How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to Windows 10?

Bluetooth speakers are one of the most versatile, portable, and easy-to-use devices, whether you want to listen to music, watch movies in surround sound, or attend online meetings effectively. It enhances the sound quality.

But how to connect the Bluetooth speaker for a better sound experience? Well, many people think it is a complicated process, but it is a very easy process if you follow the correct steps.

You can easily navigate and process the wireless devices via Bluetooth connected to your computer. Bluetooth speakers are one of them, used for enhanced sound quality of the functions you are operating.

So, if you are confused about how you can connect your Bluetooth speaker to your Windows 10 machine, continue reading this article.

How to Connect Bluetooth Speaker on Windows 10?

Windows 10 supports Bluetooth connections for devices, including a mouse, speaker, and keyboard.

The following are the steps to follow to connect the speakers to Windows 10:

Step 1: Turn your Bluetooth speaker on.

The very first thing to do to connect a speaker is to make sure that the device is on and discoverable. And also make sure that your speaker is fully charged or plugged in to charge.

Step 2: Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10.

Once your speaker is in pairing mode, the next step is to turn on Bluetooth on your Windows 10 computer.

●    Click on the Start menu on the bottom-left side of your computer screen.

●    Go to the settings options given on the start menu.

●    Select devices from the settings menu.

●    Click on the Bluetooth and other devices.

If your Bluetooth is already on, move on to the next step.

Step 3: Adding the speaker to your computer.

As your speaker will be discoverable on your computer, select it and pair it with your computer.

●    In your Bluetooth and other devices section, click on Add Bluetooth or other devices.

●    You will see the list of devices.

●    You’ll see your speaker name on the list, then click on your speaker name.

●    Wait for a few seconds; your computer will automatically pair your speaker with it.

Once the device is connected, you’ll see the confirmation notification that the device is connected.

If you have once connected your computer to the speaker, Windows 10 will remember the device in case you want to use it again. Reconnecting is an easy process in this.

Even after this, if you are not able to turn on Bluetooth on your computer, you need to install the BT Dongle 10 Driver in your system to enable connectivity with Bluetooth devices.

General Problems and Their Solutions

Sometimes you face a few problems while connecting your computer to the Bluetooth speaker.

Here is the list of general problems one can face with their solutions:

Bluetooth not showing: If you are not able to find the name of your speaker in the list, or your computer does not support the speaker, check the device manager. Or you can turn your computer’s Bluetooth off and then turn it on again after refreshing the computer.

Speaker not found: Make sure to properly turn on the speaker. Generally, in most of the speakers, you have to just press the on button, but in some of the speakers, you have to press and hold the button for a few seconds.

Connected but no sound: It might be possible that your speaker is connected, but you are not able to hear any sound coming out of it, so in that case, you should check the sound in your computer and make sure to turn up the volume.

How to Troubleshoot the Bluetooth Connectivity Problems?

1. Check device compatibility:

• Before connecting the speaker to the computer, check for compatibility of the speaker with Windows 10.
• Compatibility check refers to whether the device has the correct pairing drivers or not.

1. Restart Bluetooth services:

• Press the Win + R keys together to open the Run dialog.
• Enter services.msc and press Enter.
• Search for Bluetooth support services, and you’ll find restart. By clicking restart, you can restart Bluetooth services.

1. Update Bluetooth drivers:

• Right-click the Start menu, click on Device Manager, and open it.
• Find the Bluetooth category in the list, right-click, and specify update driver.

1. Run troubleshooter:

• Open settings by clicking the Start menu on the left side of the taskbar.
• Go to update & security.
• Search for a troubleshooting option.
• Click Bluetooth and run the troubleshooter.

Unpairing the Speaker From Windows 10

Till now, we learned about the connection setup process of the speaker from your Windows 10, but it is also important to understand how we can permanently unpair the speaker from the computer.

How to Temporarily and Permanently Disconnect the Speaker

When you are done using the speaker and want to disconnect it from the computer, simply turn off your computer’s Bluetooth, or you can turn off the speaker as well; it will disconnect.

And when you want to disconnect the speaker permanently from your computer,

• Go to Bluetooth and other devices.
• Find your speaker's name.
• Select "remove device" and disconnect.

After this, if you want to reconnect that same speaker to the computer, you have to repeat the whole process mentioned above.