When this happens, it would affect the computer’s ability to connect to external peripherals, and your experience would be affected. So, let’s find out the best ways to fix things when Bluetooth is greyed out in Device Manager.

Why is the Bluetooth device greyed out?

Whenever you see a greyed-out device, it points to two things. The device was previously connected to the computer but currently isn’t (or isn’t powered on) though it exists in the hardware profile. Or, it could be a duplicate of a device that is not connected anymore. In most cases, the Bluetooth device option is greyed out due to connectivity issues. It could also be a software-related problem, something to do with the driver, or a conflicting application. Why is there no Bluetooth option in Device Manager? First, if your computer doesn’t support Bluetooth, there wouldn’t be an option for it in the Device Manager. Or, the Bluetooth may be hidden in the Device Manager and you need to view the hidden devices.

How do I fix a greyed out Bluetooth device?

1. Run the dedicated troubleshooter

If Bluetooth is missing or greyed out in Device Manager, running the dedicated troubleshooter might help.

2. Update the driver

In case you see an exclamation mark next to Bluetooth in Device Manager, simply reinstall the driver. Another option for updating Bluetooth drivers so they appear in Device Manager is to use an automatic solution that can prevent serious damage if the wrong driver is installed. The driver updater software we tested is DriverFix which will quickly scan your computer and list any hardware devices that have outdated drivers. The scan report from DriverFix may indicate that the Bluetooth driver needs to be updated. ⇒ Get DriverFix

3. Uninstall the recent Windows update

These are all the ways you can fix things if Bluetooth is missing in Device Manager on your computer. Also, find out what to do if Bluetooth is not detecting devices. Tell us which fix worked in the comments section below.

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