{"id":562395,"date":"2023-03-11T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/"},"modified":"2023-03-11T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-11T13:00:00","slug":"how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Add Bluetooth to Your Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6a3b739c3af32\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Bluetooth_to_Your_Computer%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Add Bluetooth to Your Computer&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#Why_Would_I_Want_to_Do_This\" >Why Would I Want to Do This?<\/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-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#See_If_Your_Computer_Already_Has_Bluetooth\" >See If Your Computer Already Has\u00a0Bluetooth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#Open_the_Bluetooth_Devices_Menu\" >Open the Bluetooth Devices Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#Check_the_Windows_%E2%80%9CNetwork_Connections%E2%80%9D_for_Bluetooth\" >Check the Windows \u201cNetwork Connections\u201d for Bluetooth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#Check_the_Windows_Device_Manager\" >Check the Windows Device Manager<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#How_to_Add_Bluetooth_to_Your_PC\" >How to Add Bluetooth to Your PC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#Step_One_Buy_a_USB_Bluetooth_Dongle\" >Step One: Buy a USB Bluetooth Dongle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#TP-Link_USB_Bluetooth_50_Adapter\" >TP-Link USB Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#Step_Two_Install_the_Bluetooth_Dongle\" >Step Two: Install the Bluetooth Dongle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#Step_Three_If_Upgrading_Disable_the_Old_Bluetooth_Device\" >Step Three: If Upgrading, Disable the Old Bluetooth Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/#Step_Four_Pair_Your_Devices\" >Step Four: Pair Your Devices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Add_Bluetooth_to_Your_Computer%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Add Bluetooth to Your Computer&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-877427 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BluetoothDongle1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A USB Bluetooth dongle, inserted into a USB port on the front of a desktop computer case.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Jason Fitzpatrick \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Jason Fitzpatrick \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can add Bluetooth to any Windows PC by plugging a USB dongle that costs around $15. All you need is a free USB port. This dongle can upgrade your PC to use newer versions of Bluetooth, too.<\/p>\n<p>Although the\u00a0majority of laptops\u2014and even desktops\u2014now come with Bluetooth support, some of us still need Bluetooth upgrades. If you\u2019re rocking a PC without Bluetooth support, don\u2019t fret. We\u2019ll show you how to add Bluetooth support to any Windows computer\u2014easily and cheaply.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Would_I_Want_to_Do_This\"><\/span>Why Would I Want to Do This?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you can get by just fine without Bluetooth support on your computer (especially if you\u2019re using\u00a0a desktop) there are tens of thousands of peripherals and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/722178\/5-awesome-pc-accessories-you-should-buy\/\">accessories that require\u2014or would be made more convenient by\u2014Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>You could, for example, run an auxiliary audio cable from your computer to some of Bluetooth speakers we reviewed in our Bluetooth speaker guide, but it would make your speaker a lot more portable and convenient to pipe in the music over Bluetooth so you could retain the ability to move it anywhere in your office. Bluetooth is also handy when\u00a0using\u00a0wireless headsets, bluetooth trackers,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> controllers, mice, keyboards, and other peripherals.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you already have Bluetooth on your laptop or desktop PC, you may still want to follow along with this article. Why? Because depending on the age of your machine, it might only have Bluetooth 4.0 or older. Not only will the methods outlined in this article help you add Bluetooth to a computer that doesn\u2019t have it, but they will also help you add an updated Bluetooth connection to a computer with older Bluetooth hardware. Who knew upgrading a Bluetooth 4.2 connection to a Bluetooth 5.0 connection would be so easy and inexpensive? If only every computer upgrade were so cheap and plug-and-play.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_If_Your_Computer_Already_Has_Bluetooth\"><\/span>See If Your Computer Already Has\u00a0Bluetooth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we proceed, we\u2019d encourage you to give your computer a double check for Bluetooth radios. If you have a very old laptop or computer, you\u2019re probably correct in assuming that you don\u2019t have Bluetooth built-in.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you have a newer laptop, it\u2019s practically a given that you have Bluetooth. Similarly, it used to be a non-existent feature on desktop PCs, but in the last few years, many desktops have begun shipping with Bluetooth radios. Here are some quick ways to see if your computer already has Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>And remember, even if you have Bluetooth, but it\u2019s an older version you want to upgrade, that\u2019s no problem. We can upgrade it very easily in the next section of this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_the_Bluetooth_Devices_Menu\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Open the Bluetooth Devices Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On Windows 10 and Windows 11, the fasted way to see if Bluetooth is installed and configured is simply opening up the Bluetooth devices menu. From the Start Menu search box, just type \u201cBluetooth\u201d and select \u201cBluetooth and other devices settings\u201d to jump there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877487 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AddBluetoothWindows1.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Bluetooth &amp; devices window on Windows 11.