Creative BT-W4 Smart Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive, 24-bit Audio, Device-Switching Function, and Voice Chat Support for PC/Mac / PS5 / PS4 / Nintendo Switch

Price: $39.99 - $67.50
(as of Apr 12, 2025 10:58:41 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Creative BT-W4 is the solution to fixing your Bluetooth connectivity issues

Smart Bluetooth 5.2 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive

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:

Smart Bluetooth codec with auto-adjusting bitrateHigher quality Bluetooth audio transmissionSwitch between remembered devices easilyDual wireless voice chat optionsHigh-quality enjoyment with 24-bit audio

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!

AUDIO QUALITY

Smart and adaptable in real-time

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?

Smart auto-adjustMonitors the connection quality of your devices in tandem with your environment, and automatically adjusts its bitrate to ensure stable and consistent media playbackDynamic scalingTransitions seamlessly across bitrate tiers based on the type of content you’re on, so you get the audio of the highest quality when listening to music, and low-latency audio when gamingEnergy-efficientUtilizes smaller amounts of data without sacrificing audio quality to deliver better wireless playback resolution and stability while saving power

*Your audio devices (i.e., Bluetooth headphones or speakers) need to support aptX Adaptive as well to enjoy the benefits of the codec.

Stable and reliable wireless audio

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

aptX Adaptive: Solid Purple LEDaptX: Solid Green LEDSBC: Solid Blue LED

Life made simpler

Switch easily between 4 remembered devices

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

Flashing Blue: Bluetooth pairing modeBlink White 1X: Searching and connecting to Device 1Blink White 2X: Searching and connecting to Device 2Blink White 3X: Searching and connecting to Device 3Blink White 4X: Searching and connecting to Device 4

Two ways to chat

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.

Setting up HFP Mode

Connect the Creative BT-W4 to your deviceSwitch on your pre-connected Bluetooth headsetAfter it is connected, double press the button on Creative BT-W4The LED indicator will switch to red, indicating that it is now in HFP mode

To exit HFP mode, press the same button once.

Setting up Analog Mic on PS5 / PS4

For PS5 / PS4

Connect Creative BT-W4 to an available USB port on your console, and select “Settings”, “Devices”, and “Audio Devices”Uncheck “Switch Output Device Automatically” and ensure that “Output Device” is shown as “USB Headset (Creative BT-W4)”Insert the bundled 3.5 mm Analog Microphone into the console controller’s headset jack, and select Output to Headphones > All Audio

Setting up Analog Mic on Nintendo Switch

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 PC’s USB port, then:

Download and install the Creative app via Creative BT-W4’s support page and launch the appNavigate to the Settings page, under the Device tab, and disable HFP (Hands-free profile) modeWait for Creative BT-W4 to reboot and connect the 3.5 mm Analog Microphone to your Nintendo Switch’s headset jack

^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.

