Windows 11 · Windows
Turn on Bluetooth and connect a device in Windows 11
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Answer
Turn on Bluetooth, put the accessory in pairing mode, select Add device, and remove and re-add it if the first pairing fails.
Prepare the accessory
Charge the device, turn it on, and place it in pairing mode within range of the PC.
Turn on Bluetooth
Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices and turn on Bluetooth.
Add the device
Select Add device > Bluetooth and choose the accessory when it appears.
Fix a failed pairing
Remove the device, restart Bluetooth, and add it again. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter and update the driver if it remains unavailable.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the problem continues, note the exact error or device state and compare it with the linked Microsoft Support guidance before reinstalling, resetting, or deleting data.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform update.