The laptop does not have bluetooth. How to turn on Bluetooth on an Asus laptop
Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly connect other devices to your computer or laptop - mice, keyboards, smartphones, speakers. Unfortunately, sometimes a convenient connection is lost. Let's figure out how to quickly turn on bluetooth on a laptop or desktop PC.
Before using bluetooth on a laptop, you need to check its availability. It is impossible to download bluetooth to a computer, because a special Bluetooth adapter is needed to establish a wireless connection. Look for the “Bluetooth” icon or inscription on the laptop, if you didn’t find it, check the laptop settings on the Internet. If it turns out that bluetooth is not included in the package, buy an external adapter that plugs into the USB port.
We turn on through the proprietary utility
Many manufacturers install proprietary software for managing wireless access on laptops. You can launch it through the menu by the name of the manufacturer or using a key combination. Most often, on common Acer, Asus, this is Fn + F5, if it doesn’t work out, find the button with the image of the antenna in the very top row and press it together with Fn. A program will appear in which you can easily activate or deactivate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Sometimes the program does not appear, and to turn on the bluetooth, just press a key combination. Watch the network icon in the system tray of the laptop, when connected, the color of the letter will change from red to white.
There are other ways to connect bluetooth on a laptop, but this one is the main one and you should start with it, because it physically launches the adapter.
Turn on OS tools
If the radio is running, try software methods to turn on bluetooth on the computer.
Windows 10
How to enable Bluetooth on Windows computer 10: Enabled through the "Settings" subsection of the "Start" menu. Go to the "Devices" category, launch the "Bluetooth" subsection and move the switch to "On". To disable the connection, move the switch back.
Windows 8
On the Windows laptop 8 connection is established as follows:
- expand the panel on the right of the screen;
- go to the "Settings" section, click "Edit" and " Wireless network»;
- in the window that appears, turn Bluetooth on and off in the laptop.
Windows 7
How to turn on bluetooth on a Windows 7 laptop: click on the connection symbol in the notification area, right-click on it to start, disable or configure BT.
If not working
When bluetooth does not work, you need to deal with the causes of the error. To get started, right-click on the wireless connection symbol at the bottom next to the calendar and clock:
- Open the "Network Control Center ...".
- Click on "Change adapter settings" in the menu.
- If the list contains " Network connection Bluetooth", go to its properties.
- Go to the options on the BT tab.
If the connection is not established, how to find bluetooth? In the properties of "My Computer", open Device Manager. Find your Bluetooth adapter in the list. Right-click to open a menu where you can turn the device on and off. If BT does not start, is marked with a yellow exclamation point, or is listed unknown device, you need to update the module drivers. In the submenu, go to "Properties", on the "Driver" tab, start the update.
If the system does not allow you to update, Windows simply does not have a suitable driver on your computer. Then the manufacturer of your laptop, look for and download the appropriate driver there.
Conclusion
We figured out how to activate and how to disable bluetooth on a laptop. Start by connecting the module through the utility, try launching it using the OS tools. If errors occur, update the drivers in the manager.
To begin with, almost every laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. Not even on the newest models. And this means that Bluetooth on a laptop should work without installing additional devices. I have the USB adapters that are required for desktop computers. Since there is simply no built-in module. Although, on some motherboards It already has built-in bluetooth.
In this article, I will try to show in detail how to enable Bluetooth on a laptop. How to do it in the operating room Windows system 10, Windows 8 (8.1) and Windows 7. I will also show you how to set up wireless module and connect to laptop different devices. I have a mouse connected to my laptop via Bluetooth. wireless headphones. Very comfortably. You can also connect, for example, wireless speaker, keyboard, mobile phone etc.
All you need to get Bluetooth working on a laptop is installed driver. The driver must be downloaded and installed from the official website of the laptop manufacturer. for your model and installed system Windows. But do not rush to go to the manufacturer's website and download drivers. It is possible that you already have everything installed and working. Especially if you have Windows 10 installed. As a rule, it installs the necessary drivers on its own. Then you just need to turn on Bluetooth in the laptop settings and you can use it.
Where to find Bluetooth on a laptop and how to turn it on?
Most likely, you already have everything turned on and everything works. Regardless installed Windows, if the driver for Bluetooth is installed, then there will be a blue icon "Bluetooth devices" on the notification panel. This means that it is on and ready to go. Check on your laptop. In rare cases, this icon can be disabled in the settings.
By clicking on this icon, you can perform various operations: add a device, show connected devices, receive / send a file, configure the adapter itself, etc.
If you do not have such an icon, then there are three options:
- Bluetooth on the laptop is disabled and needs to be enabled.
- Removed the BT icon itself from the notification bar.
