Fix Bluetooth Not Working Error On Windows 11

Some users of Windows 11 They report that after updating to Windows 11, have noticed that the Bluetooth component is not working. If you are one of them, this article should help you fix the problem regardless of the underlying cause. So read on and learn with us how to fix the error Bluetooth not working in Windows.

What causes Bluetooth not working error in Windows?

Before we show you what the actual fixes are, let's go over the most common causes that will end up breaking Bluetooth functionality on Windows 11:

• Bluetooth is disabled in settings: Windows 11 isn't great at telling you if the Bluetooth component is disabled. Sure, it will let you know if you try to connect a headset, but if you're having connectivity issues with a Bluetooth printer, don't expect an explanation of why the connection is failing. So before you do anything else, open the Settings screen and check to see if Bluetooth is enabled.
• Generic Bluetooth Problems: Like any other native component, Bluetooth is interconnected with many dependencies that will generate Temporary files as you connect new Bluetooth devices. If these temporary files are causing a generic problem, you can usually fix the problem by running the Bluetooth troubleshooter and applying the recommended solution.
• Bluetooth driver migration failed: If you recently upgraded to Windows 11 from an older version of Windows and you are simply noticing that the Bluetooth component is broken, it might have happened due to an improper driver migration. In this case, you need to reinstall the Bluetooth driver via the Device administrator.
• Bluetooth support service is disabled: One of the most common scenarios that can break the Bluetooth component in Windows 11 is a disabled Bluetooth Support Service. If this is the source of the problem, you can fix it by accessing the Services screen and enabling the Bluetooth Support Service.
• Bluetooth component revision is not installed: there is a small segment of computers portable OEMs are affected by a bug that disabled the Bluetooth component in pre-release builds of Windows 11. Microsoft has already addressed the issue, so be sure to install all pending updates to take advantage of the fix.
• Network discovery and file and printer sharing are disabled: You may not need to enable these features when connecting headphones to Windows 11. You'll still need to keep network discovery and printer sharing enabled if you want to join a Bluetooth printer.

How to fix Bluetooth not working error on Windows

Now that you have been informed of all the possible reasons that will cause this Bluetooth issue on Windows 11, let’s go through the actual fixes:

Make sure Bluetooth is discoverable

Before we get to the actual troubleshooting, the first thing you should do is investigate and see if your Bluetooth component is in the status DetectableIf your Bluetooth component is not discoverable, no device can connect to it.

So before you do anything else, take There to investigate the status of your component Bluetooth and make it detectable in case it isn't.

To make sure your PC Bluetooth is discoverable you need to follow these simple steps:

• Press the tecla Windows + I to open the menu Configuration.
• Once inside the menu Configuration, Click on Bluetooth and devices in the vertical menu on the left.

Nota: In case the vertical side menu is not visible by default, click on the action button (top left corner of the screen)

• Next, move to the right section of the screen and check if the slider is on. Bluetooth is activated.

Nota: Nap disabled, Turn on the Bluetooth slider to make it discoverable.

• Once you have made sure that Bluetooth is enabled and set to discoverable in Windows 11, try connecting the device again and see if the issue is now fixed.

If the same type of problem persists, you can try the solution that we are going to explain to you below.

You can run the Bluetooth troubleshooter

There are many interconnected dependencies that could end up breaking Bluetooth connectivity on Windows 11. Fortunately, the new Windows 11 Bluetooth troubleshooter is quite adept at automatically identifying and fixing typical inconsistencies.

If you haven't tried using it yet, you should, before trying any of the other fixes we'll mention below.

If the Bluetooth troubleshooter detects a recognizable scenario, it will automatically suggest a solution that you can usually apply automatically.

For a step-by-step guide on how to run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter and apply the recommended solution on Windows 11, take note of the following tips:

• Press the Windows key + R to open a dialog box Run. To continue, you must write 'ms-settings: troubleshoot' inside the text box and press Log in to open the tab A satisfactory solution de problems of the application Configuration.
• Once you are inside the tab Solve problems, go to the right panel and click on Other problem solvers.

• Next, scroll down to the tab Others in the Other troubleshooter menu, then click the button Run associate with Bluetooth.

• Once you open the Bluetooth troubleshooter, wait until the initial scan is complete.
• If a viable repair scenario is identified, the tool will automatically apply the repair. You will get a summary where you can see which fix was applied.

Nota: If the problem is still not resolved, click No to ask the tool to recommend a different device.

• Restart your PC and see if the Bluetooth component starts working.

If this method does not solve the problem in Windows 11, you can try the next option shown below.

Reinstall the Bluetooth driver via Device Manager

If you started dealing with this issue immediately after upgrading to Windows 11 from a previous version of Windows, you're likely dealing with a broken driver migration.

This is much more common than Microsoft says it is, and is not restricted to OEMs.

Fortunately, there is an easy way to determine if your driver is actually responsible for this problem. You will need to use Device Manager to uninstall the current Bluetooth driver.

This may seem counterintuitive, but uninstalling the current Bluetooth driver will force your Windows 11 installation to install the latest compatible driver the next time it starts.

