Recently, Microsoft released a ton of new Windows 11 features to Insiders in the Dev channel, including a new Bluetooth menu in the quick settings panel. We’ve rounded up all the exciting new changes in our upcoming Windows 11 features article for you to read. But that aside, we’ve noticed that some users have a hard time figuring out how to enable Bluetooth on Windows 11. How do I turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11? To make things easier, we’ve included a guide on how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11. That note, let’s jump right in and understand how it works.
Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11
We’ve provided four easy ways to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11 in this guide. From Action Center and Windows settings to Control Panel and Device Manager, we’ve listed all the common ways to enable Bluetooth. Expand the table below and move to any section you want. We’ve also added a dedicated section to help you troubleshoot Bluetooth connectivity issues on your Windows 11 PC.
Turn on Bluetooth from the Action Center on Windows 11
Ways to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11: The easiest way to enable Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC is to use the newly introduced Action Center. Here’s how it works, Windows 11 turns on Bluetooth and the steps are as follows:
1. To turn on Bluetooth, press the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut “Windows + A“. It will open the Action Center (aka the Quick Settings Menu). You can also click the Quick Settings area in the lower-right corner of the screen to open the Action Center.
2. Now, tap on the “Bluetooth” icon and it will turn on immediately.
How to pair a new Bluetooth device on Windows 11
1. If you want to connect a Bluetooth device, right-click the “Bluetooth” icon in the operation center and select “Enter Settings“.
2. Here, you can find all the paired devices. You can also tap “Add Device” to connect a new Bluetooth device.
3. In the pop-up window that appears, click Bluetooth to pair the new device with your Windows 11 PC.
4. Then, click on the name of the device that you want to pair with your PC. Windows 11 will then begin the pairing process, and if you’re pairing your smartphone, you may need to match the PIN.
5. Once the pairing process is complete, a pop-up window will display a message: “Your device is ready!” Then, you need to click on the “Done” button and start using your Bluetooth device.
Turn on Bluetooth from Windows Settings on Windows 11
Here’s how to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11:
1. You can also enable Bluetooth directly in Windows settings. Use the “Windows + I” keyboard shortcut to open Settings.
2. Then, move to “Bluetooth & Devices” from the left sidebar and turn on the “Bluetooth” switch. That’s it.
3. You can now click on “See more devices” to find a list of paired devices. If you want to connect a new Bluetooth accessory, click the “Add Device” button. Then, follow the steps described in the section above.
Turn on Bluetooth from the Windows 11 Control Panel
How do I turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11? If the Bluetooth option is missing from Action Center, or you can’t find it in Settings, it’s likely because Bluetooth devices are disabled on your PC. In this case, you’ll need to manually turn on Bluetooth from the control panel. Here’s how to go about it.
In Windows 11, the steps to turn on Bluetooth are as follows:
1. Press “Windows + R” to open the run dialog box. Here, type and press Enter.ncpa.cpl
2. The network connection window will now open. You’ll find your Bluetooth device here. Right-click on it and click “Enable” to get the device working again. This will turn on Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC. Now, go through the first or second part above to use Bluetooth.
Turn on Bluetooth from Device Manager on Windows 11
1. Finally, you can also enable Bluetooth from the Device Manager. Use the Windows + X keyboard shortcut to open the Quick Links menu. Here, click on “Device Manager“.
2. The Device Manager window will now open on your Windows 11 PC. From here, expand the Bluetooth section and look for your adapter. It will be a product of companies like Realtek, Broadcom, Intel, and others.
3. Right-click on the Bluetooth adapter and select “Enable Device“. Now, restart your PC and Bluetooth will be enabled on your Windows 11 computer.
How to remove/unpair a Bluetooth device on Windows 11
Now that you know how to turn on a Bluetooth device and pair it with your computer, let me teach you how to unpair and remove the device as well. The process is simple, so follow these steps to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11:
1. Open Windows Settings via the “Windows + I” keyboard shortcut. Then, navigate to Bluetooth & Devices -> See more devices to see a list of all the accessories you’ve paired with your PC.
2. Now, click on the horizontal three-dot icon next to the device you want to unpair and select the “Delete” option.
3. Windows 11 will confirm if you really want to remove the device, and you’ll need to click Yes in the pop-up window that appears next. That’s it. You’ve learned how to unpair a Bluetooth device on Windows 11.
Bluetooth not working in Windows 11? Work something out!
Ways to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11: Now, we’re also seeing reports of some users not working Bluetooth in Windows 11. In some cases, the Bluetooth icon seems to be missing, while in others, users can’t use Bluetooth to send or receive files. If you’re experiencing the same issue and Bluetooth isn’t working on your Windows 11 PC, don’t worry. We’ve got an in-depth guide to help you fix the annoying Bluetooth issue and get it working again. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the guide linked here.
Enable/disable Bluetooth on Windows 11
How do I turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11? These are the four ways to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11. I’ve mentioned two easy ways that should work for most users, but if they don’t, you can take a look at the other two. In any case, it’s ours. If the Wi-Fi on your Windows 11 computer also keeps disconnecting, fix the problem right away with our detailed tutorial. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments section below.
