【How to turn on Bluetooth on your computer】Bluetooth is not just a simple technology for mobile phones and even the entire IT industry, it is also a wireless bridge connecting you and me. We no longer rely on cables when transferring data. We only need to turn on Bluetooth on the computer and connect to other devices wirelessly. So, How to turn on computer Bluetooth?
Necessary conditions for using Bluetooth on your computer
Most laptops are equipped with a Bluetooth module , just open the corresponding Bluetooth function module. Desktop computers are generally not equipped with Bluetooth. If you want to use the Bluetooth function, you must install a Bluetooth adapter. If you are not sure whether your computer supports Bluetooth, please read the relevant instructions of your computer carefully. Specific brands and models may support Bluetooth differently.
Installing a Bluetooth adapter on a desktop computer
We take the most common USB interface Bluetooth adapter and the operating system Win10 as an example. It is recommended that your operating system is Win7 or above, so that you can save the trouble of installing the Bluetooth adapter driver.
1. Insert the Bluetooth adapter into the USB interface slot of your computer.
2. Wait for Windows to detect the hardware and install it.
3. After confirming that the Bluetooth adapter has been installed, you can connect to other Bluetooth devices.< /p>
Connect other Bluetooth devices, such as Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth mobile phones, etc.
1. Click "Start", then click "Control Panel". Under "Sound", click "Add Device".
2. Windows searches for devices and displays the searched devices in the window. Select the Bluetooth device you want to add, and then click the "Next" button. If Windows cannot find you device, see "Tips for discovering Bluetooth devices"
3. If the device you add does not require verification, Windows will automatically add the device. Skip to step 5 to continue. However, most Bluetooth devices require verification before being added. If the device requires verification, the window will display a pairing code. Windows is waiting for you to type this code into the device you have installed.
4. Immediately check the authorization information on the device you are connected to. Example: The authorization information when connecting to another computer is as follows:
If you are adding a mobile phone, you may need to open the mobile phone and select "Yes", then it will open An interface that allows you to enter a pairing code. If you are connected to another computer, you can check the notification area information in the lower right corner to prompt you to allow access. You must allow access before another window appears where you type your pairing code.
5. Wait for Windows to configure the device. After the two devices are connected and configured, Windows checks and installs the necessary drivers. Please wait patiently for the process to complete before using the device. Then click "Close".
Tips for discovering Bluetooth devices
If Windows cannot detect the Bluetooth device, please check the following:
1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on and set to discoverable on the device. When a device is set up to be discoverable, it can use wireless signals to send its location to Bluetooth devices and computers.
2. Some devices (such as wireless mice or keyboards) may have a button that you need to turn on.
3. Some devices (such as Bluetooth mobile phones) may require you to set up the menu and choose to turn on Bluetooth before the device can be discovered.
4. Some devices (such as computers) may need to turn on the "discovery" setting. To turn on Discovery in Windows 10, click Start, then Control Panel. In the Control Panel Search box, type Bluetooth, and then click Change Bluetooth settings. "Bluetooth Settings" opens. Click in the Discovery area of the Options tab.
5. Make sure the device is turned on, has sufficient power, and is not in sleep mode.
6. Make sure you have not added the device to your computer. In the Add Device Wizard, the added device does not appear in the list of devices you can connect to.
To check whether the device has been added successfully, click Start, then click Devices and Printers. If your device already appears in Devices and Printers, you don't need to add it again. Click it to open the "Bluetooth Operation and Settings" page, and you can perform Bluetooth operations on the device.
7. Make sure the device is within the wireless connection range of your computer, usually 6 to 9 feet. If you are not sure that the device is within range, move the device closer to the computer or place the device in the same room as the computer.
8. Make sure there are no other devices interfering with the wireless device, such as microwave ovens, cordless phones, or other wireless devices.
9. If your computer is using an external Bluetooth adapter, please confirm that the adapter is installed and functioning properly.
10. If Bluetooth is integrated into your computer, especially a laptop, please make sure the Bluetooth wireless transmitter is turned on. Many laptop transmitters are equipped with switches. If you don't know how to turn it on, check the information that came with your computer or visit the manufacturer's website.
The above are detailed instructions on How to turn on Bluetooth on your computer. I hope it will be helpful to you.