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Keeping your Bluetooth driver updated is always important so that Bluetooth can work well on your computer. If you are looking for ways to install Bluetooth driver Windows 10/11, now this post can help you and MiniTool shows you 3 simple methods for newer Bluetooth driver installation.
It’s Necessary to Install Bluetooth Driver Windows 10/11
Drivers are important if you want your devices to run properly on your computer and Bluetooth is not an exception. Most laptops and desktops come with a built-in Bluetooth adapter so that your external Bluetooth devices including headset, speaker and phone can be connected to your computer.
However, sometimes you have turned on the Bluetooth but you cannot connect the device to your PC. This is mainly because of a corrupted, outdated or missing Bluetooth driver.
Tip: If the Bluetooth is not working, what should you do? Refer to our previous post – Quick Fix Windows 10 Bluetooth Not Working (5 Simple Methods).
In most cases, installing a new Bluetooth driver is a good solution. Let’s see some details from the following part.
How to Install Bluetooth Driver on Windows 10/11
Before installation, you can uninstall the driver if it is corrupted and then reinstall Bluetooth driver Windows 10 again. To uninstall your driver, you can go to Device Manager, right-click your driver and choose Uninstall device. After finishing the operation, now you can reinstall it.
If your Bluetooth driver is old or missing, you should update driver or directly install a new one on your PC. Now, let’s see the methods to Windows 10 Bluetooth driver install.
Method 1: Update Bluetooth Driver in Device Manager
There is a quick way to update your Bluetooth driver and that is to use Device Manager that allows you to let Windows automatically detect and install a new driver if it finds one. But note that it doesn’t always have the latest available version for your Bluetooth.
Here, you can also have a try.
Step 1: In Windows 10/11, right-click the Start button and choose Device Manager. Additionally, you can try other methods to access this utility and here this post is for you – [9 Ways] How to Open Windows 11 Device Manager Quickly.
Step 2: Expand Bluetooth and right-click your Bluetooth to choose Update driver.
Step 3: In the pop-up window, choose the first option so that Windows can automatically search for updated driver software.
Step 4: If Windows finds the latest driver for your Bluetooth, follow the instructions on the screen to finish all the operations and restart your PC to finish the update process.
If you see the message “the best drivers for your device are already installed”, this is not always true because Windows may sometimes be slow to keep up with the driver releases of manufacturers and you can try another method to install Bluetooth driver in Windows 10.
Method 2: Install Bluetooth Driver Windows 10/11 via Manufacturer’s Website
This way is simple and you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to Device Manager, locate Bluetooth and you can see the manufacturer from your Bluetooth’s name.
Step 2: Visit the official website of this vendor and download the latest driver for your Bluetooth.
Step 3: Double-click the downloaded setup file and then follow the on-screen wizards to finish the installation.
Method 3: Windows 10/11 Bluetooth Driver Install via Third-Party Tool
In addition, you can install a professional driver update tool on your PC and start the Bluetooth driver installation. In the market, many tools are offered and which one should you use?
You can use one like Driver Easy to scan your PC to detect some driver issues including Bluetooth and then you can choose to update your Bluetooth driver to fix your issue.
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Final Words
How to install Bluetooth driver on Windows 10? Now after reading this post, you know three simple methods and just choose one to start with this work.
About The Author
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Vera is an editor of the MiniTool Team since 2016 who has more than 7 years’ writing experiences in the field of technical articles. Her articles mainly focus on disk & partition management, PC data recovery, video conversion, as well as PC backup & restore, helping users to solve some errors and issues when using their computers. In her spare times, she likes shopping, playing games and reading some articles.
Содержание статьи:
- Решаем вопрос с драйвером Bluetooth по шагам
- ШАГ 1: проверка наличия драйвера в системе
- ШАГ 2: поиск и скачивание драйвера
- ШАГ 3: установка
- ШАГ 4: подкл. устройств к компьютеру, и что делать, если колонка/наушники не сопрягаются
- Вопросы и ответы: 0
Всем здравия!
Знаете с какой проблемой очень часто сталкиваются пользователи при попытке подключить к компьютеру беспроводные наушники, колонки, джойстики, мышки и т.п.? (кстати, по этой причине также могут возникать различные ошибки и сбои…).
Ответ простой: с отсутствием драйвера на Bluetooth адаптер в Windows (или его не подходящей версией…). Многие вообще о нем не задумываются до первого подключения чего-нибудь по Bluetooth. Т.к. небольших вопросов по этой теме достаточно много — я решил их объединить в одну статью, ответив разом!
Пожалуй, на этом вступление окончим и перейдем сразу к практич. вопросам…👌
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Решаем вопрос с драйвером Bluetooth по шагам
ШАГ 1: проверка наличия драйвера в системе
Для начала обратите внимание на нижнюю панельку — на трей (рядом с часами). Если драйвер на Bluetooth установлен и адаптер включен — то там (по умолчанию) должен выводиться соответствующий значок (а кликнув по нему можно подкл. нужное устройств к ПК). См. скрин ниже. 👇
Значок Bluetooth в области уведомлений
Если значка Bluetooth там нет — попробуйте открыть 📌параметры системы (Win+i) и во вкладке «Bluetooth и устройства» вкл. Bluetooth. См. пример на рис. ниже. 👇
Bluetooth и устройства — параметры системы
Кроме этого, в этой же вкладке есть доп. параметры Bluetooth — рекомендую их открыть и вкл. отображение значка. См. пример на рис. ниже. 👇
Доп. параметры Bluetooth — отображать значок в области уведомлений
📌📌 Важный момент!
Посмотреть наличие драйвера Bluetooth адаптера в системе можно через 👉диспетчер устройств (встроен в Windows). Если драйвер установлен — то во вкладке «Bluetooth» у вас должен отобр. адаптер, если с драйвером проблема (или его нет) — то увидите устройства с воск. желтыми знаками (см. пример ниже). 👇👇
Примеры наличия и отсутствия драйвера // диспетчер устройств в Windows
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ШАГ 2: поиск и скачивание драйвера
Вариант 1: с офиц. сайта
Вообще, если у вас ноутбук, нетбук, моноблок — то драйвер для Bluetooth лучше загружать с сайта его производителя: Dell, Asus, Lenovo, HP и т.п. (а не пользоваться тем, что подбирает сама Windows…). Если у вас ПК и Bluetooth-адаптер вы докупили отдельно — то см. сайт производителя этого адаптера.
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📌 Приведу пример для ноутбуков, нетбуков, моноблоков и пр.:
- для начала уточняем модель своего устройства (📌пример для ноутбука). Для примера возьму модель: ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HM;
- далее вбиваем модель ноутбука в поисковик (например, Яндекс) и дописываем в запрос слово «драйвер» — в результате на первой же страничке есть ссылка на офиц. сайт. Открываем! 👌👇
Поиск драйвера на офиц. сайта Asus (скрин из Яндекс-поиска)
- на офиц. сайте выбираем вкладку «Drivers», затем свою версию ОС Windows, и находим драйвера на Bluetooth… (вообще, кстати говоря, рекомендую загрузить все драйвера, которые там есть и установить оные).
Скрин с офиц. сайта ASUS — загружаем драйвер
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Вариант 2: с помощью спец. утилит
К этому варианту лучше прибегать, когда офиц. сайт вам не смог помочь… (например, вы не можете его открыть, файл не скачивается, при установке вылетают ошибки и т.п.).
Для автоматического обновления драйверов мне импонируют утилиты Driver Booster и Snappy Driver Installer. Нажав всего 2-3 раза мышкой — можно увидеть какие драйвера нуждаются в обновлении, каких компонентов нет в системе и т.п. См. рис. ниже. 👇
Важно: если у вас не работает только Bluetooth — то рекомендую обновлять драйвера только на этот адаптер, а на всё остальное — лучше воздержаться и не торопиться…
Driver Booster (скриншот из программы при обновл. моей Windows) — кстати, обновляет не только драйвера, но и библиотеки для игр
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Вариант 3: через диспетчер устройств Windows
Вообще, этот вариант мне не очень нравится, т.к. способ не надежен: Windows часто либо ничего не находит, либо обновляет драйвера не корректно.
