[FIXES] Audio Issues
All known fixes for Bluetooth audio dropping to low-quality when joining Valorant voice chat
If you're using your Bluetooth device as both your speakers AND your mic, skip to the bottom.
Always restart your PC after applying a fix.
Fix #1 - Disable the Hands-Free audio profile through Device Manager
1) Press Win + X → Device Manager
2) Expand Sound, video and game controllers
3) Look for your Bluetooth device – Hands-Free
4) Right-click → Disable
5) Restart
Fix #2 - Disable "Hands-Free Telephony" from Bluetooth Device Properties
1) Open Control Panel
2) Go to Hardware and Sound
3) Right click on Devices and Printers, Open
4) Right-click your Bluetooth headphones -> Properties
5) Open the Services tab
6) Uncheck "Hands-Free Telephony"
7) Apply and restart
After applying fix(es)
Make sure that it is still disabled or unchecked. if it magically came back to be enabled or it checked itself. The restart could be causing the issue. Disable them again but this time don't restart.
If still not working
Send a photo of Valorant Setting -> Audio -> Voice Chat -> Output Device -> Click the dropdownSend here and ping me
Disable all Valorant voice chat as a temporary workaround
1) Valorant → Settings → Audio → Voice Chat2) Disable Party Voice Chat
3) Disable Team Voice Chat
