FIX – Bluetooth is Greyed Out in Device Manager

Is the Bluetooth option unavailable in Device Manager? Many users have reported that they found out the Bluetooth greyed out in Device Manager. The option is greyed out if the device is not connected to the Device Manager. Moreover, this can be due to software issues as well. 

This differs from the Bluetooth option not being available in the Device Manager. If the Bluetooth option is not available in the Device Manager, then that probably means Bluetooth is not available on your PC.

If the option is greyed out, it means there is a problem with Bluetooth. This article provides a step-by-step guide to fixing Bluetooth greyed out in Device Manager.

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Fix Bluetooth Greyed Out in Device Manager

Unable to access the Bluetooth option in Device Manager because it is greyed out? Given below are ways to fix the issue you have been facing with the Bluetooth-

1. Update Windows

The very first thing that you should try doing is updating Windows. To do so, follow the steps given below-

1. Press Windows + I key combo to open the Settings app.
2. Head to the Windows Update section and click on Check for Updates.
3. Download and install all the updates your PC finds and restart your PC.
4. Now open the Device Manager and check whether the Bluetooth option is working. 

2. Update Driver

The next thing you should do to fix Bluetooth greyed out in Device Manager is to update the driver. Many times, you may face issues due to outdated drivers. To update the driver, follow the steps given below-

1. Firstly, open the Settings app and head to the Windows Update section. 
2. Now, click on Advanced Options and then on Optional Updates.
3. From here, install all the Driver Updates. 

Note- You can head to your laptop manufacturer’s website and download the Bluetooth driver if you use a laptop. 

Download and install the driver and then check if you are still facing the issue.

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3. Run Bluetooth Troubleshooter

Another troubleshooting step to follow is running the Bluetooth troubleshooter. If you have been facing a Bluetooth problem, running the Bluetooth troubleshooter will help solve it. Given below are the steps to running a Bluetooth troubleshooter-

1. Open Start Menu, and then from here, open the Settings. 
2. Here, click on Troubleshooters and then on Other troubleshooters.
3. Now, click on the Run button next to the Bluetooth option.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the Bluetooth troubleshooter.

This should probably fix the issue you have been facing. However, if the issue is still not fixed, you should move to the next troubleshooting step in this article. 

4. Uninstall Recently Installed Windows Update

If you started facing this issue after installing a Windows update, you should try uninstalling it. To do so, follow the steps given below-

• Press the Windows + I key combo to open the Settings app. 
• In the Windows Update section, click on Update History.
• Next, click on Uninstall Updates option.
• Now, select your update and click on the Uninstall option. Confirm that you want to uninstall the update, and then restart your PC.

Final Words

This should probably fix the Bluetooth option greyed out in Device Manager. As we discussed, you will likely face the issue due to software-related reasons, which can be easily fixed by following the steps mentioned in this article.

However, if you don’t find the Bluetooth option in the Device Manager, it may be because of faulty Bluetooth hardware. If so, you should take your PC to a technician.