Don’t worry — this is a common issue and usually easy to fix!
“Bluetooth Not Available”
What This Means (In Plain English)
Your computer's Bluetooth is not working. You will not be able to connect wireless headphones, speakers, mice, or keyboards.
Common Causes
- •Bluetooth is turned off in settings
- •Airplane Mode is on
- •Bluetooth driver needs updating
- •A Windows update disabled the adapter
How to Fix It — Step by Step
- 1
Check if Bluetooth is turned on: Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > make sure the toggle is on.
- 2
Check for a physical Bluetooth switch on your laptop.
- 3
Make sure Airplane Mode is off.
- 4
Restart your computer.
- 5
Update the Bluetooth driver: Device Manager > Bluetooth > right-click > Update Driver.
- 6
If the Bluetooth adapter is not showing in Device Manager, you may need to enable it in BIOS or your laptop's hardware settings.
How to Prevent This in the Future
Keep your Bluetooth drivers updated. Make sure Airplane Mode does not turn Bluetooth off.
Related Errors You Might See
Bluetooth Not Available
Your Mac's Bluetooth is not working. You will not be able to use Bluetooth devices like wireless keyboards, mice, or headphones.
Bluetooth Pairing Unsuccessful
Your iPhone could not connect to a Bluetooth device like headphones, a speaker, or your car. The two devices were not able to find each other.
Still stuck? Don’t worry!
If the steps above did not solve the problem, ask a trusted friend or family member for help, or contact us and we will do our best to assist you.