Sometimes your Bluetooth headset isn’t recognized as an audio device, but luckily, this article should be able to help you with all your issues.

Why is my Bluetooth speaker paired but not connected?

There are several causes for this issue, but the following are the most common:

Bluetooth settings – In order to connect, Bluetooth needs to be configured properly. In addition, you might want to check Bluetooth capability on your PC. Services – For Bluetooth to work, specific services need to be enabled. If they aren’t, you might get Bluetooth support service error 1079 and others. Driver issues – Driver glitches are common, and they can lead to this and many other errors. To fix the issue, it might be necessary to uninstall and then install the Bluetooth driver on your PC.

How can I fix a Bluetooth speaker that’s paired but not connected?

1. Select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC option

If the Bluetooth option is turned on, try toggling it off and then back on again.

2. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter

Some users have also said the Background Intelligent Transfer Service troubleshooter has helped them fix Bluetooth devices that aren’t connecting. You can open that troubleshooter from the Control Panel by clicking Troubleshooting > View all. Then select the BITS troubleshooter from there.

3. Make sure the Bluetooth services are enabled

4. Select all the Bluetooth services for your speakers

5. Disable Bluetooth LE Enumerator

After doing that, check if the problem is still there. SPONSORED

6. Reinstall Bluetooth drivers

7. Update Bluetooth drivers

If Windows’ Update Drivers utility doesn’t update the Bluetooth driver, consider scanning your PC with a good third-party driver utility like DriverFix. That utility will tell if you need to update any Bluetooth drivers on your PC. Then you can update the Bluetooth device drivers with the software. Users have confirmed the above resolutions can fix paired Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, not connecting with Windows 10. If you’re still having issues, head to our PC can’t find Bluetooth headphones for additional solutions. What solution worked for you? Let us know in the comments below.

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