How to Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10

Fixing Bluetooth problems in Windows 10

Connecting your Windows 10 PC to different Bluetooth devices lets you do a lot of things on your PC. For example, you can:

ü  Use a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard.

ü  Share files over Bluetooth with other tablets, laptops, PCs, and phones. 

ü  Play music over Bluetooth speakers or headphones.  

ü  Use Speech on your PC.

ü  Track your fitness by using a fitness sensor.

If you’re having problems with Bluetooth on your PC, check out some of the questions and answers below to try to fix things.

To check it, click the Windows notification icon on your taskbar in the bottom-right corner of your screen. If you don’t see a “Bluetooth” tile, click the “Expand” button. If the “Bluetooth” tile is grayed-out, your Bluetooth radio is turned off. Click it to turn it back on—the tile will turn blue to show the change.

Ø  You can also head to Start Menu>Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and Other Devices and toggle the “Bluetooth” switch until it turns blue – if it does not there are chances that either the computer does not have the Bluetooth hardware or you need to do windows update

 

If already connected but not working, right click/remove the device and try reconnecting again.

Ø  NB: Over 3 years we have been experiencing failure in Bluetooth after either windows updates or corruption in specifically win 7 and windows 8, but for windows 10, just an update is enough.

Ø  Restart your PC; This helps to clear any clogged settings.

Ø  Ensure the receiver is powered on and in the right distance. Shortest Distance during testing not more than two meters, one can extend after connection. This will help to overcome the interferences. physical obstacles (like thick walls), and devices like microwaves can all block or degrade a Bluetooth connection.

Ø  Windows 10 automatically installs drivers for devices that connect to it, but only when those drivers are available on your PC or through Windows Update. In most cases, though, Bluetooth devices (especially keyboards and mice) should work fine right out of the box.

Ø  If Windows can’t find the correct drivers for your Bluetooth device, however, it won’t work. If this happens, check the device manufacturer’s website to see if it offers a driver for your device. If so, download and install it, and that should resolve the problem.

Ø  This also applies to the Bluetooth radio itself. If the drivers for your Bluetooth chipset aren’t installed automatically, Bluetooth won’t work on your PC. Visit the PC manufacturer’s website or, if you built the PC yourself, check the motherboard manufacturer’s website for supported drivers.

Ø  You might also find that a new Windows update has impacted your device, requiring updated drivers. In most cases, Windows will look for and install updated drivers automatically. If it doesn’t, though, visit the device manufacturer’s website and install the latest drivers.

Ø  To see whether your Bluetooth device is installed, you have to check the Windows Device Manager. 

To do this, right-click the Windows Start button and click “Device Manager.”-Update automatically for the updated drivers.

 

Ø  If the following ways fails, you can opt to incorporate an external Bluetooth-adapter (picture below), that goes for $6.5 or KSH.650.

It does not require any configurations. This card is able to support all external Bluetooth requirement. For example, you can connect with external Bluetooth speaker. If the problem is not solved,