Fix Connections to Bluetooth Audio Devices in Windows 10
There could be many reasons why your Windows 10 Pc has connectivity issues with Bluetooth devices. We have gone through all possible reasons causing the problems and have mentioned fixes for all of them.
Check if your Windows 10 PC has Bluetooth support.
If you cannot connect your Windows 10 PC or Laptop with the Bluetooth audio devices after booting for the first time, we suggest checking if your PC or Laptop has Bluetooth support. Some PCs may not come with Bluetooth support and hence cannot connect it with your Bluetooth audio device. Check if your PC has Bluetooth support by: Step 1: Click on Start and then click on Settings. Step 2: On the Settings page, click on Devices. Step 3: If you can spot the Bluetooth & other devices page, it means that your PC has Bluetooth support. Now that you know that your PC has Bluetooth support let us look at the reason and fixes for the connectivity issues in Windows 10.
Check if you have turned on Bluetooth.
Sometimes, for complex problems, there could be a much easy solution. The same goes for here. Before looking at any of the fixes for Bluetooth connectivity issues on your Windows 10 device, try checking if you have turned on Bluetooth. If you are running your Windows 10 Laptop on Battery Saver mode, there might be a chance that windows might turn off Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth manually and see if you still have connectivity issues.
Make sure you have connected to the Bluetooth device.
If you have connected your Bluetooth device once to a Windows 10 device, it will automatically connect again if the Bluetooth is on. But sometimes, despite turning the Bluetooth on, the device may not connect. You may have to connect a paired device with it manually. For that: Step 1: Click on the Start button and click on the Gear icon. Step 2: On the settings page, Devices. Step 3: After that, click on Bluetooth & other device. Step 4: Here, you will see all the paired Bluetooth devices and other devices connected to your Windows PC. Step 5: Click on the device to which you want to connect. Step 6: Click on Connect. Make sure both devices are paired and Bluetooth is active on them. If this method is not working for you, remove the device and reconnect. We have mentioned the steps to remove and reconnect a Bluetooth device in Windows 10.
Remove and Re-pair Bluetooth Audio Device in Windows 10
When you first face the Bluetooth connection drop issue on your Windows 10 PC, you should try disconnecting the device entirely from your pc and then reconnect the device again and check if the problem occurs again. If you don’t know to disconnect and repair a Bluetooth device from a Windows PC, then you can follow the steps mentioned below: Step 1: Type Bluetooth on the search bar next to the Start button Step 2: From the Search results, you will see Bluetooth and other devices settings. Click on Open. ( or you can click on Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and other devices) Step 3: On the Bluetooth settings page, you will see all the Bluetooth devices connected with your Windows 10 Laptop or PC. Click on the device which you want to unpair. Step 4: Click on Remove device to unpair the device. Step 5: A new confirmation window will appear where you need to click on Yes. You have now unpaired the Bluetooth device from the windows PC. Now let us look at the steps to pair a Bluetooth device to a Windows 10 machine. Step 1: Turn off and then turn on the Bluetooth on both Windows 10 PC and Bluetooth device to make both of them discover each other. Step 2: Click on Add Bluetooth or other device at the top of the page. Step 3: A new window will appear, where you need to click on Bluetooth. Step 4: The Bluetooth on your Windows 10 PC/Laptop will search for the nearby Bluetooth devices, and it will show a list of available devices to connect. Step 5: if your device is in the list, click on it to connect. (While connecting, make sure you enter the pin shown in the screen, or it usually 0000 or 1234) Step 6: After connecting the device, it will appear on the list of connected devices. These steps can solve the connection drop issue with Bluetooth devices in Windows 10. If you still have the problem, try the following method.
Check if the Audio Device is within the Bluetooth range.
Bluetooth devices usually have an average range of 10 meters, depending on the version. Depending on the device’s location, there can be fluctuation in the range. If you have placed the Bluetooth audio device in another room or any barriers between them, it can block the signals and result in a range drop. Try bringing the Bluetooth audio device close to your Windows 10 PC and check if the issue is still there.
Check if the Bluetooth device has a connectivity issue.
You need to check if the Bluetooth device has any connection issues by connecting it with another Windows 10 PC/Laptop. If there are any issues with the Bluetooth device, try checking the following method.
