bluetooth gone

Question

bluetooth not able to turn on, the box on soundbar that had it has disappeared

Answer 1

1

Open the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu)

Go to System - Troubleshoot

Click 'Other Troubleshooters'

Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter from the resulting page

Check if Bluetooth is then working

2

If not, open Device Manager (accessible by right clicking your Start Button)

At the top of Device Manager, choose View - Show Hidden Devices

Does that show hidden Bluetooth device(s)

if so, right click and uninstall that

Restart your PC

Check if Bluetooth is then working

3

If Bluetooth is still not working, go to the support page for your PC on the manufacturers website, then from there, download and install the Bluetooth device drivers they recommend.

Answer 2

If your Bluetooth is not able to turn on and the Bluetooth icon or option has disappeared, you can try the following steps:

1. Check Bluetooth Settings: Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices and ensure that Bluetooth is turned on. If it is already on, try toggling it off and then back on.
2. Device Manager: Open Device Manager and check if the Bluetooth device is listed under Bluetooth. If there is a yellow exclamation mark next to it, there may be a driver issue. You can try updating the driver or uninstalling it and then restarting your computer to reinstall it automatically.
3. Windows Update: Make sure your Windows is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve hardware issues.
4. Bluetooth Radio Reset: If you're using Windows 10, version 1803 or later, there is a Bluetooth radio reset and recovery feature that can help. This feature allows the Bluetooth radio to recover from certain failures automatically. If you suspect a hardware failure, this may help restore functionality.
5. Check for Hardware Issues: Ensure that your Bluetooth hardware is functioning properly. If you have a physical switch for Bluetooth on your device, make sure it is turned on.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to consult further troubleshooting resources or consider contacting support for assistance.

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References:

• Bluetooth Host Radio Support
• The Bluetooth disabled status is Unhealthy
• Bluetooth radio reset and recovery