Have you ever tried to put on a video with Bluetooth earphones, and the video starts playing ahead while the Audio lags? It is one of the most annoying feelings. I mean, quality Bluetooth headphones aren’t cheap and to face an issue after we paid so much is a pure annoyance.

Luckily most Bluetooth audio lag issues can be fixed with some updates, tweaks, and setting changes in Windows, Mac, or Mobile Phones. We have compiled a list of ways to take the audio delay issues. Try these methods till the audio syncs in perfect time.

It’s hard to pinpoint one universal reason for the audio delay. Check out the list below for possible reasons why Bluetooth Devices face audio delay problems.

Use the following tips if the Bluetooth device is paired with a PC running on windows. Ensure the Bluetooth device is connected to the PC before doing the following procedures.

Apple is more restrictive in its settings compared to windows. The following steps are the go-to steps for any problems with Bluetooth devices. These steps help keep the Mac settings favorable to better Bluetooth experiences. If mac settings cause the lag, it will likely be fixed with the following methods.

Please follow the above general tips before moving on with the fixes below. Also, the settings for android phones might differ according to the brands. But the gist of the process is the same. Read the following tips and try finding solutions to the Bluetooth issues.

Most Android devices will have a performance mode selection from the settings. It will differ from phone to phone. Try finding yours, set it to high performance, and see if the issue persists. It’s generally located in the battery section of the settings. It might be different according to brands. Some devices do not have these settings.

Remember, As the device goes into high performance, there will be additional stress of the process and battery life to maintain this stage. Check if the audio issue gets better in this mode if it doesn’t change it back to balanced.

Note if you have a low specification phone, a high-performance mode can drain the battery fast and can cause a heating issue in some cases.

 You cannot do much for iPhones as they do not have developer options like the androids. The only thing you can do is follow the general steps stated above.

The best effort is to remove the device from the Bluetooth section and reconnect it again. Make sure you click on forget the device options before reconnecting.

In all honesty, Only Apple might be able to fix these issues. We recommend using devices of the Apple ecosystem as each apple device is catered to be compatible with Apple devices.

 Bluetooth is an evolving technology. As the process involves encoding, transmission from one end to decoding in the other., we haven’t reached a complete latency-free era.

The best we can do is use the right codecs, make sure devices are up to date, ensure our device settings don’t increase latency, and use good brands of Bluetooth devices.

We still recommend using wired headphones if you use Bluetooth headphones for gaming.

I am always curious about the progression of technology and have a knack for hardware. There is a kind of satisfaction when you fix issues by yourself. From Software to Hardware, I love fixing any errors. Nothing beats the crescendo of everything working together to form a computer system.

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