Unshielded USB devices can sometimes interfere with Bluetooth connections. If your Bluetooth device is unresponsive or sluggish, check to make sure it’s not too close to any other USB device that’s plugged into a USB 3.0 port. Make sure your Bluetooth device is in range. Turn off your Bluetooth device, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. Make sure your Bluetooth device is turned on, is charged or has fresh batteries, and is in range of your PC. Note: When you turn Bluetooth on in Settings, the following message appears immediately: Select the Start button, then enter settings. You’ll see “Not connected” if your Windows 11 device isn’t paired to any Bluetooth accessories.Ĭheck in Settings.

Select the Network icon on the right side of the taskbar, look for the Bluetooth quick setting, then select Bluetooth to turn it on. In Windows 11, there are two ways to check if Bluetooth is turned on. If you're using a laptop with a physical Bluetooth switch on the body, make sure it’s switched on. If you’re setting up a new device and Bluetooth is missing, check the product specifications to make sure it has Bluetooth capabilities. Before you startĬheck these things before you start troubleshooting Bluetooth on your device: Check your product information

Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Connect a Bluetooth device in Windows.

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