Для запуска обновления: попробуйте открыть 👉диспетчер устройств, затем сделайте правый клик мышки по нужному устройству — в контекстном меню выберите пункт «Обновить драйвер», далее следуйте подсказкам мастера…
Диспетчер устройств — обновление драйвера на Bluetooth адаптер
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Вариант 4: по ИД устройства
Если все предыдущие способа поиска драйвера не увенчались успехом — попробуйте узнать ИД адаптера Bluetooth, а потом по этому коду подобрать для него подходящее ПО. Как это всё сделать — показывал в одной своей предыдущей заметке, ссылка ниже, рекомендую! 👌
https://ocomp.info/kak-nayti-drayver-po-kodu-oborudovaniya-vid-pid.html
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ШАГ 3: установка
👉 Как правило, если у вас драйвер для современного устройства — то вся установка заключается в запуске загруженного файла setup.exe (а далее согласно мастера установки…).
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👉 Другое дело, если установщика нет и драйвер «лежит» в обычной папке, представляя из себя набор каких-то файлов… В этом случае необходимо зайти в диспетчер устройств и запустить обновление драйвера. См. рис. ниже. 👇
Диспетчер устройств — обновить драйвер
В меню после выбрать вариант поиска драйвера вручную на текущем ПК.
Выполнить поиск драйвера на этом ПК
Затем указать папку поиска (туда, куда вы загрузили драйвер).
Выбрать драйвер
Собственно, всё! Далее Windows найдет драйвер и предложит его установить…
Выбор версии драйвера (скрин, Windows 11)
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ШАГ 4: подкл. устройств к компьютеру, и что делать, если колонка/наушники не сопрягаются
Если на ПК/ноутбуке всё настроено (и установлено) — то для запуска сопряжения наушников (колонок и др. устройств) достаточно кликнуть по значку Bluetooth в трее и выбрать вариант «Добавление устройства…».
📌 В помощь!
Пропал значок Bluetooth на ноутбуке: как его добавить в трей рядом с часами — https://ocomp.info/propal-znachok-bluetooth.html
Добавление устройства Bluetooth
Далее подкл. идет стандартным образом — я его описывал в одной из своих прошлых заметок, ссылка ниже. Там же и разобраны типовые проблемы, из-за которых могут не сопрягаться колонки/наушники с компьютером. Рекомендую. 👇
https://ocomp.info/podklyuchit-tws-garnituru.html
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Дополнения по теме — можно оставить в комментариях ниже.
Удачи!
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If your computer is having Bluetooth issues, such as device not connecting, sound popping and lagging, one quick and easy fix is to reinstall the Bluetooth driver.
In this article, we’ll show you 2 ways to reinstall your Bluetooth driver easily & quickly.
How to reinstall Bluetooth driver
- Reinstall Bluetooth driver manually
- Reinstall Bluetooth driver automatically (Recommended)
Method 1: Reinstall Bluetooth driver manually
To reinstall your Bluetooth driver, one option is to do that manually with Device Manager. Device Manager is a Control Panel app that allows you to view and manage the hardware of your PC.
So firstly, you need to uninstall your current Bluetooth driver. Here are the steps:
The following screenshots are from Windows 10, and the method applies to Windows 11, 8 or 7.
- On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and the R key at the same time to invoke the Run box. Type or paste devmgmt.msc and press Enter.
- Double-click Bluetooth to expand the category. Then right-click your Bluetooth adapter and select Uninstall device. (If you don’t see a Bluetooth adapter, try using Driver Easy to scan for missing drivers.)
To identify the Bluetooth adapter, one common method is to look for the name that starts with a manufacturer(e.g. Intel, Qualcomm or Realtek) and ends with a “Bluetooth”.
- In the pop-up window, check the box next to Delete the driver software for this device. Then click Uninstall.
- Once you’ve uninstalled your Bluetooth driver, restart your computer.
Then you’ll need to install the Bluetooth driver.
If you’re on Windows 10 or 11, Windows will automatically install the missing Bluetooth driver after a reboot. (Note that you might need an Internet connection for this function.)
If you’re on Windows 8 or 7, you can visit the manufacturer’s website of your PC or motherboard, then search for your model and download the latest installation wizard compatible with your operating system.
Method 2: Reinstall Bluetooth driver automatically (Recommended)
In most cases, updating the driver gives you the same effect as reinstallation. And a new driver usually comes with bug fixes and a performance boost. This could tackle your Bluetooth issue right away.