- Or the required driver is not installed.
Let's try to turn it on.
BT in Windows 10
The easiest way is to open the notification center and click on the corresponding button.
Or go to the settings, then to the "Devices" section, and on the "Bluetooth and other devices" tab, turn on the module with the slider.
For Windows 10, I wrote a separate article:. After that, an icon should appear on the notification bar, as I showed above.
How to connect the device?
Click on "Add Bluetooth or other device" and select the appropriate item in the next window.
Turn on Bluetooth on a laptop with Windows 8 and 8.1
Opening the sidebar (can be combined Windows keys+c) and select "Settings". Then click on "Change PC settings". Go to the "Bluetooth" section and turn on the module with the switch.
Windows will start looking for available devices to connect to.
An icon should appear on the notification bar through which you can manage connections.
How to activate Bluetooth in Windows 7?
If there is no blue icon on the notification panel, then go to "Network and Sharing Center" - "Change adapter settings" and see if there is an adapter "Network Bluetooth connection". If not, then install the driver for your laptop model, or check for an adapter in the device manager (more on this later in the article). And if there is, then see if it is enabled. It may need to be enabled on the laptop.
How to connect the device?
Click on the "Bluetooth" icon and select "Adding a device..."
A new window will open in which connect your device following the instructions.
Or go to the "Control Panel", in the "Devices and Printers" section. And click on the "Add device" button. You can also open the "Bluetooth Adapter" properties and enable the icon in the notification area. This will make it easier to connect and manage devices.
How to check and enable bluetooth in device manager on a laptop?
If you cannot find Bluetooth on a laptop, there are no settings, an adapter, buttons, icons, etc., then most likely the necessary drivers are not installed. You need to go to device manager and check it. Or maybe you just need to use the BT adapter.
Open device manager. You can right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties". In the new window, go to "Device Manager". Or press the keyboard shortcut Win+R and run the command devmgmt.msc.
There you should see a "Bluetooth" section. (may be called differently in Windows 7), which will contain the module itself (name may also be different). This is what I have on my laptop:
If it is, but with an "arrow" (icon next to adapter), then just right-click on it and select "Enable".
Perhaps you don't have anything in your device manager that looks like Bluetooth. In this case, you need to download and install the driver.
Go to the official website of your laptop manufacturer. Through the search (or menu), find your model, and in the section "Support", "Downloads", etc., download the driver for the Bluetooth module. Install it, restart your laptop and after that everything should work.
AT modern world There are many ways to transfer files and documents between your laptop and phone or tablet. You can use cable from charger, or any established cloud storage, for example, Google Drive or Dropbox. But if these options do not suit you, then you can use bluetooth, which is built into almost all modern laptops.
Turning on the module
Turning on bluetooth on a laptop with Windows 7 is quite simple. First you need to make sure that it supports this technology. Go to the "Start" menu and select the section "Control Panel".
In the control panel, look for the item "Device Manager" and click on it.
In the list that opens, find "Bluetooth radios". Right-click on your radio module model - I have it Generic Bluetooth Adapter, you may have a different name - and select "Properties" from the list.
Next, go to the tab "Driver". If the drivers are installed, click "OK" or close the window, if not, you can click "Update" or download them from the official website for your laptop model.
We return again to "Control Panels" and choose "Network and Sharing Center".
Go to tab "Change adapter settings".
Choose "Bluetooth Network Connection", right-click on it and select "Enable".
Allow discovery
Now let's look at how to connect a laptop to other devices via bluetooth. To do this, in the tray, click on the small arrow with the left mouse button. Then, from the list, find the bluetooth icon and right-click on it.
In the next menu, select the item "Open Options".
If you want to connect to a laptop via bluetooth from a tablet or phone, you must enable discovery. To do this, on the "Settings" tab, check the box next to "Allow Bluetooth devices to discover this computer". In the "Connections" section, we also put a checkmark in front of each item. If you want the bluetooth icon to be displayed in the notification area, put the appropriate checkboxes.
Go to the tab "Equipment" and press the button "Properties".
In the next window, on the General tab, you can verify that everything is working fine.
On the tab "Additionally" you can change the name of the radio. Then click "OK" and close the options window.
Adding a new device
Now you need to add a smartphone or tablet with which you will exchange data. In the tray, click on the triangle, then on the bluetooth icon and select from the list "Add device".
Next, make sure bluetooth is enabled on the device you want to connect your laptop to. In the next window, the laptop will display all available gadgets that have bluetooth turned on. Find the one you need and click "Next".
Now you need to compare the codes on the laptop and the connected smartphone (in this example). If the numbers match, put a marker opposite "Yes" and click "Next", and on the device select the button "Pairing".
