This post provides 6 possible solutions to help you fix Windows 11 Bluetooth not detected/working issue. If you have other computer problems, you can go to the News Center of MiniTool Software.
If Windows 11 doesn’t detect the Bluetooth or Windows 11 Bluetooth is not working, you can move the device closer to your computer, restart your computer and Bluetooth device, or check the possible fixes below to fix the Bluetooth issues in Windows 11.
Fix 1. Make Sure Bluetooth Is Turned On
- Click Start -> Settings -> Bluetooth & Devices.
- Turn on the switch next to the Bluetooth Check if the Bluetooth device is detected.
Fix 2. Run Windows 11 Bluetooth Troubleshooter
Windows 11 has a built-in Bluetooth Troubleshooter that helps automatically detect and fix Bluetooth issues. Check how to access and run Windows 11 Bluetooth Troubleshooter below to fix Windows 11 Bluetooth not detected issue.
- Click Start -> Settings -> System.
- Click Troubleshoot -> Other troubleshooters.
- Click Run button next to Bluetooth to instantly run Windows Bluetooth Troubleshooter. It will automatically detect and fix possible Bluetooth issues in your Windows 11 computer.
Fix 3. Update Bluetooth Driver in Windows 11
- Press Windows + X and select Device Manager to open Device Manager in Windows 11.
- Expand Bluetooth category.
- Right-click the Bluetooth device and select Update driver.
- Choose Search automatically for drivers option and it will automatically search and install the available newer driver for the Bluetooth device.
- Alternatively, you can also select Uninstall device to uninstall the Bluetooth driver. Then restart your computer and Windows will automatically install a new driver for the Bluetooth device.
- If it doesn’t find a newer driver, you can continue to search for newer drivers via Windows Update or download the newer driver for the Bluetooth device on the device manufacturer’s website. Click Start -> Settings -> Windows Update -> Check for updates to detect, download and install any new updates on your Windows 11 computer. Check if it helps fix Windows 11 Bluetooth not working problem.
Fix 4. Check If the Bluetooth Support Service Is Running
- Press Windows + R, type msc, and press Enter to open Windows Services app.
- Double-click Bluetooth Support Service in the list.
- Click the drop-down icon next to Startup type and choose Automatic.
- Click Apply -> OK to apply the changes. This turns on the Bluetooth Support Service on Windows 11. You can then check if the Bluetooth device is detected on your Windows 11 computer.
Fix 5. Manually Add the Bluetooth Device to Your PC
- Click Start -> Settings -> Bluetooth & devices.
- Click Add device. Click Bluetooth.
- Select the target Bluetooth device to connect it to your computer.
Fix 6. Remove the Bluetooth Device and Add It Again
- Click Start -> Settings -> Bluetooth & devices.
- Click View more devices and click the three-dot icon next to the target Bluetooth device and select Remove device.
- Then you can follow the steps in Fix 5 to add the Bluetooth device to your computer again. Check if the Windows 11 Bluetooth not working or not detected issue is fixed.
If the Bluetooth is not detected or is not working on your Windows 11 computer, you can try the 6 fixes above to see if they can help you fix the issue.
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