You can use Driver Easy to update bluetooth drivers safely and automatically. It even comes with a roll back feature that will allow you to try different versions of drivers in just a few clicks.
The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support. If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.
After updating your Bluetooth driver, restart your computer for it to take full effect.
So these are the ways you can reinstall your Bluetooth driver. Hopefully, you can now enjoy your Bluetooth devices with zero problems. If you have any questions or ideas, simply leave a comment and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
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In this article, we’ll explain step by step how to install Bluetooth drivers on Windows 10. By the end of this article, you’ll know 4 different ways to do it.
So, if you want to connect Bluetooth devices like keyboards, speakers or mouses to your PC hitch-free, keep reading:
How can I install a Bluetooth driver on Windows 10?
Before you install any drivers on your PC, ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Ensure your Bluetooth feature is turned on and the Airplane mode is switched off.
- Check for Bluetooth capability on your PC.
1. Use Device Manager
- In the Search bar type Device Manager and select it from the list.
- Next, locate Bluetooth and expand the list.
- Right-click on the audio device listed and select Update driver.
- Click on Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your device at the end.
2. Update your OS
- Press Windows + I key simultaneously to open Settings.
- Here locate and click on Update & Security at the bottom of the list.
- Next, in the Windows Update tab click on Check for Updates.
- If a new update is found click on Install.
- Once the process finishes make sure to restart your device.
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3. Download and install the driver
- Go to your manufacturer’s website and download the latest driver. (In this case Intel).
- Save the downloaded file on your device.
- Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
- Make sure to Restart your computer after the installation process is complete.
4. Use a dedicated software
The safest way of installing a missing driver without having to do much is using a third-party driver updater.
Tools of this sort have the ability to check the drivers installed on your device and detect whether you have any missing, outdated or corrupt drivers.
Then, with your approval, they’ll install all of those automatically. If you’re someone who doesn’t like keeping tabs on PC maintenance, using this type of software could save a lot of time and hassle.
Why are my Bluetooth drivers missing?
Most Windows devices come pre-installed with Bluetooth devices, but if for some reason they are not present in your PC, it could be one of the reasons below:
- Outdated OS – If you’re running an old Windows device, it is possible that it is not optimized for the latest drivers. You can upgrade your OS or check for new updates.
- Incompatible device – Not all devices will connect to your PC, or you may have downloaded the wrong driver.
- Viruses/malware – Viruses and malware alter some critical functions of your device so ensure you have reliable antivirus installed.
- Corrupt system files – If you have edited your registry wrongly, you may have some corrupt system files that prevent your drivers from functioning.
How to reinstall Bluetooth drivers on PC?
Just remove your drivers and re-install them picking one of the solutions above. For more details, check out this quick video:
Summary
There you have it. These are the recommended ways of installing a missing Bluetooth driver on your Windows 10 device.
We also share a step-by-step guide on how to uninstall your Bluetooth driver especially if it is corrupted. Also, here’s what to do if your Bluetooth is not detecting devices.
If you’re on Windows 11, we also have a guide on how to download Bluetooth driver for Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
As always, if you have additional suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave us a comment in the dedicated section below.
Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
This article is about how to install Bluetooth drivers in Windows 10 and how to fix Bluetooth errors if they occur in Windows 10.
In it, you’ll learn,
- Why Bluetooth drivers are important
- Methods to fix Bluetooth drivers errors
- Fix Bluetooth not working
- Fix Bluetooth not detecting devices on Windows 10
Let’s get started!
You can Jump To:
- Why is Windows 10 Bluetooth driver missing
- How To Download and Install Bluetooth Drivers in Windows 10
- Step 1. Check Your System Information
- Step 2. Download the Bluetooth Driver That Matches Your System
- Step 3. Install the Bluetooth Driver
- How To Check Bluetooth Version on Windows 10
- How To Fix Bluetooth Driver in Windows 10
- Method 1. Enable or Restart Bluetooth on Your Computer
- Method 2. Run the System File Checker (SFC Scan) to repair system files
- Method 3. Update Your Bluetooth Drivers to the Latest Version
- Method 4. Run the Windows 10 Bluetooth Troubleshooter
- Method 5. Make Sure You Have the Latest Windows 10 Installed
- How to Connect Bluetooth Speaker to PC
Drivers in Windows 10
Drivers are important parts of your system. They establish a connection between your system and a device and make functionality possible. Naturally, Microsoft can’t include native support for every type of existing hardware. More often than not, you need to acquire and install drivers yourself to provide functionality for a device.
