Windows 10: What are the requirements for Nearby Sharing?

Discus and support What are the requirements for Nearby Sharing? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My desktop computer has no Bluetooth but is connected to my WiFi router via an Ethernet cable. Why doesn't Nearby Sharing appear in settings?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ellaryk, Nov 7, 2019.

  1. ellaryk Win User

    What are the requirements for Nearby Sharing?


    My desktop computer has no Bluetooth but is connected to my WiFi router via an Ethernet cable. Why doesn't Nearby Sharing appear in settings?

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    ellaryk, Nov 7, 2019
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  2. Nearby Sharing

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern that you are unable to share the PC Bluetooth nearby sharing.
    I appreciate the troubleshooting steps that you've tried so far.



    However we would suggest you to refer the below article and let us know the status of the issue.



    Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10

    Share things with nearby devices in Windows 10



    We await your response.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Nov 7, 2019
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  3. paulbasel Win User
    Nearby Sharing

    I have reviewed most of the older posts and their possible solutions about this problem but none have worked for me. I am posting the same problem in the hope that someone has found a more recent solution. Here is my setup:

    • Both PC and Laptop running v.1903.
    • Both are on the same WiFi network.
    • Laptop connects to the network via WiFi
    • PC has both ethernet connection and WiFi enabled.
    • PC - Realtek Bluetooth 4.0
    • Laptop - Qualcomm Atheros 4.1
    • Both bluetooth radios supports Low Energy Central Role = true
    • Both set up for nearby sharing. "Everyone nearby" selected on both.
    • The two machines are about 4 meters apart.
    "Looking for nearby devices" fails in both directions. I would appreciate any help.
     
    paulbasel, Nov 7, 2019
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  4. perkinw Win User

    What are the requirements for Nearby Sharing?

    What's wrong with Nearby Sharing?

    I can't see any way to tell Nearby Sharing what kind of network to use (Bluetooth or WiFi). And I just can't turn BT off because I use a BT mouse.
     
    perkinw, Nov 7, 2019
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