许多Windows计算机都带有蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接，您可以使用它来连接大多数设备，例如智能手机、扬声器、耳机、打印机、耳塞等。
如果您的没有蓝牙(Bluetooth)，您可以随时使用蓝牙(Bluetooth)适配器。这是一种为您的设备获取蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接的廉价方式，并且易于安装。
但是，蓝牙(Bluetooth)在使用时往往会耗尽设备的电池寿命，并且保持开启状态会带来一些安全风险。阅读我们关于什么是蓝牙及其常用(What Is Bluetooth & What Is It Commonly Used For)用途的文章，了解更多蓝牙限制。
如果您想将蓝牙(Bluetooth)用于无线音频、传输某些文件(transfer some files)或使用无线鼠标、键盘或其他外围设备，这里是有关如何在Windows 10上打开(Windows 10)蓝牙(Bluetooth)的分步指南。
在 Windows 10 上打开蓝牙
您可以使用三种方法在 Windows 10 上打开蓝牙
- 使用 Windows 设置
- 从操作中心(Action Center)打开蓝牙(Bluetooth)
- 使用 Swift 配对
我们将一次通过这些。
1. 使用 Windows 设置
使用蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备前的第一步是在Windows 10中配置(Windows 10)蓝牙(Bluetooth)设置。为此，请通过单击“开始”按钮转到(Start )Windows 10中的(Windows 10)“设置”(Settings)应用程序，然后单击“设置”(Settings )图标。
接下来，单击设备(Devices)。
单击蓝牙和其他设备(Bluetooth & Other Devices)。
注意：(Note:)如果蓝牙(Bluetooth)和其他设备设置中的蓝牙(Bluetooth)切换不可用，则您的Windows计算机可能没有蓝牙(Bluetooth)功能，或者无法识别相关硬件。
单击相关设置(Related Settings )部分下的更多蓝牙选项以获取更多(More Bluetooth options)蓝牙(Bluetooth)设置。.
您可以展开窗口以查看右侧菜单中的选项
2.在操作中心(Action Center)打开蓝牙(Bluetooth)
Windows 10中的操作中心(Action Center)允许您访问快速设置和可操作的应用通知。
您可以在屏幕右下方的任务栏上找到操作中心图标。(Action Center)
单击它时，您将看到快速设置和应用程序通知图标。单击(Click) 所有设置(All Settings)。
接下来，单击设备(Devices)。
单击左侧的蓝牙和其他设备。(Bluetooth and other devices)
将蓝牙滑块切换到开。
单击添加蓝牙或其他设备(Add Bluetooth or other device)。
单击蓝牙(Bluetooth)。Windows将开始搜索可用的蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备。
如果您的其他设备已开启蓝牙，或者处于配对模式，您会看到其名称出现在可用设备列表中。在此处，您可以单击或点击要配对的设备，一旦连接，它将成为您连接的外围设备列表的一部分。
或者，单击操作中心中的(Action Center)蓝牙(Bluetooth)按钮将其打开或关闭。如果未连接，您将看到带有“未连接”标签的蓝牙图标。(Bluetooth)如果它变灰，则蓝牙(Bluetooth)已关闭。如果单击它，按钮会变为蓝色，表示蓝牙(Bluetooth)已打开（蓝牙(Bluetooth)图标也会出现在任务栏上）。
注意(Note)：您配对的蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备应在范围内或打开时自动连接。
如果您在连接蓝牙(Bluetooth)时遇到困难，或者它无法在您的计算机或设备上运行，请查看当蓝牙无法在您的计算机或智能手机上运行时使用的故障排除提示(troubleshooting tips to use when Bluetooth doesn’t work on your computer or smartphone)。
如何将蓝牙设备(Bluetooth Device)连接到您的Windows PC
您可以将多种蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备连接到您的计算机，例如电话、打印机、扬声器、鼠标和键盘等。您的计算机需要有蓝牙(Bluetooth)才能工作，但如果没有，请尝试使用USB 蓝牙(USB Bluetooth)适配器来获得蓝牙(Bluetooth)。
我们将介绍一些可以通过蓝牙连接到运行(Bluetooth)Windows 10的计算机的常用设备。
打印机/扫描仪
根据您使用的打印机或扫描仪的类型，打开其蓝牙(Bluetooth)设置并使其可被发现。
在您的Windows计算机上，使用上述步骤打开蓝牙(Bluetooth)（通过设置(Settings)或操作中心(Action Center)）。
接下来，转到设置并单击设备(Settings and click Devices)。单击左侧窗格中的打印机和扫描仪。(Printers & Scanners)
单击添加打印机或扫描仪(Add a printer or scanner)。Windows 将搜索附近的打印机或扫描仪。
单击(Click)要使用的打印机或扫描仪，然后单击添加设备(Add device)。
注意(Note)：如果您在安装打印机或扫描仪时遇到问题，请参阅我们的指南，了解如何解决 Windows 10 中的常见打印机问题( how to troubleshoot common printer problems in Windows 10)或如何在 Windows 10 中添加无线或网络打印机( how to add a wireless or network printer in Windows 10)。如果您的扫描仪工作正常，请尝试我们最好的扫描仪应用程序之一来扫描和管理您的文档( best scanner apps to scan and manage your documents)。
音频设备
如果您想将一副耳机、扬声器或其他音频设备连接到您的Windows PC，请打开设备并使其可被发现（具体方法取决于您使用的设备）。
大多数无线扬声器(wireless speakers)在其他控件旁边都有一个蓝牙(Bluetooth)按钮，而耳机在耳罩上有一个蓝牙按钮。(Bluetooth)您可以查看设备制造商的网站或包装中的手册以了解其位置。
