Bluetooth Driver for Windows 11: How to Download & Install
The fastest way is to use the Device Manager
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Bluetooth is the best way to connect wireless devices, but for it to work, you need to have the right Bluetooth driver for Windows 11.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to properly install the necessary drivers so you can use any Bluetooth device.
How can I download and install a Bluetooth driver for Windows 11?
1. Use Device Manager to download Windows 11 Bluetooth drivers
1. Right-click on the Start icon and choose Device Manager from the options.
2. Now expand the Bluetooth section and right-click on the driver shown in order to choose Update driver.
3. Next, select Search automatically for drivers.
4. Click on the Select for updated drivers on Windows Update option.
5. Navigate to Advanced options, followed by Optional updates. where you will find the Bluetooth driver ready for download.
6. Check the box next to it then click on the Download & install button.
The easiest way to install a Bluetooth driver on your Windows 11 device is via Device Manager and Windows Update. This way, you don’t need to browse the web for the driver, and the entire process is much faster.
Now that you know downloaded the Bluetooth driver read this guide to know how to share files over Bluetooth on Windows 11.
2. Download a Windows 11 Bluetooth driver from the manufacturer’s website
- First, you need to visit your motherboard manufacturer’s website. As an example, we will head to Lenovo’s page and click on PC to find our specific model.
- Next, go to the Drivers & software section after entering your device model into the search bar.
- Search for the latest Bluetooth driver for your computer and click on it in order to download it.
Once the file is downloaded to your computer, all you have to do is double-click on it and follow the on-screen steps in order to install the Windows 11 Bluetooth driver.
3. Use trustworthy third-party software
An alternative to manually downloading the necessary Bluetooth driver on Windows 11, is to use a third-party tool that manages drivers.
Updating, repairing, and changing your drivers have always been some of the core skills that you would need to learn if you were going to be using a computer for a long period of time.
However, with PC HelpSoft Driver Updater, which is a lightweight software solution designed particularly for individuals who don’t want to waste time completing procedures such as the above, you can say goodbye to driver errors or downloads.
The software will take care of all your computer drivers automatically and ensure that you don’t encounter any issues regarding them.
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What are the differences between Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy?
Bluetooth Low Energy sends small packets of data over short periods thus saving energy, unlike the classic version that uses two-way continuous communication. As a result, Low Energy uses up to 100 times less energy.
If interested, check out this guide to know how to increase Bluetooth range on Windows devices.
Now that you have downloaded the Bluetooth driver on Windows 11, you might wonder how to connect to new devices. The process is simple as it can be done by accessing the Bluetooth & devices section from Settings.
However, if you encounter any troubles during the process, we recommend that you take a look at our post on how to fix Bluetooth not detecting devices in Windows.
If you’re on an older version of Windows, we also have a guide on how to install Bluetooth driver on Windows 10, so don’t miss it. And if anything goes wrong, you can just as easily reinstall the Bluetooth driver.
Do keep in mind that Bluetooth errors can occur, and we wrote in a separate guide about Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver error.
Was this guide useful? Did you manage to download and install a Bluetooth driver for Windows 11 using our solutions? Don’t hesitate to tell us in the comments section below as well as whether you have more methods in mind.
