{"id":5973,"date":"2023-09-21T16:11:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T16:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=5973"},"modified":"2025-04-18T06:44:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T06:44:20","slug":"fix-bluetooth-not-finding-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-bluetooth-not-finding-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] Why Is My Bluetooth Not Working in Windows 10\/11 PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When Windows 10 was initially released, it was offered for free to those who wished to upgrade from the 8.1 and 7 versions.&nbsp;Of course, many were eager to experience the new operating system for free. After all, a fresh install of Windows 10 could cost them hundreds of dollars. However, many users discovered that the upgrade  was not as they had expected . Users were supposed to go through this new operating system with ease and simply watch it work.&nbsp; However, there were still issues that Microsoft did not anticipate, including the Bluetooth not finding headphones and other devices. The same is, to some extent, true of the recent Windows 11 operating system. Several users who upgraded from earlier versions have had to contend with some bugs, including  Bluetooth issues .&nbsp; <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Also Read<\/b>:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-download-and-install-windows-11\/\">How to download and install Windows 11 <\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>As the new OS matures, such snags are becoming fewer and fewer. However, errors like  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixed-bluetooth-option-disappeared-windows-11\/\">Bluetooth not working <\/a> continue to disrupt users.&nbsp; The recent upgrades from Microsoft have helped but the OS is still far from perfect. For several users, the issue has necessitated  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/roll-back-from-windows-11-to-windows-10\/\">going back to Windows 10 <\/a>.&nbsp; Others have tried multiple avenues to find a solution and just ended up using  external Bluetooth devices . Which is to say that even on the brand-new Windows 10 and 11, people still ask, &ldquo; Why is my bluetooth not working? &rdquo; If your bluetooth isn&rsquo;t working, don&rsquo;t panic just yet, because there are still some solutions you can try that do not involve reinstalling Windows entirely.&nbsp; This article will walk you through fixes that you can apply to get rid of the &ldquo; Windows bluetooth not working &rdquo; issue. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Related<\/b>:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-no-sound-after-bluetooth-connection-in-windows-10\/\">[FIXED] Bluetooth Connected But No Sound in Windows 10\/11 <\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Scenarios Related to Bluetooth Device Not Connecting<\/h2>\n<p>Many people use Bluetooth technology on a daily basis. As for those users, they cannot go through their daily tasks without using peripherals connected by Bluetooth.  However, what if Bluetooth does not discover devices? In some cases, the instructions for Windows 10 will differ from the instructions for Windows 11. In those situations, we will first provide the steps for Windows 10 and then explain how to do the same thing on Windows 11. Before we discuss how to fix Bluetooth not finding devices or Bluetooth not working on PC issues on Windows 10 and Windows 11, it is best to &nbsp;discuss scenarios related to the problem.  This way, you will get a better understanding of how to deal with it. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bluetooth not working on Windows 10\/11: <\/b>Many users reported that they could not get Bluetooth to work on their computers. The best way to fix this is to reinstall the Bluetooth device and update its driver. We&rsquo;ll show you  how to reinstall the Bluetooth drivers  later on. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bluetooth does not recognize or detect devices on Windows 10\/11: <\/b>If you encounter this issue, restart Bluetooth Support Service and check if that fixes the issue. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bluetooth not finding headphones or keyboard: <\/b>This issue can happen with different devices. To fix it, make sure that you are  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/pair-a-bluetooth-device-in-windows-2be7b51f-6ae9-b757-a3b9-95ee40c3e242#:~:text=On%20your%20PC%2C%20select%20Start,they%20appear%2C%20then%20select%20Done.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pairing the device properly<\/a> with your computer. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bluetooth not connecting: <\/b>If Bluetooth does not seem to connect, the problem has probably something to do with your Wi-Fi. In some devices, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are contained in a single card. This can be resolved by temporarily disabling the Wi-Fi. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bluetooth does not discover devices: <\/b>After an  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/is-it-okay-to-stay-with-windows-7\/\">upgrade to Windows 10<\/a> or Windows 11, you will possibly encounter this issue. However, you will be able to resolve this by running the Bluetooth troubleshooter. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While we&rsquo;ve recommended specific fixes for some situations, you should start with those fixes rather than focus solely on them.  In some cases, you need to try more than one troubleshooting method, whether you&rsquo;re facing the &ldquo; Bluetooth not working on laptop &rdquo; or &ldquo; Bluetooth can&rsquo;t find devices on PC &rdquo; issue. