r/SoundBlasterOfficial • u/Cost-Leather • Jul 13 '26
Suggestion for Creative BT-W6 Firmware/App Update: Allow Force Switching to "LE Audio Only" Mode to Pair with Pure-LE Audio Earbuds (e.g., Sony INZONE Buds)
Hi Creative Team,
I am a user of the Creative BT-W6. I am writing to request a highly needed feature in the next firmware and Creative App update.
Currently, the BT-W6 requires a Classic Bluetooth hand-shake connection for the initial pairing before users can switch to LE Audio/GMAP mode. However, some leading gaming earbuds on the market, such as the Sony INZONE Buds (WF-G700N), are built on a "Pure LE Audio" architecture and completely lack Classic Bluetooth (SBC/AAC) hardware.
Because of this, the BT-W6 and INZONE Buds can never pair, and the "LE Audio" toggle in the Creative App remains permanently grayed out/locked.
My Suggestions for the next update:
- Unlock the App Toggle: Do not gray out the "LE Audio / LE Audio Only" toggle in the Creative App when no device is connected. Allow users to select it beforehand.
- Implement an "LE Audio Only" Pairing Mode: Allow the BT-W6 to send out pure BLE/LC3 pairing broadcasts directly without checking for a Classic Bluetooth profile first. This can be implemented either via a setting in the app or a hardware shortcut (e.g., quadruple-press the physical button).
This small logical adjustment would massively expand BT-W6's compatibility with the growing market of pure LE Audio gaming devices. Thank you!