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Creative BT-W3 Bluetooth 5.0 Audio TransmitterCreative Labs, Inc.

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Creative BT-W3 Bluetooth 5.0 USB-C Audio Transmitter, aptX LL and aptX HD, 3.5 mm Analog Mic for Voice Chat Support, Codec Indicator and Selection, Plug-and-Play for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac

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Special Feature	Built-In Microphone
Brand	Creative
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Dimensions	1.18"L x 0.6"W x 0.24"H

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ENJOY WIRELESS AUDIO WITH PS4 OR NINTENDO SWITCH | Creative BT-W3 is a Bluetooth 5.0 audio transmitter that is ideal for PS4, Nintendo Switch (and even PC or Mac), and is compatible with all Bluetooth headphones from version 2.1 and onwards. With Creative BT-W3, enjoy wireless audio with previously unsupported devices, or upgrade your existing Bluetooth listening experience with its selection of premium Bluetooth codecs
EASY CODEC SELECTION | Creative BT-W3 supports 4 different Bluetooth codecs—aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, and SBC, each of them suitable for different usage. With the codec selection button and indicator light, you can easily tell which codec you’re connected with at the moment and switch to your desired codec with a simple button press. Switch to aptX LL for lag-free gaming experience, or aptX HD for high-quality music enjoyment!
REAL-TIME AUDIO SYNC WITH APTX LL | Whether you’re playing games or watching a movie there’s nothing more annoying than having your audio out-of-sync with the video. With aptX Low Latency, lag is reduced to 30–40 ms—an amount practically indiscernible by humans—so you can enjoy real-time audio sync. That’s 4-6 times shorter than the standard 170–270 ms latency with the default Bluetooth codec!
SIMPLE PLUG-AND-PLAY FUNCTIONALITY | No driver or software installation required! Simply plug the Creative BT-W3 into your device to enjoy high-quality wireless audio with your Bluetooth headphones. Powered by a USB-C connection, the Creative BT-W3 is battery-free and draws a minimal amount of power from its connected device
COMMUNICATE WIRELESSLY | Clear communication with teammates is the key to victory in multi-player games! We’ve bundled a mini analog mic for you to enjoy seamless voice chat with your team wirelessly. If you only want to make a quick call with your Bluetooth headset’s built-in mic, simply switch to the HFP mode to have wireless calls

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Product Dimensions	1.18 x 0.6 x 0.24 inches
Item Weight	1.44 ounces
Manufacturer	Creative Labs
ASIN	B089PYFLBN
Item model number	70SA016000000
Best Sellers Rank	#19,566 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #154 in Nintendo Switch Cables & Adapters
Date First Available	June 5, 2020

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Enjoy wireless audio on your non-Bluetooth devices, or upgrade your existing Bluetooth listening experience with BT-W3! Creative BT-W3 is a portable Bluetooth audio transmitter equipped with the latest Bluetooth version 5.0 and advanced audio codecs like aptX LL and aptX HD.

Codec indication and selection

Creative BT-W3 supports multiple audio codecs, each useful for different situations. It also comes with an indicator light and codec selection button, so you can easily tell which codec you’re using, and switch to the most suitable codec effortlessly.

Low Latency Audio

Say goodbye to out-of-sync audio and hello to seamless real-time audio sync! With aptX Low Latency, the time lag is reduced to an indiscernible amount of 30-40 ms. When playing games or watching movies, switch the codec on BT-W3 to aptX LL, as indicated by the white light, to enjoy lag-free audio!

Plug and play

Designed to be a hassle-free Bluetooth upgrade, BT-W3 is truly plug-and-play for your utmost convenience! Simply plug it into the device you want to use it with, and connect your Bluetooth headset to it. BT-W3 does not require any battery and draws a minimal amount of power from the connected device.

Voice Chat Support

Plug in the analog microphone to the 3.5 mm jack on your device to communicate wirelessly! The analog mic enables you to use BT-W3 on an advanced codec like aptX LL, while using voice chat at the same time. If your Bluetooth headset comes with built-in mic, BT-W3 also allows you to make a quick call simply by switching to HFP mode as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I know if my headphones or speakers are compatible with the codecs offered by Creative BT-W3?