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-no-sound-after-bluetooth-connection-in-windows-10\/\">[FIXED] Bluetooth Connected But No Sound in Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>How to fix the &#8220;Bluetooth Device Not Connecting&#8221; Issue?<\/h2>\n<p>\nFollow the steps below to fix the Bluetooth device not working issue:\n<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Remove and add the Bluetooth device again<\/h3>\n<p>\nRemoving the device and adding it again allows you to reinitialize the connection. These troubleshooting solutions work in most cases. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow these steps if you&rsquo;re on Windows 10:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On your keyboard, press <code>Windows Key + S<\/code>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>control panel<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Hardware and Sound<\/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\/2023\/09\/Hardware-and-Sound-Windows-10.webp\" alt=\"Click Hardware and Sound\" 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 <em>Devices<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Look for the malfunctioning device and remove it. <\/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\/2023\/09\/Are-you-sure-you-want-to-remove-this-device.webp\" alt=\"Select Devices\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, you have to click <em>Add<\/em> to bring back the device again. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Note<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">You can also click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar (click the arrow close to the battery icon to reveal the Bluetooth icon) and select <em>Show Bluetooth Devices<\/em> to view and remove devices connected via Bluetooth.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp; <strong>On Windows 11:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your taskbar and click the arrow to expand the system tray. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Bluetooth<\/em> icon and select <em>Show Bluetooth Devices<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You will find your malfunctioning device here. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the three vertical dots on the problematic device and select <em>Remove device<\/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\/2023\/09\/Bluetooth-and-devices-Windows-11.webp\" alt=\"Click the three vertical dots on the problematic device and select Remove device\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wait for a few seconds and then click <em>Add device<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When the <em>Add a device<\/em> window shows up, select <em>Bluetooth<\/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\/2023\/09\/Bluetooth-and-devices-Windows-11-Add-Device.webp\" alt=\"When the Add a device window shows up, select Bluetooth\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Make sure Bluetooth is active on the device and your PC. Your device should show up here. Then, finish pairing it with your PC. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve performed those changes, check if the issue has been resolved. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong><a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/replace-drivers-for-a-bluetooth-adapter\/\">How to Download, Install, and Update Bluetooth Drivers on a Windows 10 PC<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 2: Make the device discoverable<\/h3>\n<p>Your PC&rsquo;s Bluetooth is not discoverable by default on Windows 10 and Windows 11. You have to enter the advanced Bluetooth settings to change this option.  Since it allows other devices to see your computer&rsquo;s name, you can always turn it back off. <strong>Follow these steps to turn on Discovery on Windows 10:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Start the <em>Settings<\/em> application and click <em>Devices<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On the <em>Bluetooth &amp; Other Devices<\/em> page, go to the <em>Related Settings<\/em> section and click <em>More Bluetooth Options<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the <em>Bluetooth Settings<\/em> page appears, check the box next to <em>Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>OK<\/em> button. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, check if the connection issue is resolved. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Follow these steps if you use a Windows 11 PC:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tap the <code>Windows + I<\/code> keyboard combo to launch the <em>Settings<\/em> app. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the left sidebar and select <em>Bluetooth &amp; devices<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the right side of the screen and click <em>Devices<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the <em>Bluetooth &gt; Devices<\/em> page opens, scroll down to <em>Related settings<\/em> and click <em>More Bluetooth settings<\/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\/2023\/09\/Bluetooth-and-devices-More-Bluetooth-Settings.webp\" alt=\"Once the Bluetooth and Devices page opens, scroll down to Related settings and click More Bluetooth settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, check the box for <em>Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC<\/em> after the Bluetooth settings dialog 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\/2023\/09\/Allow-Bluetooth-Devices-to-find-this-PC-1.png\" alt=\"Check the box for Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC after the Bluetooth settings dialog appears\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>You should also switch the Bluetooth devices discovery option in Windows 11 to Advanced to allow it to view more devices.  <\/p>\n<p>Go to the <em>Bluetooth &amp; devices &gt; Devices<\/em> page and select Advanced in the drop-down menu next to <em>Bluetooth devices discovery<\/em>. <\/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\/2023\/09\/Bluetooth-and-devices-default.webp\" alt=\"Go to the Bluetooth &amp; devices &gt; Devices page and select Advanced in the drop-down menu next to Bluetooth devices discovery\" 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 check for the Bluetooth error. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 3: Reinstall your Bluetooth device and update Its drivers<\/h3>\n<p>\nIf your Bluetooth does not seem to discover your devices, then it is likely that the problem has something to do with your drivers. To fix this issue, we recommend reinstalling your Bluetooth drivers.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Also Read<\/b>:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-bluetooth-peripheral-device-driver-not-found-error\/\">[FIXED] &ldquo;Bluetooth Peripheral Device Driver Not Found&rdquo; Issue on Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>This fix can also work for other Bluetooth issues, such as the &ldquo; Bluetooth not working on PC &rdquo; problem. The steps below will show you how to uninstall the device whether you&#8217;re running Windows 10 or Windows 11 : <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your taskbar, then right-click the Windows icon. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From the list, select <em>Device Manager<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Look for the problematic device, then right-click it. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Uninstall Device<\/em> from the options. <\/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\/2023\/09\/Uninstall-device-via-Device-Manager.webp\" alt=\"Select Uninstall Device from the options\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you see the confirmation dialog box, click <em>Uninstall<\/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\/2023\/09\/You-are-about-to-uninstall-a-device-from-your-system.webp\" alt=\"Once you see the confirmation dialog box, click 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\">Click the <em>Scan for Hardware Changes<\/em> icon. Your system should install the missing drivers automatically. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideally, reinstalling your Bluetooth device should resolve the issue.&nbsp; However, if the problem persists, you should change the driver. So, this time,  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.lenovo.com\/lk\/en\/solutions\/ht502484-how-to-uninstall-driver-from-device-manager-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">uninstall the device<\/a> again and install the latest driver from the device&#8217;s manufacturer.&nbsp; We recommend using the Bluetooth device&#8217;s official manufacturer driver to prevent other potential problems from happening. You can go to their website, search for your Bluetooth device model, and download the driver. Make sure you find the one compatible with your operating system.  Otherwise, you might cause instability issues because of installing the wrong drivers. <\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"middle\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\"><strong>Update your Bluetooth using Auslogics Driver Updater <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you do not have the patience and tech skills to update your drivers manually, we recommend using <a href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve installed and activated this tool, it will start scanning your computer for corrupted, missing, or outdated drivers.&nbsp; After the scan is complete, it will look for the latest manufacturer-recommended drivers for your computer.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is that this program will take care of all your driver-related issues&mdash;not just the one that caused the Bluetooth problem. So, once the process is done, you can expect an improvement in your computer&rsquo;s performance.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 4: Update your Windows<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">Updating your operating system <\/a> is one of the first troubleshooting steps any technician worth their salt would recommend. That&#8217;s because hotfixes and system improvements are deployed through the Windows Update client. These updates can help resolve issues currently affecting your Bluetooth device and connections. Whenever you update your computer, you should also allow it to download and install quality updates. <\/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\/2023\/09\/Windows-Update-Download-and-Install.webp\" alt=\"Windows Update Download and Install\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>So, head to the Windows Update client by typing <code>update<\/code>&nbsp;in the Start menu and selecting Check for Updates. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Uninstalling updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you started experiencing the Bluetooth connection problem after installing Windows Updates, consider  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/how-to-uninstall-a-windows-update-c77b8f9b-e4dc-4e9f-a803-fdec12e59fb0#:~:text=Select%20the%20Start%20button%2C%20then,View%20update%20history%20%3E%20Uninstall%20updates.