Windows 10: Bluetooth and Nearby Sharing

Discus and support Bluetooth and Nearby Sharing in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have my Desktop and Notebook paired. This is shown in the Bluetooth and Device settings. The Bluetooth icon in the Action Center of each computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JeffL, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. JEFFL
    JeffL Win User

    Bluetooth and Nearby Sharing


    I have my Desktop and Notebook paired. This is shown in the Bluetooth and Device settings.

    The Bluetooth icon in the Action Center of each computer shows Not Connected. Because of this, the send/receive files feature of Bluetooth will not work.

    After two hours of fiddling with it, I found that if I right click on a file in Windows Explorer, and select Share, I am given the option of Sharing with nearby devices using Bluetooth and wi-fi. When I select a device, the Bluetooth Icon in the Action Center shows the Bluetooth is connected to the other computer and the transfer works.

    So why does it work through Explorer, but not send/receive method?

    BTW, Bluetooth will connect to a device such as a mouse or keyboard without a problem.

    :)
     
    JeffL, Feb 13, 2019
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  2. CLUELESSNOMAD
    CluelessNomad Win User

    Nearby Sharing Not Working

    Hi, and thanks for any help.

    When I use the "Share" button on a file in File manager, after it says "Looking for new devices" it switches to "Make sure the other device has nearby sharing turned on in the action center", and will not find the PC I'm trying to send to.

    I have two PCs with different owners/accounts (sitting next to each other). Both have Bluetooth adapters running firmware version HCI 6.8891 / LMP 6.8891 (they have the same external USB adapters installed). Under "Bluetooth radio supports Low Energy Central
    Role", the value is <true> on both PCs.

    Both PCs are running Windows 10 Pro Version 1803, and have Nearby Sharing available in the action center. Nearby sharing is enabled for "Everyone Nearby" on both. The Bluetooth toggle in the action center is also on for both.

    Any other ideas for getting Nearby Sharing to work? Every article I find on the subject stops with the above advice.

    Thanks again.
     
    CluelessNomad, Feb 13, 2019
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  3. BOBBYDIXON
    BobbyDixon Win User
    Nearby sharing

    I am attempting to share files between a desktop and laptop using nearby sharing option.

    Everything seems to function as designed except do not get a prompt from either computer to accept file transfer.

    I see the device I am attempting to share to and when I select it, prompt says waiting for response. Nothing ever shows on receiving computer.

    Same problem using either computer to share.

    Nearby sharing and Bluetooth turned on, both machines. (Both 1803)

    Help! Thanks
     
    BobbyDixon, Feb 13, 2019
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  4. ALLANAULT
    AllanAult Win User

    Bluetooth and Nearby Sharing

    Nearby Sharing

    The problem was there was no switch.

    I have fixed the problem by replacing the Bluetooth dongle

    Thanks for the help
     
    AllanAult, Feb 13, 2019
    #4
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