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:
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
In the Bluetooth & devices window, next to 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.
To turn Bluetooth on and off in quick settings:
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.
Important:
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.
