You guys have been facing this issue with your Bluetooth audio devices like tws and headsets. Here is the perfect guide to fix that.
It was easy to disable the Hands-Free Telephony on Windows 7-10. But on arriving at Windows 11, we cannot open devices and printers as most control panels subdivisions were redirected/transitioned to Settings, whereas Windows 10 and below had.
So here is a workaround to disable that to enjoy Stereo.
If you're on Windows 7, 8,8.1 & 10, you can follow this guide: shorturl.at/ijvBS
If you're on Windows 11, Follow Me:
Note :
Windows Version: Windows 11 Dev Preview 22581.
Since It is available here, it also should be available on Stable & Beta Release. I can't assure you that the current workaround is usable on the upcoming builds if Microsoft decides to remove it.
Step 1: Open Settings & Click On Bluetooth & Devices.
Step 2: Click On " View More Devices ".
A page, as shown in the below image, appears.
Scroll Down To Find Option " More Devices & Printers Settings.
Step 3: Click On "More devices and printer settings"
It will greet you with the windows shown below.
Step 4: Double Click on the audio device.
In my case, I am using Oneplus Buds Z. It will open a new Windows of the audio device's properties, as shown in the below image.
Step 5: Click on the Services Tab.
It will greet you with the options shown above.
Step 6: Uncheck the Hands-free Telephony.
Click on apply, then Turn Off and Turn On Bluetooth.
There you go. It's been fixed.
Enjoy Stereo on your audio device.
Note:
After disabling Hands-free Telephony, you can't use the mic on video conferencing calls.
To use the mic, enable "Hands-free Telephony".
I suggest you pin the Control Panel window on the task manager or create a shortcut to enable and disable it simultaneously. Make sure to turn on & off the Bluetooth. There is no need to restart windows.
I hope this guide helped you to fix this on your machine.
Regards
P.M.SALMAN KHAN