Windows 10: Allow a device to connect' is greyed out and I cant pair my headphones

Discus and support Allow a device to connect' is greyed out and I cant pair my headphones in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I wanted to connect my Sony WH-CH710N isn't pairing with my laptop and I think it may be the reason why it isn't pairing. My laptop is windows 11 and I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by WoW_532, Mar 30, 2025.

  1. WoW_532 Win User

    Allow a device to connect' is greyed out and I cant pair my headphones


    I wanted to connect my Sony WH-CH710N isn't pairing with my laptop and I think it may be the reason why it isn't pairing. My laptop is windows 11 and I have done a Troubleshooter but my problem still isn't fixed. I ask for someone to give me guidance on what I should do to fix my issue.

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    WoW_532, Mar 30, 2025
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  2. MisterEd Win User

    tp-link bluetooth allow a device to connect greyed out

    Have you tried to connect to a Bluetooth device? Here is an example connecting to Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset
    Start pairing mode on headset by holding down power button until green light flashes rapidly. Note every device is different.

    In Bluetooth settings click on Add Bluetooth or other device


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    Click on Bluetooth


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    Wait for headset to appear in list
    When it does click on Bluetooth headset


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    Arctis 3 Bluetooth headset is connected and ready to use


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    It is now in list of Audio devices with status Connected voice. music


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    When Arctis 3 Bluetooth is turned off status is Paired.
    Next time headset is turned on it will automatically connect


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    MisterEd, Mar 30, 2025
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  3. jhearcht Win User
    Bluetooth : allow device to connect greyed out


    Win10 on Dell Inspiron Desktop PC

    I want to play music from my Samsung Galaxy S6 through the bluetooth speaker system on my PC. After successfully pairing the phone, I discover that it is not connected. The bluetooth speakers are connected, but the phone only shows as "paired". In the Bluetooth popup, "allow a device to connect" is greyed out. After a Google search, I know this is a common problem, but proposed solutions don't work in my case. I tried rebooting both PC and phone, but no help. I installed the latest Bluetooth driver from Intel, but no change.

    Any suggestions will be appreciated.
     
    jhearcht, Mar 30, 2025
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  4. AndreyT Win User

    Allow a device to connect' is greyed out and I cant pair my headphones

    Reconnect to an already paired BT device (e.g. headphones)


    I have a Windows 10 laptop with Bluetooth and I have Sony BT headphones already paired to that laptop. I use the headphones with different BT source devices. They remember the last device they were connected to. Switching them to another BT source requires active action from the user. In case of Windows 10, I have to open Action Pane, click on the Connect shortcut (which opens a Connect pane), find my headphones in the list and ask Windows to connect to them.

    Now, my question is: it there any way to do the same thing without having to go through Action pane? I.e. is there any way to open the Connect pane directly (a keyboard shortcut preferably)? Or maybe there's an old-style (Windows 7-style) window that would allow me to reconnect to a paired device?
     
    AndreyT, Mar 30, 2025
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