Windows 10: Windows 10’s update may come with new Bluetooth features

In preview builds of Windows 10, Microsoft is experimenting with new Bluetooth technology. The most recent preview build include references to Bluetooth EATT, which is a new feature that aims to improve the performance of the Bluetooth connection.

Microsoft has changed the way it is testing Windows 10 updates with Insiders. Fast Ring releases are no longer tied to a specific Windows 10 feature update, which means we don’t know when Bluetooth improvements will roll out to the general public. It may end up in Windows 10’s Fall 2020 update or in some other new feature updates.

In Windows 10 Build 19541 or newer, there are signs of work to support Enhanced Attribute protocol (EATT), a new technology introduced with Bluetooth 5.2. References to ‘BluetoothEattPdus’ and ‘BluetoothGattRobustCaching’ were spotted in Windows 10 builds, but the new feature cannot be enabled at the moment.

Unlike Bluetooth 5.0, version 5.2 isn’t a huge leap with a lot of changes, but EATT could significantly improve performance.

Enhanced Attribute protocol (EATT) is an improved version of the Attribute Protocol (ATT) and it also includes improvements for the Generic Attribute Profile (GATT). In Bluetooth 5.2, GATT performs more aggressive caching to allow connections to happen faster at reduced power usage.

It also leads to reduced end-to-end latency and you can expect improvements in audio devices. From the security point of view, EATT works over an encrypted connection and it has security advantages over ATT.

The current state of Windows Updates


Microsoft has finalized Windows 10’s 20H1 update and the company is working on 20H2. Unlike 20H1, this year’s fall update could be a service pack-like release with a strong focus on bug fixes.

Microsoft is also working on an unknown Windows 10 update and Windows 10 X, but the specifics are not known at the moment.

The next feature update for Windows 10, known as 2004, could be released to the mainstream users later this spring. Microsoft will roll out the cumulative-update-style 20H2 feature update for Windows 10 in the second half of this year.

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Bluetooth in windows 10

My computer specs are as listed in the profile. I think all of you guys are correct. I don't have built-in Bluetooth in mobo.

I contacted skull candy headphones and thy have told me if I do not have built-in Bluetooth, I would need a dongle which supports at least a2dp. I do not know what the heck that means. I have a feeling I would need more than a cheap dongle.

Anyone suggest some a2dp adapters. I searched but don't know what a2dp is so couldn't make a decision

 

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Bluetooth in windows 10

So I bought a new Bluetooth headphones the skull candy uproar since my old one isn't working. It came with only the headset and usb charging cable. The problem is I can't seem to pair it to my pc. I have windows 10 by the way. There is no Bluetooth on off button in windows settings. I went to device manager but there us no icon for Bluetooth. I did everything I knew but none of it worked.I can post pictures if anyone needs.An alternative might be a Bluetooth dongle but I m not sure I'd it would work plus I paid $50 so don't wanna spend more

I looked up on Internet and many people seem to have issues with windows 10 and Bluetooth. I thought of asking here knowing my UK friends are smart.

Anyone have any idea of how to get Bluetooth to work on my pc.

PS don't curse windows 10. I already know it's a mess and not a very good os.