Windows 10: How do I add a bluetooth device that requires a PIN to be entered from the PC?

Discus and support How do I add a bluetooth device that requires a PIN to be entered from the PC? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I was having trouble pairing a Samsung phone and a Windows 10 computer. The process wanted a PIN to be used but there was never a chance to enter the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Andy_G6Z3, Dec 25, 2020.

  1. Andy_G6Z3 Win User

    How do I add a bluetooth device that requires a PIN to be entered from the PC?


    I was having trouble pairing a Samsung phone and a Windows 10 computer.

    The process wanted a PIN to be used but there was never a chance to enter the PIN.

    The pairing process would just error out.


    Searching for help I found an MS Community posting from 2013

    "How do I add a Bluetooth device that requires a PIN to be entered from the PC?"

    which seemed to be the same if not the identical root problem.

    Unfortunately, even after years of discussion that never got a satisfactory answer.

    That thread is no locked so info additional info can't be added there.


    I did some experiments and found a solution to my particular problem.

    This approach may be of help to others that never got a solution from 2013 to 2018 for the other question.


    Go to Windows Settings from the start or notifications area

    Go into Devices: Bluetooth, ...

    Scroll down to the bottom of the dialog

    Unselect

    Show notifications to connect using Swift Pair


    After unselecting "Swift Pair"

    I was able to achieve Bluetooth pairing on the first try.

    I didn't actually have to enter the PIN.

    The phone and the laptop both showed the same 6 digit pin,
    so they had exchanged it automatically.

    The pairing is now complete.

    :)
     
    Andy_G6Z3, Dec 25, 2020
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  2. Kupuna Win User

    Can't enter PIN for Headset

    I'm grateful for your replies. I obviously haven't done a good job of explaining. Here are snips of the windows involved. I have done all the steps suggested, but I can't directly enter the PIN in the larger window. That seems to be my only problem. Plantronics hasn't answered yet, but I'll hope they come through.


    How do I add a bluetooth device that requires a PIN to be entered from the PC? [​IMG]


    How do I add a bluetooth device that requires a PIN to be entered from the PC? [​IMG]
     
    Kupuna, Dec 25, 2020
    #2
  3. Qfreed Win User
    How to enter bluetooth device passkey into Windows 10


    Trying to pair a bluetooth device (Kindle tablet) to my desktop PC. Bluetooth turned on in both devices. Tablet show my computer's name and provides a passkey that Windows 10 must use. When I go to Devices and Printers, Bluetooth...Windows will search for devices, list an unknown one, but I see nowhere to give it the passkey to use. I tried Add Device, but it only searches. Does not ask for passkey. Where do I enter passkey information for a bluetooth device into Windows 10?
     
    Qfreed, Dec 25, 2020
    #3
  4. How do I add a bluetooth device that requires a PIN to be entered from the PC?

    Cannot enter PIN (0000) for my Bluetooth headset into my Samsung Focus WP7 Phone.

    How is that an "answer"!!!! This is a basic design flaw, because some bluetooth devices require the facility to be able to enter in a PIN, and the interface simply does not allow this. My BT headset is my car, and the support site suggest entering in a
    PIN.
     
    Not Good Enough, Dec 25, 2020
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