Pairing a Bluetooth equipment is only part of the process.

choose the computer/audio icon group next to the clock, and select theBluetoothicon so it lights up.

Turn on the unit you’re trying to pair with your gear.

Bluetooth button selected in Action Center

It must be powered on completely for it to communicate with your PC.

On some devices, you’re able to simply restart it to trigger the pairing process to start.

Take this time to also consider how shut the gear is to your system.

Bluetooth Support Service Properties

Turn Windows 11 Bluetooth off and then back on.

Toggling Bluetooth off and back on again is easiest through the Action Center as described in Step 1.

Restart the Bluetooth service.

Windows 11 troubleshooters

It’s required for Windows 11 to find and connect to Bluetooth devices.

Search forServicesfrom the search bar, and then double-clickBluetooth Support Servicefrom the list.

From theGeneraltab, selectStopand thenStart.

Also, change the startup key in to beAutomatic.

trigger the Bluetooth troubleshooter built-in to Windows.

To do this, open parameters and navigate toSystem>Troubleshoot>Other troubleshooters.

SelectRunnext toBluetoothto find and fix any problems.

Review other Bluetooth connections.

you’ve got the option to disconnect a Bluetooth unit in Windows 11 throughSettings>Bluetooth & devices.

grab the three-dot menu next to any gadget to findDisconnect.

Check for a Bluetooth driver update.

There are several ways to do this, but the easiest method is touse a driver updater tool.

Consider it might not be a Bluetooth problem.

If you’re able, connect the gear to a different computer.

Also take note of the software you’re using.

Causes of PC Bluetooth Not Working

Missing or corruptdriversare sometimes the reason for Windows 11 Bluetooth problems.

Fortunately, identifying something is wrong with a drive is easy, and installing them is just as simple.

However, not all Bluetooth issues are driver-related.