Learn how to turn on Bluetooth and connect a Bluetooth device with a Windows 10 or 11 PC. Find out how to use Swift Pair, fix Bluetooth problems, and pair a Bluetooth printer or scanner.

Learn the step for turning Bluetooth on or off in Windows using the Settings app, quick settings, and action center.

Learn how to troubleshoot common Bluetooth issues in Windows 11 and Windows 10, such as pairing, audio, and disconnection problems. Follow the step-by-step solutions or run the automated Bluetooth troubleshooter in the Get Help app.

For instructions on how to both send a file and receive a file from a Windows device, select the appropriate task from the following list: Make sure the other device receiving the file is turned on and paired with the Windows device sending the file.

When you open Control Panel, the Bluetooth Devices item is not present. Additionally, your computer may not recognize your Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

The icons in Device Manager are listed alphabetically, and the one you're looking for will be next to the blue Bluetooth logo. Select the arrow on the left of the Bluetooth list to view all adapters or radios.

How to find out which Bluetooth version is on a Windows device.

Learn how to find and adjust additional Bluetooth settings and Bluetooth options in Windows.

Turn on Bluetooth on both the Windows device and the hotspot device, and ensure the devices are paired via Bluetooth to each other. For more information, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows. On the hotspot device, activate the hotspot and set it to share over Bluetooth.

Learn how to connect and use the Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard.