How to Connect a Wireless Headset on Windows 11

How to Connect a Wireless Headset on Windows 11

The steps below explain how to set up Bluetooth headsets on Windows 11.

If you have a Cyber Acoustics Bluetooth headset, such as the HS-1500BT II, we recommend using the included Bluetooth dongle for the most stable audio and full microphone support.

  1. Open the Quick Settings menu by left clicking the network, sound, and battery area on the taskbar, then left click the “Settings” gear icon.
Windows 11 Quick Settings with Settings gear icon
  1. Left click “Bluetooth & devices” on the left sidebar.
  1. Left click “Add device.”
Windows 11 Bluetooth & devices settings screen
  1. In the window that pops up, left click “Bluetooth,” then choose your headset from the list. Put your headset in pairing mode if it does not appear.
Windows 11 add Bluetooth device flow

Note: Using built-in Bluetooth can sometimes result in poor audio quality or microphone distortion. For help improving connection quality, check out this troubleshooting guide: How to Fix the Most Annoying Bluetooth Headphone Problems.

If you want to confirm that your microphone is working correctly before joining a call, check out this article: How to Hear Your Headset Mic in Windows 11.

Once your headset is connected and recognized by Windows, you’re ready to set up audio inside your conferencing app of choice.

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