Bluetooth Is Not Available In Windows 10. How To Fix It.
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The name 'Bluetooth' originated from the second King of Denmark, King Harald Bluetooth. He was called Bluetooth because he had a dead tooth that looked blue. He united Scandinavia, and so Bluetooth technology was named accordingly, since it unites hardware devices. Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows us to exchange data over short distances without physical connections.
Today, Bluetooth is ubiquitous - we download photos from digital devices using it, connect wireless keyboards, headphones and mice, use hands-free technologies in cars, listen to music with Bluetooth speakers, track fitness using sensors, etc.
Despite these features, many Windows users who upgrade their operating systems to Windows 10, report that they are subsequently unable to connect their Bluetooth devices. Either the Bluetooth option is not available or Bluetooth does not work. This situation can cause many problems, especially if you are using a wireless keyboard, mouse, speakers, headphones, etc. Some users are not only unable to connect their Bluetooth devices to Windows 10 systems, but lose the Bluetooth On/Off switch completely.
In this guide, we show how to fix these common Bluetooth problems (which have a number of causes) on Windows 10.
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Turn Bluetooth On
First, we recommend that you ensure Bluetooth is enabled in Windows 10. To enable it, go to Settings and select 'Devices'.
You will be automatically directed to the 'Bluetooth & other devices' section on the left pane. Look for the Bluetooth switch and check that it is toggled to the 'On' position. If there is no Bluetooth switch (as in our screenshot), move on to the next step.
Another way to turn Bluetooth on is to look for the Bluetooth button on the keyboard or computer - press it to enable Bluetooth.
Re-enable Bluetooth Device
To re-enable a Bluetooth device, use Windows Device Manager. Type 'device manager' in Search and click the 'Device Manager' result.
Now find the Bluetooth adapter and right-click it, select 'Disable' from the contextual menu to disable it, and then right-click it again and select 'Enable'. Go to Devices in Settings and see if the Bluetooth switch has now appeared.
If do not see Bluetooth devices in Device Manager, click 'View' and enable the 'Show hidden devices' option. You should now see connected Bluetooth devices.
Update Bluetooth Driver
A device driver is software that provides information to the operating system and other software about how to interact with certain hardware. It is rather like a translator between software and hardware, since they often are created by different manufacturers, companies, or individuals. The driver allows software and hardware to communicate smoothly. In most cases, computers are not be able to send and receive data correctly without drivers. If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device might not function properly, if at all. To update the Bluetooth device driver, go to Device Manager. Find the Bluetooth adapter under the Bluetooth section and right-click it. Select the 'Update driver' option. You will be asked if you want to search for updated driver software automatically or to browse the computer for driver software. Select 'Browse my computer for driver software'. Alternatively, select the first option to check for driver updates automatically.
Now click 'Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer'.
Click on the driver listed and click the 'Next' button. The drivers will be installed (or reinstalled) and the Bluetooth button should now appear in the Devices menu in Windows settings - you should be able to connect your Bluetooth device.
Run Windows Bluetooth Troubleshooter
Windows includes a number of troubleshooters designed to quickly diagnose and automatically resolve various computer problems. Troubleshooters cannot fix all problems, but are a good place to start if you encounter a problem with the computer or operating system, including Bluetooth problems. To start troubleshooting, go to Settings, type 'troubleshoot', and select 'Troubleshoot' from the list.
Find 'Bluetooth' under 'Find and fix other problems' and select it, click 'Run the troubleshooter' and follow the instructions. See if Windows Troubleshooter solves the problem with the Bluetooth. In addition, you can run the 'hardware and Devices' troubleshooter.
Install Bluetooth Drivers In Compatibility Mode
It is possible that Bluetooth drivers are missing from the Windows 10 operating system and you need to install them. Download the drivers from the manufacturer's website, right-click the setup file, and then select 'Properties' from the contextual menu.
Now click the 'Compatibility' tab, check the box 'Run this program in compatibility for', and select an earlier Windows version (Windows 8 or 7) from the drop-down menu. Click 'Apply' and run the installer. Restart the computer and see if this fixes the Bluetooth problem.
Check The Bluetooth Support Service
Windows Services (also know as services.msc), are used to modify how Windows services run on your system. These services are responsible for running available programs and managing many system settings and resources. You can modify a service's settings for security, troubleshooting, and performance-related reasons. One of these Windows services is the Bluetooth Support Service, which supports discovery and association of remote Bluetooth devices. Stopping or disabling this service can cause already installed Bluetooth devices to fail to operate properly and prevent new devices from being discovered or associated. To check if this service is running (and to enable it, if disabled) press Windows key (Win key) + R to open Run dialog box. You can also open it by typing 'run' in Search and clicking the 'Run' result. In the Run dialog box, type 'services.msc' and press Enter on the keyboard or click 'OK'.
In the Services window, you will see a list of Windows services. Find Bluetooth Support Service, right-click it and select 'Properties' from the contextual menu.
In the Bluetooth Support service properties window, check if the 'Startup type' is set to 'Automatic'. If not, set it to Automatic and click 'Start'. Click 'Apply' to save the changes. See if this solves the Bluetooth problem.
Unplug Your Computer
Unplug your computer from the power supply and leave it unplugged for a few minutes. If you are using a laptop, remove the battery. If you do not know how to remove the battery, or it is not easy to do so, drain the battery completely and leave the computer in this state for some time. Then, plug the computer back into the mains power and turn it on (if you are using a laptop, connect it to a charger). Some users have reported that this method fixed the Bluetooth problem, and since it will not harm your computer, we recommend you try it as a possible solution.
We hope that these solutions addressed any Bluetooth problems and you are now able to connect your Bluetooth devices to Windows 10. If you know of other possible solutions, please share them with us by leaving a comment in the section below.
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