Windows 10 Displays Multiple Playback Devices When Connected to Dell Wireless Headset Using Bluetooth

Summary: Learn why Windows 10 displays multiple playback devices with different names.

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Symptoms

The computer runing Windows 10 may display multiple different playback devices with different names. This is noticed when connected to Dell Wireless Headset using Bluetooth.

Multiple playback devices naming

Affected Headsets:

  • Dell Pro Premium Wireless ANC Headset WL7024
  • Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset WL5024
  • Dell Pro Wireless Headset WL3024

Cause

This is to differentiate multiple paths of connections for the headsets.

Resolution

This is working as designed.

Headset Earphone (Dell HR024 Audio Receiver)
Headset Earphone (Dell HR024 Audio Receiver)
If the dongle is connected, this option appears assuming that both the dongle and Bluetooth connection are used simultaneously.
Headphones (Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset WL5024)
Headphones (Dell WL5024 Headset Stereo)
This is the correct selection when connecting the headset using Bluetooth. Choose this option. See the Service Manual of the headset (Connecting the headset > Bluetooth connection)
Headset (Dell WL5024 Headset Hands-Free AG Audio)
Headset (Dell WL5024 Headset Hands-Free AG Audio)
This is a Bluetooth mono channel device that is primarily used for voice call. Not to be selected as playback device in the playback device list.

Produse afectate

Dell Pro Wireless Headset WL3024, Dell Pro Plus Wireless ANC Headset WL5024, Dell Pro Premium Wireless ANC Headset WL7024
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Article Number: 000227603
Article Type: Solution
Ultima modificare: 25 Nov 2025
Version:  6
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