Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows (2024)

Turn on Bluetooth

After you've checked that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth, you'll need to turn it on. Here's how:

• In Settings:Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices , and then turn on Bluetooth .

• In quick settings:To find the quick setting for Bluetooth, select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons () next to the time and date on the right side of your taskbar. SelectBluetooth to turn it on. If it's turned on without any Bluetooth devices connected, it might appear asNot connected .

  

  If you don't see Bluetooth in quick settings, you might need to add it. For more info, see Change notifications and quick settingsin Windows 11.

To pair a Bluetooth device

1. Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it discoverable. The way you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check the device or visit the manufacturer's website to learn how.

2. On your PC, select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons () next to the time and date on the right side of your taskbar.

3. Select Manage Bluetooth devices on the Bluetooth quick setting, then select your device under New devices.

   

4. Follow additional instructions if they appear, then selectDone.

Your Bluetooth device and PC will usually automatically connect anytime the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.

Tip:If you don’t see the Bluetooth device you want displayed in the list, you may need to set the Bluetooth devices discovery setting to Advanced. To learn how, seeFix Bluetooth problems in Windows.

To paira Bluetooth printer or scanner

1. Turn on your Bluetooth printer or scanner and make it discoverable. The way you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check the device or visit the manufacturer's website to learn how.

2. Select Start >Settings >Bluetooth & devices >Printers & scanners >Adddevice. Wait for it to find nearby printers, choose the one you want to use, then selectAdd device.

If you’re having problems installing your printer or scanner, see eitherFix printer problemsorInstall and use a scanner in Windows.

To paira Bluetooth device using Swift Pair

Swift Pair in Windows 11 lets you quickly pair a supported Bluetooth device with your PC. If the Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you’ll receive a notification when it's nearby and you put it into pairing mode to make it discoverable.

1. Turn on a Bluetooth device that supports Swift Pair and make it discoverable. The way you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check the device or visit the manufacturer’s website to learn more.

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2. If this is your first time using Swift Pair, selectYeswhen asked if you want to get notifications and use Swift Pair.

3. When a notification appears that a new Bluetooth device was found, selectConnect.

Turn on Bluetooth

After you've checked that your Windows 10 PC supports Bluetooth, you'll need to turn it on. Here's how:

In Settings:Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and turn on Bluetooth.

Turn on Bluetooth in Settings

In action center:Action center can be found next to time and date on your taskbar. On the taskbar, selectaction center(or), then select Bluetooth to turn it on. If it's turned off, it might appear as Not connected.

If you don't see Bluetooth in your action center, here's how you can change it:

• Expand quick actions. On the taskbar, select action center (or) > Expand. Bluetooth should appear here. It will appear asBluetoothorNot connected.

• Add Bluetooth to action center. SelectStart > Settings >System > Notifications & actions > Quick actions. Go toAdd or remove quick actionsand turn on Bluetooth.

To pair a Bluetooth headset, speaker, or other audio device

1. Turn on your Bluetooth audio device and make it discoverable. The way you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check the device or visit the manufacturer's website to learn how.

2. On your PC, select Start > Settings >Devices >Bluetooth & other devices>Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. Choose the device and follow additional instructions if they appear, then select Done.

   Your Bluetooth device and PC will usually automatically connect anytime the two devices are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.

To paira Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other device

1. Turn on your Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other device and make it discoverable. The way you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check the device or visit the manufactur's website to learn how.

2. On your PC, select Start > Settings > Devices >Bluetooth & other devices>Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. Choose the device and follow additional instructions if they appear, then select Done.

To paira Bluetooth printer or scanner

1. Turn on your Bluetooth printer or scanner and make it discoverable. The way you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check the device or visit the manufacturer's website to learn how.

2. Select Start>Settings > Devices> Printers & scanners > Adda printer or scanner. Wait for it to find nearby printers, then choose the one you want to use and select Add device.

If you’re having installation issues with your printer or scanner, see eitherFix printer problemsorInstall and use a scanner in Windows 10.

To paira Bluetooth device using Swift Pair

Swift Pair in Windows 10 lets you quickly pair a supported Bluetooth device with your PC. If the Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you’ll receive a notification when it's nearby and you put it into pairing mode to make it discoverable.

1. Turn on a Bluetooth device that supports Swift Pair and make it discoverable. The way you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check the device or visit the manufacturer’s website to learn more.

2. If this is your first time using Swift Pair, select Yes when asked if you want to get notifications and use Swift Pair.

3. When a notification appears that a new Bluetooth device was found, select Connect.

4. After it’s connected, select Close.