Steam Deck Bluetooth Driver For Windows 11: How to Download

Bluetooth drivers are available only for the LCD version

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Steam Deck can run both Linux and Windows, but the latter isn’t fully supported, so today we’ll show you how to download Stem Deck Bluetooth driver for Windows 11.

How can I download the Steam Deck Bluetooth driver for Windows 11?

1. Use the official Steam page

  1. Visit the Steam support page.
  2. Next, go to the Steam Deck LCD section.
  3. Locate the Bluetooth driver and download it.
    steam deck lcd driver download steam website
  4. Extract the file and run installdriver.cmd to install it.

Keep in mind that this driver is for the LCD model and not the newer OLED model. OLED model drivers aren’t still officially available for download.

2. Download drivers manually

  1. Visit the OEMDrivers download page.
  2. Click on Show Download Links.
     show download links bluetooth driver steam deck
  3. Next, click on Qualcomm Wireless Adapter Driver in the Windows 11 section to download the driver.
    qualcom wireless adapter driver for windows 11 download

This is a generic driver for the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapter, and it should work with OLED models as well.

What version of Bluetooth does Steam Deck use?

Both LCD and OLED models use Bluetooth 5.0 standard.

Do all Bluetooth keyboards work with Steam Deck?

Yes, the majority if not all Bluetooth keyboards should work perfectly with Steam Deck, as long as you have the right drivers installed.

How many Bluetooth devices can connect to Steam Deck at once?

According to users, Steam Deck can have up to seven devices simultaneously connected to it. However, using more than four devices can cause issues.

What Bluetooth controllers work with Steam Deck?

Almost any Bluetooth controller should work with Steam Deck. This includes controllers from other gaming consoles as well as third-party Bluetooth controllers.

Hopefully, this guide has answered all your questions regarding the Windows 11 Bluetooth driver on Steam Deck.

Even though you can install Windows on Steam Deck, Valve doesn’t offer full support for it, and certain drivers aren’t officially available. In case you want to use multiple operating systems, you can even dual-boot Steam Deck.

For those who need additional drivers, we have a great guide on how to download Windows drivers for Steam Deck, so you might want to read it.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.