Windows 10: Bluetooth Hotkeys (Play/Pause)

Bluetooth Hotkeys (Play/Pause) not working after 1803 update

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Bluetooth hotkeys broken after Windows 1803 update

since updating windows to the latest build 1803, the bluetooth controls (hotkeys) are not working anymore with applications like VLC

 

Bluetooth Play/Pause not working


I've had this issue for a while, and it's really annoying me. I use BlueTooth earbuds a lot on my computer, and would like to use the full remote on them. All the controls work fine, except the play/pause button. It doesn't work in any software other than WMP (Windows 7) and other software downloaded from the Windows Store seeming all designed for Windows 10. Hell, even FL Studio works with the pause play, but none of my music player. I mess around with my registry a lot, so it might be that I disabled something in there that ties in with media controls. Even the pause/play on my keyboard tends to stop working after maybe five minutes of music playback. Could someone give me advice on how to fix this so my play/pause works in, for example... MusicBee, or VLC media player classic​ (non windows store)?

(side-note)
I often have a lot of issues with the connection to my computer dropping randomly with internet and Bluetooth. Thought I would mention that in here too.

 

Microsoft designer hotkeys not working after sleep

Hi Amos,

The problem that you're experiencing when utilizing the hotkeys on your Bluetooth keyboard can be related to either a hardware or software issue. As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you use the Bluetooth troubleshooter to
scan your computer, identify the problem, and attempt to fix the issue automatically. You may follow these steps:

• Select the Start button, then select Settings >
  Update & security > Troubleshoot.
  Open Troubleshoot settings
  
• Under Find and fix other problems, select Bluetooth >
  Run the troubleshooter.

Let us know how it turns out.