{"id":328592,"date":"2021-08-21T22:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T19:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2021-08-21T22:00:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T19:00:48","slug":"how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af00f0dbcc53\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af00f0dbcc53\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-11\/#Turn_on_Bluetooth_Using_the_Quick_Settings_Menu\" >Turn on Bluetooth Using the Quick Settings Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-11\/#Turn_on_Bluetooth_Using_Windows_Settings\" >Turn on Bluetooth Using Windows Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-11\/#Adding_a_Bluetooth_Device_to_Windows_11\" >Adding a Bluetooth Device to Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-11\/#Bluetooth_Device_Troubleshooting_and_Removal\" >Bluetooth Device Troubleshooting and Removal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-743866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_bluetooth_hero_5.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_bluetooth_hero_5.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_bluetooth_hero_5.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bluetooth is great for wirelessly connecting peripherals such as mice, keyboards, controllers, headsets, and more to your Windows 11. Here\u2019s how to turn it on and make your first connection.<\/p>\n<p>There are two major ways to enable Bluetooth in Windows 11: by using the Quick Settings menu or within the Windows Settings <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. We\u2019ll go over both options and some basic troubleshooting below.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_on_Bluetooth_Using_the_Quick_Settings_Menu\"><\/span>Turn on Bluetooth Using the Quick Settings Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fastest way to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11 is by using the Quick Settings menu. To access it, click the set of indicator icons located just to the left of the date and time in your taskbar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-738531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/win11_trigger_quick_setup.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the area to the left of the clock in the taskbar to bring up the Quick Settings menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"222\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After clicking this hidden button, the Quick Settings menu will appear. Click the Bluetooth icon, which looks like a stylized \u201cB\u201d with sharp angles.<\/p>\n<p>(If you don\u2019t see the Bluetooth button or icon listed in Quick Settings, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/738489\/how-windows-11s-new-quick-settings-menu-works\/\">click the pencil icon.\u00a0Then click \u201cAdd,\u201d and then select \u201cBluetooth\u201d from the list.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_quick_settings_bluetooth.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the &quot;Bluetooth&quot; button in Windows 11 Quick Settings.\" width=\"650\" height=\"449\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After you click, the button will change color, and Bluetooth will be enabled. To make a connection, right-click the Bluetooth button and select \u201cGo to Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_quick_settings_bluetooth_go_to_settings.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click the Bluetooth button and select &quot;Go to Settings.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"262\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, skip to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_adding_bluetooth\">Adding a Bluetooth Device to Windows 11<\/a> section below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How Windows 11&#8217;s New &#8220;Quick Settings&#8221; Menu Works<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_on_Bluetooth_Using_Windows_Settings\"><\/span>Turn on Bluetooth Using Windows Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also enable Bluetooth from Windows Settings. To do so, launch Settings by pressing Windows+i on your keyboard or by searching for \u201csettings\u201d in the Start menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-742473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_open_settings_start.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"269\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, click \u201cBluetooth &amp; Devices\u201d in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_settings_click_bluetooth_and_devices.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Windows 11 Settings, click &quot;Bluetooth &amp; Devices.&quot;\" width=\"658\" height=\"211\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Bluetooth settings, flip the switch beside \u201cBluetooth\u201d into the \u201cOn\u201d position.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_turn_bluetooth_on.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Windows Settings, switch &quot;Bluetooth&quot; to &quot;On.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"425\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, you\u2019re ready to make your first connection, which we\u2019ll cover in the section below.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_Bluetooth_Device_to_Windows_11\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_adding_bluetooth\">Adding a Bluetooth Device to Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve navigated to Settings &gt; Bluetooth &amp; Devices (thanks to either one of the two sections above), it\u2019s time to connect a peripheral to your Windows 11 PC using Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>In \u201cBluetooth &amp; Devices,\u201d click the large \u201cAdd Device\u201d button with a plus (\u201c+\u201d) on it near the top of the Settings window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_bluetooth_click_add_device.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Add Device.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"311\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cAdd a Device\u201d window that pops up, click \u201cBluetooth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_add_device_bluetooth.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In the &quot;Add a Device&quot; window, click &quot;Bluetooth.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, make sure that the device you\u2019re trying to connect is powered on and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/214185\/beginner-geek-how-to-pair-devices-over-bluetooth\/\">in pairing mode. The instructions on how to do that vary by device, so consult the device\u2019s manual.<\/p>\n<p>Windows will enter discovery mode and continuously keep searching for devices that are in pairing mode. When it finds them, they will appear in a list within the pop-up window. When you see the device that you want to connect to, click its name in the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_bluetooth_select_device.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the Bluetooth device in the list.\" width=\"650\" height=\"268\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the device is a mouse, game controller, or headset, it should connect automatically. If it\u2019s a keyboard, Windows 11 might show you a passcode. If so, type that passcode on the Bluetooth keyboard that you\u2019re trying to connect.<\/p>\n<p>When you see the \u201cYour device is ready to go\u201d message, your Bluetooth device has been connected to your PC. Click \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-743888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_bluetooth_click_done.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Done.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"461\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, close Settings, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the Bluetooth devices you connect to Windows 11 stay linked to your PC unless you pair them with a different PC, smartphone, or tablet later. This means that usually, you won\u2019t have to repeatedly pair your Bluetooth device every time you want to use it.<\/p>\n<p>After a time, most Bluetooth devices power down automatically to save battery life. To continue where you left off, either power the Bluetooth device up (if it has a power button) or press a button on a keyboard or mouse, and it should automatically turn on and reconnect with your PC.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bluetooth_Device_Troubleshooting_and_Removal\"><\/span>Bluetooth Device Troubleshooting and Removal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/508895\/how-to-troubleshoot-bluetooth-issues-on-windows\/\">having trouble connecting your Bluetooth device, make sure that Windows 11 is fully updated and that you\u2019ve installed any drivers that came with your device. Usually, Bluetooth gadgets don\u2019t need drivers to work, but there are exceptions. Also, make sure that the device is fully charged or that it has a fresh set of batteries.<\/p>\n<p>You can also try restarting your PC or powering off and on your Bluetooth device and then trying the add-a-device process again.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve noticed that if you\u2019ve previously paired a Bluetooth device to your PC and then paired it to a different PC, Mac, or tablet later, the device won\u2019t show up in the list of potential Bluetooth devices while Windows is searching. You\u2019ll need to remove the device from Windows 11 first and then attempt to pair it with your PC again.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to remove (un-pair) a Bluetooth device, just open Windows Settings and navigate to \u201cBluetooth &amp; Devices.\u201d Locate the name of the device that you want to remove, and then click the three-dots button in the corner of its square and select \u201cRemove Device.\u201d Good luck!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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