Bluetooth devices, such as Bluetooth mice, Bluetooth headsets, and Bluetooth speakers, are surely bringing us a lot of convenience. However, users have been reporting problems using their Bluetooth devices after they upgraded to Windows 10.
In this post, we will be introducing some ways to help you fix the connection issue with your Windows Bluetooth audio devices and your wireless displays.
Bluetooth Audio Devices
Miracast Devices
PCs
Bluetooth Audio Devices
If you cannot see your device when pressing the Connect button in the action center, please:
in Windows 10
1) Make sure that your Bluetooth is turned on both on your device and on your PC.
On your computer, follow the path: Start button > Settings > Devices. On the left side of the colon, choose Bluetooth. Then you should be able to see your Bluetooth device settings on the right side of the pane. Make sure the bar for Bluetooth is turned On.
Now click More Bluetooth options.
In the new opened window, make sure the box for Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC is ticked.
See if the Bluetooth device that you are to pair with your computer is listed here.
2) If you cannot see the Bluetooth button here, even though you are sure that the Bluetooth is turned on on both the device and the PC, please try updating your device driver in the following two different ways:
in Windows 11
1) Make sure that your Bluetooth is turned on both on your device and on your PC.
On your keyboard, press the Windows logo + I keys simultaneously to open Settings.
From the left navigation panel, select Bluetooth & devices. Then make sure Bluetooth is toggled On.
Click View more devices.
Scroll down and click More Bluetooth settings.
Check the box for Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC.
2) If you cannot see the Bluetooth button here, even though you are sure that the Bluetooth is turned on on both the device and the PC, please try updating your device driver in the following two different ways:
1: Update via Device Manager
Press Windows key and X at the same time, then choose Device Manager.
Expand category Bluetooth, then right click the device you have and choose Update Driver Software.
Then choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
2: Update Automatically
If you don’t have the time, patience, or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version, it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee).
To update your drivers with Driver Easy, just click the Scan Now button, then when it lists the drivers you need to update, click Update. The correct drivers will be downloaded, and you can install them – either manually through Windows or automatically with Driver Easy Pro.
3) If you have tried the above steps but the problem persists, you might need to remove your Bluetooth device and then re-pair it again.
Follow the path: Start button > Settings > Devices. On the left side of the colon, choose Bluetooth. Select the device you have and choose Remove device. Then try pairing again.
If you’re on Windows 11, it will be Settings > Bluetooth & devices > View more devices. Then click on the three dots next to your Bluetooth device and click Remove device.
Miracast Devices
Miracast is like a wireless HDMI cable that enables your devices to discover each other, connect, and mirror the contents of their screens wirelessly.
If you cannot see your device when pressing the Connect button in the action center, please:
1) Make sure your Windows device supports Miracast.
2) Make sure that your Wi-Fi is on.
PCs
If you cannot see your PC when pressing the Connect button in the action center, please:
1) Make sure your Wi-Fi is on.
2) Make sure your PC supports Miracast and it is plugged in.
3) Go to Settings > System > Projecting to this PC and make sure that your PC is set up to be discovered.
