Sep 21, 2015 How to Install Bluetooth in Windows 10 (7 Easy Steps). Yellow exclamation mark against the bluetoth driver in device manager? Fix the problem by installing the driver in compatibility mode. How to pair/connect Bluetooth audio device to Windows 7 PC. 1) On the Windows 7 PC, go into to the “Device Manager” (Start Menu/Control Panel/Device Manager) and expand the “Bluetooth Radios” section to determine the maker of the Bluetooth chip. Typically this is a chipmaker like Broadcom, Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR), or Toshiba.
Bluetooth is a convenient alternative to wires. With Bluetooth, you can connect supported phones, mice, headsets, printers, keyboards, tablets, and many other devices to your computer, as long as it too supports Bluetooth.
Overall, Bluetooth is pretty simple to use, but it can be a bit confusing to new users. To connect two Bluetooth devices together, one (or both) of the devices must be “discoverable.” And this initial Bluetooth connection process is known as “pairing.”
Sound confusing? We’ll show you everything you need to set up Bluetooth for Windows 7.
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Turn on Bluetooth on Your Computer and Device
First, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your computer. Many laptops come with Bluetooth support, but it may be disabled by default to save battery power. Often, you can find a button on your laptop’s keyboard that toggles Bluetooth. You might also have an icon in the System Tray at the bottom-right of the screen or an option in your computer manufacturer’s included software.
If your computer doesn’t have Bluetooth support (which is the case for many desktops), you can buy a cheap Bluetooth adapterHow to Add Bluetooth to a Computer: 3 Great Bluetooth Adapters for PCHow to Add Bluetooth to a Computer: 3 Great Bluetooth Adapters for PCComputers and laptops come with built-in Bluetooth. But what if yours doesn't? Set up your PC with a Bluetooth dongle.Read More. This is a small USB dongle that provides Bluetooth access on any machine.
Next, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on the device you want to pair with your computer. Bluetooth is enabled by default on Bluetooth mice and headsets, but it may be disabled on smartphones and tablets.
The exact location of this option will depend on your device.
On Android, swipe down from the top of the screen twice to access Quick Settings, then make sure you have Bluetooth enabled. iOS users should open Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen (iPhone 8 or earlier) or swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen (iPhone X or later). Then tap the Bluetooth icon to enable it, if it’s not already.
Make the PC and Devices Discoverable
While Bluetooth is now enabled on both your computer and device, they still can’t see each other. For a Bluetooth device to see another, it must be discoverable. In discoverable mode, your PC or device sends out signals advertising itself. This is disabled by default for security purposes; it only needs to be enabled when you’re pairing devices.
You only need to make one of the devices discoverable. Doing this for either your PC or the device you want to connect will work, but it doesn’t hurt to do it for both.
To make your Windows 7 PC discoverable, click the Start button and select Devices and Printers on the right side of the Start menu. Then right-click your computer name (or Bluetooth adapter name) in the list of devices and select Bluetooth settings.
If you need to do this on newer Windows versions too, we have a guide on how to connect your phone using Bluetooth on Windows 10.
Click the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer checkbox in the Bluetooth Settings window, and then click OK. Your computer will now be discoverable to other devices.
To make your phone discoverable, go into its Bluetooth options. If you use Android, you’ll find this at Settings > Connected devices. On iOS, head to Settings > Bluetooth. Both will display a message like Now discoverable as [Name] when the device is ready to pair.
If you’re pairing a device like a Bluetooth mouse or headphones, follow the instructions in the manual to put the device into pairing mode. Typically, you’ll need to hold the power button for several seconds or something similar.
Pair the Device
You can now pair the device with your computer. If you’ve made your PC discoverable, you can select your PC from the list of available devices that shows on your phone or tablet to initiate the pairing process.
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Alternatively, you can pair a device from your PC, as long as that device is discoverable. First, click the Add a device button in the Devices and Printers panel of Windows 7. (If you want to pair a Bluetooth printer, click Add a printer instead.)
Windows will look for discoverable Bluetooth devices and present them in the list. Select one and click Next to add it.
If you don’t see your Bluetooth device here, ensure that it’s discoverable and has Bluetooth enabled. As we mentioned above, this may require a certain button input on Bluetooth accessories like keyboards.
