How do I get Bluetooth on my Acer laptop?

By Jaime Avelar

Updated August 23, 2017

Bluetooth is a wireless technology available in almost any communication device used to transfer information. Knowing how to enable and use Bluetooth on your Acer laptop can save you time when synchronizing with other devices that have Bluetooth capabilities. Most Acer laptops come with Bluetooth, but older models may not have the drivers installed.

Activating Bluetooth

Click the Windows Start button, select the “Control Panel," then “Hardware and Sound,” and click “Bluetooth Devices.” Identify the device your want to change, then select “Properties.” Select the “Services” tab and check the box next to the service to enable it. Click “OK.”

Click the “Options” tab in the “Bluetooth Devices” dialog box and select “Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer” to make your computer available to other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Select “Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect” to inform you when a device wants to connect to your computer. Bluetooth is now enabled for your Acer laptop.

Installing Bluetooth Drivers on Windows 7

If you have Windows 8 or 10, Bluetooth drivers should be installed automatically if your laptop came with Bluetooth or if the operating system detects a Bluetooth device connected to a USB port.

Navigate to the Acer Download Web page (see Resources) to download and install a “Bluetooth” driver if it isn't included with your operating system. From the Acer Download Web page, select the "Acer Product Family," "Product Line" and "Product Model." From the "Operating System" drop-down menu, select your computer's operating system version. Select the "Driver" tab. The page shows available drivers. Select the "Bluetooth" driver, if available, for downloading. Follow the online directions for driver installation.

Can I install Bluetooth on my Acer laptop?

With mobile devices, you will have to enable Bluetooth through the settings or connectivity menu. Press the Windows key and the “i” key together to bring up the settings menu for your computer. Click on the “Devices” menu option, and then click on “Bluetooth & other devices.”

Can I install Bluetooth on my laptop?

Some PCs, such as laptops and tablets, have Bluetooth built in. If your PC doesn't, you can plug a USB Bluetooth adapter into the USB port on your PC to get it. Before you start, make sure that your Windows 11 PC supports Bluetooth.

Why isn't Bluetooth available on my laptop?

If you don't see Bluetooth, select Expand to reveal Bluetooth, then select Bluetooth to turn it on. You'll see “Not connected” if your Windows 10 device isn't paired to any Bluetooth accessories. Check in Settings. Select Select the Start button, then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices .

Why won't my Bluetooth turn on on my Acer laptop?

Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot . Under Find and fix other problems, select Bluetooth, select Run the troubleshooter, and follow the instructions.