Windows 11 24H2 is set to revolutionize how users discover nearby Bluetooth devices. At present, a standard Bluetooth search doesn't display all available devices—only common ones appear. To find less typical devices, you need to manually adjust settings. However, this is being improved in the upcoming update.

With build 26052, Microsoft has rolled out a new capability: the Bluetooth menu in the Action Center now scans for all nearby devices. If an uncommon device class is detected, a "Show all devices" option will appear directly in the Action Center. From there, users can simply click, pair, and connect without diving into deeper settings.

For those not yet on Windows 11 24H2, it’s still possible to discover uncommon Bluetooth devices by tweaking the discovery settings. Follow these steps:

1. Press Ctrl A to open the Action Center.
2. Click the arrow next to the Bluetooth quick action.
3. Select More Bluetooth settings.
4. Choose View more devices.
5. Go to Bluetooth Devices Discovery and switch to the Advanced mode.
6. Reopen the Action Center and turn on Bluetooth.

After these changes, Windows will detect every nearby Bluetooth device.

Beyond broader device discovery, Windows 11 24H2 also enhances accessibility features for users with hearing difficulties.

The Windows 11 2023 Update first introduced support for Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio), enabling direct pairing of hearing aids with PCs. This帶來了easier connectivity, improved audio clarity during calls and media playback, and extended battery life for hearing devices.

Now in 24H2, users gain more control—adjusting volume levels, switching audio presets, and viewing detailed device information for their hearing aids. However, both the hearing aid and the PC must support Bluetooth LE and LE Audio for these features to function.

Even without compatible hardware, users can still check battery levels and connection status of their hearing devices in the Devices section of Settings.

New Audio Mic Test Tool in Windows 11 24H2

In Windows 11 23H2, users could test microphone input in Sound settings. The 24H2 update expands this with support for testing audio across different modes. Currently, two modes are available: default and communication, letting users compare output quality and performance between them.

This tool is purely for testing and does not alter the actual microphone output. Additionally, Microsoft is rolling out Voice Clarity, an AI-driven audio enhancement feature that improves voice input quality. Initially limited to Surface devices, Voice Clarity will soon be available across all Windows 11 24H2 systems.

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