i need to get rid of airplane mode in bluetooth and add earphones

gary gallant 0 Reputation points
2026-06-23T18:56:30.86+00:00

i need to get rid of airplane mode in bluetooth and add earphones

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Clary-N 12,250 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-06-24T00:33:39.25+00:00

    Hi gary gallant,

    Thank you for your question.

    In addition to the guidance provided above, I would recommend confirming that the earphones are fully in pairing mode and not currently connected to another device, such as a phone, tablet or another PC. Many Bluetooth earphones can only maintain an active connection to one device at a time.

    If the earphones do not appear in the list of available Bluetooth devices, please check Device Manager and verify that the Bluetooth adapter is present and functioning correctly without any warning icons. If the adapter is missing, disabled or reporting an error, updating the Bluetooth driver from the device manufacturer's support website may help resolve the issue.

    Additionally, if Airplane Mode cannot be turned off, is grayed out or automatically turns back on after being disabled, this may indicate a driver or hardware-related issue rather than a Bluetooth pairing issue. In that case, please let me know exactly what happens when you attempt to disable Airplane Mode and I can provide more targeted troubleshooting steps.

    If the issue persists, please share any error messages you receive or a screenshot of the Bluetooth and Airplane Mode settings page, I will be happy to investigate further.

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    2026-06-23T18:56:53.29+00:00

    To turn off airplane mode and add Bluetooth earphones in Windows 11, follow these steps.

    1. Turn off airplane mode
      1. Press Windows + A to open Quick settings.
      2. Look for Airplane mode.
      3. If it is On, select it once so it shows Off.
      Alternatively:
      1. Select the Network, volume, or battery icon on the right side of the taskbar.
      2. In the quick settings panel, make sure Airplane mode is turned Off.
    2. Make sure Bluetooth is on
      1. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
      2. Make sure Bluetooth is turned On.
    3. Put earphones in pairing mode
      1. Follow the earphones’ instructions to enter pairing mode (often holding the power or Bluetooth button until a light flashes).
    4. Add (pair) the earphones
      1. In Settings > Bluetooth & devices, select Add device or Add Bluetooth or other device.
      2. Choose Bluetooth.
      3. When the earphones appear in the list, select them to pair.

    If the earphones appear but won’t connect, remove and re-add them:

    1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices.
    2. Select More options (… ) for the earphones and choose Remove device > Yes.
    3. Then add them again using the steps above.

    If Bluetooth options are missing or grayed out, run the Bluetooth troubleshooter and update drivers:

    1. Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
    2. Next to Bluetooth, select Run and follow the instructions.
    3. To update drivers, open Device Manager, expand Bluetooth, right-click the Bluetooth adapter, and select Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software, then restart the PC.

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