How to Know if Your Computer Has Bluetooth|5 Stunning Ways

For your computer to use Bluetooth, both hardware and software are required.

Bluetooth adapters provide the necessary hardware, but even if your PC does not come with this hardware installed on it out of the box, you can easily find a compatible dongle to purchase and install onto your computer’s USB slots.

This how-to article will guide you through how to know if your computer has Bluetooth.

Some of the ways to check if your computer has Bluetooth is as follows:

1. Check Using Windows Start Menu

2. Use Windows Taskbar

3. Validate Using Windows Device Manager

4. Check the Manufacturer’s Website

5. Use the Keyboard

6. How to Determine if Your Computer has Bluetooth

7. FAQs

#1 How to Know if Your Computer Has Bluetooth: Windows Start Menu

a. Click on the “start” button and then go to the Start menu

b. Go to “Settings”

c. Tap on “Bluetooth & other devices.”

d. Tap to see how your Bluetooth is enabled.

#2 Windows Taskbar

Step 1: Open the “Taskbar” and Search for the Bluetooth Icon on the Tray.

If an icon of two arrows crossing around a small blue circle doesn’t appear, then turn to Step 2.

Step 2: On the Start Menu, open Control Panel

Type “Bluetooth” (no quotes) into the search text box and click on the result labeled Bluetooth Devices or something similar depending on how Windows 7/ Vista/ XP renamed it.

If there’s a red X over the Bluetooth icon, that means it’s disabled.

You need to enable it.

How To Enable Bluetooth on your Computer

Right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the tray or open up settings; however you prefer.

Go down to “Show discoverable devices” and click/tap on it.

Go back to the device manager and click/tap on the Bluetooth icon to select the device you want to enable.

#3 Windows Device Manager

a. Go to “Control Panel”> “Hardware and Sound”> “Device Manager” in Windows 10/8 or 7.

If you are using Windows Vista, then go to “Control Panel”> “Hardware and Sound”> “Manage Bluetooth Devices.”

b. Click on “Bluetooth” and check if any devices are listed.

c. Right-click on the Bluetooth device that you wish to enable/disable (enable if it’s disabled).

d. Click “Uninstall,” and then click “OK” to confirm the action ( Of course, if you want to disable this particular device).

e. Go back to the Device Manager.

f. From here, you can check which Bluetooth item is enabled or disabled by right-clicking on it.

#4 Check the Manufacturer’s Website

The fourth way to check if your computer has Bluetooth is to check the Manufacturer’s website and look for information if the PC model does support Bluetooth.

Often, manufacturers will provide this information on their “Specifications” or “Features” page. (Usually the first one you’ll see.)

You can also look for a “Bluetooth” section that usually comes after it lists all of the computer’s ports and slots. It will list how many devices are supported by how many USB 2.0 ports or how many internal Bluetooth radios the PC has.

If you don’t find any details there, check other sections that are more likely to have information like “Key Features,” etc.).

#5 Using Your Keyboard

The easiest way to turn on Bluetooth is by using the keyboard.

First, you’ll have to find out if Bluetooth is enabled, which can be done by pressing Windows + A on your keyboard. 

Press Tab until one of the Quick actions appears, and then use the arrow keys to highlight “Bluetooth.”

Click on it, and Bluetooth will be enabled. (Note: Check how to enable your Bluetooth in Windows 10/8 or 7 if you’ve got an older version of Windows.)

Now that you know if your computer has Bluetooth, you can find out the different ways in which you can turn on Bluetooth without a mouse on Windows 10.

How do I determine if my PC has Bluetooth capability?

Windows Vista allows you to connect to Bluetooth (BT) through a Control Panel. The wireless signal icon from Windows’ notification center is used to do all kinds of BT activities.

If the computer does not have Bluetooth software, an external USB dongle can be purchased and installed.

To enable Bluetooth in Windows 10/8 or 7, you will need to have the USB dongle that plugs into a USB port and acts as a transmitter.

Frequently Asked Questions: About Bluetooth

Conclusion

In today’s high-paced technological world, knowing if your computer does support Bluetooth is of utmost importance.

Do let us know which of the ways you used to check if your computer has Bluetooth or not. If you know of any other way to check if your computer has Bluetooth, I would love to hear back.

Either way, let us know in the comments below.