Being Tricky
The short answer
Bluetooth not working on Windows 11? First check that Bluetooth is on and airplane mode is off (press Win + A).
At a glance
About 35 minutes · Advanced · For Windows
Key point 1 of 5
Most Bluetooth problems fall into one of these buckets.
Key point 2 of 5
Turn the accessory on and charge it.
Key point 3 of 5
If the device says it’s connected but you hear nothing, Windows is probably sending sound somewhere else.
Key point 4 of 5
If there’s no Bluetooth tile in quick settings and no toggle in Settings, Windows can’t see the adapter at all.
Key point 5 of 5
Pair the accessory with a phone.
Quick tip
Device not appearing in the list? On the Devices page, find Bluetooth devices discovery and switch it from Default to Advanced.
You might ask
Why did Bluetooth disappear from Windows 11? Usually the adapter has stopped responding or its driver is broken.
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