Windows 10: Bluetooth devices battery level stopped showing

After the recent Windows 10 update to version 1903 (build 18362.116), connected bluetooth devices (mouse, pen) do not show battery levels in Settings (I am quite sure it was showing before).


HP Spectre x360 convertible (2019) with the same BT mouse and digital pen as before the Windows update. I already verified the integrity of system installation - no issues there.

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Viewing battery level for Bluetooth Headphones

Hello Jerry my name is Bradford and I'm an Independent Advisor for the Microsoft Community and I'll try to help you find the battery level information for your Bluetooth Headphones. I suggest you try the following steps:

1. Open the "Settings app".

2. Open the page "Devices", then go to "Bluetooth & other devices".

3. On the right, find your device in the list under "Mouse, keyboard, & pen".

Please note that you might have to scroll further down if there is a section labeled "Audio" since Bluetooth Headphones are an Audio device.

4. You will see the battery level indicator next to the device name.

If this doesn't help you find the information you need please let me know so that I can provide other options!

 

Battery level of external Bluetooth devices

Hi Robert,

At first check if your devices have their own application interfaces that enable users to change default actions and provide more control over the device. These applications usually have information about the battery level.

Next Windows 10 version 1803 rolled out a new feature to show the battery level of external Bluetooth devices but your devices should support this feature. Do as follows to check it:

Go to Settings - Devices - Bluetooth and other devices.

You will find the battery level next to the device name if it supports the above feature.

Finally you can install the Surface app designed also for checking battery level on Surface machines. Download the app from the link below

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface/9wzdn...(ir__g96vgyquabvefusqhgk3j0ath22xh1tdhhrr36sf00)(7593)(159229)()(UUwpUdUnU50180)&irgwc=1&irclickid=_g96vgyquabvefusqhgk3j0ath22xh1tdhhrr36sf00&activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab

 

Polling Bluetooth Battery level with Powershell

To check the battery level of your compatible Bluetooth devices on Windows 10, use these steps:

1 Open Settings.

2 Click on Devices.

3 Click on Bluetooth & other devices.

4 Under “Mouse, keyboard, & pen,” you’ll see a battery percentage indicator on the right side.

Bluetooth battery level status

On supported devices, the battery level will update every time your device and Bluetooth peripheral are connected.

If you don’t see the battery indicator, it’s likely because you’re not running the supported version of Windows 10, or your Bluetooth device doesn’t support this feature. The battery level indicator in the Settings app is available starting with the Windows
10 October 2018 Update.

Update February 4, 2019: This guide was originally published in August 2018, and it’s been updated to make sure it’s current with the latest version of Windows 10.