Windows 10 andBluetooth devicesconnect using pairing.
PIN key entered for security.
For non-typing hardware, pairing happens automatically.
Once Bluetooth turned on, speakers, sound bars, earphones, headsets are discoverable.
Windows 10 Bluetooth couldnt connect, resulting in no audio or connectivity.
But, the following error occurs
That didnt work.
ensure your Bluetooth gear is still discoverable, then retry.
If Bluetooth doesnt connect, you should probably check the software and hardware configs.
It isnt easy to find a solution.
I faced a similar problem while trying to connect my Bluetooth speakers.
We paired both Windows 10 and the gear.
In the options, Im able to see the equipment.
Sometimes, Bluetooth headphones wont connect to pc.
When I clicked the gear to connect, I received the above error.
Paired but not Connected Bluetooth
I also tried the notification area to connect.
But it failed with the above issue.
I thought it was a silly problem as both the devices were paired and discoverable.
You get a typical warning that the equipment is paired but not connected.
Then tried to connect using the Notification area setting and inDevices > Bluetooth & other devices.
Both solutions were unsuccessful.
Then I found a solution on researching the net.
It has to do something with machine Manager hidden devices and drivers.
The following solution worked for me.
Fix That didnt work.
double-check your Bluetooth gear is still discoverable, then have another go
Time needed:10 minutes.
It is a simple solution to Bluetooth paired and not connected problem.
You have to find the hidden Bluetooth devices and update them with Microsoft drivers.
At the top, click onView > Show hidden devices.
It will show the Bluetooth hidden devices and drivers.
If the above option is not showing, turn off/on the Bluetooth slider in your Windows 10 laptop.b.
If you have a Bluetooth adapter, you could unplug and plug it in again.c.
double-check the Bluetooth setting is turned on.d.
Remove all the other Bluetooth devices and keep only the speakers/headset you want to connect.e.
If the above option still doesnt appear, remove the concerned Bluetooth equipment and pair it again.
a.Browse my computer for drivers manually.
Dont search automatically for drivers.b.Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.c.
On the next screen, click onMicrosoft Bluetooth A2dp source.
If that doesnt exist, select anything related to Microsoft.
The following error That didnt work.
see to it your Bluetooth equipment is still discoverable, then take another crack.
To look to see if Bluetooth speakers connected, go toSettings > System > Sound.
You should be able to see your rig under Input and Output devices if it supports them.
Solution #1 Restart Windows Bluetooth Services
Dell XPS 13 users have a similar problem.
He had the following problem.
The pairing works but connecting fail.
For this kind of issue, it’s possible for you to restart the relevant services.
look to see if Bluetooth connected and working.
It will run any other services that are required.
You may need to reboot after the process is complete.
It could fix many of the Bluetooth drivers and connectivity related issues.
