4 Ways to Fix Bluetooth Mouse Not Working with Windows 11

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Re-Add Bluetooth Mouse to Your Windows 11 PC

Whenever we face Bluetooth issues with a specific device, this trick works wonders. You must remove the saved Bluetooth mouse from Windows 11 settings and add it again. Follow the steps below.

Step 1:Use the Windows + I key to openSettings> go to theBluetooth & devicesmenu.

Step 2:SelectView more devicesand find your saved Bluetooth mouse.

Step 3:Click on thethree-dot menubeside it and selectRemove device.

Now, go back to the Bluetooth & device menu and re-add the Bluetooth mouse using the Add device option. Then, try using it again to check.

Also Read:How to fix Bluetooth not working on Windows 11

Fix 2: Run Windows Bluetooth Troubleshooter

If the Bluetooth connection is acting up in Windows 11, you must run a Bluetooth troubleshooter to fix the issue. Here’s how.

Step 1:Use the Windows + I key to openSettingsand go toSystem.

Step 2:SelectTroubleshootand go toOther troubleshooters.

Step 3:Click onRunto run Bluetooth troubleshooter from the following menu.

Let Windows run the troubleshooter and fix the issue for you. Then, try using the Bluetooth mouse again with Windows 11.

Fix 3: Reinstall Bluetooth Drivers

Is the Bluetooth connection working as expected for other devices except for the Mouse? You must reinstall Bluetooth drivers and try your luck again. Go through the steps below.

Step 1:OpenDevice Managerand expand theBluetoothmenu.

Step 2:Right-click on the relevantdeviceand selectUninstall device. Confirm when prompted.

Wait for the driver to uninstall.Restart the PCto reinstall the required drivers. Then, check again.

Fix 4: Restart the Bluetooth Support Service

If the trick above doesn’t work, restart Bluetooth services on the computer manually. This can help fix any intermittent Bluetooth issues on your Windows device. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenServicesand double-click onBluetooth Support Service.

Step 2:From the Properties menu, selectStop.

After a minute, select Startto restart the service. Then, try reconnecting the Bluetooth mouse again with your Windows 11 device to see if the issue has been fixed.

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Last updated on 26 June, 2024

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