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Why is the Bluetooth Speaker Recognized as a Headset in Windows*?

Content Type: Product Information & Documentation   |   Article ID: 000088156   |   Last Reviewed: 10/26/2023

Environment

Operating System

Windows® 10 family

Description

Bluetooth speaker is recognized as a headset in Windows sound settings

Resolution

Windows displays the type of the audio device based on the Bluetooth HID (Human Interface Devices) protocol type.

  • Some of the Bluetooth speakers have built-in microphones and will be recognized as a headset.
  • Some of the Bluetooth speakers don't have built-in microphones and will be recognized as a speaker or a headphone.