Windows 11 tests audio sharing for two headsets simultaneously

Microsoft is testing a new audio-sharing feature in Windows 11 that allows users to stream sound to two wireless headsets, speakers, earbuds, or hearing aids at the same time. 

According to a Windows blog on October 31, the functionality uses the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) audio codec and is currently available in preview for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels. The feature is designed for situations such as watching a movie or sharing music with another person so that both listeners can hear the audio through their own devices. 

Users can access it by connecting Bluetooth LE-compatible devices to a Windows 11 PC and selecting the "Shared audio (preview)" option in the quick settings menu. Shared audio builds on the LE Audio capability Microsoft introduced in August 2025, which improved audio quality for wireless headsets during games or calls. 

Google also uses Auracast to broadcast audio from Android 16 devices to hearing aids and 2 pairs of headphones on select Pixel models. Meanwhile, Samsung incorporates the feature in its Galaxy S24 and subsequent devices.

At present, the Windows 11 shared audio feature is limited to select Copilot Plus PCs, including the 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptops. Compatibility is restricted to Bluetooth LE-supported devices such as Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro, and Sony WH-1000XM6, and hearing aids from ReSound and Beltone.