FIX: Windows 11/10 Bluetooth Missing

Plus the reasons why this may be happening

Bluetoothhas several functions on your computer besides helping youtransfer files between devicesor connect to other devices like aBluetooth speakeror headset.

If you’re using a PC that runs Windows 11/10 and Bluetooth is missing, there are several reasons for that:

This guide covers some troubleshooting steps you can try to restore the Bluetooth icon back on your PC.

How to Fix the Windows 11/10 Bluetooth Toggle Missing Issue

If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device because you can’t find the Bluetooth icon or toggle, try the quick fixes below before moving to other solutions.

If the Windows Bluetooth toggle is missing, your PC may lack Bluetooth capability. You need to check for the Bluetooth feature before trying the other troubleshooting steps below.

You can also check your PC for the Bluetooth hardware switch. If it has one, you can press it to enable the Bluetooth radio. If it doesn’t have the switch, press theFn + F5orF8key to enable the wireless adapter.

If your PC lacks Bluetooth capability, you can get an external Bluetooth adapter or dongle, plug into a free USB port on your PC, and start using Bluetooth.

Airplane mode allows you to quickly disable or turn off all wireless communications like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, GPS, or NFC on your computer.

The Action Center menu contains notifications and shortcuts to key settings. If you can’t find the Bluetooth icon, it could be that the Quick Actions menu has been collapsed to accommodate the multiple notifications Windows 10 needs to display.

SelectExpandin theAction Centermenu and check if the Bluetooth icon appears.

Sometimes you may not see the Bluetooth icon in the Action Center because the shortcut hasn’t been enabled.

You may have set the Notifications & Actions section correctly, but you still need to check your Bluetooth settings to ensure it’s enabled.

The Bluetooth Troubleshooter in Windows 11/10 is a built-in feature that scans and fixes specific Bluetooth issues in your PC.

The Hardware and Device troubleshooter scans for and fixes issues with Bluetooth devices. While the setting is hidden in Windows 11/10, you can use Command Prompt to access it.

If the troubleshooter couldn’t identify the problem, try the next solution.

When the Bluetooth drivers are missing, outdated, or corrupted, you may not find or be able to use Bluetooth on your PC. You can resolve the problem by making sure you have the latest Bluetooth drivers.

Note: If Windows doesn’t find the latest Bluetooth driver, check your PC manufacturer’s official website and get the drivers from there. If you get an executable file (.exe), run and install the drivers from this file.

If Bluetooth is still missing, try uninstalling the Bluetooth adapter.

Note: If Windows doesn’t automatically install the driver, go back to the Device Manager window and selectAction>Scan for hardware changes.

Fast startup ensures thatWindows 10 boots up quickly. Sometimes this setting can interfere with the programs you’ve set to run when your PC boots up, so it may be better to disable it.

Bluetooth Support Service supports the discovery and association of remote Bluetooth devices so they can work correctly on your PC. Sometimes this feature may be disabled by a third-party app or manual user action, but you can check and enable it again.

If the Windows 11/10 Bluetooth icon is still missing on your PC, use the Startup Repair feature to resolve any system corruption or other issues that may cause the problem.

Get Back Your Bluetooth Icon

You probably make heavy use of your desktop to keep important shortcuts to files or apps you use often. When those icons disappear, it can impact your productivity.

The solutions in this guide will help you resolve the Windows 11/10 Bluetooth icon missing problem and ensure yourBluetooth starts working properlyagain.

Leave a comment and let us know which solution worked for you.

Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style. She has a BCom degree in Marketing and currently pursuing her Masters in Communications and New Media.Read Elsie’s Full Bio

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