Top 3 Ways to Fix Bluetooth Not Available after Windows 10 Update Issue

Jun. 24, 2022 / Updated by Daphne to Windows 10

Bluetooth Not Available After Windows 10 Upgrade

Windows 10 brings a lot of issues. One of the issues you may suffer: Bluetooth is not available after Windows 10 upgrade or Bluetooth is not working in Windows 10; Bluetooth driver error in Windows 10, none of your Bluetooth devices, such as the Bluetooth keyboard, the Bluetooth mouse, Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth speakers, wireless phones, wireless fitness trackers, etc. work on the Windows 10, and even you cannot find where to turn Bluetooth On or Off. Those Bluetooth devices work well on the Windows 8 or 7, but after you install Windows 10 or Windows 10 Creators Update from Windows 8.1, 8, 7, XP or Vista, they are not working on your computer. You may receive message of flagged devices like below:

Devices that aren't fully compatible:

- Bluetooth Audio Device

Recently, we've received reports about this Bluetooth not working on Windows 10 issue mainly related to Lenovo computer, Intel Bluetooth, Samsung laptop, Acer laptop, Asus laptop, Toshiba laptop, Logitech Bluetooth, ALPS integrated Bluetooth device, Belkin Bluetooth adapter, Generic Bluetooth radio, ALPS Bluetooth USB adapter, IBM integrated Bluetooth, Blutonium Bluetooth Single Chip transceiver, CSR Nanosira Bluetooth, GVC Bluetooth wireless adapter, FIC Bluetooth wireless adapter, etc.

If you also got this issue of Bluetooth has stopped working after Windows 10 update, try the top 3 methods below to fix no Bluetooth in Windows 10.

Note: We've dedicated to solutions to solve all Windows 10 update issues. You can also check to see Windows 10 update issues and solutions, which describe the top ways to fix Windows 10 reboot loop issues, display problems, no Wi-Fi available issues, no sound issues, USB device not recognized, black screen or blue screen issues, update failure issues, etc.

Top 3 Solutions to Fix Bluetooth Not Available after Windows 10 Update

Here are the 3 best workable solutions we've found to solve problems caused by Bluetooth not available and bluetooth stopped working after Windows 10 upgrade.

Bluetooth is missing on Windows 10 update? Also see How to Fix No Bluetooth in Device Manager on Computer.

Top 1. Remove and Add the Bluetooth Devices

If the Bluetooth audio devices or the wireless keyboard and mouse can't be detected by the Bluetooth on your computer, try to remove it and then add it again.

1. Go to the Control Panel. Click "Hardware and Sound" and "Bluetooth Devices".

2. Select the device that's not working and click "Remove".

3. Click "Add" and press the reset button on the device.

4. Select "My device is set up and ready to be found" check box and click "Next".

5. When the Bluetooth device is found, select it, click "Next" and follow the rest of the wizard.

Note: If the Bluetooth device is not found, repeat the steps from 1 to 4.

Top 2.Download Drive Talent to Update Bluetooth Driver

This first method should be the Bluetooth driver fix. The Bluetooth driver is the only software that makes computer and the Bluetooth adapter communicate. If the Bluetooth driver is not compatible with Windows 10, it will be deleted during the update. Therefore, check if the Bluetooth driver is outdated, corrupted, damages, incompatible or missing, and then fix it.

Here is the all-in-one solution: Driver Talent (formerly called DriveTheLife). It is a professional driver fix tool for Windows. It helps you to identify if the Bluetooth driver has issues on Windows 10 and quick solve the driver issues:

  • Scan the hardware and devices to find out the driver problems.

  • Fix the corrupted, damaged, or incompatible Bluetooth driver.

  • Update to the latest Bluetooth driver for Windows 10.

  • Download and install the best-matched driver in Windows 10.

Download and install Driver Talent on your computer to 1-click fix Bluetooth driver on your Windows 10 computer, including download Bluetooth driver, update Bluetooth driver, install Bluetooth driver, etc.

Restart your computer after the Bluetooth driver is fixed. You can also see: How to download and update Bluetooth Driver on computer.

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Note: Some users have reported that the Bluetooth driver is installed but the Bluetooth still doesn’t work. This is because the driver you installed from OEM or manufacturer can’t work properly on the Windows 10. In this case, try Driver Talent to reinstall this driver. It will make the driver work properly.

Top 3. Allow Bluetooth Devices to Connect to This Computer

Can't connect to computer from your Bluetooth enabled device? Make sure you have allowed the Bluetooth devices to connect to your computer. Try the steps below:

1. Go to Control Panel. Click "Hardware and Sound" and "Bluetooth Devices".

2. Click the Options tab.

3. Make sure the "Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer" check box is selected.

For more clear operation steps, refer to the video: How to Fix Bluetooth Not Working on Windows 10

Bonus Tip: How to Connect Bluetooth Devices to Your Windows 10 Computer

You can connect any Bluetooth enabled devices to your computer. Make sure your device is on and discoverable.

To connect a Bluetooth audio device:

1. On the taskbar in Windows 10, select "action center" and then "Connect". Choose the device name.

2. Follow the instructions that pop up. Otherwise, you're done and connected.

To connect a Bluetooth keyboard or Bluetooth mouse:

Go to the Start button and select "Settings", "Devices" and "Bluetooth". Click "Add".

To connect a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone:

Go to the Start button and select "Settings", "Devices" and "Bluetooth". Click "Add".

Alternatively, go to Control Panel, click "Hardware and Sound" and "Bluetooth Devices". Click "Add".

To connect a Bluetooth enabled printer:

Go to Control Panel, and click "Hardware and Sound". Select "Printers" and click "Add a printer".

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