How Do I Enable Bluetooth on My PC?
Before you can connect printers, headsets, and other devices to your computer wirelessly, you need to make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
Turn On Bluetooth From the Windows Action Center
Alternatively, toggle Bluetooth from the Windows 10 Action Center. Select the speech bubble icon in the taskbar, or press Windows Key+A to bring up the Windows Action Center. Look for the Bluetooth icon and make sure it’s highlighted. You may have to expand the list of options to find it.
Manage Bluetooth Devices and Settings
To add and manage your wireless devices, go to your Bluetooth settings, or select the Bluetooth icon in the Windows taskbar (you may have to click the up-arrow first to expand the list of icons). You’ll get a pop-up window with a list of options. From here, you can add devices, transfer files over Bluetooth to nearby devices, join a Personal Area Network, or go directly to your Bluetooth settings.
How to Connect a Bluetooth Device to Windows 10
Once Bluetooth is enabled, you can connect a device:
Why Can’t I Turn on My Bluetooth in Windows 10?
If the Bluetooth option is grayed out, your computer may not support it, in which case you need a USB Bluetooth adapter. There could also be a hardware problem with the Bluetooth device, or there could be an issue with Windows Services.
Troubleshoot Bluetooth in Windows 10
If you know your computer has Bluetooth built-in, but it’s still not working, try running the Windows troubleshooter:
Set Bluetooth Service to Automatic
If you’re still having problems with Bluetooth on your PC, another option is to set the Bluetooth service to automatic: