Why is my bluetooth not working on my chromebook

Using Bluetooth on a Chromebook

You can tell your Chromebook works with Bluetooth if your menu shows either of these icons: 

It is very easy to connect a Bluetooth device to a Chromebook. To activate the Bluetooth connectivity, click the lower right corner of the desktop (where the battery status icon resides) to open the settings submenu, click Enable Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions to pair the devices. The notification panel also provides quick access to the Bluetooth function, allowing you to quickly turn it on or off. Simply swipe down on the Status Bar to display the Notification Panel and tap Bluetooth to turn it on or off.

Any Bluetooth devices within range will appear in the dialog box. Left-click on the device to which you want to connect, and then click on the Connect button. After a moment you should see a message informing you that the device is now connected. Certainly devices, like a keyboard, may require you to enter a specific code before they will connect. This code should appear on the screen or be in the device’s documentation. If you are prompted to enter a passkey or PIN code, enter your device’s code. If you are prompted to confirm an automatically generated passkey, click Accept. The Bluetooth device appears in the Bluetooth status notification area when it connects successfully.

To check that your accessory is paired, check the status area. You should see it listed there. If you’re turning on your Chromebook for the first time and you have a Bluetooth accessory nearby that’s also turned on, your Chromebook might automatically detect the device and help you pair it.

Steps to Connect a Bluetooth Device to Chromebook

If Bluetooth is supported on your Chromebook, follow these steps:

1. Click the status area in the lower-right corner, where your account picture appears.
2. Select your Bluetooth status in the menu that appears.
3. If Bluetooth is disconnected, click on the disconnected icon to enable, or click Enable Bluetooth in the menu. Your Chromebook will automatically begin scanning for available Bluetooth devices.
4. Select the device you wish to add from the list of available Bluetooth devices and click Connect.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect your Bluetooth device.
   • If you’re connecting a mouse, no PIN is normally required. If you’re prompted for a PIN, enter the PIN for your mouse using your Chrome device’s keyboard.
   • If you’re connecting a keyboard, enter the randomly generated PIN on the keyboard you wish to pair and press Enter.

What can you connect via Bluetooth on Chromebook?

If your Chromebook works with Bluetooth, it can connect to a range of accessories including the following:

• Keyboards
• Mice
• Speakers
• Headphones
• Headsets (audio only)

Many users will find connecting Bluetooth speakers and headphones one of the more common things to connect to a Chromebook.

How to Unpair Bluetooth on Chromebook

To unpair a Bluetooth device, select the Status Tray, and then select Bluetooth enabled > Settings. Under Paired devices, select the paired device you want to unpair, and then select More options > Remove from List. Under Paired devices, select the paired device you want to unpair, and then select More options.

Fixing Chromebook Bluetooth Problems

If you have problems while trying to use a Bluetooth device with your Chromebook, try the following steps:

• Make sure that the Bluetooth device is compatible with a Chromebook
• Turn the Bluetooth connection off, then on again.
• Turn your Chromebook off, then turn it back on.

Almost everyone has wireless devices today. It could be anything. Wireless headphones, speakers, watches, or a mouse and keyboard, for example. It’s in any case much more convenient than a bunch of wires that are lying on your desk and constantly disturb you.

Most of these modern devices work with Bluetooth technology. It’s a short-range technology. It allows you to connect two devices and transfer data between them.

Almost all modern devices such as computers or phones are equipped with Bluetooth technology. It’s a really convenient feature that allows you to forget the eternal cable management and make your workplace much more comfortable.

Such a function is also available in Chromebooks. Usually, there is no problem with it, but sometimes users complain that they cannot connect their devices to their Chromebooks via Bluetooth.

How to fix the problem your device can’t connect to your Chromebook via Bluetooth

In fact, there may be several reasons for this error. They may be software or hardware. Most often, it’s quite easy to fix this problem and you will need just a few minutes to do it. You should try all the tools which will be listed one by one and see which one can help you.

To fix this error you need to:

Try disabling Bluetooth.

First, you should try disabling Bluetooth on your device and on Chromebook. To do this, click on the Time icon and disable the Bluetooth option. After that, try the Bluetooth function again and see if anything changes.

Try to restart the Chromebook and the Device

If disabling Bluetooth doesn’t help, you should try restarting the device completely. To do this, you should turn off the Chromebook completely and leave it in this position for 5-10 minutes. You should also turn off the device that you’re trying to connect.

Then turn your devices back on and try to pair them again. If this doesn’t help, then most likely there’s a more serious software error.

Update your Chromebook.

Often, Chromebook users encounter bugs and various bugs due to an outdated version of the software. To ensure that your device will work correctly and that all its functions will work correctly, you should update it from time to time. This is quite easy to do:

• First, you have to click on the time indicator.
• Then go to Settings.
• Next, go to About ChromeOS and select Check for updates.
• Here you will be able to see the current update and install the new version of ChromeOS.
• After that restart your Chromebook and try to connect the Bluetooth accessory to your device again.

Check your Bluetooth device

Make sure that your Bluetooth device is fully charged and in pairing mode. Also, disconnect it from any other devices.

Then go to the Chromebook settings and remove the problematic Bluetooth device from the list of paired devices. Restart your laptop again and see if you can now pair your devices.

Range Check

Above all don’t forget that Bluetooth is a very short-range technology. You may be experiencing connection problems because your device is too far away from the Chromebook.

It’s best to keep your device within 10 feet of the Chromebook. The maximum distance Bluetooth technology can work is 30 feet.

How to connect a device to your Chromebook

If you have completed all troubleshooting steps you may need to know how to properly connect your device to your Chromebook via Bluetooth. This is very easy to do. To do this you need to:

• Select the user menu in the bottom-right corner.
• Click on Bluetooth.
• Turn on Bluetooth using the toggle at the top.
• Your Chromebook will start scanning for your Bluetooth device.
• Make sure your device has entered pairing mode.
• Your Chromebook will locate your Bluetooth device and list it for you to connect to. Select your Bluetooth device.
• Once connected, a small message will display in the corner, letting you know your Bluetooth device is connected and ready to use.

This way you can connect any device to your Chromebook using Bluetooth technology.