Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10
Для устройств с Windows, использующих Bluetooth, bluetooth можно включить и выключить. Отключение и включение Bluetooth сбрасывает Bluetooth и может помочь в проблемах с подключением Bluetooth.
Включить и выключить Bluetooth в Windows можно разными способами. Выберите нужный метод из следующего списка:
Чтобы включить и отключить Bluetooth в приложении «Параметры» , выполните следующие действия.
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На устройстве с Windows нажмите кнопку Пуск , а затем выберите Параметры > Bluetooth & устройствах .
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Выберите следующий ярлык & устройств Bluetooth :
Открыть устройства Bluetooth &
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В окне Устройства Bluetooth & рядом с пунктом Bluetooth установите переключатель Bluetooth в положение Вкл . или Выкл.
Примечание: Если параметр Bluetooth отсутствует, возможно, устройство с Windows не имеет адаптера Bluetooth. Если на устройстве с Windows есть адаптер Bluetooth, драйверы для адаптера Bluetooth могут не быть установлены.
Чтобы включить и отключить Bluetooth в быстрых параметрах, выполните следующие действия:
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Щелкните значок Сеть , Звук или Батарея рядом с временем и датой.
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Выберите плитку Bluetooth , чтобы включить и выключить Bluetooth.
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Если Bluetooth отключен, плитка не выделена и может выключиться.
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Если Bluetooth включен, плитка выделена и отображается сообщение Подключено, Не подключено или отображается устройство, к которому оно подключено через Bluetooth.
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Важно:
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Действие Bluetooth может потребоваться добавить, если оно не отображается в быстрых параметрах. Дополнительные сведения см. в разделе Уведомления об изменении и быстрые параметры в Windows 11.
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Если действие Bluetooth недоступно в параметрах уведомлений в приложении «Параметры», на устройстве с Windows может не быть адаптера Bluetooth. Если на устройстве с Windows есть адаптер Bluetooth, драйверы для адаптера Bluetooth могут не быть установлены.
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Connect devices to your computer wirelessly
What to Know
- Go to Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & Other Devices and make sure the Bluetooth switch is set to On.
- To add and manage wireless devices, go to your Bluetooth settings, or select the Bluetooth icon in the Windows taskbar.
- To troubleshoot Bluetooth problems, select Troubleshoot settings and select Bluetooth > Run troubleshooter.
This article explains how to enable Bluetooth on Windows 10. Bluetooth comes built-in to all Windows 10 laptops, but if your desktop PC doesn’t support it, you can always add a Bluetooth adapter.
How Do I Enable Bluetooth on My PC?
Before you can connect printers, headsets, and other devices to your computer wirelessly, you need to make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
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Open Windows Settings. Go to Start > Settings, or use the keyboard shortcut Window Key+I.
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Select Devices.
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Select Bluetooth & Other Devices in the left sidebar, then make sure the Bluetooth switch is set to On.
Turn On Bluetooth From the Windows Action Center
Alternatively, toggle Bluetooth from the Windows 10 Action Center. Select the speech bubble icon in the taskbar, or press Windows Key+A to bring up the Windows Action Center. Look for the Bluetooth icon and make sure it’s highlighted. You may have to expand the list of options to find it.
Manage Bluetooth Devices and Settings
To add and manage your wireless devices, go to your Bluetooth settings, or select the Bluetooth icon in the Windows taskbar (you may have to click the up-arrow first to expand the list of icons). You’ll get a pop-up window with a list of options. From here, you can add devices, transfer files over Bluetooth to nearby devices, join a Personal Area Network, or go directly to your Bluetooth settings.
How to Connect a Bluetooth Device to Windows 10
Once Bluetooth is enabled, you can connect a device:
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Go to your Bluetooth settings and select Add Bluetooth or other device.
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Select Bluetooth.
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Turn on the Bluetooth device and put it in pairing mode.
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Wait for the device to show up in the list of devices and then select it.
Depending on the device, you may have to enter a PIN displayed on the Bluetooth device.
Why Can’t I Turn on My Bluetooth in Windows 10?
If the Bluetooth option is grayed out, your computer may not support it, in which case you need a USB Bluetooth adapter. There could also be a hardware problem with the Bluetooth device, or there could be an issue with Windows Services.
Troubleshoot Bluetooth in Windows 10
If you know your computer has Bluetooth built-in, but it’s still not working, try running the Windows troubleshooter:
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Type Troubleshoot in the Window search bar and select Troubleshoot settings.
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Scroll down to Find and Fix Other Problems, select Additional troubleshooters > Bluetooth, then select Run the troubleshooter.
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Your computer will scan for problems and either fix them automatically or make suggestions for further action.
Set Bluetooth Service to Automatic
If you’re still having problems with Bluetooth on your PC, another option is to set the Bluetooth service to automatic:
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Press Windows Key+R on the keyboard, type Services.msc in the Run box, then select OK.
