This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) when available instead of Classic Audio for Bluetooth devices that support both for all users in Windows 11.
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 don't exist with Classic Audio, such as support for LE Audio hearing aids.
In December 2025, Microsoft released an update for the Xbox Wireless Headset that added support for Bluetooth LE Audio. When connected to a Windows 11 device with LE Audio support, like the Xbox Ally, you benefit from lower audio latency and improved battery life. Now, Bluetooth LE Audio on the Xbox Ally handhelds streams in super wideband stereo voice fidelity. For the first time with a Bluetooth connection, you can stay immersed in your game and hear high-fidelity stereo audio even when using the microphone for party chat. Super wideband stereo voice is available when connected to headsets, earbuds or hearing aids that support Bluetooth LE Audio, including the Xbox Wireless Headset. Make sure your Xbox Wireless Headset is updated to enable LE Audio support.
Bluetooth LE Audio support requirements:
To use LE Audio, it needs to be supported on both the Windows device and the 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. For additional information, contact the device's manufacturer.
Not all Windows 11 devices support LE Audio, even if the Windows device is marketed as supporting Bluetooth LE. To use LE Audio, the Windows device must:
- Be running Windows 11 version 22H2 or newer.
- Have Bluetooth turned on.
- Have compatible Bluetooth LE support and a compatible audio codec.
- Have LE Audio capable drivers from the manufacturer for both the Bluetooth LE radio and the audio codec.
Cutting the wire without cutting the audio quality | Microsoft Community Hub
Announcing super wideband stereo for Bluetooth LE Audio on Windows 11 to deliver exceptional wireless audio for game chat & voice calls
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Check if a Windows 11 device supports Bluetooth Low Energy Audio - Microsoft Support
How to determine if a Windows 11 device supports Bluetooth Low Energy Audio.
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Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio - Windows drivers
This article provides an overview of Bluetooth LE Audio introduced in Windows 11 version 22H2 (KB5026446).
learn.microsoft.com
Bluetooth LE Audio FAQs | Bluetooth® Technology Website
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Bluetooth Automatic LE Device Pairing
This topic provides the requirements for Bluetooth pre-pairing in Windows 10. (bluetooth-prepairing)
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Contents
- Option One: Turn On or Off Bluetooth LE Audio in Settings
- Option Two: Turn On or Off Bluetooth LE Audio using REG file
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Devices on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 Turn On (default) or Off Use LE Audio when available for what you want. (see screenshot below)
The Use LE Audio when available setting will only be available if supported and while Bluetooth is turned on.
4 Restart the computer to apply. (see screenshot below)
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Do step 2 (on) or step 3 (off) below for what you would like to do.
2 Turn On Bluetooth LE Audio
This is the default setting.
This requires having Bluetooth turned on.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Turn_ON_use_LE_audio_when_available.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BthAvctpSvc\Parameters\Bats]
"UserPrefersClassicAudio"=dword:000000003 Turn Off Bluetooth LE Audio
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Turn_OFF_use_LE_audio_when_available.reg
Download
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BthAvctpSvc\Parameters\Bats]
"UserPrefersClassicAudio"=dword:000000014 Save the REG file to your desktop.
5 If you have Smart App Control turned on, you will need to unblock the downloaded REG file.
6 Double click/tap on the downloaded REG file to merge it.
7 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
8 Restart the computer to apply.
9 You can now delete the downloaded REG file if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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