[Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter | aptX Adaptive]
[Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Transmitter | aptX LL & aptX HD]
Tired of unreliable Bluetooth connections?
Constantly getting disconnected out of the blue? We’re here to fix that. Following the success of its predecessor, the Creative BT-W4 is here with even more to offer.
Creative BT-W4 at a glance:
Say goodbye to connection breakage and welcome stable, high-quality Bluetooth audio with Creative BT-W4. The Creative BT-W4 is a smart Bluetooth audio transmitter that is designed to complement the digital natives of today’s progressively wire-free world.
Equipped with the latest aptX Adaptive codec, Bluetooth 5.2, a convenient device-switching function, and dual voice chat options, Creative BT-W4 makes your Bluetooth experience enjoyable for entertainment, work, and more!
Step up on your wireless experience with the latest aptX Adaptive* codec. Enjoy undisrupted media on your devices without the annoying and random breakage, as well as synchronized audio and video without noticeable lag.
aptX Adaptive is an extremely efficient audio codec that automatically adjusts its performance in real-time based on your usage and surrounding, like a crowded RF environment that is extremely common in today’s digitized era. It is closer to you than you know, like a bedroom with smartphone and smartwatch chargers, LED lights, and even hair dryers--when put together, the RF emitted by these devices will inevitably disrupt your connection quality.
With aptX Adaptive, connectivity issues are reduced to a minimum, and you will always get the most optimized Bluetooth audio regardless of where you are and what you are playing. It also automatically chooses the best available audio codec supported by your device, so you are guaranteed the best possible Bluetooth audio every single time. No user control or configuration required.
What does aptX Adaptive do?
*Your audio devices (i.e., Bluetooth headphones or speakers) need to support aptX Adaptive as well to enjoy the benefits of the codec.
Creative BT-W4 offers high-definition 24-bit audio at 48 kHz when streaming with aptX Adaptive. Along with Bluetooth 5.2, enjoy stable, high-quality, and reliable connection for your music, movies, and games.
Supported codecs
Good news for the gadget geeks who own a whole fleet of Bluetooth audio devices! Forget the hassle and repetitive steps of disconnecting, searching, and pairing whenever you want to switch between your Bluetooth headphones and speakers.
The intuitive device switching function on Creative BT-W4 allows you to easily change the output device you are connected to, with literally just press of a button.
It remembers up to 4 devices for easy switching, in the sequence of their initial pairing. Forgot the sequence of your devices? Fret not, download and install the Creative app on your PC to check the remembered devices. You can also select nearby devices to pair with, or redo the whole list of connected devices easily via the software.
Device Switching
Whether it’s for your online meetings or or your 9pm raid with fellow gamer friends, Creative BT-W4 offers the wireless communication option you need.
HFP Mode* -- Best for: PC and Mac, where the likelihood of audio pickup, for example, keyboard typing noises from the desktop, is high.
Switch from whatever you’re listening to and pick up a short phone call instantly! Press once on the Bluetooth button on Creative BT-W4 to enter HFP mode, and use voice chat with the built-in microphone on your Bluetooth headset. *In HFP mode, the Creative BT-W4 allows you to use your wireless headset for voice chat, but premium A2DP Bluetooth codecs (aptX Adaptive, aptX, and SBC) will not be available.
Analog Microphone -- Best for: Gaming consoles such as PS5 and PS4, where there isn’t noise interference from keyboard taps.
Plug in the bundled analog microphone to your device via its 3.5 mm jack, and use it for voice chat while streaming audio wirelessly to your Bluetooth headphones.
To exit HFP mode, press the same button once.
For PS5 / PS4
The voice chat function for Nintendo Switch is title-dependent. You can use the microphone with games that have built-in chat function like Fortnite and Overwatch. To use the Analog Mic with Nintendo Switch, you will have to turn off the HFP mode^ via our Creative app. First, ensure that Creative BT-W4 is plugged into your PCs USB port, then:
^Wireless voice chat will not be accessible when HFP mode is disabled. To re-enable HFP mode, follow the steps above, and turn it on again via the Creative app. Do note that it is still necessary to enter HFP mode on Creative BT-W4 even when the feature is turned on via the app. Simply follow the same steps under the section ‘HFP Mode’.
Two ways to chat
HFP mode setup
Analog Mic on PS5 / PS4
Analog Mic on Nintendo Switch
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
For more information on other FAQs, please refer to the document uploaded on this detail page.
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Creative BT-W4 | Creative BT-W3 | |
Codecs Supported | aptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC | aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, SBC |
Audio Resolution: USB and Wireless | Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz (USB), up to 24-bit / 48 kHz (Wireless) | Up to 16-bit / 48 kHz (USB and Wireless) |
Device Switch | Yes, up to 4 devices | x |
Device Compatibility | PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch | PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch |
Operating Range | Up to 50m / 165 ft | Up to 30m / 100 ft |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Codec Selection | Auto selection, assigned in real-time by Creative BT-W4 | Manual selection, user triggered by button press |
Creative app | Yes, for Windows users (Ver 1703 and above) | x |
Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
Analog Microphone | Included | Included |