{"id":100923,"date":"2019-09-27T17:37:27","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T09:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/?post_type=knowledgebase&#038;p=100923"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T02:25:09","slug":"solved-windows-10-bluetooth-audio-stuttering-issues","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/solved-windows-10-bluetooth-audio-stuttering-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"[SOLVED] Bluetooth Audio Stuttering Issues on Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you connect any pair of Bluetooth headphones or Bluetooth devices to your computer, but the audio cuts in and out randomly or disconnects even when it is fully charged, it&#8217;s pretty sure you&#8217;re experiencing the <strong>Bluetooth audio stuttering<\/strong> issue. Don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;re not alone and we have fixes for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note info\"><span>If you&#8217;re using <strong>2.4 GHz band WiFi<\/strong>, your Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi&nbsp;may interfere with each other and cause the stuttering issue. Shut down your Wi-Fi and check whether the problem disappears. If the problem remains, read on to try the below fixes.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try these fixes:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>6<\/strong> fixes that have helped many users solve the <strong>Bluetooth audio stuttering<\/strong> issue. You don\u2019t have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#1\">Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#2\">Disable audio enhancement&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#3\">Change audio formats<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#4\">Update the Bluetooth adapter drivers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#disable\">Disable Hands-free Telephony<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#stop\">Stop Bluetooth support service<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#Fix7\">Replace the USB Bluetooth adapter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#bonus\">Bonus tip: Disconnect the Phone Link<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note notification\"><span>Bluetooth devices usually work best within <strong>3\u20135 meters (10\u201316 feet)<\/strong>. If they\u2019re too far apart or blocked by walls or furniture, audio may stutter or cut out. Try keeping them close and unobstructed for a more stable connection. If the problem remains, read on to try the fixes below.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">Fix 1: Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows has built-in troubleshooters to fix some common errors. You can run the Bluetooth troubleshooter to fix the Windows 10 Bluetooth audio stutter problem. This is the most common and easy way to fix the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using the Windows 11 system, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>Press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key + I<\/strong>&nbsp;keys to open&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>System &gt; Troubleshoot &gt; Other troubleshooters<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"489\" class=\"wp-image-168247\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/win11-other-troubleshooter.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/win11-other-troubleshooter.jpg 799w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/win11-other-troubleshooter-600x489.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/win11-other-troubleshooter-150x122.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Run<\/strong> button next to the Bluetooth, and follow the instructions.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" class=\"wp-image-180781\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/win11-bluetooth.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/win11-bluetooth.jpg 999w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/win11-bluetooth-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/win11-bluetooth-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to do it on Windows 10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>Press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key + I<\/strong>&nbsp;keys to open&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on&nbsp;<strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"457\" class=\"wp-image-96335\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update1.jpg 956w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update1-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the left pane, click&nbsp;<strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under&nbsp;<strong>Find and Fix other problems<\/strong>, click on&nbsp;<strong>Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on&nbsp;<strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"455\" class=\"wp-image-101039\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bluetooth.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bluetooth.jpg 959w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bluetooth-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bluetooth-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reboot your computer and check whether the problem is fixed or not.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If this fix was unable to solve the issue, please move to the next fix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">Fix 2: Disable audio enhancement&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio enhancement is designed to make your system sound perfect. But things can go wrong somethings. To fix your sound stuttering problem, please perform: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>On your keyboard, press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key<\/strong>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<strong>R<\/strong>&nbsp;on the keyboard at the same time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type&nbsp;<strong>mmsys.cpl<\/strong>&nbsp;and press<strong>&nbsp;Enter<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"259\" class=\"wp-image-101046\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mmsyssound.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mmsyssound.jpg 401w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mmsyssound-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mmsyssound-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your default playback device (the one with a green tick) and click&nbsp;<strong>Properties<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-101054\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound.jpg 402w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound-132x150.jpg 132w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click<strong>&nbsp;Enhancement<\/strong>. Make sure the box for&nbsp;<strong>Disable all enhancements<\/strong>&nbsp;is empty. Click&nbsp;<strong>Apply<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>&nbsp;to save the change.&nbsp;<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-101059\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound-1.jpg 396w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound-1-132x150.jpg 132w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound-1-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an Enhancement tab here, the culprit is not enhancement then. Move on to the next fix.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Fix 3: Change audio formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your audio driver or software doesn\u2019t support the current audio format you have, sound issues such as static or stuttering would happen. To fix it, you can try different audio formats:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>On your keyboard, press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key<\/strong>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<strong>R<\/strong>&nbsp;on the keyboard at the same time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type&nbsp;&#8220;mmsys.cpl&#8221;&nbsp;and press<strong>&nbsp;Enter<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"259\" class=\"wp-image-101046\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mmsyssound.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mmsyssound.jpg 401w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mmsyssound-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mmsyssound-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your default playback device (the one with a green tick) and click&nbsp;<strong>Properties<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"568\" class=\"wp-image-101054\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound.jpg 402w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound-132x150.jpg 132w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sound-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the&nbsp;<strong>Advanced<\/strong>&nbsp;tab. Select&nbsp;<strong>16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)<\/strong>. Click&nbsp;<strong>Apply<\/strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;OK<\/strong>&nbsp;to save the changes.&nbsp; <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"570\" class=\"wp-image-101069\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/speaker.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/speaker.jpg 394w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/speaker-132x150.jpg 132w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/speaker-263x300.