How to turn on Bluetooth on the computer? (for Windows and macOS)

Bluetooth technology is now an integral part of today's communication world. Although products with this technology are geared specifically towards mobile devices, it also works successfully on our computers. So, do you know how to turn on Bluetooth on Mac and Windows? Let's see all the details of how to turn on Bluetooth on a computer.

Let's face it, there was Bluetooth until recently, but it didn't quite work back then. But now Bluetooth systems have become very successful in recent years with studies on this technology and innovations being improved like version 5.2. Although the products with this technology are geared towards mobile devices, it also works successfully on our computers. So, let's figure out how to turn on Bluetooth on Mac and Windows?

Mac computers and almost all Windows computers have Bluetooth technology. It is a technology that enables you to connect to many devices wirelessly. Moreover, the Bluetooth system in most computers seems more useful because it covers a much larger area. Let's answer the question of how to turn on Bluetooth on a computer in Windows and Mac, and see the methods you can apply to turn on Bluetooth in different operating systems from Microsoft and Apple.

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10?

• Click the Start button bearing the Windows logo.
• Then open the settings page.
• Head to the Bluetooth and Devices page.
• You can turn on Bluetooth by activating the switch next to Bluetooth.
•  Disable the same switch to turn off Bluetooth when you wish.

If you are using Windows 10 version on your PC in Windows devices, you can follow the above steps to turn on Bluetooth. Depending on the brand and model of your computer, you can have a Bluetooth manufacturer-developed shortcut during the process. You can discover this acronym for yourself by searching for it or contacting the manufacturer.

 

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11?

• Click the network icon on the taskbar.
• Then activate by clicking on the Bluetooth icon.
• You can turn off BlueTooth by clicking on the same icon.
• Or you can access the Bluetooth option by opening the settings page.
• Then go to the Bluetooth and devices page.
• You can turn on Bluetooth by activating the switch next to Bluetooth.
• Disable the same switch to turn off Bluetooth when you want to.

If you are using Windows 11 version on your Windows PC, you can follow the above steps to turn on Bluetooth. Depending on the brand and model of your computer, you can have a Bluetooth manufacturer-developed shortcut during the process. You can discover this abbreviation on your own or contact the manufacturer.

 

How to turn on Bluetooth on macOS?

• You can turn Bluetooth on or off by clicking the Bluetooth icon in Control Center.
• If you don't see the Bluetooth icon, tap the Apple icon.
• Then open the System Preferences page.
• Click on the Bluetooth option.
• Confirm the "Show Bluetooth in menu bar" option.
• Now the Bluetooth icon will be added to the Control Center.

You can follow the above steps to turn on Bluetooth on your computer using macOS. Depending on the version of macOS you're using, the names of the options may be different in the steps, but they are similar. If you are having trouble with Bluetooth during the process, you can contact Apple Support.

How to connect Bluetooth to a computer?

Making a Bluetooth connection to your computer on your macOS computer and on your Windows computer consists of similar steps. But first of all, you should make sure that you have completed the steps to activate Bluetooth on a computer correctly by applying the methods that we explained above.

When you turn on Bluetooth in macOS, you'll immediately see which Bluetooth networks you can connect to. You can quickly establish a connection by choosing one of them. If there is a device that you have connected to before, when Bluetooth is turned on, it will automatically connect to the same device.

On Windows, it takes a little longer. It is difficult to create the first link from the shortcut. So, if you are going to connect to a Bluetooth network for the first time, open the Settings page, Bluetooth. Here you will see the devices you can connect to. You can connect instantly by selecting the device. If there is a device that you have connected to before, when Bluetooth is turned on, it will automatically connect to the same device.

How to remove a connected Bluetooth device?

Just like making a Bluetooth connection to a computer, removing the connected Bluetooth device consists of simple and similar steps. After you turn on Bluetooth on your macOS computer and on your Windows computer, both new and previously connected devices will appear under the list of available Bluetooth devices.

Click the three dots button next to the devices you have connected to before. Click Uninstall device from the drop-down menu. That's all about it. If you wish, you can reconnect to the same device and remove it again. At this point, all control is returned to the user.