Fix Connections to Bluetooth Windows 10
Bluetooth gives you convenience of connecting your devices without using any wired connection. However it isn’t always reliable, file transfers can be sometimes slow and Bluetooth speakers and headsets often have delays in terms of audio output.
If you are having problems with Bluetooth on Windows 10, follow the guide below to troubleshoot it.
Fix 1: Restart your Bluetooth
The easiest way to fix Bluetooth related problems is by simply restarting the Bluetooth radio on your computer.
Step 1: Press on Windows key + S and Search for “Bluetooth settings”
Step 2: Open Bluetooth Settings
Step 3: Turn off the Bluetooth switch then turn it on again
Step 4: Try connecting your Bluetooth device and see if the connection issue is fixed
Fix 2: Update your Drivers
Bluetooth radio relies on drivers for it to function properly. If your Bluetooth drivers are outdated or corrupted it cannot run smoothly and causes connection problems on your computer.
To update your drivers simply follow the steps below.
Step 1: Press on Windows Key + S and Search for “Device Manager”
Step 2: Open Device Manager
Step 3: On Device Manager, find Bluetooth and expand it
Step 4: Right click on your Bluetooth Device
**In our case it’s Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth 4.0**
Step 5: Click on Uninstall
Step 6: Reboot your computer
Windows will automatically install the latest driver for your device after restarting.
Fix 3: Forget your Device
Step 1: Press on Windows Key + S and Search for “Bluetooth Settings”
Step 2: Open Bluetooth Settings
Step 3: On settings, find the device that you are having problems
Step 4: Click on the Device and Click Remove Device
Step 5: A prompt will appear asking if you want to remove the device, Click on Yes
Step 6: Turn off the Bluetooth on your computer and on the device that you want to connect
Step 7: Turn on the Bluetooth on both device
Step 8: Click on the device you want to connect
Step 9: Click on Pair
Step 10: A pop up window will appear asking you to compare the passcode. Make sure that the code match on both devices.
Step 11: Click on Yes
Step 12: Wait for the device to finish pairing and check if the connection problem is fixed
Fix 4: Use Windows Troubleshooter
Windows has a built in application to assist users on fixing issues on their computer. To use Windows troubleshooter follow the steps below.
Step 1: Press on Windows Key + S and Search for “Troubleshooting”
Step 2: Open troubleshooting
Step 3: On Troubleshooting menu, find Hardware and Sound
Step 4: Under Hardware and Sound, click on Configure a Device
Step 5: The Troubleshooting application will open, Click on Next
Step 6: Wait for the scan to finish
Step 7: Click on Apply this fix and wait for your computer to restart
Check if the connection issues on your Bluetooth device is fixed.
If you are still having problems on your Bluetooth connection after doing the possible fixes in this article, the problem could be hardware related. Go to the nearest service center and ask them to check your computer’s Bluetooth radio.