![]() (You can also type “Bluetooth” in the Windows Start Menu search to jump to the Bluetooth menu, too.) Right-click the icon and choose “Add a Bluetooth Device” from the context menu. (We’re not going to say that every Bluetooth frustration we’ve ever had was related to failing to notice a device wasn’t in pairing mode, but it’s up there on the list of reasons.)Īfter inserting the dongle (and with the appropriate drivers installed), a Bluetooth icon should appear in the system tray, as seen in the screenshot below. Now is a great time to turn the device on and ensure it is in pairing mode. Now that you have the dongle installed, you’re ready to pair a device. Because, hey, Bluetooth 4.0 might not be cutting edge these days, but old Bluetooth is better than no Bluetooth. ![]() If you left everything installed, you can pop into the Device Manager and turn on the old Bluetooth radio. Let’s say, for example, you realize a half hour into a flight that your laptop is missing the updated Bluetooth dongle. It’s also useful to leave it installed, so it’s ready to go on the off chance you need it.
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