Common PC and device terms All about computer memory All about device screens and displays All about graphics processing units (GPUs) All about neural processing units (NPUs) All about processors (CPUs) All about SSD, HDD, and storage types Add a hardware device to a Windows device Safely remove hardware in Windows Check if a Windows 11 device supports Bluetooth Low Energy Audio Connect to a Bluetooth network in Windows How to find Bluetooth settings in Windows Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows Send and receive files over Bluetooth in Windows Supported Bluetooth profiles Turn Bluetooth on or off in Windows What Bluetooth version is on a Windows device Manage app permissions for a camera in Windows Windows Studio Effects Automatically get recommended and updated hardware drivers Microsoft Basic Display Adapter in Windows Get to know the touch keyboard Windows keyboard tips and tricks Change mouse settings Use a pen with Windows Add or install a printer in Windows How to download and install the latest printer drivers Install and use a scanner in Windows Set a default printer in Windows Share a printer as a network printer View a printer's print queue in Windows 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Frequently asked questions Find out how many cores a processor on a Windows device has Windows Arm-based PCs FAQ Enable and disable the touch keyboard in Windows Enable and disable the virtual touchpad in Windows Enable and disable a touchscreen in Windows Fix touchpad problems in Windows Touch gestures for Windows What to try if a touchscreen doesn't work in Windows For Windows devices that have Bluetooth, Bluetooth can be turned on and off. Turning Bluetooth off and on resets Bluetooth and might help with Bluetooth connection issues. There are different ways to turn Bluetooth on and off in Windows. Select the desired method from the following list: Turn Bluetooth on and off in the Settings app To turn Bluetooth on and off in the Settings app: On the Windows device, select Start and then select Settings > Bluetooth & devices . Or Select the following Bluetooth & devices shortcut: Open Bluetooth & devices On the Windows device, select Start and then select Settings > Bluetooth & devices . Select the following Bluetooth & devices shortcut: Open Bluetooth & devices

In the Bluetooth & devices window, next to Bluetooth , switch Bluetooth either On or Off . In the Bluetooth & devices window, next to Bluetooth , switch Bluetooth either On or Off . If the Bluetooth setting is missing, the Windows device might not have a Bluetooth adapter. If the Windows device does have a Bluetooth adapter, the drivers for the Bluetooth adapter might not be installed. Turn Bluetooth on and off in quick settings To turn Bluetooth on and off in quick settings: Select the Network , Sound , or Battery icon next to the time and date. Select the Network , Sound , or Battery icon next to the time and date. Select the Bluetooth tile to toggle Bluetooth on and off. If Bluetooth is turned off, the tile isn't highlighted and might say Off . If Bluetooth is turned on, the tile is highlighted and either says Connected , Not connected , or shows the device it's connected to via Bluetooth. Select the Bluetooth tile to toggle Bluetooth on and off. If Bluetooth is turned off, the tile isn't highlighted and might say Off . If Bluetooth is turned off, the tile isn't highlighted and might say Off . If Bluetooth is turned on, the tile is highlighted and either says Connected , Not connected , or shows the device it's connected to via Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is turned on, the tile is highlighted and either says Connected , Not connected , or shows the device it's connected to via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth action might need to be added if it isn't visible in quick settings. For more info, see Change notifications and quick settings in Windows 11 . If the Bluetooth action isn't available in the notification settings in the Settings app, the Windows device might not have a Bluetooth adapter. If the Windows device does have a Bluetooth adapter, the drivers for the Bluetooth adapter might not be installed. Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025 After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Turn Bluetooth on and off in the Settings app To turn Bluetooth on and off in the Settings app: On the Windows device, select Start and then select Settings > Devices . Or Select the following Bluetooth & other devices shortcut: Open Bluetooth & other devices On the Windows device, select Start and then select Settings > Devices . Select the following Bluetooth & other devices shortcut: Open Bluetooth & other devices In the Bluetooth & other devices window, under Bluetooth , switch Bluetooth either On or Off . Note If the Bluetooth setting is missing, the Windows device might not have a Bluetooth adapter. If the Windows device does have a Bluetooth adapter, the drivers for the Bluetooth adapter might not be installed. In the Bluetooth & other devices window, under Bluetooth , switch Bluetooth either On or Off . If the Bluetooth setting is missing, the Windows device might not have a Bluetooth adapter. If the Windows device does have a Bluetooth adapter, the drivers for the Bluetooth adapter might not be installed. Turn Bluetooth on and off in action center Action center ( or ) can be found next to the time and date on the taskbar. To turn Bluetooth on and off in action center: On the taskbar, select the action center icon ( or ). On the taskbar, select the action center icon ( or ). In action center, select the Bluetooth tile to toggle Bluetooth on and off. If the Bluetooth tile isn't visible, select Expand above the tiles. If Bluetooth is turned off, the tile isn't highlighted and might say Off . If Bluetooth is turned on, the tile is highlighted and says Connected , Not connected , or shows the device it's connected to via Bluetooth. In action center, select the Bluetooth tile to toggle Bluetooth on and off. If the Bluetooth tile isn't visible, select Expand above the tiles. If Bluetooth is turned off, the tile isn't highlighted and might say Off . If Bluetooth is turned on, the tile is highlighted and says Connected , Not connected , or shows the device it's connected to via Bluetooth. If the Bluetooth tile isn't in action center even after selecting Expand , follow these steps to add it: On the Windows device, select Start and then select Settings > System > Notifications & actions . Or Select the following Notifications & actions shortcut: Open Notifications & actions On the Windows device, select Start and then select Settings > System > Notifications & actions . Select the following Notifications & actions shortcut: Open Notifications & actions In the Notifications & actions window , under Quick actions , select Edit your quick actions . In the Notifications & actions window , under Quick actions , select Edit your quick actions . In the side pane that opens, select Add and then select Bluetooth . Important If Bluetooth isn't available to add, the Windows device might not have a Bluetooth adapter. If the Windows device does have a Bluetooth adapter, the drivers for the Bluetooth adapter might not be installed. In the side pane that opens, select Add and then select Bluetooth . If Bluetooth isn't available to add, the Windows device might not have a Bluetooth adapter. If the Windows device does have a Bluetooth adapter, the drivers for the Bluetooth adapter might not be installed. If desired, arrange the newly added Bluetooth tile to its desired location. For more info about how to change the apps and settings that appear in action center, see Change notification and quick settings in Windows . If desired, arrange the newly added Bluetooth tile to its desired location. For more info about how to change the apps and settings that appear in action center, see Change notification and quick settings in Windows . Thank you for your feedback!