图片来源：E. Bochere(Image credit: E. Bochere)
在 Windows 10 计算机上打开蓝牙(Bluetooth)，然后转到Settings > Devices并单击蓝牙和其他设备(Bluetooth & Other devices)。打开蓝牙(Bluetooth)。或者，使用操作中心中的(Action Center)蓝牙(Bluetooth)按钮。
注意：如果您在(Note)操作中心(Action Center)中没有看到蓝牙(Bluetooth)按钮，请单击Start > Settings > System。
单击通知和操作(Notifications & Actions)，然后转到Quick Actions > Edit your Quick Actions。
单击+Add并选择蓝牙(Bluetooth)以将其包含在操作中心的(Action Center)快速(Quick)设置中。
在操作(Action)中心单击连接(Connect )，然后单击要与计算机配对的设备。您将在蓝牙(Bluetooth)和其他设备页面的可用设备列表中看到可发现设备。
您的设备将配对并连接，您可以通过蓝牙(Bluetooth)音频设备欣赏音乐、播客或电影和其他媒体。
鼠标(Mouse)、键盘(Keyboard)或其他外围设备
如果您想在工作或玩游戏时使用无线鼠标或键盘，请打开设备以使其可被发现，然后打开Windows PC 上的蓝牙。(Bluetooth)
从可用蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备列表中选择设备，然后等待它与您的计算机配对并且它们都已连接。
使用 Swift 配对
Swift Pair是Windows 10中的一项服务，可让您将支持的蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备与您的 PC 配对，从而减少配对设备所需的步骤。如果设备还支持Swift Pair，则只要它在范围内或附近，您就会收到通知，以使其可被发现。
要使用Swift Pair，请打开设备并使其可被发现（此方法取决于您要配对的设备。您可以访问制造商的网站或使用手册了解更多信息）。
转到Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & Other devices ，然后单击显示通知以使用 Swift Pair 进行连接(Show notifications to connect using Swift Pair )框。
选择是(Yes )（如果这是您第一次使用Swift Pair）以获取通知并使用该服务。出现“发现新蓝牙设备”通知时单击(Click) 连接。(Connect )连接后，单击关闭(Close)。
享受无线自由
我们希望您现在知道如何在Windows 10中打开蓝牙(Bluetooth)并将所有蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备与计算机配对。您现在可以从蓝牙设备向您的 PC 发送和接收文件(send and receive files from a Bluetooth device to your PC)、收听播客(listen to podcasts)、音乐和其他音频文件等等。
How To Turn On Bluetooth On Windows 10
Many Windows computers come with Bluetooth connectivity, which you can υse to connect most of your devices like smartphones, speakers, headphones, printers, earbuds, and morе.
If yours doesn’t have Bluetooth, you can always use a Bluetooth adapter. It’s an inexpensive way of getting Bluetooth connectivity for your devices and it’s easy to install.
However, Bluetooth tends to drain your device’s battery life when it’s in use, and leaving it on comes with some security risks. Read our piece on What Is Bluetooth & What Is It Commonly Used For for more Bluetooth limitations.
If you want to use Bluetooth for wireless audio, to transfer some files or use your wireless mouse, keyboard or other peripheral, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10.
Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10
There are three methods you can use to turn on bluetooth on Windows 10
- Use Windows Settings
- Turn on Bluetooth from Action Center
- Use Swift Pair
We’ll go through these one at a time.
1. Use Windows Settings
The first step before using your Bluetooth device is to configure the Bluetooth settings in Windows 10. To do this, go to the Settings app in Windows 10 by clicking on the Start button, and then click on the Settings icon.
Next, click Devices.
Click Bluetooth & Other Devices.
Note: If the Bluetooth toggle isn’t available on the Bluetooth & Other devices settings, your Windows computer probably doesn’t have the Bluetooth feature, or the related hardware isn’t recognized.
