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Solved: Bluetooth Icon Missing From System Tray In Windows 10

With default settings when the Bluetooth option is turned on the blue tooth icon appears on the system tray of the taskbar or the notification area of Windows 10 And it allows quickly access to Bluetooth settings, Add a new Bluetooth device or send and receive files. However, some of windows users complain Bluetooth Icon Missing From System Tray. Some other complaints, Bluetooth spoil after the windows 10 update and can’t connect Bluetooth with any device. This problem usually occurs if the Bluetooth driver on your computer missing, corrupted or it could be Bluetooth settings issue. Here how to restore the missing Bluetooth icon to the notification area on Windows 10.

Bluetooth Icon Missing In Windows 10

for general information, the Bluetooth icon will only appear in the System Tray when the Bluetooth option is enabled. That’s why we recommend just check whether Bluetooth is turned on or not.

Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10

The easiest and quick way to enable or disable Bluetooth is from the action center,
Press Windows key + A to open action center, On the list of Quick actions, press the Bluetooth button to turn it on.

Also, you can enable disable Bluetooth from Settings followings the steps below.

• Press Windows key + I to open settings,
• Click on devices than Bluetooth & other devices,
• now Turn the Bluetooth Toggle to On position.
• If the Bluetooth is option is already enabled, then Try switching the Bluetooth off and then switch it back to on position.
• Now check the Bluetooth icon should now appear in the system tray

Enable Bluetooth icon from Bluetooth settings

There are chances, Bluetooth Icon Missing From System Tray because the system tray icon of Bluetooth has been disabled under Bluetooth settings. Let’s Enable the Bluetooth icon following the steps below.

• Again open settings using windows key + I,
• Click on devices than Bluetooth & other devices and click the More Bluetooth options link.
• Click on the Options tab and select “Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area.
• Click on Apply and you are good to go.

Check Bluetooth service status

This is another most common reason why Bluetooth Icon Missing From System Tray.

• Press Windows key + R, type services.msc and click ok
• This will open the windows service console, Scroll down and locate Bluetooth support service,
• If the service is running state, simply right-click on it select restart,
• If the service is not started yet, then right-click on Bluetooth support service select properties,
• Change the startup type Automatic and start the service next to service status.
• Click apply and ok to make save changes, Restart your computer then check if it’s working.

Run Bluetooth troubleshooter

Run the build-in Bluetooth troubleshooter that automatically diagnose and ensure that the Bluetooth hardware is not malfunctioning.

• Click on the windows 10 start menu and select settings,
• Select Update & security then Troubleshoot
• Click on the additional troubleshooter link (refer image below)
• Now Scroll down to Bluetooth select it and click run the troubleshooter,

This will stat diagnose the problem, let the process complete once done reboot your PC and check the status of your problem, Bluetooth missing on windows 10.

Reinstall Bluetooth driver

Still need help, its time to look at the Bluetooth driver, may you have an outdated Bluetooth driver installed on your computer or the driver corrupted missing. Reinstall the Bluetooth driver probably help restore the missing Bluetooth icon on windows 10.

• Press Windows key + X Click Device Manager
• This will display all installed device driver list
• Expand Bluetooth Right-click each entry then click Properties
• Select the driver tab, click Rollback if it’s not grayed out.
• If it is grayed out, right click Bluetooth driver then click uninstall
• Restart your computer then check if it’s working again.

Or visit the device manufacturer website such as if you have a dell laptop, then visit the dell support site to download and install the latest Bluetooth driver for your device model.

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Fix: Bluetooth Icon Missing From System Tray In Windows 10

With default settings, when Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth icon appears in the notification area or system tray of the taskbar. The Bluetooth icon in the system tray allows you quickly access Bluetooth settings, join a personal area network, add a new Bluetooth device, send and receive files.

Many Windows 10 users have complained about the missing Bluetooth icon from the system tray. If the Bluetooth icon is missing from the system tray or the notification area, use the following solutions to restore it back to the system tray.

Turn on the Bluetooth via Settings

As said before, the Bluetooth icon appears in the system tray only when Bluetooth is turned on. In short, if the Bluetooth is turned off, the Bluetooth icon won’t appear in the system tray. Here is how to check the status of Bluetooth and turn it on/off.

Step 1: Open the Settings app by either clicking the Settings icon on the left side of the Start menu or using the Windows logo + I keyboard shortcut.

Step 2: Navigate to Devices > Bluetooth and other devices page.

NOTE: If the Bluetooth page missing, refer to our Bluetooth missing from Windows 10 Settings app guide.

Step 3: Turn on the option labeled Bluetooth to turn it on. Likewise, move the switch to the off position to turn off the Bluetooth.

Since you want to restore the missing Bluetooth icon in the system tray, please turn on the Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon should immediately appear in the system tray after turning on the feature.

