How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (4 easy ways)

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Recently, Microsoft has released a number of new Windows 11 features to Insider, the development channel. This is[クイック設定]Includes a new Bluetooth menu on the panel. We’ve put together all the exciting new features in our upcoming features in Windows 11. But aside from that, I’ve noticed that some users are having a hard time figuring out how to enable Bluetooth on Windows 11. So, to make things easier, we’ve created this guide on how to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11. Dive straight into that note and learn how it works.

Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (2022)

This guide contains four easy ways to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11. 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 to go to any section. We’ve also added a dedicated section to help you troubleshoot problems with your Windows 11 PC’s Bluetooth connectivity.

Turn on Bluetooth from the Action Center in Windows 11

The easiest way to enable Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC is from the newly introduced Action Center. The mechanism is as follows.

1. To turn on Bluetooth, Windows 11 keyboard shortcut “Windows + A“. The Action Center (also known as the Quick Settings menu) opens. In the lower right corner of the screen.[クイック設定]You can also click the area to open the Action Center.

Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (2022)

2. Then click. “BluetoothClick the icon to turn it on immediately.

Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (2022)

How to pair a new Bluetooth device in Windows 11

1. To connect to a Bluetooth device, right-click the “Bluetooth” icon in the Action Center and select “Go to settings“.

Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (2022)

2. Here you can find all the paired devices. “Add deviceUse to connect to a new Bluetooth device.

Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (2022)

3. In the pop-up window that appears,[Bluetooth]Click to pair your new device with your Windows 11 PC.

Bluetooth device window pair 11

4. Then click the name of the device you want to pair with your PC. Then Windows 11 will start the pairing process. When pairing your smartphone, you may need to match your PIN code.

Select a Bluetooth device

5. When the pairing process is complete, a pop-up window will display the following message: “Your device is ready!” next,[完了]With the click of a button, you can start using your Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth device pairing-Windows 11

Turn on Bluetooth from Windows settings in Windows 11

1. You can also enable Bluetooth directly from your Windows settings. Use “Windows + IUse the keyboard shortcut to open the settings.

Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (2022)

2. Next, “Bluetooth and devicesSelect “From the left sidebar” and turn on the “Bluetooth” toggle. that’s all.

Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (2022)

3. Now, “View other devicesClick to search the list of paired devices. When connecting a new Bluetooth accessory, Click “Add Device” button. Then follow the steps described in the section above.

Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 (2022)

Turn on Bluetooth from the Windows 11 control panel

If there is no Bluetooth option in Action Center, or[設定]If you can’t find the Bluetooth option on your PC, your Bluetooth device may be disabled. In such cases, you will need to manually turn on Bluetooth from the control panel. Here’s how.

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box. Here, ncpa.cpl Press Enter.

ncpa.cpl

2.[ネットワーク接続]A window will open. Bluetooth devices are listed here. Right click on it and select “validUse to get the device working again. This will turn on Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC. Then run the first or second section above to use Bluetooth.

ncpa.cpl

Turn on Bluetooth from Windows 11 Device Manager

1. Finally, you can also enable Bluetooth from Device Manager. Use the Windows + X keyboard shortcut to open the quicklink menu. here,”device Manager“.

device Manager

2. On a Windows 11 PC[デバイスマネージャー]A window will open. here,”BluetoothOpen the section and look for the adapter. This will be products such as Realtek, Broadcom, Intel.

device Manager

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.

device Manager

How to remove / unpair Bluetooth device in Windows 11

Now that you know how to turn on your Bluetooth device and pair it to your computer, we’ll also show you how to unpair and remove your device. The process is simple, so follow the steps below.

1. “Windows + I”Keyboard shortcut. next,[Bluetoothとデバイス]->[その他のデバイスを表示]Go to to see a list of all the accessories you have paired with your PC.

List of paired Bluetooth devices-Windows 11

2. Then click the three horizontal dot icons next to the device you want to unpair. Select the Delete option..

Delete the window of the Bluetooth device 11

3. Windows 11 will ask if you want to actually remove the device. Click “Yes” It will be displayed in the following pop-up. that’s all. You learned how to unpair a Bluetooth device in Windows 11.

Remove bluetooth device window 11-2

Does Bluetooth work on Windows 11? Troubleshooting problems!

Currently, there are reports that Bluetooth is not working on Windows 11 for some users. The Bluetooth icon may not appear, or the user may not be able to send or receive files using Bluetooth. If you’re facing the same issue and Bluetooth doesn’t work on your Windows 11 PC, don’t worry. We already have a detailed guide to help you troubleshoot annoying Bluetooth issues and get them to work again. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the guide linked here.

Enable / Disable Bluetooth on Windows 11

So these are the 4 ways to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11. We’ve described two simple methods that work for most users, but if not, you can see the other two. Anyway, that’s all from us. If Wi-Fi continues to disconnect even on your Windows 11 computer, please follow the detailed tutorial to fix the problem immediately. Also, if you have any questions, please let us know in the comments section below.