Administrator Updated on December 26, 2022 Is your Windows 10 Bluetooth not working? If this is happening to you, then you are not alone. This is one of the most common issues in Windows 10. This problem is especially prevalent to Windows 10 users because Cortana works over Bluetooth, and it's also important to note that Bluetooth is a relatively new feature for Microsoft. In this article, we will look at a few ways to fix Bluetooth connectivity issues in Windows 10.
Bluetooth has been around for a while and is indispensable for millions of users who require it for daily use. It connects numerous phones and other devices such as tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. When Bluetooth stops working in a Windows 10 machine, there can be multiple potential reasons why.
In this article, we’ll look at the causes of Bluetooth connectivity issues in Windows 10 and how you can fix them.
Causes of Windows 10 Bluetooth Connectivity Issues
Most of the time, Bluetooth connectivity issues are caused by a combination of hardware and software issues. A problem in the software side of things can still be recovered through troubleshooting and updating drivers. However, if it's a hardware problem, you may need to replace your Bluetooth device or have a professional look at it.
Other causes may be a broken device, incorrect settings in Windows 10, or as simple as the Bluetooth device being just turned off. Now that you know what the common causes for Bluetooth connectivity issues are, let’s look at some ways we can fix it.
How to Fix Bluetooth Connectivity Issues in Windows 10?
Here are some things you should do whenever you encounter problems with Bluetooth on a Windows 10 machine.
Check if your Bluetooth is Enabled in Windows 10
First of all, you should check whether or not Bluetooth is actually enabled in your Windows 10 machine. It may seem an obvious thing to do, but as humans, we often forget even the simplest things we have to do in life.
This is very easy to do. Go to your Windows notification icon located at the bottom right of your desktop. Click or touch it if you have a touchscreen. A menu will pop up that looks like the image above.
If the box highlighted in red above is grey, this means that your Bluetooth is currently turned off. If it is blue, the Bluetooth is on. In the case where it is off, you can turn Bluetooth on in Windows 10 by following these steps.
Go to Settings then Devices, in there find Bluetooth, and press it. Go to Other Devices and fight the toggle button for Bluetooth. Make sure it is flipped On as seen in the image below.
Updating and Verifying Bluetooth Device Drivers
In most cases, Windows 10 will automatically download and install updated drivers for Bluetooth devices that connect to your computer. However, some Bluetooth devices may need you to download the proper drivers on their websites. If so, you can visit your device’s website to download and install the right updated drivers.
To verify that you’ve successfully installed the updated Bluetooth device drivers, follow these simple steps.
Step 1
First right-click the Windows Start button and then select Device Manager. Once inside the device manager window, locate and choose Bluetooth in the list. This will give you access to all the Bluetooth device drivers installed on your Windows 10 PC.
Step 2
Once inside the Bluetooth category, you need to select and press right-click on the offending Bluetooth device. After, click Update driver to automatically search for the right updated drivers.
Step 3
Once you press the Update Driver option, you’ll be met with a menu that has two choices. “Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software” or “Browse my computer for driver software”. If you’ve downloaded your Bluetooth device’s updated drivers from its manufacturer’s website, you should choose the latter. This option will let you locate and install the drivers manually.
Step 4
Once you’ve located the drivers, Windows will install it for you. When the whole installing process is complete, restart your PC to fully integrate the update. Now you can try reconnecting your Bluetooth device.
Summary: Fix Bluetooth connectivity issues in Windows 10
- Update your Bluetooth device driver.
- Restart Bluetooth Support Services.
- Manually turn on Bluetooth radio.
- Run the built-in troubleshooting utility.
- Remove and rediscover the Bluetooth device in Device Manager.
- Delete a Bluetooth profile and repair the device again.
- Roll back your Bluetooth driver to fix connectivity issues.
- Reconnect keyboard or mouse with the unifying receiver.
- Repair the corrupted system files.
Conclusion
That’s it, troubleshooting and fixing Bluetooth connectivity issues is thankfully one of the simpler problems you can face in Windows 10. We hope you’ve learned what you needed by reading this article.