Check if your Bluetooth Audio device has enough Battery.
Some Bluetooth devices will start to misbehave if it is running low on Battery. Some devices may limit their activities in low Battery, resulting in audio lag or connectivity issues. Try charging it to 100% and check again to see if everything is working fine.
Update the Bluetooth Drivers of your PC
Usually, updating the drivers can help you fix the issues regarding the Bluetooth connectivity in Windows 10. Let us look at the steps you need to follow to update the Bluetooth Drivers in Windows 10. Step 1: Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager. Step 2: When the Device Manager opens, click on the arrow next to Bluetooth to expand it. Step 3: Right-click on the Bluetooth audio device with the connectivity issue and click on Update driver. Step 4: A new window will appear asking how to update your Bluetooth drivers. Click on Search automatically for drivers. Windows will search for suitable drivers to install on your device. Step 5: If Windows finds a suitable driver, click on install. If you are on the latest drivers, it will notify you that Windows is on the latest drivers. Then you can check the following method to fix your Bluetooth audio connectivity issue in your windows 10 machine. However, if you have installed the latest drivers, check if the problem still occurs, and if it does, check the following method.
Update Windows
Microsoft usually pushes an update when many users complain about a common bug to fix it. Since many users are having issues with the Bluetooth audio device connectivity, try checking if Microsoft has pushed any new updates for your device. To check if your Windows 10 laptop is on the latest update: You can use the link provided by Microsoft to check for Windows updates. Click on the link, and you will be redirected to the updates page. If you want to know the path to check for updates in Windows 10, then follow the steps mentioned below: Step 1: Click on Start and click on the Gear icon to open Settings. Step 2: On the settings page, click on Windows Update. Step 3: On the Windows Update page, click on Check for Updates. Step 4: Windows updater will check if it’s on the latest update, and you will see a prompt to install the latest update if there is any. Step 5: After updating your device, restart and see if it can maintain a stable connection with the Bluetooth device. After updating your PC to the latest version, check if you still have the issue. And if you still have problems, continue checking through our following method.
Turn off Flight mode.
If the Airplane mode is turned on, on your Windows 10 PC, it will block all the wireless communications, including wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC. If Flight mode is on, users would be unable to connect their Bluetooth devices with the PC. You can check if Flight mode is on or off by these steps: Step 1: Click on the Network icon. Step 2: When the new menu opens, if the Airplane mode tile is blue, it means that it is on. To turn off the Airplane mode, click on the tile, and it will turn off the airplane mode in Windows 10. After turning off the Airplane mode, it will restore all wireless connections with your PC/Laptop, including Bluetooth. Try reconnecting your Bluetooth Audio Device to your PC and see if the issue is still there.
Check if the Audio is Playing through the Bluetooth device.
While Windows will automatically change the source after connecting a new device, sometimes, we have to adjust it manually. To make sure the audio is coming through your Bluetooth device: Step 1: Click on Start and click on the Gear icon to open settings. Step 2: On the Settings page, click on the system. Step 3: Then, click on Sound. Step 4: Select the output source from the drop-down dox to the Bluetooth audio device. After selecting the Bluetooth audio source, check again if you can hear audio from the Bluetooth audio device.
Run Bluetooth Troubleshooter
If none of the above methods helped you fix the audio issue with Bluetooth devices, try running the Bluetooth troubleshoot. We have mentioned below the steps to use the Windows 10 Bluetooth troubleshooter: Step 1: Click on Search and type Find and fix problems with Bluetooth devices and then open it. Step 2: A new window for Bluetooth Troubleshoot will open up. Click on Next to continue. Step 3: The system will then try to detect the problems. Wait for it to complete the checks. Step 4: After finding the issues and fixing them, click Close to complete the process. Usually, Bluetooth Troubleshoot can fix most issues regarding Bluetooth on your device. You can check and see if you are still having any problems. If it’s not, check the steps to Uninstall the Bluetooth adapter.
Report to Windows
If non of the steps help you solve the issue on your PC/Laptop, better report it to Microsoft and let them look into it. For that: Step 1: Type Feedback Hub on the search bar and open the app. Step 2: After opening the app, mention all the issues that occurred to you while using Bluetooth and include the details such as what you were doing when the problem started. You should also include when the issue began to occur. After adding the necessary information, submit the feedback. Microsoft may look into the issue and take the necessary steps.
