Bluetooth is absolutely awful on Windows 11 Microsoft is finally pushing out updates to fix it, but I won't hold my breath

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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:18:58 +0000

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Windows 11's Bluetooth is full of bugs, and has been for years, but Microsoft is finally turning its attention towards more of its issues.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft has rolled out a Windows 11 preview update to fix multiple Bluetooth bugs There are nine individual fixes listed in the patch notes, one of which addresses connection and disconnection speed issues More Bluetooth improvements should arrive as Microsoft works to improve Windows 11's driver quality Bluetooth on Windows
11 is finally getting the attention it needs, after years of major connection and user interface bugs.

As reported by Windows Latest , Microsoft is rolling out major Bluetooth
fixes for Windows 11 , starting with update 26200.9359 for testers via its preview channel. Windows Latest notes that this includes nine notable fixes, particularly to iron out connectivity bugs. One fix is designed to "correctly reflect" when a Bluetooth device is connected or disconnected one of the biggest issues I've noticed is that disconnecting a device (a very slow process) effectively prevents you from connecting to another right away, and when you try, Bluetooth completely malfunctions so it's promising to see it tackled. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Audio calls have also been addressed in the preview update, with a new
Windows volume popup, which appears when adjusting the volume of a "Bluetooth Classic Audio" accessory. Microsoft also claims that "reliability and performance" with LE (Low Energy) Audio accessories have been improved.

The common stuttering and random device disconnections have been reduced, which should go a long way in improving game controller stability on the
likes of the PlayStation DualSense wireless controller . You may like How I think Microsoft's campaign to fix Windows 11 is going so far Windows 11 is 5 years old and I think Microsoft's finally onto a winner Windows 11 is
getting another major boost to the way updates work (Image credit: Shutterstock) Of course, all Bluetooth bugs can't be fixed in a single
update, but as Windows Latest notes, Microsoft previously stated that Windows 11's driver quality would receive improvements in the long run, which should ultimately make Bluetooth and other Windows functions more reliable.

However, I am pessimistic that these long-running Bluetooth issues are actually being eliminated. This isn't the first time Microsoft has rolled out a patch that addresses issues with Bluetooth functionality, and the same bugs have persisted through multiple Windows 11 updates. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Aspects such as failing connectivity with devices and other system-breaking bugs make Windows 11 a frustrating operating system to use, especially for gamers, notably when SteamOS and Bazzite (a SteamOS clone) aren't as buggy despite some compatibility problems.

The good thing is Microsoft isn't ignoring the issues that plague Windows 11, and if it can continue to work towards patching out the persistent bugs,
it'll ease the frustrations among multiple Windows 11 users. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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