how to fix bluetooth on windows 11

Wesley Lockley 10 Reputation points
2026-08-28T15:15:50.3833333+00:00

my bluetooth toggle button will not stay in the on position

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. AI answer

    2026-08-28T15:16:05.6833333+00:00

    Try these steps in order for a Windows 11 Bluetooth toggle that turns off again:

    1. Make sure the PC actually supports Bluetooth.
      • If this is a new device or Bluetooth recently disappeared, check the device specifications first.
    2. Check that Airplane mode is off.
      • Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons on the right side of the taskbar.
      • Make sure Airplane mode is turned off.
    3. Turn Bluetooth on from Settings.
      • Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
      • Turn Bluetooth on.
    4. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter.
      • Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
      • Next to Bluetooth, select Run and complete the prompts.
    5. Update the Bluetooth driver.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Bluetooth.
      • Right-click the Bluetooth adapter and select Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software.
      • Restart the PC after the update.
      • If Windows says the best driver is already installed, download the latest Bluetooth driver from the PC manufacturer’s support website and install that version, then restart.
    6. Reinstall the Bluetooth adapter.
      • Open Device Manager.
      • Expand Bluetooth.
      • Right-click the Bluetooth adapter and select Uninstall device > Uninstall.
      • Select Start > Power > Shut down.
      • Wait a few seconds, turn the PC back on, and let Windows reinstall the driver.
      • If it does not reinstall automatically, open Device Manager and select Action > Scan for hardware changes.
    7. Install the latest Bluetooth driver directly from the PC manufacturer.
      • Search the manufacturer support site by the exact PC or motherboard model.
      • Install the Bluetooth driver listed for Windows 11.
      • Restart and test the toggle again.

    If the Bluetooth icon is missing but Bluetooth still appears in Device Manager, the uninstall/reinstall step is specifically recommended.

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  2. DaveM121 928.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-28T15:49:00.2233333+00:00

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    Open Device Manager (accessible by right clicking your Start Button)

    At the top of Device Manager, choose View - Show Hidden Devices

    Does that show hidden Bluetooth device(s)

    if so, right click and uninstall that

    Restart your PC

    Check if Bluetooth is then working

    2

    If Bluetooth is still not working, go to the support page for your PC on the manufacturers website, then from there, download and install the Bluetooth device drivers they recommend.

    If you have any difficulty locating that support page, click your Start Button, then just type msinfo and press Enter, please provide a screenshot of the resulting System Information window.

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