Windows 10: Stop bluetooth from automatically connecting to device

Just as the title states. I want to stop my Windows 11 pc from auto connecting to bluetooth devices when it's state changes being a reboot or just starting a program, the damn thing auto connects to my home receiver I use when I watch movies and it also auto connects to the sound bar I use for everyday computing creating a conflict. I want my sound coming from one source not ALL of them, which it can't do anyway, usually resulting in my stereo taking over the sound and not my sound bar.I've looked every where in the convoluluted settings structure of this OS and nothing relates to this issue I

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Keeping devices from automatically connecting via Bluetooth

I've tried disabling the Bluetooth earlier and again following your suggestion

and offer that this is not a workable solution.

With, on my laptop, my Bose speakers and other devices are paired but not connected and the

Bluetooth is turned off, if the TV is on and connected (using) the Bose system, the laptop will

automatically connect to the speakers (disconnecting the TV) when Bluetooth is toggled on.

Given the above, I have to go through a convoluted routine anytime I want to connect to a device (printer, etc.) while the TV is on. Connecting, disconnecting, pairing, reconnecting, disconnecting, etc. etc. isn't a real solution.

Hopefully there's another approach or a real solution coming in the Windows 10 upgrade

that I understand is to be out this year.

Any thoughts??

 

Bluetooth devices will not connect

Hello Jean57sn, my name is Irisdiel and I am an independent advisor.

Down below I'm going to provide you with steps and instructions on how to help you with your issue which was listed by Lenovo Support to best help you.

Make sure your computer has the necessary hardware and that wireless is turned on. Bluetooth requires both hardware and software to work. Not all wireless networking hardware supports Bluetooth.

Method 1:

Step 1: Enable Bluetooth radio If Bluetooth is not turned on it may not show up in your control panel or device manager. We first need to enable the Bluetooth radio Press the key or button to enable your wireless adapter. This key may be the, F8 or Press Fn+F5
(or F5).

Step 2: Check the Bluetooth drivers

Click Start and search for "Device Manager"

Look for all Bluetooth listings by opening the Network Adapters category and the Bluetooth Radios category (if available). If you can't find any Bluetooth listings under Network adapter and Bluetooth radios proceed to next step B

Make sure the driver has no Yellow exclamation mark or Down arrow sign

- Yellow Mark = The Bluetooth hardware is not responding or set up correctly. Updating or reinstalling Bluetooth drivers may correct this problem

- Down Arrow= Bluetooth is disabled. Right-click the device and select Enable to turn on Bluetooth.

Method 2: Enable Discovery Mode

Click Start and search for "Change Bluetooth"

From the Options tab, select Allow Bluetooth device to find this computer, and make sure Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer is selected.

Click OK and try to connect to your device. If problems persist, continue to the next step.

Method 3: Update Bluetooth Drivers

Click Start and type "Device Manager"

In Device Manager locate the Bluetooth adapter. Right-click and select Update Driver Software,

Select Search automatically for updated driver software, and then follow the rest of the steps.

Then...

Click Start and type "Device Manager"

In Device Manager locate the Bluetooth adapter. Select Uninstall

Restart your machine and Windows will automatically install the driver after you logged in

I also suggest you refer to Lenovo support down below as this issue has to do with Microsoft for best support:

URL:
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht50...

Thank you and good luck,

Regards- .

 

Keeping devices from automatically connecting via Bluetooth

Thank you for getting back to us. If the built-in speaker is already set as the default playback device on your laptop, you can disable the Bluetooth of your laptop instead. To avoid unpairing the device altogether, you can just disable the Bluetooth function
of your laptop. Once you re-enable the Bluetooth, your laptop should automatically connect to the Bluetooth speaker again. Follow these steps to manage your Bluetooth settings:

• Click the Start button.
• Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth.
• Set the Bluetooth toggle to the desired setting.

Let us know if you have other questions.