This article explains how to enable Bluetooth on a Windows PC running Windows 10, 8.1, or 7. Some computers offer a button or keyboard key that allows you to turn on Bluetooth with a single tap. However, if you cannot find one of these, enable Bluetooth in your computer’s settings.
The settings to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 7 are slightly different than in newer Windows versions.
The Bluetooth icon appears on your taskbar or in the Hidden Icons folder to the left of the date and time on your taskbar. After you activate Bluetooth and made your computer discoverable, connect Bluetooth headphones to your computer or pair any Bluetooth-enabled device—such as a keyboard, mouse, or speakers—to your computer. The computer is now paired with the other device. They should automatically connect any time the two devices are within pairing range, provided Bluetooth is enabled on both. If you are unable to enable Bluetooth on your Windows 7 computer, or if you are not able to pair another device with your computer through Bluetooth, troubleshooting can help you find the solution.
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Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 More...Less You can pair all kinds of Bluetooth devices with your PC—including keyboards, mice, phones, speakers, and a whole lot more. To do this, your PC needs to have Bluetooth. Some PCs, such as laptops and tablets, have Bluetooth built in. If your PC doesn’t, you can plug a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port on your PC to get it.
Before you start, make sure that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth. For more info on how to check, see Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. If you need help adding a device without Bluetooth capabilities, see Add a device to a Windows PC. After you've checked that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth, you'll need to turn it on. Here's how:
Your Bluetooth device and PC will usually automatically connect anytime the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.
If you’re having problems installing your printer or scanner, see either Fix printer problems or Install and use a scanner in Windows. Swift Pair in Windows 11 lets you quickly pair a supported Bluetooth device with your PC. If the Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you’ll receive a notification when it's nearby and you put it into pairing mode to make it discoverable.
Before you start, make sure that your Windows 10 PC supports Bluetooth. For more info on how to check, see Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10. If you need help adding a device without Bluetooth capabilities, see Add a device to a Windows 10 PC. After you've checked that your Windows 10 PC supports Bluetooth, you'll need to turn it on. Here's how: In Settings Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and turn on Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth in Settings In action center Action center can be found next to time and date on your taskbar. On the taskbar, select action center ( or ), then select Bluetooth to turn it on. If it's turned off, it might appear as Not connected. If you don't see Bluetooth in your action center, here's how you can change it:
If you’re having installation issues with your printer or scanner, see either Fix printer problems or Install and use a scanner in Windows 10. Swift Pair in Windows 10 lets you quickly pair a supported Bluetooth device with your PC. If the Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you’ll receive a notification when it's nearby and you put it into pairing mode to make it discoverable.
Before you start, make sure that your Windows 8 PC supports Bluetooth.
Your Bluetooth device and PC will usually automatically connect anytime the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.
Before you start, make sure that your Windows 7 PC supports Bluetooth.
Your Bluetooth device and PC will usually automatically connect anytime the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on. |