Wireless technology is becoming more and more popular with each passing day. Many Windows 10 users are looking to ditch wires, and switch to more convenient wireless peripherals. As Bluetooth devices are selling out faster than ever, take the AirPods Pro, for example, more and more people are struggling to turn on Bluetooth and use it on Windows 10.
In this guide, you can find out how to download and install Bluetooth driver windows 10, and fix common issues with them such as Bluetooth not working, or Bluetooth not detecting devices on Windows 10.
Why is Windows 10 Bluetooth driver missing
You may want to use Bluetooth headphones or a microphone on your Windows 10, or you may want to transfer the files on your mobile phone to Windows 10 via Bluetooth then you find Windows 10 Bluetooth driver missing. But the problem is now you can’t find the Bluetooth anymore in the Settings window.
There are many reasons to this:
- Corrupted driver
- Malware
- Outdated Windows system
- Missing system files
These steps to fix these problems are discussed in the methods below!
How do I fix Windows 10 Bluetooth missing?
Here we list the solutions for you to try to fix the Bluetooth driver missing. Work your way down the list until your problem is solved.
Solution 1: Check the status of the Bluetooth driver for Windows 10
Solution 2: Re-enable your Bluetooth driver software in Device Manager
Solution 3: Reinstall your Bluetooth driver — reinstall bluetooth driver Windows 10
Before you start to Fix Windows 10 Bluetooth Drivers
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on, and airplane mode is turned off. If you’re using a laptop with a physical Bluetooth switch on the body, make sure it’s switched on. In Windows 10, there are two ways to check if Bluetooth is turned on. Here’s how:
- Check in the taskbar. Select action center. If you don’t see Bluetooth, select Expand to reveal Bluetooth, then select Bluetooth to turn it on. You’ll see “Not connected” if your Windows 10 device isn’t paired to any Bluetooth accessories.
- Check in Settings. Select Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Make sure airplane mode is off: Select Start , then select Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode . Make sure Airplane mode is turned off.
- Turn Bluetooth on and off: Select Start , then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices . Turn off Bluetooth, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.
- Remove the Bluetooth device, then add it again: Select Start , then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. In Bluetooth, select the device you’re having problems connecting to, and then select Remove device > Yes. To learn more about pairing your Bluetooth device again, see Connect a Bluetooth device.
First, watch this video: «Bluetooth Is Not Available on this Device» — SOLVED
How To Download and Install Bluetooth Drivers in Windows 10
If you don’t have your Bluetooth drivers yet, you first need to acquire them and properly install them onto your computer. This can be done quite easily, and our guide is here to make sure you take the quickest route to use Bluetooth technology.
Install Bluetooth driver manually summary
- Open Settings.
- Click on Update & Security.
- Click on Windows Update.
- Click the Check for updates button (if applicable).
- Click the View optional updates option.
- Click the Driver updates tab.
- Select the driver you want to update.
- Click the Download and install button
Let’s discuss these in the methods below!
If you have a Bluetooth laptop, you most likely already have drivers pre-installed by the device manufacturer. In this case, you might want to check Bluetooth driver updates instead of completely reinstalling them.
Step 1. Check Your System Information
Before downloading a Bluetooth driver, you need to get information about your system and note important details. This will ensure that you download the correct Bluetooth drivers compatible with your setup and Bluetooth devices. You may run into wireless connection issues if you download the incorrect drivers.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard to bring up a utility called Run.
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Here, simply type in “control” and click on the OK button.
- This will open up the classic Control Panel application.
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Make sure that your view mode is set to Category, and then click on the System and Security heading.
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Next, click on the System link. This is where you can view general information about your device.
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Check and note the brand of your processor in the System section. The most common brands are Intel and AMD. Make sure to also note down your System type, which is either 64-bit or 32-bit.
- After checking your system information, you can accurately determine what kind of Bluetooth driver is required for your device. Proceed to the next step.
