Enabling Bluetooth on your laptop - how to do it

There are numerous devices that you can connect to your computer via a Bluetooth connection. Besides speakers and headphones, there are also mouse and keyboard that you can use. If you want to use the devices wirelessly, then it is necessary to activate the Bluetooth function on your laptop beforehand.

How to enable Bluetooth on your laptop

If you want to use speakers or headphones via a Bluetooth connection with your laptop, for example, then you must first enable the corresponding function. It is also possible to exchange files via Bluetooth with your smartphone afterwards. To use this function, your laptop needs a Bluetooth module. However, this is already installed in all common laptops.

1. On most laptop models, you only need to press the key combination "Fn" + "F8" to activate the function. Alternatively, other F keys may also be possible. Look for the Bluetooth symbol on the corresponding keys.
2. In some cases, there is a separate switch on the housing of the device for activation. This is then usually located on the side. Sind Sie sich unsicher, schauen Sie in der Betriebsanleitung des Geräts nach.
3. Sobald Sie die Funktion aktiviert haben, gehen Sie auf „Start“ und anschließend auf „Bluetooth“ > „Bluetooth-Einstellungen ändern“.
4. Hier müssen Sie nun die Option aktivieren, um Verbindungen mit anderen Geräten zuzulassen. Damit andere Geräte Ihren Laptop sehen, müssen Sie zudem die erste Option aktivieren.