It is important that you follow each of these steps so that you can get specific instructions on how to reinstall the Bluetooth driver through Device Manager:

• Press the Windows key + R to open a dialog box Run. Then write 'devmgmt.msc' and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Device Manager with administrator access.
• When User Account Control tells you to, click  Yes to grant administrator access.
• Once you're inside the Device Manager, The first thing you'll want to do is expand the drop-down menu called Bluetooth.
• Then right click on the controller principal of Bluetooth and choose Properties in the context menu.

• When you are inside the screen Properties, go to the tab Controller, then click Uninstall device in the context menu.

• Restart your PC and wait for the next startup to complete.

Nota: During this next startup, your Windows 11 installation indicates that the Bluetooth driver is missing and automatically installs a compatible equivalent.

• Try connecting a device to your Bluetooth once again and see if the problem is now solved.

If the Bluetooth problem is not solved in Windows 11, you can try the following method that we will describe below.

Enable Bluetooth support service

One major dependency that could end up disrupting Bluetooth connectivity on your Windows 11 is a disabled Bluetooth support service.

Nota: This service is not used for all Bluetooth connections, but you may not be able to facilitate a printer connection while this service is disabled.

We managed to identify several user reports confirming that the issue was eventually fixed after they accessed the services screen and modified the default behavior of this startup service.

In order to obtain specific instructions on how to enable and reconfigure the Bluetooth support service, you should take note of the following steps:

• Press the Windows key + R to open a dialog box Run. Then write 'services.msc' inside the text box and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the screen Services with administrator access.
• When prompted by User Account Control, click  Yes to grant administrative access.
• Once you are inside the screen Services, move to the right section, scroll down the list of services and locate the Bluetooth support service.
• After identifying the correct entry, right-click on Bluetooth Support Service and choose Properties in the context menu that just appeared.

• Once you are inside the screen Properties, Click on General admission in the menu at the top, then change the Start type a Manual if it is currently set to Disabled.

• Next, click the Start button to make sure the Bluetooth support service is run before clicking Apply To save the changes.
• Now that the Bluetooth support service has been enabled and reconfigured, repeat the Bluetooth action that was failing previously.

If the same type of problem continues to occur, move on to the next potential solution below.

Install all pending Windows 11 updates

Let's say you're experiencing this issue on an OEM laptop. In that case, there's also a chance that you're affected by a bug that causes the component to Bluetooth can be used in some pre-release versions of Windows 11.

Fortunately for you, if this scenario is applicable, Microsoft has already released a hotfix for this particular issue. You can take advantage of it by forcing the WU component to install all pending updates – this will ensure that the Bluetooth hotfix is ​​installed as part of the cumulative update.

If your Windows 11 PC is not up to date, follow the instructions below to install all pending Windows 11 updates to install the hotfix for Bluetooth drivers:

• Press the Windows key + R to open a dialog box Run. Then write 'ms-settings: windowsupdate' inside the text box that just appeared and press Log in to open the tab Windows Update of the application Configuration.
• When you are asked for it User Account Control (UAC), click  Yes to grant administrator access.
• Once you are inside the Windows Update screen, go to the right section of the screen and click on Search for updates.

• If new updates are found and waiting to be installed, click download now and wait until the updates are installed locally.

Nota: Depending on your WU settings, pending updates will be installed automatically or you will need to click the button Install Now to start the installations.

• Depending on the number of updates waiting to be installed, you may be prompted to restart your computer before it has a chance to install all pending updates and do what you're told. But be sure to return to this screen after the next startup and continue installing updates. Windows remaining.
• After you manage to install all pending Windows updates, try connecting the Bluetooth device once again and see if the problem is resolved.

If the same type of problem continues to occur, you can try the method described below.

Enables network discovery settings and file and printer sharing (for private networks)

Let's say you're experiencing this issue when trying to connect a Bluetooth printer (while other Bluetooth peripherals connect fine). In such cases, there's a chance that the problem is caused because Network Discovery or File & Printer Sharing is not enabled on your computer.

Now, let's say you are experiencing this issue on a Windows 11 computer. In that case, you can fix the problem by opening the interface classical Control Panel and enabling these options from the Network & Internet menu.

To learn how to do this, pay attention to the following recommendations:

• Press the Windows key + R to open a Run dialog box. After this, you have to type 'control' inside the text box and press the Enter key to open the interface of the Classic control panel.
• Once you are inside the classic menu Control Panel, Click on Network and Internet in the list of available options.

• Then click Centro de networks and resources Shared from the list of available options.
• when you're inside the Center network and sharing, Click on Change advanced sharing settings in the vertical menu on the left.

• Now when you are finally inside the menu Advanced Sharing Settings, change the lever related to Network discovery to  Enable network discovery. 
• Next, flip the switch associated with the file and printer sharing a Enable sharing de files and printers.

• Finally, click on Save Changes so that the changes are permanent.

Once you have made sure that both network discovery and file and printer sharing are enabled, try connecting your Bluetooth printer once again and see if the issue is resolved.