Windows 11 PC and External Bluetooth Speaker (UE Boom): Going to Sleep while Sending Continuous Audio via Auxiliary Headphone Jack
In this article, we will discuss the issue of a Windows 11 PC sending continuous audio to an external Bluetooth speaker (UE Boom) via the auxiliary headphone jack, even when the PC goes to sleep. We will cover the key concepts related to this issue and provide a detailed context, including subtitles and paragraphs, enclosed within
tags, with properly formatted code according to the programming language, including indentation and tabulation needed.
Bluetooth Devices and Windows 11
Bluetooth devices have become an essential part of our daily lives, allowing us to connect various devices wirelessly to our computers. Windows 11 has built-in support for Bluetooth devices, making it easy to connect and use external devices such as speakers, headphones, and keyboards.
UE Boom: A Popular Bluetooth Speaker
UE Boom is a popular Bluetooth speaker known for its high-quality sound and long battery life. It is compatible with various devices, including Windows 11 PCs, and can be connected via Bluetooth or the auxiliary headphone jack.
Continuous Audio and Sleep Mode
When a Windows 11 PC goes to sleep, it enters a low-power mode to conserve energy. However, if the PC is sending continuous audio to an external device, such as a UE Boom speaker, it may not go to sleep. This issue can be caused by various factors, including the device driver, power management settings, and the way the audio is being sent.
Auxiliary Headphone Jack and Bluetooth
The auxiliary headphone jack and Bluetooth are two different ways to connect an external audio device to a Windows 11 PC. The auxiliary headphone jack is a physical connection, while Bluetooth is a wireless connection. In this case, the UE Boom speaker is connected to the PC via the auxiliary headphone jack, not Bluetooth.
Solving the Issue
To solve the issue of a Windows 11 PC not going to sleep while sending continuous audio to a UE Boom speaker via the auxiliary headphone jack, you can try the following steps:
- Update the device driver: Make sure that the device driver for the UE Boom speaker is up to date. You can check for updates in the Device Manager.
- Change power management settings: Go to the Power Options in the Control Panel and change the power management settings for the USB root hub. Uncheck the box that says "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."
- Change audio settings: Go to the Sound settings in the Control Panel and change the default playback device to the internal speakers. This will stop the PC from sending audio to the UE Boom speaker when it goes to sleep.
Code Block Example
Here is an example of a code block that shows how to change the default playback device in PowerShell:
$audio = Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_SoundDevice | Where-Object {$_.DeviceID -eq "Speakers (UE Boom)"}
$audio.SetDefaultAudioPlaybackDevice()
In this article, we discussed the issue of a Windows 11 PC sending continuous audio to an external Bluetooth speaker (UE Boom) via the auxiliary headphone jack, even when the PC goes to sleep. We covered the key concepts related to this issue, including Bluetooth devices, UE Boom, continuous audio, sleep mode, auxiliary headphone jack, and Bluetooth. We also provided a detailed context, including subtitles and paragraphs, enclosed within
tags. We included code blocks, enclosed within tags, with properly formatted code according to the programming language, including indentation and tabulation needed. We also provided a solution to the issue and a code block example.
References
- Microsoft. (2021). Connect a Bluetooth device in Windows. Retrieved from https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/connect-a-bluetooth-device-in-windows-10-f5d8b1cb-5d56-7ec7-d98d-1f5854580555
- Ultimate Ears. (2021). UE BOOM 3. Retrieved from https://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/boom-3
- Microsoft. (2021). Change power management settings for a device. Retrieved from