Windows 10 users can often experience issues with connecting Bluetooth devices to their PC. If you are facing similar problems, below are some simple solutions to resolve your Windows 10 Bluetooth problems. You can also view our article on How to Fix Bluetooth Drivers problems.

Bluetooth icon is missing

Bluetooth fix 1

1. Use the Windows key to launch the Start screen
2. Type troubleshooting in the Search Box on the Task Bar
3. Click on Troubleshooting from the search results
4. In the new Window, Click View All
5. From the list of options, Select Hardware and Devices
6. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions

If the above troubleshooting method does not work for you, follow the steps set out in Method 2 below.

Bluetooth fix 2

1. Press Windows button + R on the keyboard
2. Type Services.msc and press Enter
3. Look for the relevant Bluetooth device in the list and double-click on it to open the Properties
4. In the Startup type drop down list, select Automatic
5. Click Start in the Service Status
6. Select OK

If the above troubleshooting method does not work for you, you need to uninstall the Bluetooth driver by following the troubleshooting steps given in Method 3

Bluetooth fix 3

1. Go to the Desktop screen by pressing the Windows logo key + D
2. Press the Windows key +X on the keyboard when you are at Desktop
3. Select Device Manager
4. Look for Bluetooth devices
5. Double click on Bluetooth driver and select Uninstall
6. After the Bluetooth driver is uninstalled, restart the PC
7. Windows 10 will reinstall the Bluetooth Driver

If the issue is not fixed even after reinstalling the Bluetooth Driver, you need to try installing the latest drivers in compatibility mode. Below are the steps you need to follow to do this:

1. Go to the Device Manager
2. Right-click on your Bluetooth Device
3. Click Properties and go to the Details tab
4. Click Driver Details
5. In Property, select Hardware IDs from the drop down list
6. Note down the first value in the list
7. Search for the latest Drivers on the Internet using the Hardware ID
8. Download the latest Drivers from the Internet
9. You need to install these Drivers in compatibility mode to resolve the issue

Steps to install Bluetooth drivers in compatibility mode in Windows

1. Go to the folder where the latest Bluetooth Driver file is located
2. Right-click on the file and select Troubleshoot Compatibility
3. This will launch Compatibility troubleshooter and it will detect any issues
4. Click Troubleshoot Program
5. In the next window, check the boxes – “The program worked well in earlier version of Windows” and “This program requires additional permissions”
6. Click on Next
7. In the next window, select the version of Windows in which the Driver worked well
8. Click Next
9. Click Test the program
10. Install the Drivers as you do normally
11. Wait while the settings are saved for the program
12. Click Close