{"id":20167,"date":"2025-03-03T21:18:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T21:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=20167"},"modified":"2025-05-26T20:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T20:02:31","slug":"replace-drivers-for-a-bluetooth-adapter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/replace-drivers-for-a-bluetooth-adapter\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade Your Bluetooth: How to Download, Install, and Update Bluetooth Driver on Your Windows PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are your Bluetooth speakers going in and out of sync? Do you experience high latency with your mouse or keyboard? Or do you want improved range and stability? You can resolve these issues when you update your Bluetooth driver.<\/p>\n<p>Bluetooth drivers are like other software programs that control hardware devices on Windows computers. Just like every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-are-device-drivers-and-why-are-they-crucial-for-your-pc\/\">device driver<\/a>, new releases deploy improvements, fix Bluetooth problems on Windows, and ship new features for Bluetooth components.<\/p>\n<p>This article contains detailed steps on how to update Bluetooth drivers and fix installation problems. We\u2019ll also cover the basics about Bluetooth drivers and when you should install updates.<\/p>\n<h2>What Do Bluetooth Drivers Do?<\/h2>\n<p>Bluetooth drivers are software programs that facilitate communication between a computer\u2019s Bluetooth hardware and operating system. They enable Windows to manage wireless connections between your computer and Bluetooth peripherals.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers for Bluetooth hardware are designed to interpret the operating system\u2019s high-level commands into low-level instructions that Bluetooth devices can understand and act on. Windows loads the driver whenever you try connecting to any Bluetooth accessory.<\/p>\n<p>This interpretation facilitates device discovery, pairing, encryption, and power management. It\u2019s also the reason you may lose function or miss out on new improvements if you stick with old and malfunctioning drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers are created by Bluetooth\/wireless card or chip manufacturers such as Intel, Broadcom, and Realtek. However, Windows also comes with some generic wireless drivers that control Bluetooth devices but may fail at doing the job.<\/p>\n<h2>When Should You Update Your Bluetooth Driver?<\/h2>\n<p>You should ideally update Bluetooth drivers for Windows 10 and 11 immediately when they become available or after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-if-my-drivers-are-up-to-date-on-windows-10-pc\/\">confirming you don\u2019t have the latest drivers <\/a>. As mentioned, manufacturers periodically ship new functions through updates, such as discovering a wider range of devices, improved security features, such as the latest encryption standards, and enhanced performance . However, your computer may manifest different issues to indicate that your driver is old or malfunctioning and needs an update. These issues include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intermittent loss of Bluetooth connection<\/b><strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-bluetooth-not-finding-devices\/\">Bluetooth devices may begin to disconnect <\/a> abruptly, or you may notice your devices reconnecting repeatedly.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inability to discover nearby devices<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Windows may no longer be able to discover nearby Bluetooth devices.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unstable connections<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> You may experience intermittent connection drops when using your Bluetooth devices.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>High latency<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Noticeable and uncomfortable delays between signal transmission and reception. For example, your cursor may move some milliseconds after you move your mouse.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Device issues<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Your accessories may begin to malfunction when your driver is outdated or corrupt. Examples include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-bluetooth-audio-lag-windows-pc\/\">choppy audio<\/a>, shorter Bluetooth range, grayed-out Bluetooth settings, slow data transfers, and device errors .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-pc-is-stuttering-every-few-seconds\/\">[FIXED] Windows 10\/11 PC Is Stuttering Every Few Seconds <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Missing Bluetooth icon<\/b><strong>:<\/strong> Your driver may be corrupt or missing if you no longer see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixed-bluetooth-option-disappeared-windows-11\/\">Bluetooth icon in the system tray <\/a>. The Bluetooth option may also be unavailable in the Settings application and your File Explorer context menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Update Your Bluetooth Driver on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>There are different ways to find and install your Bluetooth driver on your PC. You can set up automatic updates or download and set up the software package manually. In many cases, it\u2019s just like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\">updating regular device drivers <\/a>. Be that as it may, I\u2019ll walk you through the following methods and show you specific examples to make the process clearer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Windows Update:<\/strong> You can go through the <em>Optional updates<\/em> section in the Windows Update client to find and install newer versions of your Bluetooth driver.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Driver update tools:<\/strong> Third-party applications like Auslogics Driver Updater, Driver Booster, and AVG Driver Updater offer convenient automated options for downloading and installing device driver updates, including Bluetooth drivers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>OEM and device manufacturers:<\/strong> Your computer\u2019s manufacturer and makers of Bluetooth devices allow you to download new drivers through their websites and using proprietary software.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Device Manager:<\/strong> Device Manager remains one of the most popular methods for updating drivers. However, it mainly searches your computer for existing software packages and helps you install them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 1: Update your Bluetooth driver using Windows Update<\/h3>\n<p>Device manufacturers often collaborate with Microsoft to release Bluetooth driver updates through the Windows Update utility. You can access the <i>Optional updates <\/i> page and expand the <em>Driver updates<\/em> category to check for these new software components. These drivers could also be updates to Microsoft\u2019s generic drivers. