There could be several reasons why your Bluetooth speaker is not showing up on your Windows device. The speaker might be out of range, improperly paired, incompatible, or there can be a problem with the Bluetooth function of your Windows system. In this guide, we will be exploring the different troubleshooting methods you can try if the Bluetooth speakers are indiscoverable on your Windows device.
1. Identify the Problem
The problem at hand can be caused due to both hardware and system-related issues. There is a chance that you are facing the problem because of one or more of the following hardware-related reasons
The speaker is either not enabled or not within range.The speaker needs to be recharged.There is a problem with the hardware of the speaker.
Hence, to get started we suggest that you make sure the issue is not hardware related. Once you are sure that the problem is with the software, move to the troubleshooting methods below.
2. Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter
As a first step, we recommend recommending the Bluetooth troubleshooter which is a built-in tool for diagnosing and resolving common Bluetooth connectivity problems on Windows PCs. You can use it to fix pairing issues or devices that the system cannot discover automatically. It works by analyzing the Bluetooth state on your PC and looks for common problems. In the event the troubleshooter detects a problem, it will provide you with a list of possible solutions and, if possible, fix it automatically. Should the troubleshooter not be able to fix the problem automatically, it will provide you with detailed instructions for manually resolving it. Here is how you can run the Bluetooth troubleshooter in Windows:
3. Restart the Bluetooth Support Service
Windows’ Bluetooth support service manages Bluetooth functionality on your computer in the background. It’s responsible for setting up Bluetooth devices, connecting to them, and disconnecting from them, and managing their settings and preferences. It also maintains a list of paired devices and allows your computer to discover the new devices. You might be facing the issue under consideration if the Bluetooth support service is not working properly on the system. An easy way to fix the issue in this case will be by restarting the service. Here is how you can do that: You can close the Services window and check if the Bluetooth device is now discoverable.
4. Enable System’s Visibility (If Applicable)
With the visibility for Bluetooth, you can make your PC discoverable or visible to other Bluetooth devices. You might be facing the issue is the system’s visibility is disabled. It is worth noting that when the visibility is turned off, you can still connect to devices that are already paired with your PC. This means that this scenario is likely to occur if you are trying to pair a new speaker to your computer. Follow these steps to enable the system’s visibility if it is disabled on your computer: Re-try connecting your Bluetooth speakers to the computer and check if the issue is fixed.
5. Update the Bluetooth Drivers
The issue might also be caused due to outdated or corrupt Bluetooth drivers. If this scenario is applicable, updating the drivers should fix the problem of undiscoverable speakers. In this process, you will install the latest version of the software that connects software to hardware, allowing the system to communicate more effectively with the hardware. This will fix any performance issues, crashes, and errors that were occurring due to a faulty driver. Follow these steps to proceed:
