Bluetooth Not Working on Windows 11? Fix It

Bluetooth problems are usually a sleeping service, a stale pairing or a driver. Try these in order.

1. Toggle it

Quick Settings (Windows + A) > Bluetooth off and on. Check Airplane mode is off.

Win + A

2. Remove and pair again

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > your device > Remove device, then put the device in pairing mode and Add device.

Bluetooth & devices > Remove > Add device

3. Restart the service

services.msc > Bluetooth Support Service > Restart (Startup type: Automatic).

Win + R  ->  services.msc

4. Driver

Device Manager > Bluetooth > adapter > Update driver, or Uninstall and restart.

Device Manager > Bluetooth

FAQ

Headphones connect but no sound?

Pick them as the output: Quick Settings > the arrow next to the volume slider.

Bluetooth option missing?

The adapter may be disabled in Device Manager or the BIOS, or the driver is missing.