Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) is a new technology that allows audio streaming over Bluetooth Low Energy. Unlike Classic Audio, which uses Classic Bluetooth profiles such as A2DP or HFP, LE Audio uses modern Bluetooth profiles such as the Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP).
Bluetooth LE Audio provides numerous benefits over Bluetooth Classic Audio, including increased battery life and voice call quality. It also supports new capabilities that do not exist with Classic Audio, such as support for LE Audio hearing aids.
Bluetooth LE Audio support requirements
To use LE Audio, it needs to be supported on both your PC and your headset or earbuds.
To determine if a headset or earbuds support LE Audio, review the manufacturer’s specifications to look for Bluetooth LE Audio and/or declared support of the TMAP profile, or contact the device's manufacturer.
Not all Windows 11 PCs support LE Audio, even if the PC is marketed as supporting Bluetooth LE. To use LE Audio, your PC must be running Windows 11, version 22H2 or newer, have compatible Bluetooth LE support and a compatible audio codec, and have LE Audio capable drivers from the manufacturer for both the Bluetooth LE radio and the audio codec.
Checking if your Windows 11 PC supports LE Audio
To determine if your Windows 11 PC supports LE Audio, do the following:
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Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices .
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Select Devices .Open Bluetooth & devices settings
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Scroll to the Device settings section.
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Look for the presence of a setting titled Use LE Audio when available. Ensure this setting is turned On to use LE Audio. If this setting is not available, your PC does not currently support LE Audio.
Note: Bluetooth LE Audio is not supported on Windows 10 or Windows 11, version 21H2.
Some Windows 11 PCs that currently do not support LE Audio may gain support for it in the future through driver updates from the manufacturer. For additional compatibility questions about Bluetooth LE Audio, consult with the manufacturer of your PC or your headset or earbuds.
