Bluetooth is a great tool for file sharing and connecting devices wirelessly. But, in Windows often Bluetooth did not work or you can not connect any device to your computer. Many users are facing this issue and finding it difficult to resolve this issue. So, we have gathered these methods to help you get back Bluetooth on your computer.
Also read, if you are facing these issues related to Bluetooth:
- Bluetooth not showing in taskbar
- Bluetooth is paired, but it is not connected
- Bluetooth Not Showing in Device Manager
- Bluetooth icon is missing
- Unable To Send or Receive a file Using Bluetooth
- Fix can’t pair Bluetooth keyboard, Check the PIN
Method 1 – Check bluetooth Services
Windows Services is the essential program that has to be always running for better performance and smooth running of Windows. Bluetooth has also its own Service which has to be running for working of Bluetooth. If your Bluetooth service is stopped then it is the cause of the issue, you can Check the status of the services by following steps.
STEP 1 – Open Run box by pressing Windows and R keys together. Type service.msc and hit Enter.
STEP 2 – Locate Bluetooth Support Services from the services list. Right click on it and choose to restart.
STEP 3 – Double click on it and properties window will be open up. Select automatic option is startup type and clicks OK.
Also, If it is stopped, Click on start to start the service.
Method 2 – Check bluetooth is on or not in Settings
1. Search Bluetooth and other devices settings in Windows 10 search box.
2. Click on search result.
3. In left menu , click on Bluetooth and other devices.
4. Make sure , Bluetooth is turned ON.
If it is turned ON, turn it OFF once and Turn it ON back again.
Method 3- Make sure Airplane mode is Not ON
It may happen that you may have turned airplane mode on. If this is the case, your Bluetooth will not work in airplane mode as it is designed to do so in windows 10.
1. Press Windows logo key + A keys together from your keyboard.
2. Now, make sure airplane mode is not ON.
Method 4 – Inspect Power options
STEP 1 – Right click on windows button and select Device Manager.
STEP 2 – Locate your PC Main Bluetooth in the list, Double click on it.
Step 3 – Go to power management Tab.
Step 4 – Uncheck allow the computer to turn off this device Option.
Method 5 – Windows Troubleshooter
Window Troubleshooter is an official windows program that detects the error in hardware or software and tries to fix it. Follow these steps to find the issue by Troubleshooter.
STEP 1 – Open Run box by pressing Windows and R keys together. Type control in the text box and hit Enter.
STEP 2 – Click on Troubleshooting.
STEP 3 – Click on Hardware and Sound.
STEP 4 – You will find a list of hardware here, locate Bluetooth and click on it. A pop-up window of Bluetooth troubleshooting will open.
STEP 5 – Click Next and it will start detecting the issue with your Bluetooth and fix it for you. If not fixed then at least it will give you the error about your Bluetooth so you can fix the issue.
Method 6 – Edit Registry
1. Search regedit in Windows 10 search box. Click on Registry editor icon to open it.
Before proceeding to edit registry, its recommended to take a backup first by going to file > export.
2. Now, go to the following location in registry editor.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
3. In the right side Double click on CurrentVersion and change the value to 6.2
Method 7 – Uninstall Bluetooth driver and Reinstall
If your Bluetooth driver is faulty then it can result in the non working of Bluetooth on your computer. You have to reinstall it to remove the faulty driver and replace it with working drivers.
STEP 1 – Right click on windows button and select Device Manager.
STEP 2 – Locate Bluetooth in the list, Right click on your PC Main Bluetooth deviceand select Uninstall device to uninstall.
STEP 3 – Click on Uninstall to confirm.
STEP 4 – Reboot your computer. It will install the driver again on your computer.
Method 8 – Update Bluetooth driver
STEP 1 – Right click on windows button and select Device Manager.
STEP 2 – Locate Bluetooth in the list, Right click on your PC Main Bluetooth device and select Update driver.
Step 3 – Select Search Automatically Option.
Wait for the Update process to get completed and let it Update Bluetooth to the latest version.