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">uninstalling the last update you installed<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p>That said, make sure you confirm that there are currently no available updates before uninstalling the recently installed software. <\/p>\n<p>You can follow these steps to uninstall the update:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Win+R<\/code>, type <code>control.exe<\/code> in the <em>Run<\/em> text box, and click <em>OK<\/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\/2023\/09\/Run-control.exe-1.png\" alt=\"Type in control.exe\" 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 the <em>Uninstall a Program<\/em> option when the <em>Control Panel<\/em> opens. <\/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\/2023\/09\/Uninstall-a-program-on-Windows-10-1.png\" alt=\"Click the Uninstall a Program option when the Control Panel opens\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, go to the left sidebar of the <em>Programs &amp; Features<\/em> window and click <em>View Installed Updates<\/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\/2023\/09\/View-installed-updates-Windows-10-2.png\" alt=\"Go to the left sidebar of the Programs and Features window and click View Installed Updates\" 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&rsquo;re on Windows 11, you&rsquo;ll be redirected to the <em>Settings<\/em> page, which lists your recently installed updates and the date you installed them. <\/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\/2023\/09\/Windows-update-Uninstall-updates-1.webp\" alt=\"If you&rsquo;re on Windows 11, you&rsquo;ll be redirected to the Settings page\" 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 the <em>Uninstall<\/em> button and follow the instructions that come up. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"middle\" data-keyword=\"bluetoothnotfindingdevices\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?s=Update\">The Ultimate Reset Guide for Windows Update: Fixing Update Problems<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 5: Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft includes different  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/use-a-fix-it-tool-with-windows-10-cc3cb85b-91d7-7e56-8ce1-db50b4d18d0b#:~:text=To%20run%20a%20troubleshooter%3A,then%20select%20Run%20the%20troubleshooter.\">fix-it tools  <\/a>to the latest Windows 10 and Windows 11 builds to repair common problems in the operating system.&nbsp; The  <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/fix-connections-to-bluetooth-audio-devices-09ba2fb1-9472-9259-bd05-9306dd839f21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bluetooth troubleshooter<\/a> is one such utility. It is designed to scan for common glitches that might be affecting your computer&#8217;s Bluetooth device, such as malfunctioning Bluetooth services, software conflicts, and driver problems.&nbsp; If it finds any issue, it will attempt to resolve it or tell you what to do.&nbsp; <strong>These steps will show you how to run the troubleshooter on Windows 10:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Windows + I<\/code> keys to run the <em>Settings<\/em> application. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Update &amp; Security<\/em> on the first <em>Settings<\/em> screen. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the left-pane menu and click <em>Troubleshoot<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the right pane and click <em>Additional Troubleshooters<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the <em>Additional Troubleshooters<\/em> page appears, go to the <em>Find and Fix Other Problems<\/em> section and click <em>Bluetooth<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, click the <em>Run the Troubleshooter<\/em> button.&nbsp; <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Allow the <em>Troubleshooter<\/em> to run and identify the issue. Follow the on-screen instructions to fix the problem accordingly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter on Windows 11:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open <em>Windows Settings<\/em>. You can do this by selecting <em>Settings<\/em> from the <em>Power User<\/em> menu. Hit <code>Win + X<\/code> on your keyboard to open the menu. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the Settings app, navigate to <em>System &gt; Troubleshoot<\/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\/2023\/09\/Sysytem-troubleshooters.webp\" alt=\"In the Settings app, navigate to System and Troubleshoot\" 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 <em>Other Troubleshooters<\/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\/2023\/09\/Select-Other-Troubleshooters-on-the-System-Troubleshoot-page.-.webp\" alt=\"Select Other Troubleshooters\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On the <em>Other Troubleshooters<\/em> window, look for <em>Bluetooth<\/em> and click the <em>Run<\/em> button on its pane to launch the troubleshooter. <\/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\/2023\/09\/Run-Bluetooth-Troubleshooter-Windows-10.webp\" alt=\"On the Other Troubleshooters window, look for Bluetooth and click the Run button on its pane to launch the troubleshooter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Windows 11&rsquo;s Troubleshooter is quite different from Windows 10&rsquo;s because it is quite interactive. It asks for your consent to run the tool and asks you questions as it performs the diagnostic and tries to fix issues with your device. Follow the prompts to continue. <\/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\/2023\/09\/Run-the-Windows-Bluetooth-Troubleshooter-1.png\" alt=\"Run the Windows Bluetooth Troubleshooter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Once the process is complete, check if you can now connect your Bluetooth devices successfully.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Method 6: Restart the Bluetooth Support Service<\/h3>\n<p>The Bluetooth technology in your PC can only run properly with the appropriate services, including Bluetooth Support Service.