While connecting your Bluetooth devices to your PC, are you facing any issues? Generally, it is caused due to outdated Intel Bluetooth driver, and here we will discuss how to update the Intel Bluetooth driver on Windows 10 to fix issues like Bluetooth not working or being detected on Windows 10.
What are device drivers?
Device Drivers are important for establishing connectivity between the computer and the hardware devices, enabling them to function properly. However, Microsoft cannot provide drivers for every hardware device. This is why updating drivers manually or using a driver updater software is suggested when there is an issue with the connected devices.
With that being said, and with the increasing number of users experiencing Bluetooth-related issues updating Intel Bluetooth drivers seems to be the right thing to do.
This post will discuss updating Intel wireless Bluetooth driver for Windows 10. Before that, let’s know why the Bluetooth option is not showing on Windows 10.
Why is Windows 10 Bluetooth driver missing?
While connecting Bluetooth headphones, microphone, or transferring files on phone to Windows 10, if you find Windows 10 driver missing, it can be due to the following reasons:
1. Problematic Bluetooth driver.
2. Outdated Windows.
3. Malware infection.
4. Missing system files.
Here we discuss how to deal with the reasons and update the Intel Bluetooth driver on Windows to fix connectivity issues.
How to Download and Update Intel Bluetooth Driver for Windows 10
The Intel wireless Bluetooth can be downloaded and updated in three possible ways. You don’t have to try all. Pick the one you find easy to use and update the Intel Bluetooth driver for Windows 7.
To learn more about how to use Advanced Driver Updater, click here.
Method 1- Download and update the Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver from the manufacturer’s website
You can download Intel Bluetooth drivers on your PC from the manufacturer’s website.
Note: Intel releases generic Bluetooth drivers for different brands. The manufacturer customizes these drivers to work efficiently. Therefore, visiting the manufacturer’s website is best when using a branded PC and looking for an Intel driver update.
To update Intel wireless Bluetooth driver, follow the steps below:
1. Visit the PC manufacturer’s website.
2. Navigate to the driver download page or check the support page
3. Look for the driver based on a specific Windows and PC model number version.
If you don’t have these details or find this method difficult, download the driver update using either method 2 or 3.
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Method 2- Download and update Wireless Bluetooth from Intel
Sometimes, you might not be able to find the latest Bluetooth driver update on a PC manufacturer’s website. In this case, you can download and update generic Bluetooth drivers from Intel’s website.
To do so, click here and look for the correct driver corresponding to the version and bit of Windows you are using.
Download the driver > double click the .exe file > follow on-screen instructions > restart the PC.
This way, you can install the latest driver update on your PC.
If this, too, doesn’t suit you, no worries. We have another way. You can update any outdated driver in a few clicks using the best driver updater- Advanced Driver Updater.
Method 3- Automatically download and update the Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver
Don’t have time nor knowledge to collect all the information required to update a driver manually? No issues. You can do it automatically using Advanced Driver Updater.
Developed by Systweak Software, Advanced Driver Updater is an excellent driver updating tool. It automatically recognizes the system and looks for compatible driver updates. Furthermore, you don’t need to know the operating system’s version and device model number to use it. Also, the risk of downloading incorrect drivers manually is eliminated when you use Advanced Driver Updater.
Using the tool, you can not only update Bluetooth driver Intelo on Windows but can also update other outdated device drives. If you use the trial version, you can update individual drivers. However, using the Pro version with a single click, you can update all outdated drivers simultaneously.
How to use Advanced Driver Updater to update the Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver
1. Download and install Advanced Driver Updater
2. Run the best driver updating tool on your Windows
3. Click Start Scan now to scan the system for outdated drivers
4. Once the scanning is done, you will get a list of all outdated drivers.
5. Look for the Bluetooth driver update and click the Update driver next to it.
6. Restart the PC to install the update
That’s it; you can update the Intel Bluetooth driver without knowing about the device or Windows operating system.
In addition to this, you can also use Windows Troubleshooter and check for Windows Updates. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Run Windows Troubleshooter
Some Windows 10 users have found that the Bluetooth troubleshooter helps fix issues related to wireless. To use it, follow these steps:
- Press Windows + I to access Windows settings.
- Click Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional Troubleshooters.
- Look for Bluetooth and click Run the troubleshooter. Wait for the diagnostics to run. If any issues are detected, they will be fixed.
2. Check for Windows Update
If none of the above fixes have helped so far, try updating to the latest version of Windows 10. For some users, this did the trick.
- Press Windows + I to launch the Windows Settings window.
- Click Update & Security > Windows Update.
- Click Check for update and wait for Windows 10 to look for an update. If you see any updates click View all options updates and install them.
- Restart the PC to apply changes.
Bluetooth should be working fine by now.
FAQ
Q1. How do I install the Intel Bluetooth driver on Windows 10?
To manually install the Bluetooth driver on Windows, Press Windows + S > type Device Manager > look for Bluetooth category > double click on it to expand > right-click Intel Bluetooth and click Update driver > select the first option and wait for Windows to look for an update.
If this sounds too much work, try Advanced Driver Updater to locate outdated drivers and install the update for the Intel Bluetooth driver on Windows 10.
Q2. How do I know if my Windows 10 PC supports Bluetooth?
Press Windows + S, type in Device Manager, and open it.
Scroll down the devices in the list.
If you see Bluetooth, your Windows 10 have the technology installed. If not, it doesn’t support it.
Q3. What to do if the PC doesn’t have a Bluetooth adapter?
If your PC doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth, you can plug a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port on your PC to get it.
Straightforward Way to Update Intel Bluetooth Driver on Windows 10
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