Windows 10: I am not able to see any bluetooth on and off switch. Bluetooth is not visible in device...

Today, I woke up to play some games, but when I tried to connect my headphones, they wouldn't connect. I tried to see in the settings, but there was no on/off switch. I tried troubleshooting, but it didn't work.

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Permanently visible to Bluetooth devices

Hello, If Bluetooth is on, there is an option in Win10 via 'devices>bluetooth and other devices>more bluetooth settings>bluetooth settings/options' under 'detection' to check or uncheck "bluetooth devices can find this pc" which makes the pc visible or not visible to bluetooth devices. This feature does not work. regardless of whether I have this option checked or not my PC is visible to all bluetooth devices. In Windows 10, for both my HP Elitebook and the W10 on Windows bootcamp on my iMac, I have "devices can find this PC" unchecked. Yet both devices are findable with the greatest of ease. I have checked and unchecked it a few times but it makes no difference. Anyone have an idea what the problem could be? Is there any other way to be invisible to unpaired devices? Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

 

Bluetooth Technology Gets Faster With Bluetooth 3.0

From its annual All Hands Meeting in Tokyo this week, the Bluetooth SIG formally adopted Bluetooth Core Specification Version 3.0 + High Speed (HS), or Bluetooth 3.0. This latest iteration of the popular short-range wireless technology fulfills the consumers' need for speed while providing the same wireless Bluetooth experience – faster. Manufacturers of consumer electronics and home entertainment devices can now build their products to send large amounts of video, music and photos between devices wirelessly at speeds consumers expect.
Bluetooth 3.0 gets its speed from the 802.11 radio protocol. The inclusion of the 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL) provides increased throughput of data transfers at the approximate rate of 24 Mbps. In addition, mobile devices including Bluetooth 3.0 + HS will realize increased power savings due to enhanced power control built in.


"Like Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights, this latest version was 'born to go fast,' said Mike's Blog, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG. "Utilizing the 802.11 radio was a natural choice as it provides efficiencies for both our members and consumers – members get more function out of the two radios they are already including in devices, and consumers with Bluetooth 3.0 + HS products will get faster exchange of information without changing how they connect. We are excited to expand the possibilities of the PAN."

This newest version of Bluetooth technology builds on the inherent qualities of the current 2.1 + EDR version, including Simple Secure Pairing and built-in, automatic security. And as with all versions of theBluetooth specification, v3.0 + HS provides developers, manufacturers and consumers with the benefit of backwards compatibility, enabling both the expansion and enhancement of this technology with every new specification release. Once products reach the market, the easiest way for consumers to learn which devices are compatible with other Bluetooth enabled devices is to visit the Bluetooth Gadget Guide.

Applications
With the availability of Bluetooth version 3.0 + HS, consumers can expect to move large data files of videos, music and photos between their own devices and the trusted devices of others, without the need for cables and wires. Some applications consumers will experience include:

• Wirelessly bulk synchronize music libraries between PC and music player or phone
• Bulk download photos to a printer or PC
• Send video files from camera or phone to computer or television

Availability

The Bluetooth SIG's formal adoption of the specification is only the first step in the product lifecycle. News out today from wireless chip manufacturers and Bluetooth SIG member companies Atheros, Broadcom and CSR shows the second step – getting silicon solutions to device manufacturers – is already underway. End products for consumers are expected to be in the market in 9 to 12 months.

Technical Specifications
This new specification release includes several major enhancements (learn more here - page requires member login):

• Generic Alternate MAC/PHY (AMP)
• 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL)
• Generic Test Methodology
• Enhanced Power Control
• Unicast Connectionless Data

Source: Engadget

 

Bluetooth switching off

suggest you to follow these steps below 1-Click windows+x and then open control panel.
2- Then open the “Network and sharing center " icon from control panel.
3-Then click on “change adapter settings" from the left top corner of the opened tab.
4-Then from the new opened tab choose " Bluetooth network connection" and right click on it.
5-Then choose "disable” to turn off Bluetooth and again enable to turn on Bluetooth.

If it is set to allow your computer to turn off the Bluetooth device to save power, your Bluetooth can keep disconnecting when in a low-power state. ... Switch to the Power Management Then, uncheck the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option. Click OK to save the change.