Turn on Bluetooth
After you’ve checked that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth, you’ll need to turn it on. Here’s how:
In Settings Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and then turn on Bluetooth . In quick settings To find the quick setting for Bluetooth, select the Network icon ( or ) next to the time and date on the right side of your taskbar. Select Bluetooth to turn it on. If it’s turned on without any Bluetooth devices connected, it might appear as Not connected.
How to pair a Bluetooth device
Your Bluetooth device and PC will usually automatically connect anytime the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.
Pair a Bluetooth printer or scanner
Pair a Bluetooth device using Swift Pair
Swift Pair in Windows 11 lets you quickly pair a supported Bluetooth device with your PC. If the Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you’ll receive a notification when it’s nearby and you put it into pairing mode to make it discoverable.
Pair a Bluetooth device with Windows 10
Turn on Bluetooth
After you’ve checked that your Windows 10 PC supports Bluetooth, you’ll need to turn it on. Here’s how: In Settings Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and turn on Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth in Settings
In action center
Action center can be found next to time and date on your taskbar. On the taskbar, select action center ( or ), then select Bluetooth to turn it on. If it’s turned off, it might appear as Not connected. If you don’t see Bluetooth in your action center, here’s how you can change it:
Expand quick actions. On the taskbar, select action center ( or ) > Expand. Bluetooth should appear here. It will appear as Bluetooth or Not connected. Add Bluetooth to action center. Select Start > Settings > System > Notifications & actions > Quick actions. Go to Add or remove quick actions and turn on Bluetooth.
To pair a Bluetooth headset, speaker, or other audio device
To pair a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other device
To pair a Bluetooth printer or scanner
To pair a Bluetooth device using Swift Pair
Swift Pair in Windows 10 lets you quickly pair a supported Bluetooth device with your PC. If the Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you’ll receive a notification when it’s nearby and you put it into pairing mode to make it discoverable.
Pair a Bluetooth Device with Windows 8.1
Before you start, make sure that your Windows 8 PC supports Bluetooth.
Your Bluetooth device and PC will usually automatically connect anytime the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.
Pair a Bluetooth Device with Windows 7
Before you start, make sure that your Windows 7 PC supports Bluetooth.
Your Bluetooth device and PC will usually automatically connect anytime the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on. Also Read: How to connect ps4 controller to pc bluetooth How to Use Alexa as a Bluetooth Speaker In-depth Comparison between the OnePlus 9t vs OnePlus Nord 2t How much ram does MSI GE76 reaider ram upgrade comes with
Q1:Why my laptop is not connecting to Bluetooth?
Make sure airplane mode is off: Select the Network icon on the right side of the taskbar, then make sure the Airplane mode quick setting is turned off. Turn Bluetooth on and off: Select Start , then type settings. Select Settings > Bluetooth & devices. Turn off Bluetooth, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.
Q2: Why is my Bluetooth device not found?
For Android phones, go to Settings > System > Advanced> Reset Options > Reset Wi-fi, mobile & Bluetooth. For iOS and iPadOS device, you’ll have to unpair all of your devices (go to Setting > Bluetooth, select the info icon and choose Forget This Device for each device) then restart your phone or tablet.
Q3: How do I find Bluetooth on my laptop Windows 10?
Q4: How do I activate Bluetooth?
Q5: Can I add Bluetooth to my PC?
Getting a Bluetooth adapter for your PC is the easiest way to add this functionality to a desktop or laptop. You don’t need to worry about opening your computer case, installing a Bluetooth card, or anything like that. Bluetooth dongles use USB, so they plug into the outside of your computer via an open USB port
