Bluetooth troubleshooting
Pairing, missing Bluetooth, disconnects and device communication.
Start here
Confirm Bluetooth is present, enabled and that the accessory is actually in pairing mode before removing drivers.
Escalation boundary
Escalate to adapter/driver repair when Windows cannot enumerate Bluetooth correctly or Device Manager reports a problem.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth not connecting in Windows 11: diagnose pairing before drivers
Work through pairing mode, saved device state, updates and driver checks in a low-risk order.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth disappeared in Windows 11: check detection before reinstalling drivers
When the Bluetooth toggle or icon disappears, confirm the adapter and Windows detection path before treating it as a pairing problem.