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Right-click Bluetooth Support Service and select Properties.
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Set the Startup type to Automatic, select Start under Service status, then select OK.
FAQ
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While Bluetooth is a common feature these days, not every PC comes with it. If your computer is an older model, it might not have the hardware installed. But, you can add it by buying a Bluetooth USB dongle.
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Open Device Manager and open the Bluetooth menu. Right-click on your Bluetooth device (it should be called something like Intel Wireless Bluetooth) and choose Uninstall device. Restart the PC and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.
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Open the Device Manager, then open the Bluetooth menu. Right-click on your Bluetooth device (it should be called something like Intel Wireless Bluetooth) and select Properties. Under the Advanced tab, look for Firmware and the numbers next to it that start with LMP. If that number starts with a 6, 7, or 8, it supports Bluetooth 4.0, 4.1, or 4.2, respectively. If it starts with a 9, 10, or 11, it supports Bluetooth 5.0, 5.1, or 5.2.
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To connect your Bluetooth device (headphones, mouse, etc.), or to transfer files from your iPhone to your PC via Bluetooth, you need to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 first.
How to Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 (and how to fix it if it won’t turn on)
In this guide you’ll learn:
- How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 easily
- What to do if you can’t turn Bluetooth on in Windows 10
- What to do if it still won’t turn on
How to Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10
Normally you can turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10 in these easy steps:
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- On your keyboard, hold down the Windows logo key and press the I key to open the Settings window.
- Click Devices.
- Click the switch (currently set to Off) to turn on Bluetooth. (The status will change to On.)
What to do if you can’t turn Bluetooth on in Windows 10
Here are the top three ways to fix Bluetooth issues in Windows 10. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
- Update the Bluetooth driver on your computer
- Re-enable the Bluetooth driver software in Device Manager
- Make sure the Bluetooth Support Service is running
If it’s your first time connecting Bluetooth devices with your Windows 10 computer, you might need to check if your computer has Bluetooth.
If you’re sure your computer supports Bluetooth, move on to the solutions.
Here’s how you can check if your computer supports Bluetooth:
- On your desktop, right-click on the Start button to select Device Manager.
- In Device Manager, check to see if there’s a Bluetooth section or if there’s any Bluetooth adapter located in the Network adapters section. The Bluetooth adapter could also be listed under the Other devices section due to some errors.
a) If you do find one or more Bluetooth adapters in Device Manager, your computer supports Bluetooth. Move on to the solutions to continue to solve your problem.
b) If you can’t find any Bluetooth adapter in Device Manager, your PC doesn’t support Bluetooth. But don’t worry, a Bluetooth receiver can easily solve the problem for you.
Fix 1: Update the Bluetooth driver on your computer
Bluetooth needs the supporting hardware and software to work. When you’re sure your computer supports Bluetooth, but it’s still not working, the first thing you should do is update your Bluetooth driver.
There are two ways you can update your Bluetooth driver: manually and automatically.
To manually update the driver, head to your computer manufacturer’s website and search for the most recent correct Bluetooth driver. Make sure you choose the right driver for your version of Windows (32-bit or 64-bit).
But if you don’t have the time, patience, or computer skills to update your Bluetooth driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically find the correct Bluetooth driver for your computer, download it, and install it correctly. Here’s how:
- Download, install, and run Driver Easy.
- Click Scan Now. It will detect all of your computer’s driver issues (including your Bluetooth driver) in less than a minute.
- If you have the Free version of Driver Easy, click the Update button next to the flagged Bluetooth driver to automatically download the correct driver, then you can manually install it.
But if you have the Pro version you can click Update All to automatically download and install all of the missing or outdated drivers on your computer.
(If you click the Update All button in the Free version you’ll be asked if you want to upgrade to the Pro version.)
- Restart your computer.
- On your keyboard, hold down the Windows logo key and press the I key to open the Settings window.
Do you see the option to switch Bluetooth on now? If you do, great. You’ve fixed the problem. But if it’s still not there, there’s something else you can try…
Fix 2: Re-enable the Bluetooth driver software in Device Manager
- Right-click on the Start button. and select Device Manager.
- Right-click on your Bluetooth device in the Bluetooth section, and choose Disable device. (If you’re asked to confirm, click Yes.)
- Right-click on the device again and click Enable device.
- On your keyboard, hold down the Windows logo key and press the I key to open the Settings window.
Is the Bluetooth switch appearing now? If it’s not, we have something else you can try…
Fix 3: Make sure the Bluetooth Support Service is running
- Hold down the Windows logo key and press the R key to bring up the Run box.
- Type services.msc and press Enter.
- Right-click Bluetooth Support Service, then click Start. (If the Start option grayed out, then click Restart.)
