[BUG] New BT Device not in Device List after pairing (Android)

[ryanbales]

Environment

• expo-audio-studio version: 2.18.4
• Expo SDK version: 53.0l22
• Platform & OS version: Android 16
• Device: Pixel 6

Description

When I pair a BT mic on my android, it doesn't show up in the list when the devices auto-refresh. This issues isn't happening on ios.

Cross-Platform Validation

AudioPlayground Apps

• Web: https://deeeed.github.io/expo-audio-stream/playground
• iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/audio-playground/id6739774966
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.siteed.audioplayground

Important: The AudioPlayground app exposes all features of the expo-audio-studio library with full customization:

• In the Record tab, toggle "Show Advanced Settings" to access all recording parameters
• In the Trim tab, you can test all audio processing capabilities
• All visualization and transcription features are available to test
• Try different audio devices, sample rates, and compression settings

Can this issue be reproduced in the AudioPlayground app?

• Yes, on all platforms (Web, iOS, Android)
• Yes, but only on specific platforms (please specify):
• No, it only happens in my app

Reproduction steps in the AudioPlayground app (including any settings you modified):
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Is the behavior consistent across platforms?

• Yes, the issue occurs the same way on all platforms I tested
• No, the behavior differs between platforms (please describe the differences)

Configuration

// Please provide your recording configuration
const config: RecordingConfig = {
  sampleRate: 44100,
  // ... other options
};

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Expected Behavior

Actual Behavior

Additional Context

Checklist

• I have updated to the latest version of expo-audio-studio
• I have checked the documentation
• I have tested in the official AudioPlayground app
• I have verified microphone permissions are properly set up
• I have filled out all required fields in this template