Before you start troubleshooting Bluetooth device issues in Windows, please make sure and confirm that the device has Bluetooth capabilities. Some Windows 11 machines don’t have Bluetooth adapters and won’t pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The first rule when troubleshooting a Bluetooth issue in Windows is to make sure the computer’s Bluetooth adapter (built-in or external) is attached and working, and Windows can recognize it. If you’re using a laptop with a physical Bluetooth switch on the body, make sure it’s switched on. When paring a Bluetooth device, make sure that the Bluetooth device is turned on, is charged or has fresh batteries, and is in range of your PC. In Windows 11, there are multiple ways to check if Bluetooth is turned on in Windows 11: Check those three things before continuing below.
How to fix Bluetooth issues in Windows 11
As mentioned above, If you’re trying to connect to a Bluetooth device and running into issues, these tips and the steps below should come in handy. There are multiple ways to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10: On the taskbar, select Quick settings. On the Quick settings fly-out window, select the Bluetooth tile to expand it, then select Bluetooth to turn it on. Alternatively, you can turn on Bluetooth by going to the Start button, then selecting Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. You’ll see “Not connected” if your Windows 11 device isn’t paired to any Bluetooth accessories.
Update Bluetooth drivers in Windows 11
If the Bluetooth is on by still can not pair, then follow these steps: Turn off your Bluetooth device, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. You should also make sure that the Bluetooth device you wish to pair is in range of your Windows PC. If you can turn on Bluetooth and the pairing device is in range but still having problems, try to uninstall the Bluetooth adapter and trigger an automatic reinstall.
Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter
If you still can’t get Bluetooth paired after the steps above, then run the Bluetooth troubleshooter. Select Start, and go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Next to Bluetooth, select Run and follow the instructions. When you do that, Windows will start diagnosing issues related to your Bluetooth device and connectivity. After a brief moment, depending on your computer, Windows should return with a result. A fix will be done if one was found and Windows will give you details reasons. You can then check your Bluetooth device again. Other help posts are listed below: How to turn on or off Bluetooth in Windows 11 How to Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows 11 How to enable Bluetooth Swift Pair in Windows 11 Conclusion: This brief tutorial showed you how to troubleshoot a Windows Bluetooth device that is not working. If you find any error above or have anything to add, please use the comment form below.