To be able to use the aptX codecs, your playback device has to support the respective codecs. If you're unsure of the codecs supported by your devices, you can check their compatibility with aptX codecs on the aptX website.

If your playback device does not support aptX codecs, it can still connect with Creative BT-W3 via the SBC codec, which is the basic Bluetooth codec supported by all Bluetooth headphones or speakers. However, you will not be able to enjoy the higher audio quality of the aptX codecs.

2. How do I use Creative BT-W3 with PS4 or Nintendo Switch in dock mode?

Simply connect Creative BT-W3 to the USB C-to-A converter provided, and plug it into one of the USB-A ports on the PlayStation console or Nintendo Switch dock to enjoy wireless gaming!

3. Can I use the Analog Microphone included with my Nintendo Switch?

For the analog microphone to work with Nintendo Switch, you’d have to download the HFP-off firmware to enable the function. Do note that enabling the analog mic for Nintendo Switch will turn off the HFP mode on your Creative BT-W3. This is necessary because the Nintendo Switch does not allow for input and output audio to be from different devices. When HFP mode is enabled on your BT-W3, the Switch will auto-register it as the input device, and the analog microphone, or any other external microphones, cannot be enabled.

Please also note that its voice chat function is title-dependent. You can use the microphone with games that have built-in chat function like Fortnite and Overwatch. Otherwise, it will not work for Nintendo Switch.

4. Can I control volume through my Bluetooth headphones while connected to Creative BT-W3?

For Bluetooth headphones with the AVRCP profile, you can control playback volume through your Bluetooth headphones. For devices without AVRCP profile, you might only be adjusting the volume of your headphones, not the device Creative BT-W3 is connected to. The volume control synchronization between headset and connected device is dependent on headset manufacturer’s implementation.

5. Will BT-W3 draw a lot of power from my phone or Nintendo Switch in handheld mode?

No, the Creative BT-W3 draws less than 40mA even when using the most power-intensive codec. That is about 1% of most phones’ battery, and less than 1% of Nintendo Switch’s battery.

6. Why is my BT-W3 unable to pair with my device?

Some Bluetooth devices broadcast their pairing aggressively and this forces BT-W3 to exit pairing mode. To avoid this problem, turn off Bluetooth on your PC, Mac, PS4 or Nintendo Switch temporarily if you experience difficulty.

7. Can I use the mic from my Bluetooth headphones for voice call instead of the analog microphone?

Yes, you can use your Bluetooth headset for calls in HFP mode, which can be activated by pressing the button on Creative BT-W3 twice. The LED indicator will turn solid red, indicating HFP mode is active. Do note that in HFP mode, the high-quality audio streaming capabilities of A2DP Bluetooth codecs (i.e. aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, and SBC) will not be available. This is because HFP is a different Bluetooth profile which supports voice back, while A2DP does not.

The analog microphone will allow you to use voice chat while streaming audio on A2DP codecs at the same time. However, due to it being a near-field microphone, it is not suitable for use with laptops and computers due to the position of the 3.5 mm audio jack, and the likelihood of it picking up your keyboard sounds.

	Creative BT-W3	Creative BT-W2
		Buying Options
Bluetooth Version	5.0	2.1 + EDR
Codecs Supported	aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, SBC	aptX LL, aptX, SBC, FastStream
Codec Indicator	LED Light	NA
Codec Selection	Yes	NA
Voice Chat Option	Analog Microphone, HFP Mode	FastStream codec
Device Compatibility — Playback	PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac	PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac
Device Compatibility — Voice Chat	Both Analog Mic and HFP Mode: PS4, PC, Mac. HFP Mode only: Nintendo Switch.	Only with FastStream-enabled headphones
Connectivity	USB-C	USB-A

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This product may interfere with other wireless devices. To minimize interference, keep it away from other wireless devices and follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.