If everything worked out, the following window will appear. We close it.
How to transfer files
To send a file to the connected device, again in the tray, click on the arrow and select the bluetooth icon. Then from the list click on the item "Send File".
The next window shows a list of all devices connected to the laptop, I have two of them. I choose the one I need - the one that was just added - and click "Next".
Next, you need to select the files to send. Click "Browse" and look for the desired document, photo, video, etc., and click in that window "Open". When the file is selected - click "Next".
Then the file is sent, if necessary, confirm the receipt of the file on another device.
We almost forgot about this type of connection as bluetooth with the advent of various online services like Dropbox. However, in times when the Internet was not so accessible, data was sent only in this way. It was especially convenient to do this with mobile device to the computer and vice versa, thus not connecting the gadgets with a cord.
But if you are buying a new PC or using it for the first time after reinstalling operating system, a logical question may arise: “How to find bluetooth on a laptop?” This is especially true for users who have never encountered the data before.
How it works?
So, for those who have never dealt with Bluetooth wireless technology, let's explain the principle of its operation. Everything is very simple: in order to transfer or receive files, you need to have an appropriate one, both internal and external portable transmitter (the latter are used, for example, on
Data transfer is carried out at a distance. Depending on the power of the adapter, it can be up to 5-7 meters. Accordingly, if you want to synchronize the operation of two devices using a Bluetooth connection, an important condition is their location close to each other.
To transfer data, the devices must be paired. This is done by requesting permission to receive data on a computer or phone - depending on which side is sending and which is receiving the file. This prevents unauthorized transmission of information.
To communicate, the gadgets involved in the transmission look for each other. If the laptop does not find bluetooth devices, this indicates some kind of error that needs to be addressed.
What is needed to receive and transmit data?
So, in addition to the fact that one device finds another and asks for permission to transfer, adapters are also needed to connect via bluetooth (on the phone and on the computer).
In turn, if on mobile bluetooth receiver internal, and no additional software needs to be installed on it, then in the case of a laptop or computer, drivers are required that will allow you to work with the transmitter. Therefore, if you see that the bluetooth of the laptop does not find the phone, the first thing you need to do is check that the drivers for the adapter are up to date. We will talk about this in more detail below. Now let's talk again about the basic issues and points that are important to get started.
Where can I find bluetooth on a laptop?
So, it happens that we buy a laptop and do not know for sure whether it is possible to transfer files via Bluetooth or not. In fact, a similar situation can also arise when you have been using a computer for several years, after which it became necessary to transfer a particular file. We tell you how to establish the presence of an adapter, and also talk about where to find bluetooth in a laptop.
To get started, you need to focus on external design computer to see if it has a wireless transmitter. Check out the stickers back cover gadget. As a rule, manufacturers leave labels with a depicted symbol of Bluetooth technology. If your computer has one, consider that you can use this communication path.
If by appearance laptop to understand if it has bluetooth, you need to contact software to find out. At Windows available 7th or 8th generation, you can do this from the Start menu. There is an icon that refers to the Bluetooth control menu.
If Windows XP is installed, or you cannot find such a button, then you need to go to the "Control Panel", and then to the "Device Manager" menu. In the event that you do not know how to find it, you need to study this section. In it, you will see exactly whether the adapter is connected, whether it is ready for use or not.
Setting up reception and transmission
In the event that you find a device associated with Bluetooth technology, follow the link to it and find out if the drivers need to be updated. It may be that the adapter simply does not have the appropriate drivers or they are outdated, or even not suitable at all.
To solve the problem, just go to the official website of your laptop manufacturer and look for the "Downloads" section. There you can find the latest driver for your Bluetooth and download it. It's free and very easy to do. If all the manipulations are done correctly, the problem that the phone does not find bluetooth on the laptop will be solved.
Turning on the device
Another issue is the activation of the adapter for reception, its detection in the network of another device. To start, bluetooth must be turned on. This can be done in several ways.
The first - the simplest - is to use special program that comes with some laptops. It is standard, since it was developed by the manufacturer, and with it you can easily manage the reception and transmission of files. If you have one, consider yourself lucky.
The second way to find bluetooth on a laptop (more precisely, turn it on) is to use hot keys. True, you need to be sure in advance that a fresh driver is installed on your computer to use them. This is done simply: you need to hold down the Fn key and the F button, which means turning on Bluetooth (for example, F2 on Asus). In the same way, by the way, it can be turned off. Quite convenient, you will agree.
The third way is to install third-party software to manage the bluetooth adapter. There are many of them, the most common being BlueSoleil and Widcomm. Use them or not, the choice is yours. The first, for example, is offered for $30, the second is free.