- Right-click on Bluetooth Support Service again, and this time click Properties.
- Set its startup type to Automatic. click Apply, and then click OK.
- Finally, hold down the Windows logo key and press the I key to bring up the Settings window. Then make sure the Bluetooth option is there.
What to do if the above suggestions don’t work: Switch to ChromeOS
Windows is a very old technology. Sure, Windows 10 is relatively new, but it’s still just the latest iteration of a decades-old operating system, designed for a bygone era (pre-internet).
Now that we have the internet, fast connection speeds, free cloud storage, and endless web apps (like Gmail, Google Docs, Slack, Facebook, Dropbox and Spotify), the entire Windows way of doing things – with locally installed programs and local file storage – is totally outdated.
Why is that a problem? Because when you’re constantly installing uncontrolled third-party programs, you’re constantly opening the door to viruses and other malware. (And Windows’ insecure permission system compounds this problem.)
Plus the way Windows manages installed software and hardware has always been a problem. If your computer shuts down unexpectedly, or a program installs, uninstalls or updates incorrectly, you can get ‘registry’ corruptions. That’s why Windows PCs always slow down and become unstable over time.
Also because everything’s installed and saved locally, it doesn’t take long before you run out of disk space, and your disk gets fragmented, which makes everything even slower and more unstable.
For most people, the simplest way to solve Windows problems is to ditch Windows altogether, and switch to a faster, more reliable, more secure, easier to use and cheaper operating system…
Google ChromeOS.
ChromeOS feels much like Windows, but instead of installing heaps of programs to email, chat, browse the internet, write documents, do school presentations, create spreadsheets, and whatever else you normally do on a computer, you use web apps. You don’t need to install anything at all.
That means you don’t have virus and malware problems, and your computer doesn’t slow down over time, or become unstable.
And that’s just the start of the benefits…
To learn more about the benefits of ChromeOS, and to see comparison videos and demos, visit GoChromeOS.com.
Hopefully this has fixed your Bluetooth problem. Please feel free to comment below with your experiences, and to share this post with friends and colleagues, if they’re having Bluetooth troubles.
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Have you ever been ready to connect your wireless headphones or transfer a file to your phone, only to realize you can’t find the Bluetooth switch anywhere on your PC? Yeah, same here. It might sound like a simple task, but for many users, figuring out how to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10 can feel like looking for a needle in a digital haystack.
Bluetooth technology has made life easier, from connecting wireless peripherals to quick file transfers. However, many users still struggle with accessing and enabling this feature on Windows 10. Whether it’s hidden settings, outdated drivers, or system hiccups, it can get frustrating fast.
As a tech writer at WPS, I’ve seen firsthand how something so basic can still cause trouble. So I’ve put together this comprehensive guide that breaks down multiple methods to turn Bluetooth on Windows 10—even if things aren’t working as they should. Let’s make Bluetooth work for you, not against you.
Important Content Before Methods
It is essential to ensure your Windows 10 device supports Bluetooth and that your system is up to date.
Check Bluetooth Capability
Before enabling Bluetooth on your Windows 10 PC, you need to check if your device supports Bluetooth functionality. Here’s how to verify that your system has the required hardware.
Step 1: Right-click the Start Menu icon at the bottom-left to open a quick access menu with key system options
Step 2: From the menu, click on “Device Manager” to open it up.
Step 3: Scroll through the list and look for the “Bluetooth” category.
Ensure Windows is Up-to-Date
Bluetooth issues can sometimes pop up if your Windows isn’t fully updated. So before trying to fix other possible issues, make sure your system is up-to-date by following these steps:
Step 1: Head over to Settings, then click on “Update & Security,” and finally tap on “Windows Update.”
Step 2: Click on “Check for Updates” to see if there are any new patches and get them installed.
I’ve had a user ask me why they couldn’t find Bluetooth anywhere, only to discover their PC didn’t even have Bluetooth hardware. Save yourself the time and verify compatibility upfront.
How to Enable Bluetooth via Settings
The simplest way to turn on Bluetooth is through the Windows 10 Settings menu. This method is ideal for everyday users. Windows has made accessing Bluetooth very user-friendly—as long as the toggle shows up.
Step 1: Click the Start button and select Settings (gear icon)
Step 2: Go to “Devices,” then click on “Bluetooth & other devices” to access the settings.
Step 3: Flip the Bluetooth switch to “On” to enable it.
Pros:
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Super intuitive
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You can also manage devices from the same screen
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Toggle may not appear if Bluetooth driver is missing or malfunctioning
I prefer this method because it’s just two clicks away. It’s smooth sailing unless something is wrong with your drivers—then it’s a whole different story.
How to Enable Bluetooth via Device Manager
For more advanced users, the Device Manager can be used to enable Bluetooth.
