
Right-click on the Bluetooth adapter and select Update driver software.
If you see any Bluetooth adapter with a yellow exclamation mark beside it, it implies that the driver was not correctly installed. Click View from the menu, then click Show hidden devices. Here’s how to check if your Bluetooth adapter’s driver is correctly installed: If the Bluetooth toggle in Windows 11/10 is missing from the Settings app, it most likely indicates that either the Bluetooth driver is not installed or is faulty. If you want to turn on or off your PC’s Bluetooth but can’t find the toggle option in the Windows settings, try the solutions below. Check out this fix for more information: Bluetooth Not Working on Windows 11/10. If you can’t see the Bluetooth option, or if there is no toggle beside it, it may indicate that Windows couldn’t detect any available Bluetooth adapter on your PC, or that the adapter has a problem. If Bluetooth is turned on, Windows should be able to discover your Bluetooth devices or be discovered by them. On the right, under Manage Bluetooth devices, click to toggle on the Bluetooth. Beside the Bluetooth option, click on the toggle to turn it on if it’s not already “On”. Select Bluetooth & devices on the left pane. Some laptops have a hardware switch, usually with the function keys, to physically turn on the Bluetooth hardware on your laptop before it can be detected and used by Windows.Īfter ensuring that your Bluetooth adapter is working as intended, follow these steps: Uninstall all Bluetooth adapter driversīefore starting, ensure that you have a working built-in or USB Bluetooth adapter on your laptop or desktop PC, and that you have installed the required Bluetooth driver for your adapter. No Bluetooth Toggle in Windows 10 or 11. Use the drop down menu below to select your operating system, then select the software and driver package version you wish to download and manually install. (Recommended) Intel® Driver & Support Assistant. To update the Bluetooth driver for your Intel Wireless Adapter use the: For 82 Bluetooth® drivers, see Intel® Wireless Bluetooth® Drivers for Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 and Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265. Important: Starting with the software release version 22.210.0 the package won't include drivers for Discontinued wireless products Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 and Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265.
They may provide software or drivers specifically configured for your system. NoteĬontact your system manufacturer prior to installing software or drivers, or requesting technical support from Intel.
We recommend updating to the latest version, as it includes functional and security updates. This page lists all recent versions of Bluetooth® software and drivers that are currently supported for Intel® Wireless Adapters.