&nbsp; So, if there are problems with this service, you might end up not being able to use your Bluetooth devices. Thankfully, you can restart this service to fix the issue. Here are the steps: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Run<\/em> dialog box by pressing <code>Windows Key + R<\/code> on your keyboard. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, type <code>services.msc<\/code>, then click <em>OK<\/em> or hit <code>Enter<\/code>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Double-click <em>Bluetooth Support Service<\/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\/2023\/09\/Bluetooth-Support-Service-Windows-10.webp\" alt=\"Double-click Bluetooth Support Service\" 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 notice that the service is not running, simply click Start to launch it. On the other hand, if it is running, stop it, then start it again. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Save the changes by clicking <em>Apply<\/em> and <em>OK<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you restart this service, you should be able to resolve the issue and start using your Bluetooth devices. <\/p>\n<h3>Method 7: Prevent your computer&rsquo;s power saving mode from turning off your Bluetooth<\/h3>\n<p>Your computer turns off different devices depending on its current saving  <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/win32\/power\/windows-power-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">power management<\/a> policy. If you&#8217;re using a laptop, your Bluetooth device might be one of the components that turn off when you&rsquo;re running your system on battery. So, go through the Device Manager to prevent Windows from turning off your Bluetooth. Follow these steps whether you&rsquo;re running Windows 10 or Windows 11: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the <em>Start<\/em> menu icon in your taskbar or press the <code>Windows + X<\/code> keyboard combo to launch the <em>Power User<\/em> menu. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Device Manager<\/em> after the menu opens. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand the <em>Bluetooth<\/em> category in the <em>Device Manager<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click your <em>Bluetooth<\/em> device and select <em>Properties<\/em>. Double-clicking the device can also open the <em>Properties<\/em> dialog. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Now, go to the <em>Power Management<\/em> tab and uncheck the box beside <em>Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.<\/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\/2023\/09\/Intel-Wireless-Bluetooth-Properties.webp\" alt=\"Go to the Power Management tab and uncheck the box beside Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Try checking for the problem again. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/make-sense-of-advanced-power-settings\/\">Pro Tips: Mastering Advanced Power Settings in Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 8: Ensure that your devices are properly paired to your PC<\/h3>\n<p>The problem may lie with the pairing process. If you want your Bluetooth devices to be discovered, you should pair them properly. The process varies from one device to another.&nbsp; However, most of them should have a Bluetooth pairing button. For some devices, a long press on the Power button would suffice.  It is best to consult the manual for the necessary instructions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tech\/how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">how to pair your Bluetooth device properly<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3>Method 9: Remove Bluetooth devices<\/h3>\n<p>\nIn some cases, other Bluetooth devices can interfere with the pairing process. So, it is advisable to disconnect all the other devices and pair only the ones you need.<\/p>\n<p>This method may not be the best workaround for this problem, but some users tried it and claimed that it had fixed the issue.<\/p>\n<p>So, click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar and select Show Bluetooth Devices to remove the Bluetooth devices you do not need at the moment.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Method 10: Use a different USB Port for the Bluetooth adapter<\/h3>\n<p>A lot of desktop computers do not support Bluetooth technology, and the only way to get this functionality is to  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.windowscentral.com\/how-properly-install-bluetooth-adapter-replacement-windows-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">use an adapter<\/a>.  However, it does not always work as expected. If this happens to you, you can try using a different port for your Bluetooth adapter. Some users claimed that switching the adapter from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/encyclopedia\/term\/usb-30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">USB 3.0<\/a> to USB 2.0 resolved &nbsp;the issue completely. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/replace-drivers-for-a-bluetooth-adapter\/\">How to replace drivers for a Bluetooth adapter in Windows 10?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 11: Disable Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n<p>\nSome laptops contain Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on a single card, which causes some issues. So, if you need to use your Bluetooth device, disable your Wi-Fi adapter temporarily.<\/p>\n<p>Some users claimed that they were able to pair their Bluetooth devices successfully after doing this.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_troubleshooter\" data-cta-type=\"tsh\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\" data-keyword=\"bluetoothnotfindingdevices\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__heading_tsh\">Fix this issue quickly<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can try using a safe and totally free tool developed by the Auslogics team of experts.