Windows 10: AIrpods Pro - can't use microphone

This is a strange problem; since working from home during Covid, I have been using Airpods Pro for taking calls on Teams and Zoom with no problem, both on a Surface Book 2 & my current Surface Pro 7. When connected to either of these devices, it showed in the device list as "Connected voice, music", and I never had any issues using it as an ordinary stereo headset with mic. HOWEVER, I had to reset my Airpods due to a charging problem, and after re-pairing them to the Surface, it only connects for music, and I can't get any apps to recognize the microphone in any way. I used to be able to swap sources for both audio and microphone back and forth in any app without a problem.


What. is. going. on?

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Setting up Airpods microphone assistance

I am attempting to set up my Apple Airpods with my PC.

I have a Bluetooth USB Adapter, that is plugged in, and working. I have paired the Airpods with the computer, and they show within the devices. I can hear sound coming from them, however when attempting to use the microphone, for in game chat, or Skype calls,
this doesn't work.

I also have a wired headset, that has a built in microphone, and this microphone too doesn't work, which makes me think there is an issue with microphones being set up.

The USB webcam that I have, which has a microphone built in, does work, however I wish to use the microphone, ideally, from my Airpods.

I have checked that the apps I'm looking to use the Airpods with, has permissions, which it does.

 

Airpod Pro pairing

Only the audio work or the microphone I can not get the Airpod Pros to work with both. I need this for Webex calls etc.. is there a new windows patch or driver that will support this? I have a Lenovo X1 Yoga Gen 1 with blietooth.

thanks

 

Airpods pro connectivity to Surface Book 2

I can't connect my airpods pro headphones to my SB2. Any suggestions?

Thanks.