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Start menu, type <em>updates<\/em>, and click <i>Check for updates <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When the Windows Update page opens, select <em>View all optional updates<\/em> if you\u2019re on Windows 10. If you\u2019re on Windows 11, click <i>Advanced options &gt; Optional updates<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Advanced-options-Windows-update.png\" alt=\"If you\u2019re on Windows 11, click Advanced options &gt; Optional updates\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Expand the <em>Driver updates<\/em> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Expand-driver-updates-1.png\" alt=\"Expand the Driver updates section\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Now check if the Bluetooth driver is listed and install it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Pay attention to driver dates and versions to confirm that you\u2019re not installing older drivers. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You should also ensure your computer is up to date. So, open the Start menu, type <i>updates <\/i>, click <i>Check for updates <\/i>, and allow the Windows Update client to download and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">install available updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Download the Bluetooth driver from the Microsoft Update Catalog<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Microsoft Update Catalog is a dedicated website where users can view and download released Windows update packages and device drivers. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalog.update.microsoft.com\/home.aspx\">Microsoft Update Catalog website <\/a> on your web browser.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type the name of your Bluetooth device\u2019s manufacturer in the search bar and press the Enter key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Microsoft-update-catalog-website.png\" alt=\"Type the name of your Bluetooth device\u2019s manufacturer in the search bar and press the Enter key.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You should see numerous search matches. Click the <i>Download <\/i>button next to the correct driver for your computer. It should match your operating system and its architecture. In some cases, the Bluetooth driver will indicate compatible systems.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Microsoft-update-catalog-website-click-Download.png\" alt=\"Click the Download button next to the correct driver for your computer\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Run the package once the download completes or go through Device Manager to install it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 2: Attempt the update through Device Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Device Manager relies on Windows Update and manual downloads to install updated driver packages. It helps apply driver changes that may have not been implemented by your computer. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the <i>Start <\/i>button and click <i>Device Manager <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand the <i>Bluetooth <\/i>category.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click your Bluetooth device and select the <i>Update driver<\/i> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bluetooth-update-driver-device-manager.png\" alt=\"Right-click the Bluetooth device and select the Update driver option\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <em>Search automatically for drivers<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Search-automatically-or-browse-my-computer.png\" alt=\"Select Search automatically for drivers\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you know where the driver is located, click <i>Browse my computer <\/i><em> for drivers<\/em> once you see the <i>Update Drivers <\/i> wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">This option is helpful if you download the driver manually (as the upcoming methods will show). <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, browse to the location where you saved the download and click <i>Next <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select the driver and allow Device Manager to complete the installation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 3: Use a third-party tool to update your Bluetooth driver<\/h3>\n<p>You can use various third-party utilities to keep your Bluetooth driver updated . That way, you won\u2019t have to manually check now and then for new drivers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a> is one of the best driver updater tools you can use. The application automatically scans your computer to detect devices with malfunctioning or outdated drivers. It will go on to find and install the official updates for these drivers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Auslogics-driver-updater-Update-drivers.png\" alt=\"Auslogics Driver Updater is one the best driver updater tools you can use\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>It is also designed to offer notifications when new drivers become available, can download multiple drivers simultaneously, and can create driver backups.<\/p>\n<p>Other third-party driver update utilities include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.driverscloud.com\/\">DriversCloud <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avg.com\/en-us\/avg-driver-updater#pc\">AVG Driver Updater <\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iobit.com\/en\/driver-booster.php\">IObit Driver Booster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcccAlso Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/full-review-the-best-driver-updater-tools-for-windows-pcs\/\">[REVIEW] The Best Driver Updater Tools for Windows PCs<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Third-party tools can also help you download and install other device drivers. Thus, they can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/optimizing-gpu-how-to-update-nvidia-graphics-drivers-on-windows-10-11\/\">update NVIDIA drivers <\/a> or fix audio drivers whenever new versions become available.<\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>Method 4: Use the Intel Driver and Support Assistant<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/support\/intel-driver-support-assistant.html\">Intel Driver and Support Assistant <\/a> will be particularly helpful if you use an Intel Bluetooth device or wireless card. It is a web application that scans your computer for outdated Intel device drivers and automatically fetches their latest official versions. It will also notify you when new drivers become available. You can download and install it from the Intel website.