Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to connect devices such as keyboards, mice, speakers, printers, headsets, and more to your computer wirelessly. Bluetooth can help you save space, reduce clutter, and improve the convenience of using your device.
However, Bluetooth can also drain battery power, interfere with other wireless signals, and pose a security risk if not set up properly. Therefore, you may want to enable or disable Bluetooth according to your needs.
Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft that offers a variety of features and improvements, including support for Bluetooth. Windows 11 makes it easy for you to manage your Bluetooth settings through the Settings menu or Action Center.
In this article, Bardimin will explain how to enable and disable Bluetooth in Windows 11 with easy-to-follow steps. We will also provide some tips and tricks to solve the problems you may face when using Bluetooth on Windows 11.
How to Turn On Bluetooth on Windows 11
To enable Bluetooth in Windows 11, you can use one of the following two methods:
Method 1: Using the Settings Menu
The Settings menu is where you can access and change various settings in Windows 11, including Bluetooth. To enable Bluetooth through the Settings menu, follow these steps:
- Open the Start menu and click the Settings (gear-shaped) icon on the left.
- In the Settings window, click Bluetooth & devices under the Devices category.
- Under the Bluetooth section, slide the Bluetooth button to the On position. You will see the Bluetooth status change to On and a Bluetooth icon appears on your taskbar.
- Now, you can search for and connect your desired Bluetooth device by clicking Add device under the Other devices section. You can also manage Bluetooth devices that are already connected by clicking Devices and printers under the Related settings section.
Method 2: Use Action Center
Action Center is the panel that appears in the lower-right corner of your screen when you click the notification icon on the taskbar. Action Center displays various notifications and quick settings shortcuts that you can use to control several features in Windows 11, including Bluetooth. To turn on Bluetooth via Action Center, follow these steps:
- Click the notification icon on the taskbar to open the Action Center. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows + A to do the same.
- At the bottom of the Action Center, you will see several icons representing quick settings. Look for the Bluetooth icon and click on it to activate it. You’ll see the Bluetooth icon turn blue and the Bluetooth status change to On.
- Now, you can search and connect your desired Bluetooth device by clicking the Connect icon next to the Bluetooth icon. You can also manage Bluetooth devices that are already connected by clicking the Expand icon in the upper right corner of Action Center and then clicking Bluetooth.
How to Disable Bluetooth in Windows 11
To disable Bluetooth in Windows 11, you can use one of the same two methods used to enable it, namely through the Settings menu or Action Center. To disable Bluetooth through the Settings menu, follow these steps:
- Open the Start menu and click the Settings (gear-shaped) icon on the left.
- In the Settings window, click Bluetooth & devices under the Devices category.
- Under the Bluetooth section, slide the Bluetooth button to the Off position. You will see the Bluetooth status change to Off and the Bluetooth icon disappear from your taskbar.
- Now, you can’t search or connect any Bluetooth device. You also can’t manage Bluetooth devices that are already connected.
To disable Bluetooth over Action Center, follow these steps:
- Click the notification icon on the taskbar to open the Action Center. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows + A to do the same.
- At the bottom of the Action Center, you will see several icons representing quick settings. Look for the Bluetooth icon and click to disable it. You’ll see the Bluetooth icon turn gray and the Bluetooth status change to Off.
- Now, you can’t search or connect any Bluetooth device. You also can’t manage Bluetooth devices that are already connected.