the Bluetooth codecs used for devices. So, that’s not something you can configure on Windows 11 PCs.

The system detects the device and automatically sets the appropriate settings to deliver the sound. But if your machinedoesn’t detect your Bluetooth device, this guide will help you sort things out.

How can I check Bluetooth codec device compatibility?

TheBluetoothCheck websiteprovides Bluetooth code device compatibility info. Click one of the codec links on that website to view its compatible device and accessories lists.

When you click a device on a codec’s compatibility list, you’ll see all its supported Bluetooth audio codecs. Then you can also select links for comparing devices and checking accessory compatibility.

Although you can’t configure what Bluetooth codecs Windows 11 uses, you can still check what codecs devices support before purchasing. Look at the specifications on devices’ webpages or use the BluetoothCheck website to find out what codecs they support.

The best Bluetooth codecs are those with higher bitrates,such as LDACand aptX HD. Those codecs enable the transmission of high-resolution audio.

In case you were wonderingWhat Bluetooth codec does Windows 10 use?, it natively supports the aptX (classic) codec.

We hope this article helped you learn more about Windows 11 Bluetooth codecs and how they are used.

While we are at it, find out what to do ifBluetooth disappears in Windows 11.

For any suggestions or questions, don’t hesitate to use the comments section below to tell us all about them.

Windows 11 Bluetooth Codec: List of Supported Ones#

What Bluetooth codec does Windows 11 support?#

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Windows 11 Bluetooth Codec: List of Supported Ones

What Bluetooth codec does Windows 11 support?

How can I check the Bluetooth codecs used in Windows 11?

How do I change the Bluetooth codec in Windows 11?

How can I check Bluetooth codec device compatibility?