Bluetooth connectivity issues are common in Windows 11, there could be several reasons that might interfere with Bluetooth devices. Let us go through it one by one.

Reasons for Bluetooth Malfunctioning on Windows 11 :

  • Hardware issue
  • Bluetooth is disable from settings
  • PC does not support Bluetooth
  • Outdated Driver
  • Bad Bluetooth driver migration

Ways To Fix Windows 11 Bluetooth problem :

1. Check if Bluetooth is enabled :

If you are facing a problem with Bluetooth connectivity issue make sure that your Bluetooth is enabled at first.

  • Press Windows +A, This wil open Action Center
  • Turn on Bluetooth and enable it
Bluetooth enabled

2. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter :

  • Press Windows key + R to open up a Run dialog box
  • Type ‘ms-settings:troubleshoot’ inside the text box and press Enter to open up the Troubleshooting tab of the Settings app.
  • Now you are inside the Troubleshoot tab, move over to the right-hand pane and click on another troubleshooter.
  • Scroll down to the Others tab from the Other troubleshooter menu, then click on the Run button associated with Bluetooth.
  • Once you open the Bluetooth troubleshooter, wait until the initial scan is complete
  • If the repair is successful the tool will automatically apply the fix
Accessing the troubleshoot tab

3. Check if the PC supports Bluetooth :

  • Press Windows + X > Device Manager
  • Double click to expand and view devices
  • If you don’t find the device then go to Network > Adaptors
  • If the Device Isn’t listed then there is the possibility that your Bluetooth device is incompatible

4. Update Bluetooth Driver :

  • Press Windows + X > Device Manager
  • Double click Bluetooth ENTER Select the Bluetooth device name > right click > Update driver.
  • Now you will get two options. Select Search automatically for drivers
  • Wait for Windows to install the best driver.

Incompatable New Drivers

Important Point: Windows 11 will update to the latest drivers automatically through Windows Updates. In some cases, new drivers are incompatible with the system and this makes Bluetooth devices unworkable. Rolling back the device driver will solve the issue in such cases.

  • Press Windows + X > Device Manager
  • Double click Bluetooth
  • Click “Driver” tab then click “Rollback Driver“
  • Select the Bluetooth device > right-click > Update driver.
  • Now you will get two options. Select Search automatically for drivers
  • Wait for Windows to install the best driver.

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