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox_lite\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox_lite__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Note that you need an up-to-date web browser to use the tool. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the Intel Driver &amp; Support Assistant webpage and click the <i>Download now <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intel-driver-and-support-Download-button.png\" alt=\"Go to the Intel Driver &amp; Support Assistant webpage and click the Download Now button\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your <i>Downloads <\/i>folder and run the installer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Agree to the terms and conditions to complete the setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intel-driver-and-support-assistant-setup-agree-license-terms.png\" alt=\"Agree to the terms and conditions to complete the setup\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the setup is complete, go to your system tray, locate the assistant\u2019s icon, and click it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, click <i>Check For New Drivers<\/i> once the menu appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Intel-driver-and-support-check-for-new-drivers.png\" alt=\"Click Check for new drivers once the menu appears\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your default browser will launch the application. You will now see available updates for your computer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Download <\/i>button. Select <i>Install <\/i>once the download is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/unnamed-5.png\" alt=\"Click the Download button. Select Install once the download is complete\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 5: Use OEM support software<\/h3>\n<p>Some computer manufacturers provide software applications that help you to download and install drivers automatically. While some of these programs don\u2019t always offer the latest drivers, they can help in resolving common driver-related problems.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Dell users can install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/support\/home\/en-ng?app=drivers#:~:text=your%20PC%20with-,SupportAssist,-.\">SupportAssist <\/a>, and MSI users can get <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/detail\/9P9WDH947752?hl=en-US\">MSI Driver &amp; App Center <\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Manually download the driver through your OEM\u2019s website<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can go to the website of your computer\u2019s manufacturer to download the latest version of your Bluetooth driver. You can double-click the program after downloading it or go through Device Manager to install the update. I\u2019ll walk you through the Device Manager process later.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of how to update your Bluetooth driver through Dell\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to Dell\u2019s website.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>Support <\/i>and click <i>Drivers &amp; Downloads<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dell-Support.png\" alt=\"Select Support and click Drivers &amp; Downloads\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter your computer\u2019s model details in the <em>Drivers &amp; Downloads<\/em> page or allow the website to detect your computer automatically. You can also click the <em>Browse all products<\/em> link to pick your system manually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dell-Drivers-and-Downloads.png\" alt=\"Enter your computer\u2019s model details in the Drivers &amp; Downloads page or allow the website to detect your computer automatically\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Once you select your system, you can choose <em>Find Specific Drivers<\/em> to pick the driver you want to install or use the <em>Automatic Updates<\/em> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dell-website-find-specific-drivers-or-automatic-updates.png\" alt=\"Once you select your system, you can choose Find specific drivers to pick the driver you want to install or use the automatic scan option\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Choosing the <em>Find Specific Drivers<\/em> option allows you to select your operating system and search for the driver or select the Bluetooth driver manually from the <em>Recommended drivers<\/em> category under the <em>Network, Ethernet &amp; Wireless<\/em> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dell-website-select-Bluetooth-driver.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Find Specific Drivers option allows you to select your operating system and search for the driver or select the Bluetooth download from the Recommended category and Network section\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Once the download is complete, double-click the package to start the installation. You can also go to Device Manager, right-click the Bluetooth device, and select <em>Update driver &gt; Browse my computer for drivers<\/em> to open your Downloads folder and select the driver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">This process works similarly for HP, Lenovo, MSI, Acer, and other OEMs. Drivers and firmware can generally be found by going through the <em>Support<\/em> menu or page. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 6: Go through the Bluetooth device manufacturer\u2019s website<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t see the driver on your OEM website, you can go through the website of the Bluetooth device\u2019s manufacturer to download the update. It could be Broadcom, Intel, Realtek, or Atheros.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these steps if you don\u2019t know the manufacturer of the Bluetooth device:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click the <i>Start <\/i>button and select <i>Device Manager <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/unnamed-7.png\" alt=\"Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand the <em>Bluetooth<\/em> category once Device Manager appears.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, right-click your Bluetooth device and select <i>Properties<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intel-Bluetooth-Properties.png\" alt=\"Right-click your Bluetooth device and select Properties\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll see the manufacturer\u2019s name under the <i>General <\/i>tab of the <i>Properties <\/i>dialog window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/unnamed-9.png\" alt=\"You\u2019ll see the manufacturer\u2019s name under the General tab of the Properties dialog window\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">In most cases, your Bluetooth device is bundled with your computer\u2019s wireless adapter. So, you may have to install the driver for the wireless adapter alongside the Bluetooth driver to improve or fix your Bluetooth connection. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Always make sure you choose the correct driver and OS specifications to avoid installing a version that may not work. Let\u2019s illustrate how to download the Bluetooth driver from Intel\u2019s website:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to Intel\u2019s homepage and select <em>Support<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Download Center<\/i> under <i>Drivers &amp; Downloads.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intel-Support-and-Driver-and-download-center.png\" alt=\"Click Download Center under Drivers &amp; Downloads\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <i>Wireless <\/i>under <i>Select Your Product <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intel-Drivers-select-Wireless.png\" alt=\"Select Wireless under Select Your Product\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You can now use the search button to find your driver or scroll through the page. The left side of the website helps you filter your search.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>Intel Wireless Bluetooth Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Intel-Wireless-drivers.png\" alt=\"Select Intel Wireless Bluetooth for Windows 10 and Windows 11\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Now, scroll to the bottom of the web page to the <i>This download is valid for the product(s) listed below <\/i> section and check if your wireless adapter is listed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/This-download-is-valid-for-the-following-products.png\" alt=\"scroll to the bottom of the web page to the This download is valid for the product(s) listed below section and check if your wireless adapter is listed\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>After confirming, scroll up and click the <i>Download <\/i>button suitable for your operating system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/unnamed-14.png\" alt=\"After confirming, scroll up and click the Download button suitable for your operating system\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Once the download is complete, double-click the package to start the installation. You can also go to Device Manager, right-click your Bluetooth device, and select <i>Update driver &gt; Browse my computer for drivers <\/i> to open your Downloads folder and select the driver.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Remember that you can follow the same method to find and download your Bluetooth driver. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The following are recommended methods for finding Bluetooth updates:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper-table\">\n<table style=\"height: 234px;\" width=\"706\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Bluetooth device manufacturer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Recommended driver update channels<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Intel<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/download-center\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Intel\u2019s website (Download Center) <\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Intel Driver and Support Assistant application for Windows<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Windows Update client<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Third-party tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualcomm Atheros<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Third-party tools<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.update.microsoft.com\/Search.aspx?q=Qualcomm%20bluetooth%20drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Microsoft Update Catalog website <\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">OEM software and website<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Windows Update client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Realtek<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtek.com\/Download\/List?cate_id=669&amp;menu_id=404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Realtek website <\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalog.update.microsoft.com\/Search.aspx?q=Realtek%20bluetooth%20drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Microsoft Update Catalog <\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Third-party tools<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Windows Update<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Device Manager<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">OEM websites and software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Broadcom<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Third-party tools<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalog.update.microsoft.com\/Search.aspx?q=Broadcom%20bluetooth%20drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Microsoft Update Catalog <\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Windows Update client<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">OEM websites and software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mediatek<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Third-party tools<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalog.update.microsoft.com\/Search.aspx?q=Mediatek%20bluetooth%20drivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Microsoft Update Catalog <\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">OEM websites and software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h2>What to Do if Bluetooth Drivers Fail to Install<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, Bluetooth drivers fail to install despite our best efforts. But installation issues are usually caused by something.<\/p>\n<p>Problematic system files and other drivers could interfere with the installation.<\/p>\n<p>There are different ways to resolve the issue. Let\u2019s work through them.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Install your computer\u2019s chipset drivers<\/h3>\n<p>Chipset drivers act as the software interface that allows your operating system to communicate with your motherboard. These drivers also control how internal components interact with each other. If they are compromised, your Bluetooth drivers may not install or malfunction after installation. You can go to AMD or Intel\u2019s website to update your chipset driver. You can also use the AMD Software to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixing-amd-software-has-stopped-working\/\">update your AMD drivers <\/a> or Intel\u2019s Driver and Support Assistant if you use an Intel device.