Media playback latency over wifi and bluetooth

Does anybody have a solution for media playback latency over wifi (1-2secs)/Bluetooth (<1 sec) on MacBook Pro (Early 2015)? I recently purchased a speaker that is Airplay 2 and Bluetooth enabled. When it comes to video playback, it starts out alright, however, further into the video or when commands such as play, or fast forward is being input, a picture and audio latency manifest. Its ruining the experience. I’m on the latest version of Catalina OS.


That being said, it plays perfectly fine on my iPhone Pro Max (with negligible latency observed).


These are the methods that I have adopted to attempt resolving the issue:

1) Installing the “Bluetooth developer tools” to enable AAC and APT X but it’s not helping the issue at all.


2) Reinstalling the OS.


3) Resetting the speaker to its factory setting.


4) Making sure that my devices are on wifi frequency of 5 GHz to prevent interference with Bluetooth transmission.


Any solutions??

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Posted on Mar 31, 2020 2:07 AM

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Apr 6, 2020 12:37 PM in response to ohl12

oh112,


I recommend testing the issue while your Mac is in safe mode and/or in a new user account. This will help determine if a third-party program could be the cause of the issue. The following articles have the steps you will need to test the issue in both safe mode and in a new user account: 


Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support


How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac - Apple Support


Best Regards.

Apr 2, 2020 8:46 AM in response to ohl12

Hello ohl12,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!


It is my understanding that there is a latency over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when watching media on your MacBook Pro. Since you are able to play the same media on your iPhone 11 Pro Max maybe there is some interference around your MacBook Pro that is not around your iPhone. This article has information on what could cause interference and how to resolve it which you may find helpful:


Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support


Regards.



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