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Bluetooth headset connect but not recognized as audio device on windows 11
Earbuds used to work perfect. This issue just popped up randomly when I switched earbud. No amount of reddit posts, windows help centers and random forums have been able to help with this issue. I have narrowed down the issue to bluetooth services. When I connect my Sony Linkbuds S it shows up as connected, but not with audio or microphone. In Input and output devices it doesn't show up either (yes I have checked hidden devices). The only way I can get them to work is to either A. Disable audio sink in bluetooth services, but this makes the earbuds go in handsfree mode, which is great for call
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