📶 Bluetooth Audio Not Playing Through Device Fix - Windows 11/10

Last updated: March 17, 2025

Bluetooth connected but sound still plays from the PC? Covers the default output device, stereo vs hands-free profiles, per-app output and audio drivers.

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What this helps with

What to expect: Hard difficulty • usually about 15-30 minutes.

This is one of 35 Bluetooth & Wireless fixes in the WindowsHelper library. The full step-by-step fix for this is in the WindowsHelper app.

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