XIAO ESP32-S3 BLE Reconnection Problems on Windows 11

[Dooominickk]

Every time my ESP32 device is power cycled, it appears as "connected" on my Windows 11 PC, but no messages are transmitted. To restore functionality, I must manually remove and re-add the device in Windows Bluetooth Manager. The device reconnects seamlessly with iOS devices.

I have attempted modifications to the .cpp file as suggested in previous issues, but the problem persists. How can I resolve the BLE connection issue specifically with Windows 11?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

[L42ARO]

Following this from a similar issue worked for me on the Xiao ESP32-S3 board
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