For many devices, you’ll see a passcode. Ensure the key on your PC and the device are the same. This helps you ensure you’re connecting the device to the correct machine, and not another nearby computer.
You’ll have to agree to the pairing request to initiate the connection. When pairing a phone, you’ll need to confirm the code on both your phone and your computer. A window will pop up asking you to confirm the connection. This helps prevent other people from pairing with your device when it’s in discoverable mode.
Once you confirm, Windows may install drivers as needed. Then you’re all set to start using it.
You can double-click the device in the Devices and Printers window to access more features, such as the ability to send files and play music. The exact features available will depend on your device.
Discover, Pair, and Go
Now that your device and computer are paired, they’ll continue working together. You won’t have to go through the pairing process each time you want to use the device, and they’ll connect automatically when they’re in range and turned on.
When you’re not actually pairing devices, for your security, you should make sure that both the device and your PC aren’t discoverable. You may also want to disable Bluetooth when you’re not using it, which can help save battery power on both your computer and your device.
For more on this topic, check out our FAQ guide to BluetoothWhat Is Bluetooth? 10 Common Questions, Asked and AnsweredWhat Is Bluetooth? 10 Common Questions, Asked and AnsweredWhat is Bluetooth and how does it work? We take a look at Bluetooth, why it's so useful, and how to use it.Read More.
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I've added a bluetooth speaker and it worked for a couple of weeks, but now when I select the device it just has the properties dialogue box come up. I've tried reinstalling the device and updating drivers, but still no success. Why won't the connection work?
Good lord do people still have that fossil, Windows 7? Time to move on, folks!
yep, some people prefer the more simple and light version of windows.
even if it means not having a god-awful useless menu and a slightly better looking search bar.
if we don't have Bluetooth in our device so How to install it
AFTER CHANGING ALL THIS SETTING STILL MY LAPTOP DEVICE NOT ADD ANY DEVICE
Thanks for such a good advice but i have been blessed with LENOVO with windows 7
And i can find my lappy bluetooth ever form other devices .I am cursed with a Lenovo with Windows 7 so Windows 7 advice is pretty much useless.
My phone is paired to the computer but no connection when I try to play my tunes. The only option when I double click my cell is sms service. I'm very frustrated can anyone help?
Surprisingly, I struggled immensely pairing my WP8 to my laptop but this helped load. Thanks.
There are some security concerns - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth#Security_concerns.
Great article but: I have to pair every device every time I want to use it on my laptop (when running any windows operating system). My phone, Android tablet and powerbook seem to remember anything I've used before. Does anyone else have this problem?
If you use bluetooth in the office between tablet and pc is the connection secure? I want to transfer sensitive photos from device to computer for storage via bluetooth.
Mine neither - maybe this is a fault of this dongle? Going to research and find out!
This is really simple except my csr 2.0 dongle wont open up the settings can any body help me figure out why
I had the worst time getting a Motorola Android cellphone to connect to my PC. Read this and finally got it to work. Thanks!
Thanks :) i think i'll try with this step
thanks for that but i all ready know how to set that up, it cool any wAY.
I have used Bluetooth for 2 purposes
photo transfer between Laptop-Phone
contacts transfer between Phone-PhoneA very nice informative article.
I use Bluetooth to transfer data among smartphones and tablet.It's a very essential technology for me and without this facility,I don't like to see any such tablets or smartphones.
Good one ;)
that was use ful but that blue soliel is also great software for this job
Thanks! Finally have a use for that dongle I bought ages ago!
Really nice article. Thanks for the tip, Chris!
what are the benifits of pairing my samsung s3 with my dell xps laptop?
I always use bluetooth connection to transfer small file(s) between my computer and cell phone: updated music, pdf files to read on the road, etc. It is too troublesome to connect them with the supplied cable.
When I say small file(s) I mean less than 25-30 MB because anything larger than that can be very slow. However, the speed also depends on the version of bluetooth you have.
this was fine..but can we make a wifi hub usin windows
Yes, you can. Use a program called Connectify from http://www.connectify.me.
There is a lite (free) as well as a pro version.
Thank you! I've been wondering about how I would go about this with my new laptop that has BT built-in.
Yeah
Thanks for the useful set up :)