{"id":1469,"date":"2018-03-30T11:04:58","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T11:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/?p=1469"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:50:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:50:06","slug":"windows-10-bluetooth-not-finding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/windows-10-bluetooth-not-finding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Bluetooth Not Working on Windows 10 [Solved]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">When we hear the word Bluetooth, the first thought that crosses our mind is a wireless connection between Smartphones, computers or headset. However, Bluetooth is not limited to just this. Bluetooth is able to connect to a wide range of accessories such as phones, headphones, fitness trackers, and many more. You can also connect through Bluetooth to peripheral devices such as printers, etc. \u00a0Using Bluetooth, you can bid adieu to wires around your devices. Now Bluetooth is being used in Windows 10 to send and receive files as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/windows-wont-boot-from-usb.html\">Windows 10 Won&#8217;t Boot from USB Flash Drive! How to Fix?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Bluetooth is not devoid of its set of problems like any other service. For instance, the Bluetooth option could be missing from the Settings App.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Question: How to Fix\u00a0Bluetooth Not Working on Windows 10 ?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">However, many a time you face the problem that your Windows 10 Bluetooth is unable to find the devices for pairing.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">In case the Bluetooth device such as a mouse, keyboard, or headphones which are already paired but do not connect, you need to check the type of error that is displayed.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If there is a message displayed, ensure that the Bluetooth speakers in Device Manager are enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Method 1: Enable Bluetooth Devices with Your Windows 10 PC:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Open Control Panel by typing Control Panel in the Start Menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Find Bluetooth devices page in the Hardware and Sound Category<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Remove the device that is not working.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Click Add to add the device back again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Bluetooth-missing-from-Settings-in-Windows-10.jpg\" alt=\"How do these gadgets connect to the accessories?\" width=\"577\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Method 2:\u00a0 R<\/span>einstall or Update Your Bluetooth Drivers<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">You can reinstall your Bluetooth drivers. The Bluetooth drivers depend on the configuration of your PC. Therefore consult your PC manufacturer before you take this step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/BluetoothUnknown_updateDrivers.jpg\" alt=\" reinstall your Bluetooth drivers\" width=\"574\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 1: Press Win+R keys on your keyboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 2: Type devmgmnt.msc and open Device Manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 3: Expand Bluetooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 4: Select Properties and Click on Driver tab<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 5: Update the Drivers by clicking on Update Drivers Button<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 6: Click on Ok<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/laptop-keyboard-not-working\/\">How to Fix Laptop Keyboard Not Working Issue?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Method 3:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Run the Hardware Troubleshooter<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">To ensure if any new device or hardware is installed correctly run the Hardware Troubleshooter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/hardware_device_img.jpg\" alt=\"Run the Hardware Troubleshooter\" width=\"620\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">For this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 1. Press the Windows+W key on the keyword<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 2.In the search box type troubleshooter and press Enter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 3. Click on Hardware and sound<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 4. Troubleshoot the devices by running the Hardware and Device troubleshooter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Method 4.\u00a0 Check If Services Are Started Running Smoothly<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Remote devices can be accessed through the Bluetooth service. If the Bluetooth service is stopped or disabled it could cause malfunction of the already installed devices and also prevent discovery of new devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/bluetooth_not_find.jpg\" alt=\"Bluetooth service\" width=\"580\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 1. Try Windows key + R.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Type services.msc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 2. Right Click Bluetooth Support Service, s<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">elect Restart<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 3. Right Click Bluetooth support service<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 4. Select Properties<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 5. Verify if Startup type is Automatic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Method 5: Bluetooth Audio Service Needs to Be Enabled<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Check if Bluetooth speaker is enabled in the default Settings. If it is not enabled follow the steps mentioned to enable:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">On the keyboard press Win+X key.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">From the list that appears on the screen, select Control Panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Choose Devices and Printers in the Control Panel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">In the Devices and Printers option locate Bluetooth speaker device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Right Click the device<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Click on Properties<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Locate Services option<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Choose Audio Sink, Handsfree Telephony, and Remote Control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Next Click on the Apply option<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Although these methods can help manage the problem you face if your Windows 10 is not recognizing the Bluetooth devices, it is recommended that you take the help of a professional. This is because he is aware of the nuances of your PC and the Bluetooth service and he will be proficient in resolving the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related Articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/windows-wont-shut-down.html\">Windows 10\/8\/7 Won&#8217;t Shut Down &#8211; How to Fix?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/how-to-fix-blue-screen-of-death-for-windows.html\">How To Fix Blue Screen of Death in Windows 10\/8, 8.1\/7\/Vista<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/reset-windows-password-with-ubuntu-free.html\">How to Reset Windows 7\/8,8.1\/10 Password with Ubuntu Live CD\/Disk<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we hear the word Bluetooth, the first thought that crosses our mind is a wireless connection between Smartphones, computers or headset. 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