Bluetooth device paired but won't connect to your PC
A paired device that won't connect just needs to be forgotten and paired again. The pairing got corrupted somehow. Removing it completely and starting fresh fixes it almost every time.
Pairing and connecting are two separate things. Your device is remembered by Windows but can't actually link up to it. This happens when the pairing information gets corrupted or confused. Removing your computer completely and pairing it again from scratch clears out the bad data and gets everything talking again.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting your computer but not restarting it before pairing again. Your computer needs a full power-off and power-on to clear its pairing memory
- Not holding both devices close together during the pairing step. Keep them within 3 feet to avoid pairing errors
- Assuming your computer is broken when the problem is just a bad Bluetooth driver on the PC
Signs you need professional help
- your computer won't pair with Windows at all even when close together your computer connects but immediately disconnects without you touching anything The Bluetooth adapter doesn't show up in Device Manager or Settings
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