Microsoft, Windows 11 It expands the wireless audio experience of its users. New Shared Audio With this feature, two headphones or speakers can receive the same sound at the same time.
This feature is Bluetooth Low Energy (LE Audio) based on technology. Users can enable audio sharing by connecting their Bluetooth LE supported devices to the computer. The feature is currently Windows Insider program developer And Beta It is being distributed in the preview stage on its channels. Microsoft introduced the feature in the first place Copilot Plus PC It has been activated in the models in the series.
The working logic of the feature is quite simple. The user connects two different Bluetooth LE compatible devices to the Windows 11 computer and then clicks “ in the Quick Settings menu.Common Voice (preview)It starts audio sharing by using the ” button. Once two devices are selected, both devices can receive the same sound simultaneously. This makes it easier to watch movies, listen to music or listen to educational content together.
On the other hand, for this feature to work, the device must provide hardware support for Bluetooth LE Audio. Right now Surface Laptop 13.8 inch, Surface Laptop 15 inch And Surface Pro 13 inch models are on the support list. Besides that Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 And Galaxy Book5 Pro It is stated that the series will also be included in the scope of support in the future.
Microsoft also improves sound quality with Bluetooth LE Audio
Microsoft, Bluetooth LE Audio It integrated its support into Windows 11 in the last quarter of last year. This technology provides lower power consumption than classic Bluetooth Audio Codecs. Thus, sound quality can be maintained while battery life is extended. Additionally, online meetings, in-game chats, and media playback experiences become more stable as connection latency decreases.
Supported accessories include Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro And Sony WH-1000XM6 There are models such as. Both headphones or speakers must support Bluetooth LE technology. However, this feature cannot be enabled on devices with traditional Bluetooth 5.0 or older versions.
Windows 11 users can check the sharing status from the Quick Settings panel once the feature is activated. Sharing can be started and ended with a single touch, just like screen mirroring. This structure simplifies the wireless connection process. Additionally, the user can adjust the volume of each device independently.
Microsoft, LE Audio is working with manufacturers to increase the number of hardware that supports the standard. The company, especially hearing aids It aims to improve accessibility options for In this way, simultaneous sound sharing will be possible with Bluetooth LE supported hearing aids.
In addition, different manufacturers have also made similar features available. Googlewith Android 16 auracast It enabled Bluetooth LE based audio streaming technology called. This system pixel 8 On and later models, it makes it possible to transfer sound to two headphones at the same time. Samsung also last year Galaxy S24 series integrated Auracast support into the software. Microsoft’s move increases technical compatibility in this area.
in Windows 11 Common Voice This feature shows how wide areas Bluetooth LE Audio can spread in daily use. More of the feature in the coming weeks Surface And Galaxy Book It is expected to be offered to the model. However, if user feedback is positive, it is estimated that it will take its permanent place in the general version.