How do I know if my PC has Bluetooth?

Anonymous
2013-07-16T14:42:02+00:00

I have been into Settings and found Wireless, but there is no Bluetooth listed.  Thanks

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Anonymous
2013-07-17T06:11:24+00:00

Hi SueLaker,

Thank you for posting your question in Microsoft Community.

Like everything else in your computer, Bluetooth requires both hardware and software. A Bluetooth adapter supplies Bluetooth hardware. If your PC didn’t come with the Bluetooth hardware installed, you can easily add it by purchasing a Bluetooth USB dongle.

. What is the make and model of the computer?

I would suggest you to check the specification of your computer.

To determine whether your PC has Bluetooth hardware, check the Device Manager for Bluetooth Radio by following the steps:

a.    Drag the mouse to bottom left corner and right-click on the ‘Start icon’.

b.    Select ‘Device manager’.

c.    Check for Bluetooth Radio in it or you can also find in Network adapters.

If you need further assistance on this particular issue, let us know and we will be glad to assist you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-05-23T11:31:24+00:00

    I also need some help, so I found out the bluetooth drivers are not updated so as usual, I downloaded them, but I can't figure out where or how to Connect my Android Phone to my laptop

    I am Running Windows 8.1 Update 1

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-07-18T05:23:23+00:00

    Hi SueLaker,

    You are Welcome.

    I am glad to hear that you have identified the exact problem.

    For any Windows related issues in future, please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-07-17T17:20:36+00:00

    Thanks - very helpful - have established that my new HP pc doesn't have Bluetooth after all! So will have to buy a dongle.

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