Windows 10: Laptop suddenly won't use stereo headphones anymore, only uses Hands Free AG version.

Discus and support Laptop suddenly won't use stereo headphones anymore, only uses Hands Free AG version. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Please help me. I've spent quite a while on trying to fix this with no solution popping up.I've tried doing that "reset windows" thingDeleted... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Raymond Tamsss, Mar 6, 2022.

  1. Laptop suddenly won't use stereo headphones anymore, only uses Hands Free AG version.


    Please help me. I've spent quite a while on trying to fix this with no solution popping up.I've tried doing that "reset windows" thingDeleted driversI've even tested this on a different computer, Worked on there, tried it on my phone, worked on there too.Even made sure that "Audio sink and remote control" are enabled and telephoney is off.The only option is "Hands free AG" and that only appears when i turn on telephoney, Theres no "Stereo Option." It ONLY works if i use my headphone wire, which i hate using and would prefer using bluetooth for my headphones.I am begging you. I need a solution.

    :)
     
    Raymond Tamsss, Mar 6, 2022
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  2. MisterEd Win User

    Computer Won't Use Headphone Mic

    Are you using a wired or wireless connection?

    If you are using Bluetooth you will find there is a gotcha when using a headset with a microphone. With Bluetooth 4.x there is not enough bandwidth for both the headset's stereo speakers and the microphone at the same time. If the headset's speakers are used in mono mode then the microphone will work. Here is the information from my computer:
    I I left-click on speaker icon on taskbar tray I see my options for the speakers:

    • Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) = Laptops built-in speakers
    • Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Stereo) = Headphones stereo mode
    • Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Hands-Free AG Audio) = Headphones mono mode
    I found out that if I select "Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Hands-Free AG Audio)" the headset microphone will work.

    Laptop suddenly won't use stereo headphones anymore, only uses Hands Free AG version. [​IMG]


    However, I found that next time the computer might choose "Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Stereo)". Then the headset speakers will work but the the headset microphone will not work.

    To ensure that the right selection is always done automatically I have to go further and set the default to "Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Hands-Free AG Audio)".
    Note I can always override this at any time. To do this...
    I right-click on speaker icon on taskbar tray and left-click on Sounds

    Laptop suddenly won't use stereo headphones anymore, only uses Hands Free AG version. [​IMG]


    The first tab Playback is for the speakers

    • Headset = Headphones mono mode
    • Headphones = Headphones stereo mode
    • Speakers = Laptops built-in speakers

    Laptop suddenly won't use stereo headphones anymore, only uses Hands Free AG version. [​IMG]



    The second tab Recording is for the microphone

    • Headset = Headset's microphone
    • Microphone Array = Laptop's built-in microphone
    • Stereo Mix = N/A

    Laptop suddenly won't use stereo headphones anymore, only uses Hands Free AG version. [​IMG]


    To ensure that both the headset speakers and microphone work at the same time I set the default playback to Headset. This will put the headset in mono mode and allow the microphone to work. Note that if I disconnect the headset the computer will automatically revert back to using the built-in speakers and microphone.
     
    MisterEd, Mar 6, 2022
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  3. Sierra118 Win User
    Hands Free AG Audio is not working

    My Bluetooth headphone set has Hands Free AG audio and stereo audio. My stereo audio working but my AG audio is not. how do I fix it? I can't hear anything when I switch on Hands Free AG Audio
     
    Sierra118, Mar 6, 2022
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  4. Laptop suddenly won't use stereo headphones anymore, only uses Hands Free AG version.

    Cant connect headphones hand free ag audio

    I am not able to connect to my headphones hands free ag audio

    when i go to sounds in control panel the stereo is connected but hands free ag audio is disconnected but if i right click on it and click connect it doesnt connect it doesnt even show any error

    Please solve my problem
     
    KishanGowda, Mar 6, 2022
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