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    1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 28, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Connect to a Bluetooth Device on Windows

    Pair headphones, speakers, mice, and other Bluetooth devices with your Windows PC.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    intermediate
    windows
    bluetooth
    devices

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Turn on Bluetooth
    2. 2.Put your device in pairing mode
    3. 3.Add the device
    4. 4.Click to pair
    5. 5.Set as default
    1

    Turn on Bluetooth

    ~15s
    Open Quick Settings (click the Wi-Fi/sound area in the taskbar) and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
    2

    Put your device in pairing mode

    ~15s
    On your Bluetooth device, hold the pairing button (usually for 3-5 seconds) until the LED flashes.

    Quick Tip

    If the device does not appear, turn Bluetooth off and on again on your PC, then try searching again.

    3

    Add the device

    ~15s
    Go to SettingsBluetooth & DevicesAdd DeviceBluetooth. Your device should appear in the list.
    4

    Click to pair

    ~15s
    Click your device name to pair. Some devices may ask for a confirmation code.

    Warning

    Only pair devices you own or trust. Unknown Bluetooth devices could potentially access your computer.

    5

    Set as default

    ~15s
    For audio devices, go to Sound Settings and set the Bluetooth device as your default output or input.

    Quick Tip

    If Bluetooth is not working properly, visit support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-bluetooth-problems-in-windows — Microsoft's official Bluetooth troubleshooting guide.

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