Configuring Bluetooth is a technical process and this problem complicates things even further. This problem is notable when you are using more than 1 Bluetooth device with your computer. We have listed down a number of different workarounds to solve your issue. Start with the first one and work your way down.
Solution 1: Connecting to the Paired Device
Sometimes you have to connect to an already paired Bluetooth device. This issue particularly arises if you use more than one Bluetooth device or when you connect the Bluetooth device. We will simply use the action center to select and connect to the device.
Solution 2: Running Windows Store Troubleshooter
It is worth a shot running the Windows Store troubleshooter. Windows has an inbuilt collection of troubleshooters meant to troubleshoot problems in various categories. They will automatically detect and fix the problems (if any). We can try running the troubleshooter and check if it detects any problems and fixes them.
If this troubleshooting doesn’t fix your problem, we can try running the “Background Intelligent Transfer Service” troubleshooter. There were many reports from users who said that this troubleshooter fixed their problem instantly.
Solution 3: Setting as Default Device (For Audio Bluetooth Devices)
If you are using Bluetooth speakers or headphones, we can try setting them as default devices and see if this brings any change to the situation. By setting them as default, your computer will primarily use them for output/input device. If this doesn’t work, you can always revert the changes using the same method.
Solution 4: Restarting Bluetooth Service
Before we uninstall the drivers of your Bluetooth hardware, we can try restarting the service and setting its startup type as automatic. It is actually the Bluetooth service which is responsible for running the Bluetooth drivers installed on your computer. By restarting the service, we will reset every configuration. Furthermore, setting the startup type as “Automatic” will make sure that the Bluetooth service starts up without any intervention.
Solution 5: Installing Default Drivers
If all the above solutions don’t work, we can try installing the default drivers on your hardware. We can do this by uninstalling the device and then checking for hardware using the device manager.
Note: You should also check if the device is enabled. Right-click on the device and select “Enable device”.
Solution 6: Updating Drivers
If installing the default Bluetooth drivers don’t work for you, you should download the latest drivers available at your manufacturer’s website to an accessible location. Make sure that you correctly identify the driver suited to your hardware and install it as mentioned below.
Note: If all the above solutions don’t work, you should make sure that Windows is not assuming that your Bluetooth device has a screen attached to it. You should head over to [Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers]. The next part is very inconsistent; double-click on your device and select “headset type” and check the line “My hands-free device does not have a display”. Press Apply and hopefully the problem will go away. You may have to double-click a number of times before the popup shows up.
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