Windows 10 Bluetooth is Missing / Bluetooth devices not showing

22/12/2015 04:00

 

Solution 1. 

  1. Bring up the start menu. Search for "Device Manager". 

  1. Go to "View" and click "Show hidden icons" 

  1. In Device Manager, expand Bluetooth. 

  1. Right click on Bluetooth Generic Adapter and update the driver. 

  1. Restart. 

Solution 2 

1.) Uninstall everything that is Bluetooth-related that is listed in Programs & Features. 

2.) Uninstall all Bluetooth-related drivers listed in the Device Manager. 

3.) Restart the computer. Bluetooth will be reinstalled, and you can reinstall the programs that you removed from Programs & Features. 

Bluetooth devices not showing 

The method suggested below should resolve the issue encountered by some users. The Bluetooth connectivity problem can be related to a Bluetooth mouse, keyboard or even headphones that are already paired but not able to connect, in case you upgrade recently from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. In such situations, it is always recommended to first check the error displayed. If you do find a message flashing on your computer screen, verify the status of the Bluetooth speakers in the Device Manager first. It needs to be Enabled. 

If its is, then read on. 

1] Run Hardware and Device Troubleshooter 

The built-in Hardware Troubleshooter scans for issues and makes sure that any new device or hardware attached to your computer is installed correctly or not. To run the troubleshooter, do the following: 

  • Press the ‘Windows + W’ key. 

  • Type troubleshooter in the search box and hit the ‘Enter’ key. 

  • Click hardware and sound and run the Hardware and Device troubleshooter. 

 

2] Restart Bluetooth Support Service 

You may want to check if the related Services are started and running smoothly. To do this, press Windows key + R, typeservices.msc. Next, right click on Bluetooth Support service and select Restart. 

 

Right click on Bluetooth support service and select Properties and ensure that the startup type is Automatic. 

 

  

The Bluetooth service supports discovery and association of remote Bluetooth devices.  Stopping or disabling this service may cause already installed Bluetooth devices to fail to operate properly and prevent new devices from being discovered or associated. 

3] Enable the Bluetooth Audio Service 

Verify whether the settings for the Bluetooth speaker given below is enabled by default or not. If not, enable it and check if it solves the issue. Follow the steps to enable the Bluetooth Audio Service. 

Press Win+X key together and select Control Panel from the list. Select Devices and Printers. 

In Devices and Printers, locate the Bluetooth speaker device and right click on the device. Click on Properties and navigate to Services tab. 

Select Audio Sink, Hands free Telephony and Remote Control and click on Apply. 

 

4] Update Bluetooth Device Driver 

To do this, you can use the Device Manager. 

Press Win+R, type devmgmt.msc to open the Device Manager. Expand Bluetooth. 

 

Click on Properties, click on Driver tab. 

Click Update Drivers button. 

 

Click on OK button. 

 

Tags:

|

Back