Before starting, make sure that the Windows 11 device supports Bluetooth. For more info on how to check, see Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. For help with adding non-Bluetooth devices, see Add a hardware device to a Windows device. Having trouble playing the video? Watch it on YouTube.
Select Programs > Programs and Features. Right-click the program you want to fix and select Repair, or if that’s not available, select Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. For more tips, see Repair an Office application. You can also remove apps or programs.
Get Help has troubleshooters, or diagnostic tests, that can check your system configuration for anything that might be causing issues using your devices. Here's a few of the more common ones.
If your Bluetooth device connects to Windows but you hear no sound, experience low audio quality, or face frequent disconnections, it can disrupt your audio experience.
For Windows devices that have Bluetooth, Bluetooth can be turned on and off. Turning Bluetooth off and on resets Bluetooth and might help with Bluetooth connection issues.
This article covers most common issues related to Bluetooth such as Bluetooth not pairing, Bluetooth audio issues, missing Bluetooth and more, along with step-by-step troubleshooting solutions for each.
The Bluetooth icon or toggle may be missing or appear grayed out in Settings or Action Center if Windows cannot detect or enable the Bluetooth feature. When this happens, Bluetooth options may not appear, or you may not be able to turn Bluetooth on or off.
If you're experiencing sound only from the left or right side of your Bluetooth headphones or speaker on Windows 11, it may be due to system settings, pairing issues, or problems with the audio device itself.
Files such as photos, videos, documents, and other kinds of files can be shared between devices using Bluetooth. The devices can be a phone, a laptop, a desktop PC, or a tablet.
