Windows 10: My Bluetooth Device does not appear for selection to pair on my Windows 11 PC, but does...

Hi Folks,I've had this issue with two separate pairs of earbuds recently, and wanted to ensure that the issue wasn't PC side so I'm not spending more money than I already have.I am attempting to pair some wireless earbuds with my PC's onboard bluetooth, but am not having any luck finding them, in spite of the fact that they do appear to pair with my phone, which I have set to the side to ensure that I've entered pairing mode on the device.Regarding PC setup, I've just run through the Bluetooth Diagnostic, as well as having ensured that drivers are as up to date as I can find info on how to upd

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iPhone to pc Bluetooth

Hi DianeFrigon,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums



You may want to answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:

1. Are you getting any error message?
   
2. Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?
   
3. Did you try paring Android mobile to PC?
   

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1:

Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone which you link to pair on Windows PC.

Note: Turn on Bluetooth on iPhone, tap settings, tap Bluetooth, and then turn on Bluetooth.

1. Open settings on Windows 10 PC
   
2. Select Devices and select Bluetooth
   
3. Below Manage Bluetooth devices select, turn on the Bluetooth option.
   
   
4. Windows 10 will start searching for Bluetooth devices, in few seconds, your IPhone name will appear in manage Bluetooth devices sections.
   
5. Click on pair button
   
6. It will prompt for the passcode on Windows 10 PC
   
7. Check whether passcode is appearing on your IPhone
   
8. Click Yes button on your PC, and then tap pair option on your IPhone to pair with Windows 10 PC via Bluetooth.
   

Hope it helps

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes Or No.



Mithin EJ

Microsoft Community- Moderator

 

fixed bluetooth driver that doesn't appear but..

Did you check the list of paired devices to make sure the device is not already paired? Sometimes I can't pair a device only to find it is already paired. Even though is is the list of paired devices it still won't connect. To solve that problem I have to delete the device in the list and go through with pairing again. When paired the device will connect again.

 

Bluetooth Paired but not listed on Select playback device..

Do they work if you connect them through BT with your cellphone or tablet? Google is your friend. Try the following. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...&v4h=winxptab1 Uninstall the driver that you installed. Windows 10 should load the correct driver when you plug the dongle into the computer. Check if the following settings for the Bluetooth speaker is enabled by default. If not, let’s enable it and check if it solves the issue.

You can follow the steps to enable the Bluetooth audio service:

a) Press Windows key + X key together and select Control Panel from the list.

b) Click on Hardware and Sound and select Devices and Printers.

c) In Devices and Printers, locate Bluetooth speaker device and Right Click on the device.

d) Click on Properties and navigate to Services tab.

e) Select “Audio Sink”, "Hands free Telephony" and "Remote Control".

f) Click on Apply.