Have you ever wished you and your friend could listen to the same song from your laptop at the same time on separate Bluetooth headphones? That might soon be possible. Windows is testing a new Shared Audio feature that lets a PC stream sound to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. The feature is currently available in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7051 for Dev and Beta Channel users.
Shared Audio employs Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio to transmit sound to two headphones, speakers, or earbuds without the need for splitters or additional hardware. This allows users to share music, movies, or games with a friend using different audio devices, all from a single PC.
If you want to experience Windows’ new Shared Audio feature which lets you stream sound to two Bluetooth devices at once, here’s how to set it up on your PC:
Check compatibility: Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices and confirm your PC supports Bluetooth LE Audio.
Join the Insider Program: Enroll your Copilot+ device in the Windows Insider Program (Dev or Beta Channel).
Update Windows: Install Build 26220.7051 to access the feature.
Pair devices: Connect two LE Audio-enabled headphones or earbuds to your PC.
Activate Shared Audio: Open the Quick Settings menu and enable Shared Audio to start streaming to both devices simultaneously.
The Shared Audio feature requires specific hardware to function. Currently, it’s supported only on Copilot+ compatible PCs, such as select Surface Laptops and Surface Pro models with Snapdragon X chips. Users will also need Bluetooth LE Audio–enabled headphones or earbuds, meaning older accessories won’t work. Microsoft has confirmed plans to expand support to more devices after the feature’s public rollout.