How to quick connect Bluetooth in Windows 11?
A very few months ago, Windows 11 launched officially, and I wanted to know when Windows 11 would fix all its basic features that bother its users sometime. Obviously, it is a practical question because Microsoft launches Windows 11 officially on 5 October 2021 ,which is almost 11 months ago. There are a few defects which still bother its users.
But one change in Windows 11 that bothers most of its users. That is to connect the bluetooth quickly the shortcut key Windows + K is not working properly. Maybe you also suffer from this problem. Here’s the reason and also a solution to how to connect Bluetooth quickly.
What is the reason that your Bluethoot is not connecting in Windows 11?
Everyone is familiar with Windows 10 and Windows 10 gave quick connectivity of wireless devices like mobile, headset, mouse, speaker etc, by using windows +k key to its users. Many people use this feature to connect to Bluetooth quickly.
In Windows 11, the shortcut key is gone. Its searching shell is present the Windows + K hit brings a wireless display you can connect to. But the useful part for most people is being deprived. To connect to your paired Bluetooth device, you’ll have to navigate a longer, more winding route on the Windows Settings app instead. The process now includes a discrete window that you still have to close after you’re done.
Sometimes it happens on our laptop or PC. We have already connected many devices before that have the same name. At that time, it took a little bit longer to identify the device to connect it.
Sometimes, due to a metered connection, it also does not allow the user to connect automatically to the paired device. At that time, you have to connect manually to your wireless device.
It may look like a small thing or cause issues, but for a while sometimes, it causes a lot of irritation. But don’t worry, I will give you the complete solution to this problem in an appropriate way.
How to fix this problem?
Here are a few tips and tricks that you can try to fix this problem if you also find the change to the Windows + K key making a problem or offense worse or more serious. Maybe they don’t have the equal speed or fluidity as the Windows 10 version of the keyboard shortcut have, but they do make accessing the Bluetooth & devices part of Windows 11’s Settings app faster.
I will share three methods to fix this problem. The first one is as close as you will get to the original one and the other two methods are for those who generally use a mouse rather than the keyboard. All the methods are very easy. Just follow step by step.
Method 1
Press the Windows + K key and then press Enter.
The display will open and you can clearly be able to see the unpaired device easily and you can paired desired wireless device. But yes, it is as irritating as Microsoft making us click on Show more options in File Explorer when you right-click on an icon.
Method 2
1. Click on Start icon in your Windows 11.
2. Search Settings in the search bar and Open the Setting App.
3. Click on the Bluetooth & Devices.
4. Turn On Bluetooth.
5. Select the device as per the desire and pair it and connect it.
Method 3
1. Right Click and open New.
2. Click on Shortcut.
For the location of the shortcut copy and paste this text:
%windir%\explorer.exe ms-settings:bluetooth
Later, you can pin this shortcut to your desktop or taskbar so that whenever you need to connect to your wireless device you can access it easily and in a short span of time.
If you want to change the icon of the shortcut so that you can easily recognise it, then you can also change it. (Click on the “Shortcut” and then press – Alt + Enter on your keyboard, or right-click on the shortcut and choose Properties > Shortcut. Then choose Change icon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I Create a Bluetooth Shortcut in Windows 11?
Solution (Type)
Step 1. Press Win + K on your keyboard, then Enter. ,
Step 2. You can drag the Bluetooth icon in the Windows 11 Settings app to quickly access Bluetooth devices.
Step 3. The window that appears when you create a shortcut in File Explorer.
What is the shortcut key for Bluetooth?
If Bluetooth is shown in Quick Actions, you can also use the Windows + A keyboard shortcut to open Action Center. Press Tab until a quick action is highlighted and then use the arrow keys to move to the Bluetooth button. Press the spacebar to enable it.
Where are quick settings in Windows 11?
Add or Remove Quick Settings
1.Select or press and hold the battery, network, or volume icon to open the Quick Settings panel.
2.Select the Edit Quick Settings icon.
3.Select the Add button to add a quick setting or press the pin icon on the quick setting you want to remove.
4.Select Done.
How do I reset quick settings in Windows 11?
Navigate to User Configuration >> Admin Templates >> Start Menu & Taskbar. Go to the right pane and double-click on Remove Quick Settings Policy. In the dialog box that appears, select the Enabled radio button. Then, click OK to close the dialog box.
Can I connect to multiple Bluetooth devices at once?
Toggle on the ‘Dual Audio’ option if not already on. It enables users to connect to two devices simultaneously. For users running Android 10 and above, they can access their connected Bluetooth devices by clicking on Media in the quick panel and selecting both paired devices for audio output.
Final Word
Here all the solutions are given to quickly connect the bluetooth to your Windows 11. All the methods were tested by me, and all the methods were helpful in this problem. If you face this problem frequently, you must follow the steps to get defect free.