Fix Connections to Wireless Displays in Windows 10
We have found some easy ways to solve the connection issues for Wireless Displays in Windows 10. Try each method and see if it has helped.
Check if the HDMI and USB connections are made properly.
We have mentioned some common steps you need to take to prevent any connectivity issues between the Windows PC and the Wireless Display.
Ensure you have correctly connected the HDMI on each end (one on PC and one on display). We suggest you use the supplied HDMI cable.Check if the USB of the USB power adaptor for the display is connected correctly.You need to make sure the Wireless Display is connected to an electrical outlet where the power is still accessible.
Restart PC and Wireless Display dock
Sometimes, before trying more complex steps, it’s better to try a simple restart for both the PC and the Wireless Display and then try to connect them again.
Check if your device has Miracast support.
With Miracast, users can cast content from one source to external displays. If your Windows 10 PC doesn’t come with Miracast support, you won’t be able to connect wireless displays with the PC. To check if your Windows 10 PC or laptop has Miracast support: Step 1: Search Connect on the Search bar next to the Start button. Step 2: Open the Connect app, and if the app tells your laptop is ready for you to connect wirelessly, it means your computer has Cast support. Try to connect your device to the wireless display and see if you face any issues. If you still have any connectivity issues with the display, check the following method.
Check if the display has Mircast support.
Even if your Windows 10 PC has Miracast support, you will be having issues connecting the wireless display if it doesn’t have Miracast support. Check if the Wireless display has Miracast support. We suggest using the supplied adaptor to connect the display with the PC or Laptop.
Turn on wifi
You need to turn on wifi to connect your device to a network to make the casting work properly. To turn on wifi in Windows 10: Step 1: Click on the network button (usually appears as a globe icon). Step 2: Check if the wifi tile is blue when the menu opens. If it’s not, click on it to turn on wifi. Now try connecting the display to your Windows PC and see if you can cast the screen to it. If you cannot connect your device to the wireless display, you can check the following method. Remove Wireless Display on Windows 10 If non of the steps doesn’t work, try removing the Wireless Display from your Windows device and then reconnect it again. You can follow these steps to remove a wireless display from a Windows 10 PC or Laptop. Step 1: Click on Start and then click on Settings. Step 2: On the Settings page, click on Devices. Step 3: Under the Bluetooth & other devices page, find the device you want to remove and click on it. Step 4: Click on Remove device to remove the device. After removing the device from your Windows 10 PC, reconnect it again to the PC and see if you still have any issues.
Update Windows
Microsoft usually pushes updates to solve the issues reported by the users. Since many users have reported problems with the wireless display, try checking if Microsoft has pushed any new updates for your device. To check if your Windows machine is on the latest update: Use the link provided by Microsoft to check for Windows updates. Else you can: Step 1: Click on Start and then click on Settings. Step 2: On the settings page, click on Windows Update. Step 3: After that, click on Check for Updates. Step 4: Windows updater will check if your device is on the latest update and will you about the updates if any. Click on the prompt to update your device to the latest version. Step 5: After updating your device, restart your device and see if the Wireless display still has any connectivity issues in Windows 10. After updating your PC to the latest version, check if you still have the issue. Can’t connect to a wireless display? If you have connectivity issues regarding Wireless displays, there could be many reasons. We have covered most of these issues and have provided the fixes. Check them and see if you were able to solve these issues. Why My PC is not showing Bluetooth devices? There could be many reasons why your Bluetooth device is not showing up on your PC. We have covered most of these issues and have provided their fixes in your detailed guide. How do I fix an unstable Bluetooth connection? You can try removing the device and then reconnect it again. Other than that, charge the device to full and check again. If none of these issues help, check our detailed article to solve these issues where we have covered most of the popular reasons your PC does not discover your Bluetooth device.
Final Words
Recently many users have complained about issues with Bluetooth and Wireless Display connectivity. This is why we have prepared a well-detailed guide on solving Bluetooth and Wireless display connectivity issues in Windows 10. We hope that you were able to make use of our methods.