<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__title_tsh\">A few simple steps to troubleshoot the issue:<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__list\">\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Download the tiny Auslogics TroubleShooter tool.<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">Run the application (no installation is needed).<\/div>\r\n    \t<div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">The app will check for the issue mentioned in the article. When the scan is done, check that this is the issue you were looking to solve and click \u2018Apply now\u2019 to apply the recommended fix.<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_tsh\">You can use the app to troubleshoot other malfunctions for free by simply typing in a brief description of the issue your PC is experiencing. Or you can scan your PC for performance issues using the My Scanner tab.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/article-tools\/downloads\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-block__win\">Developed for <br>Windows 10\/11 (8, 7, Vista, XP)<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__privacy\">\r\n\t\tPlease review&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/eula\/\">EULA<\/a>&#8195;\r\n\t\tand&#8195;<a href=\"\/en\/legal\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/speed-up-internet\/\">Boost Internet on Your PC: Tips on How to Speed Up Internet Connection<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>\nBluetooth devices, whether it&rsquo;s your mouse, keyboard, or game controllers, are designed for convenience and should not cause you discomfort. The fixes in this article should help you resolve &#8216;Bluetooth not working&#8217; issues on Windows 10 and Windows 11 once and for all.<\/p>\n<p>Remembe r to  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/common-malware-entry-points-and-how-to-eliminate-them\/\">always do the regular checks <\/a> before connecting any Bluetooth device and always check the device&rsquo;s instructions to ensure you&rsquo;re going about things the right way.\n<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span> How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/p>\n<p>For any Windows 10 PC, you can go to the area on your taskbar where your time and date are displayed and click the arrow to expand your system tray. After that, click the Bluetooth icon and select Open Settings.<\/p>\n<p>Toggle on the Bluetooth once the Bluetooth &amp; Other Devices page opens.<\/p>\n<p>That said, many computers have dedicated Bluetooth switches on their keyboards that you can use to toggle the device on or off. You can check your PC&rsquo;s keyboard for a Bluetooth icon.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-2\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-2\"><span> How to connect Bluetooth headphones to PC?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/p>\n<p>You can click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Add a Bluetooth Device. Make sure the headphones are turned on and ready to pair.<\/p>\n<p>Then click the Add Device (Windows 11) or Add a Bluetooth or Other Device (Windows 10) option and click Bluetooth in the Add a Device dialog.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-3\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-3\"><span> How do I know if my computer has Bluetooth?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/p>\n<p>If there is a Bluetooth icon in the system tray, your computer likely has a Bluetooth device. But you can check the Device Manager to confirm whether you have a Bluetooth device installed.<\/p>\n<p>You can also check your computer&rsquo;s specifications to be sure, especially if your Bluetooth drivers are not yet installed.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-4\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-4\"><span> How to add the Bluetooth icon to the taskbar?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/p>\n<p>Go to the system tray in your taskbar, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Show Bluetooth Devices from the menu.<\/p>\n<p>After the <em>Bluetooth &amp; Device &gt; Devices<\/em> (Windows 11) or <em>Bluetooth &amp; Other Devices<\/em> (Windows 10) page opens, go to the Related Settings section and click More Bluetooth Settings (Windows 11) or More Bluetooth Options (Windows 10).<\/p>\n<p>Check the box next to &ldquo;Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area&rdquo; and click the OK button.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-5\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-5\"><span> How to remove a Bluetooth device from Windows 10?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> Click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar and select Show Bluetooth Devices. After the Bluetooth and Other Devices window appears, you can now click on the device you want to remove and select the Remove button.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p>\n<p><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-6\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-6\"><span> How to recover a forgotten Bluetooth device<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> You can recover a forgotten Bluetooth device by adding (pairing) it to your computer again.<\/div>\r\n<\/div> <\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your Bluetooth isn\u2019t working, don\u2019t worry because there are still some solutions you can try that do not involve reinstalling Windows entirely. 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