Finally: Windows 11 Tests Shared Bluetooth Audio on Two Devices, Starting with Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has begun testing a new feature that enables simultaneous audio playback on two Bluetooth devices. This capability, known as Shared Audio, is integrated into Windows 11 and is based on Bluetooth LE Audio technology.
As noted in the Windows Insider blog, the feature is already available to members of the Windows 11 Insider Program in Build 26220.7051 (KB5067115) for the Dev and Beta channels.
LE Audio allows a single audio stream to be transmitted to two devices at once—for example, to a pair of headphones and a speaker. Previously, Bluetooth connections supported only one output device at a time. Now, Windows can broadcast audio simultaneously to two headsets or speakers, provided that both the computer and accessories support LE Audio.
According to Microsoft, the feature is ideal for “sharing music with a friend or watching a movie together while traveling.” Users can enable Shared Audio (Preview) via the Quick Settings panel in Windows, and stop streaming by selecting Stop Sharing.
In its initial rollout, the feature is available exclusively on Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. Supported models include:
- Surface Laptop 13.8″ and 15″
- Surface Laptop for Business 13.8″ and 15″
- Surface Pro 13″
- Surface Pro for Business 13″
Microsoft has promised to expand compatibility in the near future, adding support for:
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 360, Book5 Pro, and Book5 Pro 360 (Intel Core Ultra Series 200)
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge (Snapdragon X)
- Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with 12″ and 13″ displays
The feature also requires compatible Bluetooth audio devices, with confirmed support for Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Buds3, and Buds3 Pro.
With this addition, Windows 11 gains the long-awaited ability to stream audio to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously—a feature previously available only within mobile ecosystems, now finally arriving on desktop PCs.
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