Windows 10: Bluetooth airpods will only play hands-free audio, stereo audio does not work

I've been trying to get my bluetooth airpods to play stereo audio for awhile now but no matter what I've tried nothing seems to work. I've done everything you can imagine with the drivers, I did a system restore, I tried to set the audio as default etc. I not sure what else to do.

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Problem with audio playing through Apple Airpods

I found this on the CNet website in less than 2 minutes with a search engine (Google

Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device.

In the Add a device window, click Bluetooth.

Put your AirPods in their case and open the lid. Press and hold the button on the back of the case until you see the status light between your two AirPods start pulsing white, and then let go. Your AirPods should show up in the Add a device window. Click to
pair and connect.

After making the initial connection , you'll be able to reconnect your AirPods and your PC by returning to the Bluetooth & other devices page in Settings. You'll see all of your paired audio devices listed under the Audio header. Select your AirPods from
the list and click the Connect button.

 

Bluetooth audio won't play through home stereo receiver




This isn't networking per se, maybe it falls under sharing. For some reason my HP Spectre 2-in-1 recently quit sending audio to my audio receiver, even though it and the receiver both show it being paired and connected. I've tried unpairing and reconnecting, but audio still goes through the built-in laptop speakers. My Windows phone connects and sends audio to the unit, so I think it's something to do with the HP. Thoughts?

 

Bluetooth audio won't play through home stereo receiver

Does, perhaps, the volume control need to point to the Marantz?