If your computer is having Bluetooth issues, such as device not connecting, sound popping and lagging, one quick and easy fix is to reinstall the Bluetooth driver.
In this article, we’ll show you 2 ways to reinstall your Bluetooth driver easily & quickly.
How to reinstall Bluetooth driver
Method 1: Reinstall Bluetooth driver manually
To reinstall your Bluetooth driver, one option is to do that manually with Device Manager. Device Manager is a Control Panel app that allows you to view and manage the hardware of your PC.
So firstly, you need to uninstall your current Bluetooth driver. Here are the steps:
- On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and the R key at the same time to invoke the Run box. Type or paste devmgmt.msc and press Enter.
- Double-click Bluetooth to expand the category. Then right-click your Bluetooth adapter and select Uninstall device. (If you don’t see a Bluetooth adapter, try using Driver Easy to scan for missing drivers.)
To identify the Bluetooth adapter, one common method is to look for the name that starts with a manufacturer(e.g. Intel, Qualcomm or Realtek) and ends with a “Bluetooth”. - In the pop-up window, check the box next to Delete the driver software for this device. Then click Uninstall.
- Once you’ve uninstalled your Bluetooth driver, restart your computer.
Then you’ll need to install the Bluetooth driver.
If you’re on Windows 10 or 11, Windows will automatically install the missing Bluetooth driver after a reboot. (Note that you might need an Internet connection for this function.)
If you’re on Windows 8 or 7, you can visit the manufacturer’s website of your PC or motherboard, then search for your model and download the latest installation wizard compatible with your operating system.
Method 2: Reinstall Bluetooth driver automatically (Recommended)
In most cases, updating the driver gives you the same effect as reinstallation. And a new driver usually comes with bug fixes and a performance boost. This could tackle your Bluetooth issue right away.
You can use Driver Easy to update bluetooth drivers safely and automatically. It even comes with a roll back feature that will allow you to try different versions of drivers in just a few clicks.
- Download and install Driver Easy.
- Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
- Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. (This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All. If you’re not ready to buy the Pro version, Driver Easy offers a 7-day free trial which includes access to all the Pro features such as high-speed download and one-click install. You won’t be charged anything until your 7-day trial has ended.)
- Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
After updating your Bluetooth driver, restart your computer for it to take full effect.
So these are the ways you can reinstall your Bluetooth driver. Hopefully, you can now enjoy your Bluetooth devices with zero problems. If you have any questions or ideas, simply leave a comment and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