How do I know if my headphones or speakers are compatible with the codecs offered by Creative BT-W4?To be able to use the aptX codecs, your playback device has to support the respective codecs. If you’re unsure of the codecs supported by your devices, you can check their compatibility with aptX and aptX Adaptive.If your playback device does not support aptX codecs, it can still connect with Creative BT-W4 via the SBC codec, which is the basic Bluetooth codec supported by all Bluetooth headphones or speakers. However, you will not be able to enjoy the higher audio quality of the aptX codecs.The Creative BT-W4 has been tested and certified to be aptX Adaptive compatible. Do ensure that your Bluetooth device supports the aptX Adaptive codec. You may also approach your device’s manufacturer for further support such as firmware and / or software update and fixes to connectivity issues.Can I use Creative BT-W4 with my phone?You can use the Creative BT-W4 with any device that streams audio through its USB port that complies to USB Audio standard, but we do not recommend it.Due to the wide variety of mobile phones and operating systems that may have different implementation of digital audio streaming through USB-C. If you still want to use Creative BT-W4 with your phone, please approach your mobile device manufacturer to check if your mobile device is compliant with the USB Audio Standard to avoid disappointment. Can Creative BT-W4 pair with 2 headphones simultaneously?Unfortunately, no. We care about providing you with best audio quality and user experience possible with a hassle-free product. Providing simultaneous streaming to 2 headphones compromises on performance both in terms of connection stability and audio quality.This is because the function requires the device to perform alternate streaming at very fast intervals to both headphones, and this causes latency and audio synchronization issues.Moreover, the connection will always default to the lower codec of the 2 headphones and this leads to lower audio quality. We made a measured consideration in the decision of this function, and went with the option that provides the best audio and user experience you can get at the best value.My Creative BT-W4 exits pairing mode after pairing has started.Some Bluetooth devices broadcast their pairing aggressively and this forces Creative BT-W4 to exit pairing mode. If you are experiencing difficulty pairing your devices, turn off Bluetooth on the devices around you that you are not connecting to Creative BT-W4 temporarily, and try againHow do I disable HFP mode on the BT-W4? First, ensure that the Creative BT-W4 is plugged into a PC’s USB port, then, follow the steps below to disable HFP mode:Download and install the Creative app via Creative BT-W4’s support page and launch the Creative appNavigate to the Settings page, under the Device tab, and disable HFP (Hands-free profile) mode by turning it off on the app’s screenWait for Creative BT-W4 to reboot; it will refresh in-appHands-free (HFP) calling / wireless voice chat will not be accessible when HFP mode is disabled. To re-enable HFP mode, follow the steps provided above, and turn it on again via the Creative app. Please note that the microphone recording end-point will be disabled when HFP mode is off (disabled), and Creative BT-W4 will not be found under the microphone settings. This means recording via Creative BT-W4 will not be available.It is still necessary to enter HFP mode on Creative BT-W4 even when the feature is turned on via the app. I picked up a call wirelessly but it does not seem to work.Make sure that you have entered HFP mode to utilize wireless hands-free profile for voice chat. Check out the HFP mode setup section above for a step-by-step guide.Can I control volume through my Bluetooth headphones while connected to Creative BT-W4? You can control playback volume through your Bluetooth headphones that supports the AVRCP Volume Sync profile.For devices that do not support the AVRCP Volume Sync profile, you might only be adjusting the playback volume of your headphones locally, but not through the playback device that the Creative BT-W4 is connected to.The volume control synchronization between the headset and the connected device is dependent on the headset manufacturer’s implementation. You will have to approach your headset manufacturer to check on their implementation.

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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

NO BREAKAGE, NO LAG WITH APTX ADAPTIVE – Enjoy undisrupted media on your devices without random breakage and lip-sync lag. Creative BT-W4 features the latest aptX Adaptive codec, which dynamically scales its bitrate to match the connection strength and the bitrate required for your content. There is no need for user control or configuration to set this up, but your devices (such as headphones or speakers) need to support the aptX Adaptive codec to enjoy its benefits
24-BIT AUDIO OVER BLUETOOTH 5.2 – Enjoy high-definition audio for your movie, music, and games with 24-bit audio via the aptX Adaptive codec, which allows you to enjoy better-than-CD quality audio, wirelessly. Coupled with Bluetooth 5.2, it also automatically chooses the best available audio codec supported by your device, so you can enjoy reliable and stable Bluetooth audio each time you are connected
EASY DEVICE SWITCH – Easily switch the output device you are connected to without the hassle of disconnecting from your current device, and reselecting another paired one from the Settings menu; just press the button on Creative BT-W4 to switch. The audio transmitter remembers up to 4 devices in the sequence of their initial pairing. You can also do a manual switch via the Creative app, view the devices remembered on the Creative BT-W4, or reset your pairing list
DUAL VOICE CHAT OPTIONS – Communicate clearly with your team over Bluetooth, whether it’s for the presentation next week or for the raid in 10 minutes. Creative BT-W4 offers 2 voice chat options–(1) plug in the bundled analog mic to your device and enjoy seamless voice chat with anyone, or (2) enter HFP mode by double pressing on the Bluetooth button, and answer a quick phone call with the built-in mic on your headset
COMPACT AND PORTABLE – The Creative BT-W4 is small and light so it takes up minimal space on your desk, and is easy to bring around as a portable device too. All you need is a USB port to plug into, connect it to your headset or speakers, and you are set. It draws a negligible amount of power from the connected device so you can keep your mind at ease about the device draining your battery, even when running its most power-intensive functions