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How to fix missing Bluetooth icon in Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Bluetooth is still a quintessential feature that lets us connect the Windows system to other devices and vice versa. In the earlier days, Bluetooth was primarily used totransfer files wirelessly however due to the advent of much-advanced technologies not many of us use Bluetooth for file transfers. Currently, Bluetooth is mostly used to connect with devices like wireless headsets, printers, and wireless peripherals like keyboards.
The Bluetooth is usually switched on by default and the icon also appears in the notification area and the system tray. The icon in the system tray will let users access the Bluetooth settings, connect/disconnect with devices in a single menu. However, some of the Windows users have been complaining thatthe Bluetooth icon itself is missingfrom the system tray or notification area and are wondering how to bring it back. In this segment, we will walk you through.
Where is the Bluetooth icon on my PC?
Switch on the Bluetooth
Needless to say, the Bluetooth icon will only appear in the tray only when the Bluetooth module is switched on. Before checking the settings menu for Bluetooth just check whether or not your laptop has ahardware switch for Bluetooth. My previous Sony Vaio laptop had a small Bluetooth switch underneath. Also, ensure that your laptop is not in flight mode.
How to Bring Back the Bluetooth icon to the system tray/notification area
In case the Bluetooth icon is still not appearing in the system tray it’s quite likely that the same has been disabled in the Bluetooth settings.
Considering that you have followed all the steps above the Bluetooth icon should reappear. It’s advisable torun a hardware diagnosticto ensure that the Bluetooth hardware is not malfunctioning.
Alternatively, you can also set the Bluetooth service to Automatic start, in order to do so follow the steps below,
As a last resort try uninstalling and reinstalling the Bluetooth driver fromthe Device Manager. And before doing so just observe if there is an “X” or “!” Mark against the Bluetooth driver in the device manager. Also, ensure that your system is upgraded to the latest build of Windows since Microsoft usually offers hotfixes for problems like the Bluetooth issue.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
