For more info, see Change notifications and quick settings in Windows 11. If you don't see Bluetooth in quick settings, you might need to add it. If it's turned on without any Bluetooth devices connected, it might appear as Not connected. To find the quick setting for Bluetooth, select the Network icon next to the time and date on the right side of your taskbar. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and then turn on Bluetooth.
Turn on BluetoothĪfter you've checked that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth, you'll need to turn it on. If you need help adding a device without Bluetooth capabilities, see Add a device to a Windows PC.
For more info on how to check, see Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows.
Note: For devices with non-standard Bluetooth protocols, there may be some compatibility problems.Before you start, make sure that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth. The models supported are much more than the ones listed. (2) The following compatibility list is based on the TP-Link lab environment. (1) Make sure that your device has Bluetooth function. Please refer to Q7 to check out the compatibility list. And then try to scan one more time on Bluetooth USB Adapter and you will be able to find the device.Ħ. For the devices with non-standard Bluetooth protocols, there may be some compatibility problems. Right click on that device and select Remove device. Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers, and then you will find the devices that was previously connected to your Bluetooth USB Adapter on the Devices page. So please try the following steps on your PC before another scan: Once the device was paired, it cannot be scanned again unless you delete it.
Please follow this instruction to install it: How to install the Bluetooth Nano USB Adapter?ĥ. Please try to manually install the driver again.
Or disable it in the Device Manager and enable it again.Ĥ. Please unplug the Bluetooth USB Adapter and reinsert it. Reboot the Bluetooth device and computer.ģ. If you're watching videos or streaming music from an ONLINE source, please make sure the audio dropout issue is not caused by slow network speed.ġ. Make sure your Bluetooth device is set to be discoverable.Ģ. Operation range can be affected by physical obstructions (walls, people, etc.) and wireless interference (Wi-Fi routers, Wireless TV adapters, etc.). Please test your receiving Bluetooth device with a mobile phone to confirm its range is acceptable.
The Bluetooth range depends on BOTH the receiving and the transmitting devices. If your device is having range issues when plugged into a USB 3.0 port, a USB extension cable can help with this.Ģ) Ensure the Bluetooth receiver has a good signal Because there is a lot of random radio noise generated by the processor and system parts which will cause the short-range and cut off issue.Īn Intel white paper was confirmed that poorly shielded USB 3.0 ports will cause radio interference. Please move the adapter to the front of the computers instead of the back of the computer or using a USB 2.0 extension cable to move the adapter away from the computer. 1) Change to another USB port or use a USB extension cable