Sometimes, Bluetooth doesn’t show up in Settings because it’s disabled or misconfigured. Here’s where the Device Manager saves the day.
Step 1: Press the Windows key and X at the same time to open up the quick access menu.
Step 2: From the menu that pops up, go ahead and select “Device Manager”.
Step 3: Click the arrow next to “Bluetooth” to expand the section and see all connected devices.
Step 4: Right-click on your Bluetooth adapter from the list, then choose “Enable Device” if it’s disabled.
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Directly manages the Bluetooth driver
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Fixes hidden or disabled Bluetooth hardware
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Slightly more technical
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Not ideal for complete beginners
I had to use this method once when my PC just wouldn’t show Bluetooth options in Settings. A quick right-click in Device Manager brought it back. Definitely a handy trick for tougher cases.
Reasons Why You Should Turn On Bluetooth
Turning on Bluetooth might sound like a small thing, but it unlocks a world of wireless convenience. Here are some reasons why enabling it on your Windows 10 PC is a smart move:
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Connect wireless headphones and enjoy clutter-free audio
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Use wireless keyboards/mice for a cleaner workspace
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Easily transfer files between your phone and computer
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Set up wireless printing
Personal Insight: Honestly, using Bluetooth earbuds while writing gives me a focused, wire-free workflow. It’s become second nature now.
FAQs
Q1: Why won’t my Bluetooth turn on?
Common reasons include:
1. Outdated or corrupted Bluetooth drivers
2. Disabled Bluetooth hardware
3. System conflicts with other wireless devices
Fix Tips:
1. Use Device Manager to check the driver status
2. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter in Settings
Q2: How do I know if my device supports Bluetooth?
How to check if your PC has Bluetooth:
Method 1: Look in the taskbar
Check the bottom-right corner of your screen. If you see a Bluetooth icon, your computer has Bluetooth.
Method 2: Use Device Manager
Step 1: Press the Windows key and search for Device Manager.
Step 2: Open it and look for a Bluetooth option in the list. If you see it, Bluetooth is available on your PC.
Note: Older desktops may need an external USB Bluetooth adapter
Summary
After working with Windows 10 across different machines and user skill levels, I’ve come to appreciate how essential Bluetooth is and how unpredictable it can be. Most times, turning Bluetooth on is as easy as flipping a switch in Settings. But when it’s not, Device Manager has been my secret weapon.
Here’s my final recommendation: If you’re not tech-savvy, stick with Method 1. It’s designed to be simple. But if the toggle disappears or things go haywire, Method 2 is your safety net. Don’t be afraid to explore and troubleshoot—Bluetooth is worth the few minutes it might take to figure out.
From Bluetooth headphones and smartphones to speakers and mice, Bluetooth is necessary for much of our modern computer tech. To connect these devices to your computer, you must first turn on Bluetooth. Fortunately, Windows makes this super easy.
Keep reading to learn how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Knowing how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 will get you started with using your wireless gear. Follow these simple steps to enable Bluetooth (it’s essentially the same as turning Bluetooth off):
1. Open Settings. There’s a shortcut to it when you right-click the Start button, but it’s also accessible through a search for the Win+i hotkey.
2. Select Devices.
3. Ensure that Bluetooth & other devices are selected on the left.
4. Select the toggle next to Bluetooth to switch it on. With Bluetooth turned on, you can easily pair your devices to Windows 10.
Steps to Turn on Bluetooth for Windows 11
The steps for enabling Bluetooth on Windows 10 differ slightly compared to Windows 11, but it’s still quite simple. Here’s where to find the Windows 11 Bluetooth toggle:
1. Open Settings. There are a few ways to do it, but pressing Win+i is the easiest.
2. Select Bluetooth & devices on the left side.
3. Select the toggle next to Bluetooth. It says On after you’ve turned on Bluetooth.
Tip: Another handy way to toggle Bluetooth on in Windows 11 is from the taskbar. Down by the clock, select the network and audio icon group (or press Win+A), and then select the Bluetooth icon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to detect Bluetooth microphone on Windows? There are a few ways to detect an already-paired Bluetooth mic: toggle Bluetooth off and then back on, power the mic off and then back on, or reboot your computer.
Why does your Bluetooth device disappear on Windows 11? Disappearing Bluetooth devices can be caused by a deeper issue with the Bluetooth radio. If not, the device could have been deleted from Windows 11; re-pair it to try again.
Why can’t I find my Bluetooth device on Windows 10? The most likely reason a Bluetooth device is missing in Windows 10 is because it was removed. Try repairing it to your computer.
Jon Fisher
Tech Writer
Jon G. Fisher is a seasoned tech writer and graduate from Wichita Technical Institute. He has notable publications in Lifewire, TechNorms, and Online-Tech-Tips. With six IT certifications, Jon continues to simplify complex tech for readers worldwide.