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The tag 'gatt' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), a core Bluetooth protocol used for data exchange between devices. Content includes Windows 11 support for Bluetooth 5.3, which relies on GATT alongside other protocols like ATT and GAP, and a specific fix for a 2006 Microsoft mouse where Windows applies a workaround for incorrect Bluetooth name encoding. These threads highlight how GATT interacts with Windows Bluetooth stacks, device compatibility, and troubleshooting. The tag is relevant for users exploring Bluetooth profiles, protocol-level issues, or legacy device support in Windows.
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    Windows Fixes 2006 Bluetooth Name Encoding for Presenter Mouse 8000

    Windows engineers quietly keep a short, secretive compatibility table inside the Bluetooth stack to fix one particularly stubborn relic: the Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 — a 2006-era device that shipped its Bluetooth name using the wrong character encoding and forced Windows...
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    Windows 11 Support for Bluetooth 5.3: Profiles, Protocols, and Compatibility

    Windows 11, as of version 22H2, supports Bluetooth Core Specification version 5.3, encompassing a comprehensive range of profiles and protocols to facilitate diverse wireless functionalities. Core Specification Support: Host Controller Interface (HCI): Facilitates communication between the host...
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    • a2dp avrcp bluetooth bluetooth 5.3 bluetooth apis bluetooth device management bluetooth profiles bluetooth security device compatibility gatt hci hid microsoft support streaming windows 11 wireless
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