\" width=\"730\" height=\"232\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For more information, check out our guides to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/367539\/how-to-turn-on-and-use-bluetooth-in-windows-10\/\">using Bluetooth on Windows 10 and activating Bluetooth on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>If you see something like the screenshot above where Bluetooth is already on and the \u201cAdd device\u201d button is ready, you can jump right to the end of the article to add a device\u2014unless, of course, you\u2019re here to upgrade your Bluetooth connection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Windows_%E2%80%9CNetwork_Connections%E2%80%9D_for_Bluetooth\"><\/span>Check the Windows \u201cNetwork Connections\u201d for Bluetooth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s simple to check for evidence of Bluetooth in Windows. You can check for Bluetooth by heading\u00a0to <strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/436985\/how-to-open-the-control-panel-on-windows-10\/\">Control Panel &gt; Network and Internet &gt; Network Connections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is a handy way to check because whether you\u2019re on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows 11, the Bluetooth connection will appear in the Network Connections menu.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a properly installed and configured Bluetooth radio, you\u2019ll see an entry for \u201cBluetooth Network Connection\u201d alongside other network connections like Ethernet and Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877490 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AddBluetoothWindows2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Network Connections window in the Control Panel\" width=\"730\" height=\"203\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if it says \u201cNot connected\u201d under the Bluetooth entry. That simply indicates that there are presently no Bluetooth devices connected to your computer, not that there is a problem with the Bluetooth connection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Windows_Device_Manager\"><\/span>Check the Windows Device Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alternatively, you can open up Device Manager. Like the previous method, this works on every version of Windows, too.<\/p>\n<p>Just use the Start Menu search for \u201cDevice Manager\u201d and then look for a \u201cBluetooth\u201d entry. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/697936\/5-ways-to-open-device-manager-on-windows-10\/\">Device Manager will show you if your PC has a Bluetooth device, even if it\u2019s not correctly set up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877494 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AddBluetoothWindows3.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Device Manager showing Bluetooth devices on Windows 10.\" width=\"730\" height=\"354\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We also suggest double-checking the stats on your PC\u00a0just to be sure. Although unlikely, the hardware vendor behind your PC\u2019s hardware may use a specialty driver or some other tool that you need to download to enable the Bluetooth connection. A little poking around with Google will reveal if you have the proper hardware in the first place and if you need any special driver, BIOS, or other updates.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Bluetooth_to_Your_PC\"><\/span>How to Add Bluetooth to Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve found that your PC does not have Bluetooth built-in, then\u00a0you\u2019ll need to add it. And if you found that your PC does have Bluetooth, but it\u2019s old enough that you want to upgrade it for a better experience with Bluetooth headphones and accessories, you\u2019ll need an upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that\u00a0it\u2019s easy to do, and you won\u2019t need to spend much on the project. Better yet, the difference between adding Bluetooth to a computer that doesn\u2019t have it and upgrading the existing Bluetooth is just a single additional step.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_One_Buy_a_USB_Bluetooth_Dongle\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Step One: Buy a USB Bluetooth Dongle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a whole lot to follow along with this tutorial. Once you\u2019ve determined that your computer is definitely in need of a Bluetooth radio (and not just a driver update), it\u2019s time to check that you have a free USB port. If you don\u2019t, and there\u2019s no making room because you need all your current ports, you should consider <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-Extended-MacBook-Surface-Notebook\/dp\/B07L32B9C2?tag=lsmedia-4570-20&amp;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/201004\/the-htg-guide-to-adding-bluetooth-to-your-computer\/\">getting a quality USB hub or a USB expansion card.<\/p>\n<p>With a free\u00a0USB port in hand, the only other thing you need is a USB Bluetooth adapter. In the original version of this article, we recommended the popular Kinivo BTD-400. At the time, there were no Bluetooth 5.0 dongles on the market.<\/p>\n<p>Now, however, you can pick up a really good Bluetooth 5.0 dongle like this TP-Link USB Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter. For the same price as a Bluetooth 4.0 dongle, you get all the features of Bluetooth 5.0 (and backward compatibility with all the previous versions of Bluetooth).<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/316QBT8f0qL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TP-Link_USB_Bluetooth_50_Adapter\"><\/span>TP-Link USB Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"product-features\">This tiny USB dongle is perfect for adding Bluetooth 5.0 support to your Windows PC. It supports Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and 11. On Windows 8.1 and above, you get plug and play instant installation too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>There are other ways to approach the problem, but the majority of them are quite impractical compared to just popping a USB adapter into an open USB port.<\/p>\n<p>You could, for example, use\u00a0up your laptop\u2019s mini PCI slot with a laptop Bluetooth\/Wi-Fi module,\u00a0but that\u2019s a lot of hassle. One\u00a0reason you might want to go the mini PCI route is if you really don\u2019t want to give up a USB port on a laptop and don\u2019t want to carry around a USB hub.<\/p>\n<p>On the desktop side, the only reason we can see for not using the USB-based solution is if you\u2019re explicitly in the market for a Wi-Fi PCI card for a desktop computer since\u00a0many Wi-Fi PCI cards come with Bluetooth built-in. If you\u2019re undertaking either option, check out our guide to upgrading or replacing the Wi-Fi card in your PC or laptop. And if you do, don\u2019t forget to use an antenna extender to boost the Wi-Fi reception of your PC card.