Pairing a Bluetooth Device in Windows (2023)

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You can pair all types of Bluetooth devices with your PC, including keyboards, mice, phones, speakers, and more. To do this, your PC must have Bluetooth. Some PCs, such as laptops and tablets, have built-in Bluetooth. If your PC doesn't have it, you can connect a Bluetooth USB adapter to your PC's USB port to get it.

Windows 11Windows 10Windows 8.1Windows 7

Before you begin, make sure your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth. For more information on verification, seeFix Bluetooth problems on Windows. If you need help adding a device that doesn't have Bluetooth capabilities, seeAdding a device to a Windows PC.

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Once you've verified that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth, you need to enable it. See how:

  • In the settings:SelectBegin>the settings>Bluetooth and devicesand then callBluetooth.

  • In quick settings:To find the quick setting for Bluetooth, select itnetwork,If, orDrumsSymbol () next to the time and date on the right side of the taskbar. SelectBluetoothcall. When it's on without a connected Bluetooth device, it can appear asnot connected.

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    if you don't seeBluetoothYou may need to add it in quick settings. For more information, seeChange notifications and quick settings in Windows 11.

How to pair a Bluetooth device

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

  2. On your PC, select thenetwork,If, orDrumsSymbol () next to the time and date on the right side of the taskbar.

  3. SelectManage Bluetooth devicesnoBluetoothQuick setup and select your deviceunpaired.

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  4. Follow any additional instructions if they appear and chooseDid.

Your Bluetooth device and PC will normally connect automatically when the two devices are within range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.

How to pair a Bluetooth printer or scanner

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

  2. SelectBegin>the settings>Bluetooth and devices>printers and scanners>add device. Wait for it to find nearby printers, choose the one you want and select itadd device.

If you're having trouble installing your printer or scanner, read onFix printer problemsorInstall and use a scanner on Windows.

How to pair a Bluetooth device with Swift Pair

With Swift Pair in Windows 11, you can quickly pair a compatible Bluetooth device with your PC. If your Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you'll get a notification when it's nearby and put it in pairing mode so it's discoverable.

  1. Turn on a Bluetooth device compatible with Swift Pair and make it discoverable. How you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check your device or visit the manufacturer's website to learn more.

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

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

Before you begin, make sure your Windows 10 PC supports Bluetooth. For more information on verification, seeFix Bluetooth problems on Windows 10. If you need help adding a device that doesn't have Bluetooth capabilities, seeAdd a device to a Windows 10 PC.

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Once you've verified that your Windows 10 PC supports Bluetooth, you'll need to turn it on. See how:

In the settings:SelectBegin>the settings>Devices>Bluetooth and other devicesand callBluetooth.

Activate Bluetooth in the settings

In the action center:The maintenance center is located next to the time and date in the system tray. Select in the taskbaraction center(or), then selectBluetoothcall. When it's off, it can appear asnot connected.

If you don't see Bluetooth in your Action Center, here's how to change it:

  • Expand Quick Actions. Select in the taskbaraction center(or) >Extend.Bluetoothshould appear here. It appears asBluetoothornot connected.

  • Add Bluetooth to the Action Center. SelectBegin>the settings>System>Notifications and Actions>quick actions. Go toAdd or remove Quick Actionsand callBluetooth.

Monitoring:For more information about changing the apps and settings that appear in Action Center, seeChange notification and action settings in Windows 10.

How to pair a Bluetooth headset, speaker, or other audio device

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

  2. Select on your PCBegin>the settings>Devices>Bluetooth and other devices>Add Bluetooth or another device>Bluetooth. Select your device and follow any additional instructions if they appear, then selectDid.

    Your Bluetooth device and PC will normally connect automatically when the two devices are within range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.

Monitoring:Don't see your Bluetooth audio device?Learn how to repair Bluetooth audio device and wireless display connections.

How to pair a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse or other device

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

  2. Select on your PCBegin>the settings>Devices>Bluetooth and other devices>Add Bluetooth or another device>Bluetooth. Select your device and follow any additional instructions if they appear, then selectDid.

How to pair a Bluetooth printer or scanner

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

  2. SelectBegin>the settings>Devices>printers and scanners>Add a printer or scanner. Wait for nearby printers to be found, choose the one you want and select itadd device.

If you're having trouble installing your printer or scanner, read onFix printer problemsorInstall and use a scanner in Windows 10.

How to pair a Bluetooth device with Swift Pair

With Swift Pair in Windows 10, you can quickly pair a compatible Bluetooth device with your PC. If your Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you'll get a notification when it's nearby and put it in pairing mode so it's discoverable.

  1. Turn on a Bluetooth device compatible with Swift Pair and make it discoverable. How you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check your device or visit the manufacturer's website to learn more.

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

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

  4. Once connected, selectClose.

Before you begin, make sure your Windows 8 PC supports Bluetooth.

  1. Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it discoverable.

    How you make it discoverable depends on the device. Check your device or visit the manufacturer's website to learn how.

  2. SelectBegin> enterBluetooth> selectBluetooth settingsfrom the list.

  3. ConnectBluetooth> select device >Par.

  4. Follow the instructions if they appear. If not, you are done and connected.

Your Bluetooth device and PC will normally connect automatically when the two devices are within range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.

Before you begin, make sure your Windows 7 PC supports Bluetooth.

  1. Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it discoverable.

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

  2. SelectBegin Pairing a Bluetooth Device in Windows (3)>devices and printer.

  3. Selectadd device> select device >Next.

  4. Follow any other instructions that may appear. If not, you are done and connected.

Your Bluetooth device and PC will normally connect automatically when the two devices are within range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.

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