Bluetooth is one of the very useful technologies in today’s modern life. Especially in a time when wireless technology is taking the throne and gradually replacing devices with messy wires and less aesthetics.
Like many other devices, the computers we use all have built-in Bluetooth connectivity, the purpose is to connect to devices such as keyboards, mice, headsets ..
However, connecting Bluetooth to peripherals does not always go smoothly, in many cases when the connection fails.
That’s why today I will show you how to fix Bluetooth errors on your computer, when it does not recognize peripheral devices. You can apply if you are having trouble connecting.
I. Why does Bluetooth not find the device?
If your computer’s Bluetooth can’t find the device to connect to, this could be the cause:
- Bluetooth is not turned on.
- Your computer’s Bluetooth driver version is too old, corrupted, or missing.
- Bluetooth Adapter is damaged or defective.
- Bluetooth Support Service has not been started.
Well first if you are using Windows 10 or later then press Windows + A or tap the icon below to check if the Bluetooth feature is enabled.
If it is enabled, the blue color will appear as shown below.
Or go to Windows Settings to check the following: Press the key combination Windows + I => then select Network & Internet => select tab Airplane mode and check if it’s ON like that.
Or sometimes Bluetooth may also appear in the Network adapters or Other devices. So please check carefully before using the following methods to fix the error.
Perform:
+ Step 1: You press the key combination Windows + X => then select Device Manager (if you are using Windows 10 or later).
Another way to open Device Manager is to right-click This PC => choose Manage => then select Device Manager. This way you can apply to all versions of Windows!
You find the Bluetooth section => then right-click and select Uninstall device.
A dialog box appears, press OK to confirm removal of the current driver.
+ Step 2: After the removal is complete, update the driver again by clicking Action => and choose Scan for hardware changes let Windows reinstall the Bluetooth driver.
Those are the basic checks that we should try first. If this does not work, please continue to move to the methods below!
II. How to fix the computer Bluetooth error does not recognize the device
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#first. Re-enable Bluetooth Support Service
Disabling the Bluetooth Support service may cause the Bluetooth feature on the computer to not work, or work improperly => making the computer unable to find the device to connect to.
To re-enable Bluetooth Support, you can do the following:
+ Step 1: You press the key combination Windows + R on the keyboard to open the Run dialog => then enter the command services.msc => and press OK to start Services.
+ Step 2: You are looking for a service? Bluetooth Support (can press b key on keyboard to find quickly) => then double click on it.
+ Step 3: In the tab Startup type, you set the word Manual Fort Automatic => Finally you press Apply => OK to finish.
+ Step 4: Then you restart the computer and try to connect to Bluetooth again to see if it works, if not, move to the second method below.
#2. Use Microsoft’s Bluetooth Repair Tool
Well, if you are using Windows 10, you can use the built-in Bluetooth Fix tool on Windows operating system.
It’s simple, you press Windows + I to open Windows Settings => then select Update & Security => choose Troubleshoot => and choose Bluetooth as shown below.
#3. Handling error not found Bluetooth signal
Perform: You press the key combination Windows + I => then select Device => select tab Bluetooth & other devices => and choose More Bluetooth options..
Okay, now please tick the 2 options below => and press Apply and OK done.
- Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC.
- Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area.
#4. Update or fix Bluetooth Driver error
Sometimes the problem of Bluetooth not recognizing it is because its driver has a problem or is out of date. Therefore, fixing and updating the Bluetooth driver can fix the above problem.
But first, try this simple way first:
+ Step 1: You press the key combination Windows + X => then select Device Manager
+ Step 2: You find the Bluetooth device => then double click on it.
+ Step 3: You switch to tab Driver => and click Update Driver.
+ Step 4: Then click on selection Search automatically for drivers to reload the driver available in Windows.
Now you just have to wait for a while to Update Driver (if any).
If Device Manager does not find the driver, please apply the method in the section NOTE The above frame is the most standard, or you can use some driver update and fix software such as Driver Easy, Driver Booster, … to search for drivers …
#5. Please scan your computer for viruses
Faulty Bluetooth can also be caused by viruses and malicious codes. Therefore, you should try scanning the entire computer for viruses.
If you use Windows 10, you may not need it, but if you are using lower versions, you should use 3rd party antivirus software such as KIS, BIS, BKAV ..
You can refer to more reputable anti-virus software that I have compiled in this category!
#6. Using USB Bluetooth
As a last resort, if you still can’t handle the Bluetooth error on Windows, at this point, you should buy a Bluetooth USB because it’s possible that the device’s Bluetooth is broken.
The price is quite cheap, only a few tens of thousands, guys.
III. Epilogue
OK, so I have finished showing you the most effective ways to fix Bluetooth not recognizing device on Windows okay then.
In addition to the ways that I have shared in the article, if you know any other effective methods, do not forget to share them for your reference. Good luck !
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