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Two_Install_the_Bluetooth_Dongle\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Step Two: Install the Bluetooth Dongle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When installing the USB dongle on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11, the process is dead\u00a0simple: just plug it in. Windows includes the basic Broadcom Bluetooth drivers required by the dongle and will install them automatically when it recognizes the new device.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re installing it on an earlier version of Windows or your USB dongle is not recognized automatically, you\u2019ll need to install the Bluetooth drivers. You\u2019ll know your PC requires the drivers if the Device Manager pane looks like this after you plug in the dongle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877519 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AddBluetoothWindows5.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Bluetooth radio properties in the Windows Device Manager.\" width=\"730\" height=\"352\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the version of Windows you\u2019re running, the \u201cmissing\u201d Bluetooth dongle or card will either appear as a generic entry in the \u201cOther Devices\u201d section of the Device Manager or it will be identified as a Bluetooth radio but labeled \u201cGeneric Bluetooth Radio\u201d because Windows can identify what kind of hardware it is but can\u2019t initialize it.<\/p>\n<p>In either case, you must visit the manufacturer\u2019s site and download the appropriate drivers. You can download the drivers from the two USB dongles we mentioned above by visiting either the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.kinivo.com\/customer\/portal\/articles\/664950-downloads#computer\">Kinivo driver page<\/a> or the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tp-link.com\/us\/support\/download\/\">TP-Link driver page<\/a>. Download the version for your operating system (here\u2019s how to see if you\u2019re running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows), run the installer,\u00a0and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Three_If_Upgrading_Disable_the_Old_Bluetooth_Device\"><\/span>Step Three: If Upgrading, Disable the Old Bluetooth Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re adding Bluetooth to a computer that doesn\u2019t have Bluetooth or the old Bluetooth was a removable device (e.g., you\u2019re swapping out one USB dongle for another), then you can skip this step.<\/p>\n<p>But if you are adding a Bluetooth 5.0 dongle or an upgraded card to a computer with an existing Bluetooth radio that you can\u2019t remove, you need to disable it.<\/p>\n<p>Locate the Bluetooth radio you wish to disable in the Windows Device Manager, right-click on it, and select \u201cDisable device.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877522 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AddBluetoothWindows6.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Disabling a Bluetooth device by right-clicking it and using &quot;Disable Device&quot; in the Device Manager.\" width=\"730\" height=\"201\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to select \u201cDisable device\u201d and not \u201cUninstall Device,\u201d as you don\u2019t want Windows to fuss over detecting the device and attempting to reinstall it. You want Windows to acknowledge the device and ignore it.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also useful to leave it installed, so it\u2019s ready to go on the off chance you need it. Let\u2019s say, for example, you realize a half hour into a flight that your laptop is missing the updated Bluetooth dongle. If you left everything installed, you can pop into the Device Manager and turn on the old Bluetooth radio. Because, hey, Bluetooth 4.0 might not be cutting edge these days, but old Bluetooth is better than no Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Four_Pair_Your_Devices\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_9\">Step Four: Pair Your Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have the dongle installed, you\u2019re ready to pair a device. Now is a great time to turn the device on and ensure it is in pairing mode. (We\u2019re not going to say that <em>every<\/em> Bluetooth frustration we\u2019ve ever had was related to failing to notice a device wasn\u2019t in pairing mode, but it\u2019s up there on the list of reasons.)<\/p>\n<p>After inserting the dongle (and with the appropriate <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/415211\/what-are-hardware-drivers-and-why-do-they-cause-so-many-problems\/\">drivers installed), a Bluetooth icon should appear in the system tray, as seen in the screenshot below. Right-click the icon and choose \u201cAdd a Bluetooth Device\u201d from the context menu. (You can also type \u201cBluetooth\u201d in the Windows Start Menu search to jump to the Bluetooth menu, too.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877528 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AddBluetoothWindows7.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"267\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The specific steps you see next will vary based on which version of Windows you\u2019re using, but it\u2019s all pretty straightforward, and the general verbiage hasn\u2019t changed much over the years.<\/p>\n<p>For a closer look at the specifics of adding Bluetooth devices under different versions of Windows check out our guides to adding Bluetooth to Windows 10\u00a0or using Bluetooth on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected the device you wish to add to your Windows PC, the connection should be instantaneous (although on older computers running older versions of Windows, don\u2019t be surprised if the little icon bounces back and forth for up to 30 seconds during this process).<\/p>\n<p>You can manage your Bluetooth devices by accessing the Bluetooth menu via the system tray (as we did a moment ago) or navigating to <strong>Control Panel &gt; Hardware and Sound &gt; View Devices and Printers<\/strong>. Either way, you should be able to see (and interact with) both your Bluetooth dongle and any attached Bluetooth devices.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! $15, one USB port, a virtually painless installation process, and now your computer has Bluetooth connectivity. 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