How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11: 5 Easy Ways

Pairing a Bluetooth device with your Windows operating system is not uncommon. However, with the changing Windows environment, you may not find the Bluetooth settings in their usual location. The cause may vary depending on the driver, installation and version of Windows you are running. In this article, we will show you how to enable Bluetooth on Windows 11.

There are several ways to enable Bluetooth on a Windows 11 PC. Whatever works best for you, it would be helpful to know how to operate the Bluetooth settings in different ways. In this article, we will not only explain how to enable Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC, but also guide you on how to pair and unpair Bluetooth with your Bluetooth devices. Let’s get started.

1. Enable Bluetooth on Windows 11 with Windows Search Tool

This is the easiest way to find Bluetooth settings without having to search through settings on Windows 11. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu, type ‘Bluetooth and other devices settings’ and click Open.

Step 2: Now, turn on the Bluetooth switch.

That’s it! Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC is turned on. If not, see different ways to fix Bluetooth not working in Windows 11.

That means if you want to know a much easier method to turn on Bluetooth, move on to the next method.

2. Use Action Center to enable Bluetooth on Windows 11

This is the most commonly used way to access Bluetooth. The Action Center is where you’ll find app notifications and quick actions. Follow the step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Click on the Quick Settings area in the lower right corner of the screen to open the Action Center.

Tip: You can also press ‘Windows Key + A’ to open the Action Center.

Step 2: Click on the Bluetooth icon and it will turn on immediately.

Then you can pair your device without any problems. However, you can check out our guide if the Bluetooth option is missing from the Action Center.

Alternatively, you can also enable Bluetooth from Windows Settings.

3. How to Enable Bluetooth on Windows 11 Using Windows Settings

This method of enabling Windows installation is somewhat similar to the first method mentioned above.

Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Settings and press Enter.

Tip: You can directly open Windows Settings by pressing ‘Windows Key + I’ on your keyboard.

Step 2: Go to the ‘Bluetooth & Devices’ button from the left pane and turn on the Bluetooth switch.

Your go. Bluetooth on your Windows PC will be enabled, then you can connect to other Bluetooth devices.

4. How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11 using Control Panel

If you can’t find Bluetooth in Action Center or can’t enable Bluetooth using the methods above, chances are that the Bluetooth adapter on your Windows PC is disabled. Follow the steps mentioned below to turn it on.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows Key + R’ to open the Run command.

Step 2: Enter the command mentioned below in the text field.

ncpa.cpl

You will be taken directly to the Network Connection adapter settings page.

Step 3: Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select Enable.

This will turn on the Bluetooth settings. However, this will not enable Bluetooth on your PC. To turn on Bluetooth, continue to follow.

Step 4: From the Network Connections window, click Control Panel in the address bar at the top.

Step 5: Now, click View by and select Large icons from the drop-down menu.

Step 6: Navigate to Devices and Printers, right next to Device Manager.

You will arrive at the Bluetooth & devices window. From here, you can pair a device directly.

5. Enable Bluetooth on Windows 11 with Device Manager

If the previous method did not work for you, this method will definitely assist you to enable Bluetooth on your PC.

Step 1: Press the Windows key, type Equipment management, and click Open.

Tip: You can access Device Manager using the Windows 11 command line. All you need to do is press Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter.

Step 2: In Device Manager, double-click Bluetooth to expand.

Step 3: Now, right click on the Bluetooth adapter and select Enable Device.

Example: Realtek, Broadcom, Qualcomm, etc.

Step 4: For the settings to take effect, Restart your PC.

Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC will be enabled and you can now connect your PC to a Bluetooth device. Move on to the next section to learn how.

Note: If you can’t see your Bluetooth adapter, check out our guide to fix the missing Bluetooth adapter.

How to connect a Bluetooth device to Windows 11

Now that you know how to enable Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC, learn how to pair Bluetooth devices with your PC.

Step 1: Press the Windows key, type ‘Bluetooth and other devices settings’ and click Open.

Step 2: Click Add device to connect the new Bluetooth device.

Step 3: In the ‘Add a device’ pop-up, select Bluetooth.

Windows 11 will search for nearby Bluetooth devices to pair.

Step 4: After finding the device to connect, click on the name of that device.

Step 5: Your Windows 11 PC will initiate the pairing process and once connected, click Done.

Now that you know how to connect, it’s pretty easy to disconnect or unpair a Bluetooth device on Windows 11 as well. Read on.

How to disconnect Bluetooth devices on Windows 11

Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type Settings and press Enter.

Tip: You can directly open Windows Settings by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard.

Step 2: Go to Bluetooth & Devices from the left pane.

Step 3: Click on Devices.

Step 4: Click on the horizontal ellipsis icon next to the Bluetooth device you want to remove and select Remove device.

Step 4: In the ‘Are you sure you want to erase this device?’ prompt, click Yes.

And that’s it. You have unpaired a device from your Windows 11 PC. However, if you can’t remove the Bluetooth device from your PC, check out our guide to fix the problem. If you still have any questions, check out the FAQ section below.

FAQ about Bluetooth Settings on Windows 11

1. How to enable the Fn key for Bluetooth?

If your keyboard configuration supports the Fn key for Bluetooth, you can enable it by pressing the Fn key on your keyboard (next to the Windows key) and the Bluetooth Fn key.

2. Why is my Bluetooth not showing up?

There are many reasons for this. But the most common reason is that you may not have turned on Bluetooth or the Bluetooth device may not be in pairing mode.

3. How to check the Bluetooth version you have in Windows 11?

All you need to do is go to Device Manager > double click on Bluetooth > right click on the Bluetooth adapter > click on Properties > go to Advanced > Firmware Version. The firmware version is the Bluetooth version you get in Windows 11.

4. How to check if your Windows PC supports Bluetooth?

It’s quite simple. Go to Device Manager. If you see a Bluetooth option, your Windows PC supports Bluetooth.

Find and connect to the device

The ability to quickly locate Bluetooth settings when required speeds up workflow. All the methods described above are quite simple to implement. I hope this guide helped you enable Bluetooth on your Windows 11 system and enjoy uninterrupted connection with Bluetooth peripherals!

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