Today we will see how to Install and activate Bluetooth on my Windows 10 computer. You can connect keyboards, mice, controllers, headphones, etc. to your computer. In this way you avoid having to use annoying cables and having everything plus a computer.}
Activating the bluetooth connection will make it easier for you to share and send files, and you will even be able to transfer files from devices with Windows OS to Linux.
Are cables a problem? Let’s be honest, it’s not exactly nice to have to deal with all the cables that we can have connected to our computer. Accommodating that can be quite a time consuming task.
Fortunately, there are many wireless devices that work via Bluetooth and this means that we can save ourselves some headaches and keep the entire desktop much more computerized.
In addition, it is more comfortable to avoid the use of cables since these can even cause accidents. But whatever the reason, at the end of the day having accessories on our computer wirelessly is much better and we are going to see in this article two ways to connect these devices for both Windows 10 and Windows 7.
Something you should keep in mind is that many desktop computers still do not have a Bluetooth connection by default as in the case of laptops. In this case, what we recommend is that you purchase a Bluetooth adapter, which are not too expensive and allow you to connect any device with this technology.
How to set up Bluetooth on my Windows 10 computer
- The first thing you’ll need to do is open ‘Action Center’ and then click on ‘All Settings’.
- Now you will have to go to ‘Devices’ and here click on ‘Bluetooth and other services’ that you can see in the left sidebar.
- Here you will have to see that the ‘Bluetooth’ option is activated. The switch must be marked in color for it to be activated. If it is grey, then it means it is disabled.
- After this you will have to click on ‘Add Bluetooth or other devices’ and then click on ‘Bluetooth’.
- Windows starts searching for all devices that are nearby and have Bluetooth turned on.
- In a few seconds you will be able to see how your device appears in said list. The only thing you have to do, once it appears, is simply select it and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
When you have everything finished you can use the device normally. Once you have activated the bluetooth connection you can change the name of the bluetooth device on your computer so that it is easier to locate and recognize it.
Install and activate Bluetooth in Windows 10
Another method to do this is through the ‘Action Center’. For this you must click in the lower right corner of the screen on the dialog box right next to the time.
A menu is displayed where you can see a square icon that says ‘Bluetooth’. If it is disabled you will see that it says ‘Disabled’.
If you click on it, the button will turn blue and the message ‘Activated’ will appear.
How to activate Bluetooth in Windows 7
In case you are still using Windows 7 it is similar, you can activate Bluetooth in a very simple way. For this you will have to follow these steps:
- Click on ‘Start’ or use the ‘Windows’ key on your keyboard.
- Now you are going to have to go to ‘Devices and Printers’.
- After this you will have to click ‘Add a device’ and then ‘Next’.
- You can also access ‘Devices and Printers’ from ‘Control Panel’ under ‘Hardware and Sound’.
Obviously, when you are not using any Bluetooth device on your laptop, it is best to deactivate the option in order to save battery life.
As you can see, it is extremely easy to learn in a few steps how to install and activate Bluetooth on my computer with Windows 10 and also with Windows 7. In a few steps you can connect any device that has Bluetooth to your laptop.
Once you manage to activate the Bluetooth connection on your personal computer, you will be able to link it with devices such as wireless headphones and be able to listen to your favorite music comfortably without cables bothering you
