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What to do if Bluetooth is not working on Windows 10?

By Emily Sparks

What to do if Bluetooth is not working on Windows 10?

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.

Why is my Bluetooth not connecting to my phone?

Your Bluetooth device may not connect to your phone or tablet if it’s already connected to another device. If you’ve previously paired your Bluetooth device to another device that is in range, try disconnecting it from that device before pairing it with a new one.

Why is my Bluetooth not working in airplane mode?

Make sure , Bluetooth is turned ON. If it is turned ON, turn it OFF once and Turn it ON back again. 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.

Press “Windows Key + X” from the keyboard. Type “device Manager” without quotes in the search box and hit enter. Right click on the Bluetooth drivers and select “Update”. If the issue persists, uninstall and reinstall the latest Bluetooth drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

Why is Bluetooth allow device to connect grayed out?

I have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers, run the Bluetooth troubleshooter etc etc. When checking the bluetooth icon in the system tray, I noticed that the Allow Device to Connect is grayed out. In Settings however, Allow Bluetooth Devices to Connect to this PC is checked.

Why is my Bluetooth not working on my Dell laptop?

If you see Bluetooth and it’s enabled at a BIOS level but you still don’t see anything in Device Manager for Bluetooth (or any Unknown Devices), then try removing and reseating the card in the slot in case the pins that handle Bluetooth aren’t connecting properly or something.

Why are my old Bluetooth devices still working?

Most of the times these Bluetooth devices stop working correctly and you have to remove them and pair them again in order for them to work correctly. In some cases, you will find old paired Bluetooth devices still visible in devices list and there is no way you can remove them, making it difficult to repair them.