6 ways to fix it

• Bluetooth headphones can suffer from lag in Windows 11, but there are ways to fix the problem.
• Stay as close to your computer as possible and make sure there are no sources of radio interference nearby.
• You can also try turning Bluetooth off and on, pairing your headphones again, and updating the Bluetooth driver.
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Few things beat the convenience of

Bluetooth

Audio, but there’s sometimes a price that comes with wireless headphones or earbuds: the dreaded audio lag. If you’ve found that your Bluetooth headphones suffer from audio lag when connected to Windows, you’re not alone. The good news is that there are many ways to fix the problem and drastically reduce the lag when using Bluetooth audio in Windows 11.

Watch your distance

Bluetooth headphones and earbuds work best when you’re close to the source, e.g. B. your Windows computer. Most have a range of no more than 30 feet, but interference, delay, and other audio glitches can occur at half that distance or less. Also watch out for obstacles like walls and other people. For best results, sit directly in front of the PC, and when in doubt, get as close as possible.

Check for interference from other devices

In general, modern Bluetooth devices like headphones are pretty good at rejecting interference from other devices and technologies. However, if you’re having an issue with your headphones, check the immediate area for other devices that might be unintentionally causing an error. Topping the list: other wireless devices like Bluetooth speakers or security cameras, cordless phones in use, and a running microwave. To see if something nearby is causing a problem, try moving your laptop and headphones to another room or outside.

Switch your computer’s Bluetooth connection

As per the proven IT troubleshooting trick, turn off your computer’s Bluetooth radio, wait a minute, and turn it back on. click begin and then click settings. In the pane on the left, click Bluetooth & Devices and then swipe the Bluetooth button left to turn it off. After turning it back on and reconnecting the headphones, see if that solved your problem.

Pair your headphones again

Sometimes re-pairing your headphones can solve a strange and difficult problem to solve, especially if something went wrong the first time you paired the headphones.

1. click begin and then click settings.

2. In the pane on the left, click Bluetooth & Devices.

3. Find the headphones that are giving you a problem, then click on the device three-point Menu. Click on the pop-up Remove device.

4. Follow the instructions that came with your headphones to put them in pairing mode and reconnect them to your PC. The exact procedure varies, but you’ll likely have to press the power button for 6-10 seconds until a status light blinks, then click add device by doing Bluetooth & Devices side of settings to start the process.

Update your Bluetooth driver

It’s also possible that your Bluetooth driver software needs to be updated. There are two things you can check. If your headphones have a mobile app, first check the app to see if there is an option to update the headphones firmware. Then search for an updated Windows driver for your Bluetooth adapter:

1. By doing start search In the box, type “Device Manager” and click on it device manager if you see it in the results.

2. press the arrow Next Bluetooth to expand the list.

3. Right-click the Bluetooth adapter and select from the drop-down menu update drivers.

4. click Search for drivers automatically and then follow the prompts to install the update.

Explore Bluetooth troubleshooting

The last thing to check is to see if the built-in Windows troubleshooter might be able to solve your problem. In most cases, Windows won’t find anything that helps, but it only takes a few moments to verify.

1. click begin and then click Settings.

2. By doing settings In the search box of the window, type troubleshooter, and then click Fix other issues when you see it in the search results.

3. By doing Other section, find Bluetooth and then click on it To run Button. Follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.