How to Turn On Bluetooth in Windows 11
The latest version is faster than ever
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that lets Windows 11 users do away with their cables. You can use Bluetooth to connect to peripheral devices like printers and headsets. Because of this, most Windows laptops come with Bluetooth connectivity pre-installed.
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to turn on Bluetooth, connect and remove devices and run the Bluetooth troubleshooter.
How to Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11
There are two ways to enableBluetooth— via the Action Center or through Windows Settings.
With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft introduced users to the Action Center, also known as the Quick Settings Menu. This is the easiest way to turn Bluetooth on on your device.
If the Action Center doesn’t work for you, you can always turn on Bluetooth in Windows Settings:
Related:Learn what to do ifBluetooth keeps disconnecting in Windows.
What to Do If the Bluetooth Setting Isn’t Available
If the Bluetooth device has been disabled on your PC, the Bluetooth option may be missing from the Action Center and Windows Settings. This is easy enough to fix; you just need to manually turn on Bluetooth from the Control Panel or Device Manager.
How to Remove or Unpair a Bluetooth Device on Windows 11
Once you no longer want to use a Bluetooth device with your PC, you may remove it from your paired devices list. Unpairing and removing Bluetooth devices is just as simple as adding them.
How to Troubleshoot Bluetooth in Windows 11
While using Bluetooth on a Windows 11 PC is usually straightforward, some users may experience issues that require troubleshooting. The easiest way to fix any Bluetooth issues you may be having with Windows 11 is through the Bluetooth troubleshooter.
The troubleshooter fixes most issues. If not, you must look into the reason the troubleshooter gave you for the fault.
Using Bluetooth in Windows 11
Bluetooth is a handy tool on your PC – and itslatest versionis faster than ever. You should now be able to enable and disable Bluetooth, connect and remove devices and operate the troubleshooter so that you can use your Bluetooth-compatible devices with your PC easily.
Jake Harfield is an Australian freelance writer whose passion is finding out how different technologies work. He has written for several online publications, focusing on explaining what he has learned to help others with their tech problems. He’s an avid hiker and birder, and in his spare time you’ll find him in the Aussie bush listening to the birdsong.Read Jake’s Full Bio
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