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Uninstall and reinstall the driver<\/h3>\n<p>Removing the old driver can make way for the new driver if your current installation is broken. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the <i>Start <\/i>button and click <i> Device Manager <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand the <i>Bluetooth <\/i>category.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click your Bluetooth card and select <i>Uninstall <\/i><em>device<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>If available, check the box next to <i>Attempt to remove the driver for this device <\/i> before clicking <i>Uninstall <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Attempt-to-remove-the-driver.png\" alt=\"If available, check the box next to Attempt to remove the driver for this device before clicking Uninstall\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow these steps if you use an Intel Bluetooth device:<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the Settings app and select <i>Apps <\/i>. Click <i>Installed apps <\/i> if you\u2019re on Windows 11. Type <em>Intel<\/em> in the search box. Now, remove the following programs:\n<ul>\n<li>Intel Wireless Bluetooth<\/li>\n<li>Intel Driver &amp; Support Assistant<\/li>\n<li>Intel PROSet\/Wireless Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Uninstall-Intel-Apps.png\" alt=\"Go to the Settings app and select Apps. Click Installed apps if you're on Windows 11\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The next step involves clearing out temporary files. Open the Settings window, go to <i>System <\/i>, click <i>Storage <\/i>, and select <i>Temporary files <\/i>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Settings-click-Temporary-files.png\" alt=\"Open the Settings window, go to System, click Storage, and select Temporary files\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select these options and click <i> Remove files <\/i>:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Temporary files<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Temporary Windows installation files<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Windows upgrade log files<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Windows Update Cleanup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, install the driver you downloaded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>3. Fix system files<\/h3>\n<p>System files provide the infrastructure for device drivers to run on. Thus, you could experience problems with your Bluetooth driver installation if some critical Windows files are broken or missing. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/#how-to-repair-corrupted-files-in-windows-10-using-the-system-file-checker\">the SFC scan <\/a>alongside the DISM tool to find and replace these faulty files. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the Start menu and type <i>cmd <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Run as administrator<\/i> under <em>Command Prompt<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CMD-start-menu-run-as-administrator.png\" alt=\"Click Run as Administrator under Command Prompt\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Yes <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the Command Prompt window opens, type the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DISM-command.png\" alt=\"After the Command Prompt window opens, type the prompt\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Once the prompt is complete, type <i>sfc \/scannow <\/i> and hit the Enter key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/unnamed-2.png\" alt=\"Once the prompt is complete, type the prompt and hit the Enter key\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you get any error message that says, <em>\u201c<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-resource-protection-cannot-perform-requested-operation\/\">Windows resource protection cannot perform the requested operation <\/a><\/em><em>,\u201d<\/em> run the SFC scan in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/add-safe-mode-to-boot-menu-win-10\/\">Safe Mode <\/a> or the <em>CHKDSK<\/em> command. If it doesn\u2019t work, you may have to reset your PC. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h2>Make Sure Your Bluetooth Drivers Stay Up to Date<\/h2>\n<p>You should notice almost immediate changes with your devices after you update your Bluetooth driver. Tools for automatic updates are recommended so you can avoid missing out on future drivers as soon as they drop. You should also keep Windows up to date with the latest software components from Microsoft.<\/p>\n<p>Please use the comments section below to tell us how you resolved the Bluetooth issue or if you need further assistance.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I find my Bluetooth driver version?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tOpen Run (Win + R), type <em>devmgmt.msc<\/em>, and hit Enter. Expand the <em>Bluetooth<\/em> category in Device Manager, right-click your Bluetooth device, and click <em>Properties<\/em>. Select the <em>Driver<\/em> tab to find your driver version and date.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I update my Bluetooth firmware?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tWhile going through Device Manager and selecting the <em>Update driver<\/em> option has worked for years, downloading and installing the driver from the device manufacturer\u2019s website or your OEM\u2019s website is the best route.<\/p>\n<p>Tools like Auslogics Driver Updater, Intel Driver &amp; Support Assistant, and PC manufacturer support software utilities can also keep your Bluetooth drivers up to date.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I install Bluetooth on my PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tIf your computer does not come with a built-in Bluetooth card, you can purchase an external Bluetooth USB device to provide Bluetooth connectivity. These devices are typically plug-and-play or come with their drivers as part of the full package.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I install any Bluetooth driver?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tIt is best to install drivers developed by your device\u2019s manufacturer or Microsoft. Installing third-party drivers or software from untrusted sources can be risky.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s your quick and convenient guide to downloading, installing, and updating Bluetooth drivers on a Windows 10\/11 PC! 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