Click More Bluetooth options under the Related Settings section for more Bluetooth settings. .
You can expand the window to see the options on the right menu
2. Turn on Bluetooth in Action Center
The Action Center in Windows 10 allows you to access quick settings and actionable app notifications.
You can find the Action Center icon on your taskbar at the lower right side of your screen.
When you click on it, you’ll see the quick settings and app notification icons. Click All Settings.
Next, click Devices.
Click Bluetooth and other devices on the left hand side.
Toggle the Bluetooth slider to On.
Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
Click Bluetooth. Windows will begin searching for available Bluetooth devices.
If your other device has Bluetooth on, or it’s in pairing mode, you’ll see its name appear on the list of available devices. From here, you can click or tap on the device you want to pair with and once connected, it’ll be part of your list of connected peripherals.
Alternatively, click on the Bluetooth button in Action Center to toggle it on or off. If it’s not connected, you’ll see the Bluetooth icon with the label “Not Connected”. If it’s grayed out, then Bluetooth is off. If you click on it, the button turns blue indicating that Bluetooth is turned on (the Bluetooth icon will also appear on your taskbar).
Note: Your paired Bluetooth device should automatically connect whenever it’s within range or turned on.
If you’re experiencing difficulties connecting Bluetooth or it just won’t work on your computer or device, check out the troubleshooting tips to use when Bluetooth doesn’t work on your computer or smartphone.
How to Connect a Bluetooth Device to Your Windows PC
You can connect many kinds of Bluetooth devices to your computer such as phones, printers, speakers, mice and keyboards among others. Your computer needs to have Bluetooth for this to work, but if it doesn’t, try using a USB Bluetooth adapter to get Bluetooth.
We’ll look at a few of the common devices you can connect to your computer running Windows 10 via Bluetooth.
Printer/Scanner
Depending on the type of printer or scanner you’re using, turn on its Bluetooth setting and make it discoverable.
On your Windows computer, use the steps above to turn on Bluetooth (via Settings or Action Center).
Next, go to Settings and click Devices. Click Printers & Scanners on the left pane.
Click Add a printer or scanner. Windows will search for nearby printers or scanners.
Click on the printer or scanner you want to use and then click Add device.
Note: If you have issues installing your printer or scanner, see our guide on how to troubleshoot common printer problems in Windows 10 or how to add a wireless or network printer in Windows 10. If your scanner is acting up, try one of our best scanner apps to scan and manage your documents.
Audio devices
If you want to connect a pair of headphones, a speaker or other audio device to your Windows PC, turn on the device and make it discoverable (the method for this depends on the device you’re using).
Most wireless speakers have a Bluetooth button next to the other controls while headphones have a Bluetooth button on the earcup. You can check the device manufacturer’s website or the manual that came in the package to find out where it is.
Image credit: E. Bochere
Turn on Bluetooth on your Windows 10 computer, and then go to Settings > Devices and click Bluetooth & Other devices. Turn on Bluetooth. Alternatively, use the Bluetooth button in the Action Center.
Note: If you don’t see the Bluetooth button in Action Center, click Start > Settings > System.
Click Notifications & Actions, and then go to Quick Actions > Edit your Quick Actions.
Click +Add and select Bluetooth to include it on the Quick settings in the Action Center.
Click Connect while in Action center, and click on the device you want to pair with your computer. You’ll see the discoverable device on the list of available devices from the Bluetooth & other devices page.
Your devices will be paired and connected, and you can enjoy your music, podcasts or movies and other media via your Bluetooth audio device.
Mouse, Keyboard or Other Peripherals
If you want to use a wireless mouse or keyboard when working or gaming, turn on the device to make it discoverable and then turn on Bluetooth on your Windows PC.
Select the device from the list of available Bluetooth devices, and wait until it pairs with your computer and they’re both connected.
Use Swift Pair
Swift Pair is a service in Windows 10 that allows you to pair supported Bluetooth devices with your PC, thereby reducing the steps needed to pair devices. If the device also supports Swift Pair, you’ll get a notification whenever it’s within range or nearby to make it discoverable.
To use Swift Pair, turn on the device and make it discoverable (this method depends on the device you’re pairing. You can visit the manufacturer’s website or use the manual for more information).
Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & Other devices and click the Show notifications to connect using Swift Pair box.
Select Yes (if it’s your first time using Swift Pair) to get notifications and use the service. Click Connect when the “New Bluetooth device was found” notification appears. Once connected, click Close.
Enjoy Wireless Freedom
We hope you now know how to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10 and pair all your Bluetooth devices with your computer. You can now send and receive files from a Bluetooth device to your PC, listen to podcasts, music and other audio files, and much more.