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test to see if your sound is still stuttering. If yes, go back to step 4 and try some other formats until you find the one that works for you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If your audio problem remains, don&#8217;t worry, you need to update your audio drivers. Move on to method 4 for help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Fix 4: Update the Bluetooth and audio drivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrong or outdated Bluetooth adapter and audio drivers could be the reason for the Bluetooth audio stuttering issue. So you should ensure that these drivers are updated to the latest versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can manually update your audio and Bluetooth drivers from the manufacturers&#8217; websites, which requires time and computer skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have time, patience, or computer skills, we recommend&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/kb\/DriverEasy_Setup.exe\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'click', {'event_category': 'download', 'event_label': 'kbde-dedownload-d1', 'value': 1, 'non_interaction': true });\" rel=\"nofollow\">Driver Easy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don\u2019t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don\u2019t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don\u2019t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/kb\/DriverEasy_Setup.exe\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'click', {'event_category': 'download', 'event_label': 'kbde-dedownload-de-dl2', 'value': 1, 'non_interaction': true });\" rel=\"nofollow\">Download<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong>install <\/strong>Driver Easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run Driver Easy and click the <strong>Scan Now<\/strong> button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problematic drivers.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" class=\"wp-image-201739\" style=\"width: 1000px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-scannow-7.0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-scannow-7.0-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-scannow-7.0-1-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-scannow-7.0-1-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Update All <\/strong>to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. <br \/><br \/>(This requires the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/buy.php?comeid=kbde\" onclick=\"buy-2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pro version<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;which comes with&nbsp;<strong>full support&nbsp;<\/strong>and a<strong>&nbsp;30-day money-back&nbsp;<\/strong>guarantee. You\u2019ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All. If you\u2019re not ready to buy the Pro version, Driver Easy offers a 7-day free trial which includes access to all the Pro features such as high-speed download and one-click install. You won\u2019t be charged anything until your 7-day trial has ended.)<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" class=\"wp-image-201741\" style=\"width: 1000px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-update-all.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-update-all.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-update-all-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-update-all-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note info\"><span>If you need assistance, please contact\u00a0Driver Easy\u2019s support team\u00a0at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:support@drivereasy.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">support@drivereasy.com<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disable\">Fix 5: Disable Hands-free Telephony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to some forum users, the Hands-free Telephony feature is the culprit to the Bluetooth audio stuttering issue on their computers. Disabling it fixes the problem completely. To see if this does the trick for you as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>On your keyboard, press&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key<\/strong> and the <strong>I<\/strong> key to open Windows Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Bluetooth &amp; devices<\/strong>, then <strong>Devices<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"429\" class=\"wp-image-187503\" style=\"width: 650px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-37.png 926w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-37-600x396.png 600w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-37-150x99.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and select <strong>More devices and printer settings<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"429\" class=\"wp-image-187502\" style=\"width: 650px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-36.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-36.png 926w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-36-600x396.png 600w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-36-150x99.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click your headset and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"315\" class=\"wp-image-187504\" style=\"width: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-38.png 423w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-38-150x105.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Services<\/strong>, and untick the box for<strong> Hands-free Telephony<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"570\" class=\"wp-image-187505\" style=\"width: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-39.png 363w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-39-118x150.png 118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> and <strong>OK<\/strong> to save and exit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Try your Bluetooth devices again to see if the stuttering problem remains. If so, please move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stop\">Fix 6: Stop Bluetooth support service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>On your keyboard, press the <strong>Windows<\/strong> key and the <strong>R<\/strong> key at the same time. Copy and paste <strong>services.msc<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"233\" class=\"wp-image-187506\" style=\"width: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-40.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-40.png 401w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-40-150x78.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click <strong>Bluetooth support service<\/strong> and select <strong>Stop<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"477\" class=\"wp-image-187507\" style=\"width: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-41.png 432w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-41-141x150.png 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconnect your Bluetooth device and see if the audio stuttering problem persists. If so, please move on to the next fix.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For some, stopping the Bluetooth support service helps stop the audio stuttering problem. To see if this does the wonders for you, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Fix7\">Fix 7: Replace the USB Bluetooth adapter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the above solutions work, your Bluetooth adapter itself may be faulty or outdated. Many older USB Bluetooth dongles don\u2019t fully support modern Bluetooth versions or Windows updates, which can lead to audio stuttering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li><strong>Unplug your current Bluetooth adapter<\/strong> and restart your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plug it into a different USB port<\/strong> (preferably a USB 2.0 port if you\u2019ve been using 3.0, or vice versa) to see if the issue improves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the problem persists, <strong>replace it with a newer Bluetooth 5.0 or 5.3 adapter<\/strong> that\u2019s compatible with your Windows version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After installing the new adapter, <strong>reconnect your Bluetooth audio device<\/strong> and check if the stuttering is gone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note notification\"><span>Tip: Choose a reputable brand (like ASUS, TP-Link, or UGREEN) with official Windows driver support for the best compatibility.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bonus\">Bonus tip: Disconnect the Phone Link<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our users shared a method that solved the problem. After they connected and unpaired their phone from the computer, the stuttering stopped. This process of connecting and unpairing Bluetooth devices may reset or clear any temporary connection issues, including audio stuttering. Bluetooth connections can sometimes become corrupted or conflicted with other devices, so reestablishing the connection may fix those problems. It&#8217;s not clear if it works for everyone, but since it&#8217;s free and easy, there&#8217;s no harm in trying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li class=\"brackets\">Search for &#8220;Phone Link&#8221; on your Windows&nbsp;11 PC taskbar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u2018iPhone\u00ae\u2019\/ \u2018Android\u2019 and complete the setup with the QR code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once connected, you can click the <strong>Setting<\/strong> button on the topper-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Device tab, you can delete your phone to unpair it to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your audio to see if it works.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll be glad if any of the fixes above can help. 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