How to Fix Bluetooth Device Not Working on Windows 11

Bluetooth is a convenient feature that allows the linking of our wireless gadgets like headphones, keyboards, and mice to our computers. On the other hand, the Bluetooth on Windows 11 may not run as expected and that can be an inconvenience also. If you meet this problem, you don’t have to worry anymore! Look! Here’s a simple guide on how you can overcome the Bluetooth device issue in Windows 11, so not only will your devices be connected but also they will be running smoothly.

1. Check if Bluetooth is Turned On

   The first step may be very obvious, but it is the first thing you need to examine. Is Bluetooth enabled on your laptop? That is the first thing you need to find out by clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray of windows.

   Start and select Settings from the menu.

   Devices > Bluetooth & devices Searched.

   One of the Bluetooth toggle is on. If it's is off, you can click it to turn it on.

   If you can't find the Bluetooth toggle, you should suspect more serious issues, like a missing driver. Do not stop now! There are more choices out there!

2. Restart Your Computer and Bluetooth Device

   Oftentimes, simple restarts can resolve short-lived problems.

   Turn off your computer and then on again. It may help the system to refresh and Bluetooth may become operational.

   Pull the Bluetooth earphones out of the Bluetooth device and then plug them back in.

   Try to pair one of the devices to see whether the screen that confirms the pairing is shown on both devices.

3. 

   Check Airplane Mode

   There is Airplane mode in windows 11 that you can turn on or off to disable or enable Bluetooth.

   Settings > Network & internet.

   Check if Airplane mode is turned on. If it is, toggle it off.

   Once in a while, right after you switch airplane mode's off, you will have to reactivate the bluetooth.________________________________________

4. Update Bluetooth Drivers

   Get your Windows 11 system that is facing Bluetooth issues due to the blue screen of death related to outdated/corrupted drivers.

   Press the Start menu and right-click on the Device Manager to bring up the menu.

   Then navigate to the list and under the Bluetooth device heading, click on the Bluetooth adapter (what you have might be perfectly called, for example, "Intel Wireless Bluetooth").

   Choose the "Update driver" option and select "Search automatically for drivers."

   In the case that a new driver is present, it will be downloaded and turned on automatically. After rebooting, your Bluetooth device should be able to run most of the functions again.

5. Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter

   Windows 11 has in-built troubleshooting tools to help you find and solve problems easily.

   At first, open the "Settings" app, then navigate to "System" and "Troubleshoot" on the left-hand side.

   Now, click on "Other troubleshooters" at the far right-bottom corner to test the connection (not the tooltip).

   We will then be guided to another page where you will see a list of troubleshooters. Find the one that refers to the Bluetooth section and then, click on to the Run button next to it.

   The troubleshooter is going to look for incorrect information and strive to repair it automatically. If something is not right with your computer, the tool will prompt you through steps for the solution.

6. Unpair and Re-Pair the Bluetooth Device

   You can solve a situation where bluetooth device is previously operated but suddenly ceased to respond with unpair operation and pair it again.

   Browse to the "Bluetooth & devices" section in the Settings menu.

   Click on the device that is still troubling you under the Devices list and Remove device.

   Shut down the Bluetooth device or put it in the mode to turn on off for a moment and afterward, switch on the device.

   Adding the device once more is done through "Add device". You should then follow the given steps.

7. 

   Check for Windows Updates

   A Windows bug may be a problem sometimes, as it can prevent Bluetooth from the connection. The software is updated by Microsoft and some updates may be issued which can fix those issues.

   Go to Settings > Windows Update.

   Click Check for updates.

   First of all, you have to...________________________________________

8. Reset Bluetooth Settings

   If the previous steps are unfruitful, you could also do recovery of the bluetooth system settings and this may work.

   Access the Start menu using the Wi-Fi icon and type cmd.

   Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Admin.

   Simply enter the following command in command prompts,

   arduino
   Copy
   code
   net
   stop bluetooth
   net
   start bluetooth

   This would reset your Bluetooth services and in some cases, solve the issue immediately.

9. Check for Bluetooth Compatibility

   Confirm that your Bluetooth system is compatible with Windows 11, as that is one of the main drawbacks of using older devices which are not current enough on the Bluetooth specs. For those devices, support is not available, so their issue will continue unless they get a firmware update. You may also check the website of the device maker for this information.

Conclusion

Bluetooth problems can be a curse, yes. But things are not that solemn, due to the fact that with these steps nothing should be hindering your Bluetooth devices from connecting and running smoothly as they are supposed to. Short restart, a device update, or a one-on-one dialog with customer service will be the cure. Probably, you will get all the help you need from the team members of Windows. For anything in the end, it could be a hardware matter, so in such cases, seek professional advice or consider a new bluetooth adaptor as another solution to the problem.