Choppy Bluetooth audio on Windows 11 is usually caused by the wrong audio profile being used, low-quality format, or a bad pairing state. The “Handsfree Telephony” checkbox itself is not documented in the provided content, but the following supported steps can improve sound quality and stability for the EDIFIER R1280DBs:
- Confirm the correct output device
- Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
- Under Output, make sure the EDIFIER R1280DBs is selected as the output device (not another Bluetooth device, HDMI, or the internal speakers).
- Adjust audio format to higher quality
- Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices.
- Select the EDIFIER R1280DBs, then select Advanced sound properties.
- Note: The device must be connected to see Advanced sound properties.
- Under Output settings, set Format to 2 channels, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality).
- Re-pair the speakers
- Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
- Find the EDIFIER R1280DBs, select More options (…) > Remove device.
- Select Add device, then pair the speakers again from the list.
- Reset Bluetooth on the PC
- Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
- Turn Bluetooth off, wait about 10 seconds, then turn Bluetooth on again.
- Reconnect the EDIFIER R1280DBs and test the audio.
- Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter
- Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
- Next to Bluetooth, select Run and follow the on-screen steps.
If audio is still choppy after these steps, use the Get Help Bluetooth troubleshooter, which can automatically diagnose and fix many Bluetooth audio issues: Run the troubleshooter in Get Help.
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