How to Solve Windows 10 Bluetooth Not Working Problem

If you have been using Windows operating system for a while, then you might know that the operating system is fully compatible with wireless technology Bluetooth. 

Through Bluetooth, you can easily connect devices together. Although the use of Bluetooth is gradually decreasing with each passing day, still there are lots of users who depend on Bluetooth connectivity for file sharing and tethering.

If we talk about the use of Bluetooth on Windows 10, wireless technology is widely used for tethering, pairing keyboards, phones, speakers, etc. However, just like every other wireless technology, Bluetooth is not entirely perfect and sometimes you will come across connectivity problems.

So, if you are also using Bluetooth and having issues while connecting devices, then you are reading the right article. In this article, we are going to share some of the best methods that would help you troubleshoot problems related to Bluetooth on Windows 10 computers.

How to Fix Problem of Windows 10 Bluetooth Not Working

Please keep in mind that the method shared below will not only help you deal with Bluetooth issues, but it will also help you fix problems related to other wireless technology like WiFi. So, let’s explore some of the best methods to fix the problem of Windows 10 Bluetooth not working in 2019.


1. Remove The Re-Add the Bluetooth Device

If you facing any issue with the device that is already connected to your computer that is paired then you need to first remove it from your PC and then reconnect it and for that, you need to follow the below steps.

Step 1. Firstly open the control panel by pressing the Windows button and typing the “control panel“. Now in control panel open devices and printers.

Step 2. Now here right-click on the device that you facing the issue with and select remove. 

That’s it, you are done! Now try to re-add it.


2. Allowing Bluetooth Device To Search your PC

Well, if your PC’s Bluetooth is not showing on your mobile devices, then you need to turn on the Bluetooth discovery. Follow some of the simple steps given below to Allow Bluetooth devices to search your PC.

Step 1. Firstly open the control panel by pressing the Windows button and typing the “control panel“. Now in control panel open devices and printers.

Step 2. Now there right-click on the device you want to connect to your PC and click on Bluetooth Settings. 

Step 3. There tick on Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC and click on OK to save the changes.


3. Updating Bluetooth Driver

An outdated Bluetooth driver might be another cause behind Bluetooth not working on Windows 10. So, in this method, we are going to update the Bluetooth driver to fix Bluetooth related problem in Windows 10.

Step 1. Press the Windows button and then type and select Device ManagerDevice Manager. Now there you will see Bluetooth device right-click on it and select Properties.

Step 2. Now there click on the Driver tab and then select the option to Update Driver and the driver will be updated.


4. Using Windows Hardware Troubleshooter

Well, if you are using a laptop, then you can also use Windows Hardware troubleshooter to fix Bluetooth related problem. Follow, some of the simple steps given below to use Windows hardware troubleshooter 2019.

Step 1. Press the Windows button and then type and select “Troubleshooter“.

Step 2. There select “Hardware and Sound“.

There you will see the Windows troubleshooter will scan all the errors and will try to fix them.


5. Check Bluetooth Service Working Or Not

If the above method failed to fix Bluetooth related errors on your computer, then you need to check whether the Bluetooth service is working or not. Follow, some of the simple steps given below to check Bluetooth service is working or not.

Step 1. Press keyboard shortcut Win + R and then enter services.msc.

Step 2. There you need to find the service Bluetooth Support Service and check it status running or not.

If it’s not working then right-click on it and select start.
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