How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11
Interactive walkthrough — 6 steps. Click through at your own pace.
How:
Simplified simulation — your Windows may show more buttons.
1
Hold ⊞ Win, tap I — Settings opens.
Or click Start and type 'bluetooth'. The Win key is bottom-left, between Ctrl and Alt.
Steps in text
- Hold ⊞ Win, tap I — Settings opens.
- Click Bluetooth & devices in the sidebar.
- Click the Bluetooth toggle to turn it on.
- The toggle turns blue and slides right — Bluetooth is now on and your PC is discoverable.
- To pair something new, click Add device, then choose Bluetooth from the list.
- Put your device in pairing mode, then click its name when it appears.