Step 2. Download the Bluetooth Driver That Matches Your System
Knowing your system details, you can proceed to finding and downloading the appropriate Bluetooth driver software that matches your device. Bluetooth download can be confusing if you haven’t done it before, so follow the steps below to get a detailed walkthrough.
- Open a web browser. Microsoft Edge comes pre-installed on every Windows 10 device, allowing you to browse the internet immediately.
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Navigate to a search engine and type in your processor type, and then add “Bluetooth driver download” next to it, then hit search.
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Locate the website that takes you to the official download links. Make sure to only download files from the official source to avoid viruses and malware infection.
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Download the latest version of the appropriate Bluetooth driver for your system. Pay attention to the architecture version, and download the driver that matches your system.
- Now that you have the correct device drivers, the last step is installing them.
Step 3. Install the Bluetooth Driver
To install the Bluetooth driver, simply open the file you downloaded in the previous step and follow any on-screen instructions. This process is different for each manufacturer, which means we can’t provide an accurate step-by-step guide.
Note that you might require access to a local administrator account to be able to install the driver on your device. This is a security measure in Windows 10 to ensure no incorrect or infected drivers are installed on the computer.
After the installation is complete, you may need to restart your device then check if you can connect and use Bluetooth & wireless devices on your Windows 10 computer.
How To Check Bluetooth Version on Windows 10
Your Bluetooth version may be important to determine whether or not your drivers are outdated or a version with known bugs, lacking features, or frequent error messages. To check what version of Bluetooth is currently installed on your device, follow the instructions below.
- Press the Windows + X keys on your keyboard.
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Form the context menu, click on the Device Manager option.
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Expand the Bluetooth menu by clicking on the arrow next to it.
How To Fix Bluetooth Driver in Windows 10
Are you currently dealing with a Bluetooth driver issue? We’re here to help you resolve it.
The most common issues with wireless connections include problems such as Bluetooth not working at all, inability to connect Bluetooth headphones to PC, or Bluetooth not detecting devices on Windows 10. We understand that these issues are frustrating, and we’re here to help you resolve them in a timely manner.
Below are several methods to help you troubleshoot problems related to your Bluetooth drivers. These methods are safe to perform and easy to follow, so let’s get right into it.
Method 1. Enable or Restart Bluetooth on Your Computer
You may not realize that after installing the correct drivers, Bluetooth itself may still be disabled on your computer. If Bluetooth is already enabled on your device, follow the same steps to restart it in order to get it to work properly.
- Click on the Windows icon in the bottom left of your screen to bring up the Start menu.
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Choose Settings, or alternatively use the Windows + I shortcut.
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Click on the Devices tile.
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Switch to the Bluetooth & other devices tab using the left side panel of the Settings window. Make sure that the Bluetooth toggle is set to On. If it isn’t, click on it once to enable it.
- To restart Bluetooth, toggle the feature on and off once, waiting at least 30 seconds in-between.
- Now, check if your Bluetooth driver and devices are properly functioning.
Method 2. Run the System File Checker (SFC Scan) to repair system files
The System File Checker (SFC) is a troubleshooting tool available in Windows 10 by default. It’s able to automatically detect corrupted system files, and repair them to working order. You can use the SFC scan to potentially fix any problems with your Bluetooth driver software.
Here’s how to run it.
- Open the search bar in your taskbar by clicking on the magnifying glass icon. You can also bring it up with the Windows + S keyboard shortcut.
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Type Command Prompt in the search box. When you see it in the results, right-click on it and choose Run as Administrator.
- When prompted by the User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to allow the app to launch with administrative permissions.
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Once the Command Prompt window is open, type in the following command and press Enter to execute it: sfc /scannow
- Wait for the System File Checker to finish scanning your computer. If it finds any errors, you’ll be able to fix them automatically through the SFC command itself, which may also fix related errors.
Method 3. Update Your Bluetooth Drivers to the Latest Version
You may need to update bluetooth driver Windows 10.
Just like your system itself, your drivers can become outdated as well. You might have installed Bluetooth drivers in the past and forgot to update them, or your computer came with built-in drivers when you first got it. Here’s what you need to do to update your Bluetooth drivers quickly and efficiently.
- Press the Windows + X keys on your keyboard.
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From the context menu, click on the Device Manager option.
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Expand the Bluetooth menu by clicking on the arrow next to it.
