A user reports that the audio from their Bluetooth headset, which is connected to their laptop, is suddenly choppy and of poor quality. The user has already confirmed the headset is charged and that they are close to the laptop. Which of the following is the most effective initial step to resolve this issue?
Adjust the headset's equalizer settings in the sound control panel.
Update the laptop's sound and Bluetooth drivers.
Check for other 2.4 GHz devices, like microwaves or Wi-Fi routers, causing signal interference.
Unpairing and then re-pairing the Bluetooth headset is a fundamental troubleshooting step that re-establishes the connection between the device and the host. This can resolve corruption in the connection profile or other software glitches causing poor audio quality. While updating drivers or checking for signal interference are valid troubleshooting steps, they are typically performed after basic connection issues have been ruled out. Adjusting equalizer settings is used for audio customization and would not fix an issue like choppy audio.
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