When Sound Doesn’t Match the Picture

If lips move before voices, gunshots come late, or games feel “off,” you’re experiencing Bluetooth latency.</p>

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This isn’t a defect — it’s a consequence of compression, buffering, and radio transmission.

Let’s reduce it.

Why This Happens

  • Audio encoding delay
  • Buffering for error correction
  • Codec mismatches
  • OS audio pipelines

Common Mistakes

  • Assuming all Bluetooth is equal
  • Ignoring codec support
  • Using Bluetooth for gaming without optimization

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Check codec support
  2. Enable low-latency codec
  3. Use gaming / low-latency mode
  4. Reduce interference
  5. Update firmware

When to Upgrade Hardware

  • Devices lacking aptX LL / LC3
  • Old TVs and adapters
  • Bluetooth 4.x hardware

Checklist

  • [ ] Confirm codec
  • [ ] Enable low latency mode
  • [ ] Update firmware
  • [ ] Reduce interference

FAQ

Can Bluetooth be zero-latency? No — but it can be very low.

Why is video worse than music? Sync matters more.

Final Thoughts

Latency is inherent — but manageable with the right codec and configuration.

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