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Creative BT-W4
Smart Bluetooth® 5.2 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive
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Features
Overview
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!
aptX Adaptive1 is an extremely efficient audio codec that automatically adjusts its bitrate 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. No user control or configuration required.
1 Your audio devices (i.e., Bluetooth headphones or speakers) need to support aptX Adaptive as well to enjoy the benefits of the codec.
What does aptX Adaptive do?
It's stable and reliable
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.
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.
| LED Indicator | Supported Codecs |
 Purple | aptX Adaptive |
 Green | aptX |
 Blue | SBC |
Controls
It makes life simpler
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.
- Disconnect Device 1
- Power on Device 2
- Wait for Device 2 to search and establish connection
- Device 2 connected
- Power on Device 2
- Press the Bluetooth button on Creative BT-W4 once
The intuitive device switching function on Creative BT-W4 allows you to easily change the output device you are connected to, with literally just a 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.
| LED Indicator | Status |
 Flashing Blue | Bluetooth pairing mode |
 Blink White 1x | Searching and connecting to Device 1 |
 Blink White 2x | Searching and connecting to Device 2 |
 Blink White 3x | Searching and connecting to Device 3 |
 Blink White 4x | Searching and connecting to Device 4 |
| LED Indicator | Status |
| Solid Purple | Connected with aptX Adaptive |
| Solid Green | Connected with aptX |
| Solid Blue | Connected with SBC |
Communications
It connects you, your way
Whether it's for your online meetings or your 9pm raid with fellow gamer friends, Creative BT-W4 offers the wireless communication option you need.
Switch from whatever you're listening to and pick up a short phone call instantly! Double press on the Bluetooth button to enter HFP mode, and use voice chat with the built-in microphone on your Bluetooth headset.
Best for: PC and Mac, where the likelihood of audio pickup, for example, keyboard typing noises from the desktop, is high.
2 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.
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. Lead, assist, or hard-carry your team to victory as Creative BT-W4 lets you communicate your strategy across in real-time.
Best for: Gaming consoles such as PS5 and PS4, where there isn't noise interference from keyboard taps and desktop movements.
Design
It's really, really small
Weighing about the same as three potato chips, the Creative BT-W4 is a mammoth in functionality but an absolute lightweight in size. Its small build is comparable to a beer bottle cap, so it won't get in your way. All you need is a free USB port to get it plugged in and running, while occupying negligible space on your desk.
Downloads
Creative app
Switch between remembered devices, redo the Bluetooth pairing list, make EQ adjustments, and access Sound Blaster technologies via Acoustic Engine module—all available in-app!
REVIEWS
Mighty Gadget
"If you have any headphones or earbuds that support aptX Adaptive, this is the best way to make the most of this new low latency codec for a wide range of devices."
90/100
Customer Reviews
J. Chan
Best item to have when you want to connect your bluetooth earbuds to the PS5. Delivery was quick and it arrived safely. Love it and with no regrets so far.
D. Hedberg
Works as expected! Using it with my Focal Bathys on my desktop Windows PC. The Creative App for Windows is makes it easy to configure the BT-W4 and is highly recommended!
S. Schepers
works like a charm.
A Closer Look
Specifications
- Bluetooth 5.2
- A2DP (Wireless Stereo Bluetooth)
- AVRCP (Bluetooth Remote Control)
- HFP (Hands-free Profile)
- aptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC
- Up to 50m / 165 ft
- 2402-2480 MHz
- Up to Stereo 24-bit 96 kHz
- Up to Stereo 24-bit 48 kHz
- Type: 4-pole condenser
- Frequency Response: 100-10,000 Hz
- Sensitivity (1 kHz): -38 dBV /Pa
System Requirements
- Intel® i3 or AMD® equivalent processor
- Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
- Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 32 / 64-bit ver 1703 or higher
- >4 GB RAM, >4 GB of free hard disk space
- Available USB 2.0 / 3.0 port
- Macintosh running macOS 10.15 or later
- >4 GB RAM, >4 GB of free hard disk space
- Available USB 2.0 / 3.0 port
- Firmware Ver 5.0 or later
- Available USB Port
- Available 3.5 mm Headphone port on controller
- Firmware Ver 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later
- Available USB port
- Available 3.5 mm Headphone port on controller
- Switch OS 5.0 or later
- Available USB port
- Available 3.5 mm Headphone port
- Voice communication on Nintendo Switch is title-dependent
Package Contents
- 1 x Creative BT-W4
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A Converter
- 1 x 3.5 mm 4-pole Condenser Analog Microphone
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Warranty Leaflet
Warranty
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty
