Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to connect devices such as keyboards, mice, headphones, speakers, printers, and more to your computer without using cables. It can also enable you to transfer files, photos, music, and contacts between your devices. If you want to use Bluetooth on your Windows️10 or Windows️11 PC, you need to have a compatible Bluetooth adapter installed on your system and a suitable driver that can communicate with it.
In this article, we will show you how to download and install the latest Intel️Wireless Bluetooth️driver for Windows️10 and Windows️11. This driver is recommended for end-users who have Intel️Wireless Bluetooth️technology on their PCs. It supports most of the Intel️wireless adapters, including AX411, AX211, AX210, AX203, AX201, AX200, AX101,9560,9462,9461,9260,7265 (Rev. D),3168,and3165. It also works on Intel️KillerAX1690,AX1675,AX1650,and1550.
Before you download and install the driver, you need to check your Windows version and system type (32 bit or 64 bit) and your Bluetooth adapter model. This will help you choose the right driver package for your PC. We will guide you through the steps to do that in the next section.
But first, let's understand what is the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit. A bit is a unit of information that can have two values: either0or1. The number of bits in a system determines how much data it can process at a time. A32-bit system can handle up to4GB of memory (RAM), while a64-bit system can handle more than4GB of memory. A64-bit system can also run faster and more securely than a32-bit system.
Most of the products supported by the Intel️Wireless Bluetooth️driver only work on64-bit versions of Windows️10andWindows️11. However, there are some exceptions for products7265(Rev.D),3168,and3165. These products have drivers available for both32-bitand64-bit versions
To check your Windows version and system type, follow these steps:
To check your Bluetooth adapter model, follow these steps:
Once you have checked your Windows version and system type and your Bluetooth adapter model, you can download and install the latest Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver for your PC. Here are the steps to do that:
To verify that the driver is installed correctly and working properly, follow these steps:
If the driver is installed correctly and working properly, you should be able to use Bluetooth on your PC without any issues. You can pair and connect your Bluetooth devices by going to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. You can also transfer files, photos, music, and contacts between your devices by using the Share option in File Explorer or Photos app.
Sometimes, you may encounter some problems with Bluetooth on your PC, such as Bluetooth not showing up in settings or device manager, or Bluetooth not detecting or connecting to devices. Here are some common issues and how to fix them:
If you don't see Bluetooth in settings or device manager, it could mean that your Bluetooth adapter is disabled, missing, or corrupted. To fix this issue, try these solutions:
If you have trouble detecting or connecting to your Bluetooth devices, it could mean that your devices are not compatible, paired, or in range. To fix this issue, try these solutions:
In this article, we have shown you how to download and install the latest Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver for Windows 10 and Windows 11. We have also explained how to check your Windows version and system type and your Bluetooth adapter model, how to verify that the driver is installed correctly and working properly, and how to troubleshoot common Bluetooth issues on your PC.
We hope that this article has helped you to enjoy the benefits of Bluetooth on your PC, such as connecting devices wirelessly, transferring files easily, and streaming audio smoothly. If you have any questions or feedback about the Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver, feel free to contact Intel through their website or social media channels.
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver:
Updating the Bluetooth driver can improve the performance, stability, compatibility, and security of your Bluetooth connection. It can also fix some bugs and issues that you may encounter with the previous version of the driver.
The Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver supports most of the Intel wireless adapters, including AX411, AX211, AX210, AX203, AX201, AX200, AX101, 9560, 9462, 9461, 9260, 7265 (Rev.D), 3168,and 3165. It also works on Intel Killer AX1690, AX1675, AX1650,and 1550. You can check your wireless adapter model by following the steps in the previous section.
If you have a different Bluetooth adapter than Intel, you need to download and install the driver from the manufacturer's website or use the Windows Update service to get the latest driver. You can also check the Microsoft Update Catalog for the available drivers for your Bluetooth adapter.
If you want to uninstall the Bluetooth driver, you can do so by following these steps:
If you need support or feedback on the Bluetooth driver, you can contact Intel through their website or social media channels. Here are some links that you can use: