4 Fixes for Bluetooth Keyboard Not Connecting to Windows 11 PC

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter

Do you face Bluetooth issues only with your keyboard or with other devices? If it’s the latter, run a Bluetooth troubleshooter on Windows to fix the issue. Follow the steps below.

Step 1:Launch the Windows 11 Settings by pressingWindows+I> clickSystemin the left pane >Troubleshootin the right pane.

Step 2:SelectOther trouble-shooters.

Step 3:RuntheBluetoothtroubleshooter from the following menu.

Once Windows completes running the Bluetooth troubleshooter, connect your keyboard again.

Fix 2: Remove Other Connected Devices From Your Computer

You can remove Bluetooth devices such as mouse, microphones, earphones, and speakers if they’re connected to your Windows 11 PC. After that, try to re-establish the Bluetooth connection with a keyboard. Here’s how to remove saved Bluetooth devices from Windows.

Step 1:Open Windows 11 Settings menu (useWindows+Ikeys).

Step 2:SelectBluetooth & devicesfrom the left sidebar.

Step 3:Click on thethree-dot menubeside a Bluetooth device you want to remove.

Step 4:ClickRemove device.

Step 5:SelectAdd devicefrom the same menu.

Ensure to enable Bluetooth on your keyboard (with enough charge) and connect it to your computer.

Fix 3: Reinstall Bluetooth Drivers

Corrupt Bluetooth drivers can also cause connection issues with your keyboard. You can reinstall the Bluetooth driver from the Device Manager menu.

Step 1:Right-click on theWindowskey and openDevice Manager.

Step 2:Expand theBluetoothmenu and find your keyboard from the list.

Step 3:Right-click on it and selectUninstall devicefrom the context menu.

Step 4:Confirm your decision andrestartyour computer.

Fix 4: Restart the Bluetooth Support Service

This service is essential for discovering Bluetooth devices. A quick restart may fix minor glitches that trigger the Bluetooth problem.

Step 1:PressWindows+Rto open the Run dialog, typeservices.msc, and hitEnter.

Step 2:Right-clickBluetooth Support Serviceand clickRestart.

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Last updated on 27 May, 2024

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