Add Bluetooth icon to system tray/notification area

If turning on Bluetooth didn’t help you get back the missing Bluetooth icon, it’s likely because the system tray icon of Bluetooth has been disabled under Bluetooth settings. Follow the given below directions to enable the Bluetooth’s system tray icon.

Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices page.

Step 2: Scroll down the page to see Bluetooth related settings and options. Make sure that the Bluetooth is turned on, and then click the link labeled More Bluetooth options to open Bluetooth Settings dialog.

Step 3: Under the Options tab, check the option labeled Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area, and then click Apply button. That’s it! If it’s already selected, uncheck it, click Apply. Wait for a while, check the option, and then click the Apply button again to see the Bluetooth icon in the system tray.

The Bluetooth icon should now appear in the system tray area of the Windows 10 taskbar.

Reinstall the driver to fix the issue

You can also fix the missing Bluetooth icon issue by reinstalling its driver. Refer to our how to reinstall the Bluetooth driver in Windows 10 guide for step-by-step directions.

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Comments

Just brought this HP laptop home . Have tried every option given none works.
This is unbelievable…..
Can someone help

My Panasonic PC has Bluetooth but does not have the ICON to start up. Can you help me to down load and install please?

ONLY RESTART COMPUTER HELPS. Nothing else works, it is simply missing from all settings, there is no Bluetooth icon in the action menu, no Bluetooth in the settings, nowhere. It only appears back when I restart my laptop (my laptop is Microsoft SyrfaceBook 2, 13.5″ full spec 16gb/1TB,Gforce).

Missing Bluetooth icon from device manager, tray and everywhere else. This has a been a problem since at least 2016 according to this thread so why hasn’t MS fixed it?

I was using my Bluetooth headphones while viewing YouTube without a problem and was able to toggle the settings. However, mid-use my Bluetooth headset disconnected, I was unable to find the Bluetooth toggle to reconnect. I did not reset the computer, add/uninstall any programs, or make any changes. I also switched from manual to automatic to keep the Bluetooth running through services.msc method. There is still no toggle present. I’m a windows 10 users on a new Acer Aspire laptop. Based on comments I believe this to be a Microsoft issue not the manufacturer of the laptop. What is the resolution??

I follow the steps above, but there is no Bluetooth on / off slider in my Windows 10.
I thought one of the points of Windows 10 was that the world would be on the same version and 1 set of problem solving instructions would work. But my Windows 10 menus don’t have these options.
Very frustrating.

There is not an option ANYWHERE on my HP Laptop to turn on the Bluetooth. It keeps telling me to turn it on…WHERE.

I want the bluetooth icon to STAY in my taskbar when it’s turned OFF. If I turn it off, it disappears from the taskbar. This doesn’t make any sense. I don’t want my bluetooth always ON. I want to be able to click it in the taskbar to turn it to ON.

I have the same problem as several others, namely that Bluetooth has completely disappeared from everywhere on the computer.

bluetooth works ok, all neccessary boxes ticked and applied, but still no symbol in tray to control it with.
comments please.
windows 10

but why would anyone programme a software liuke this?? We need a buton in the system tray even when BT is off – too simply turn it on when needed. It seems such a no brainer, very smartphone can do it……………. oh Microsoft…….

I have same problem as J. David. Bluetooth has completely vanished from computer. Can’t figure out which bluetooth driver to download from Microsoft driver pages….

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Что делать, если не отображается значок Bluetooth в трее Windows 8, 8.1, 10

Значок в трее нужен для быстрого перехода к настройкам Bluetooth. Если в трее (слева от часов) нет такого значка, восстановите его как описано ниже.

Как добавить значок Bluetooth в трей

4 На вкладке «Параметры» поставьте галочку «Отображать значок Bluetooth в области уведомлений» и нажмите «ОК».

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How to Add or Remove Bluetooth Taskbar Icon in Windows 10

In this article, we will review different methods to add or remove the Bluetooth icon from the taskbar in Windows 10. If your device comes with Bluetooth, a special icon appears in the notification area (system tray). You can hide it in order to keep the system tray less cluttered, or add it for faster access to the feature if you use the Bluetooth options frequently.

If your device comes with a Bluetooth module, then you can use it with a wide range of wireless peripherals. It will allow you to pair your laptop or tablet with a bunch of devices like a mobile phone, wireless keyboards, mice, headsets and other tablets and laptops.

Bluetooth hardware can be embedded in your device’s motherboard or it can be installed as an internal module inside the device. Bluetooth transmitters exist as an external device which can be connected to a USB port.

Windows 10 allows to you to add or remove the Bluetooth icon using three different methods, including Settings, the Bluetooth applet, and a Registry tweak.

How to Remove Bluetooth Taskbar Icon in Windows 10

1. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area.
2. Click Remove in the context menu.

Note: If you can’t see the icon, click on the up arrow button to see all the tray icons, including the Bluetooth icon.

Add or Remove Bluetooth Taskbar Icon in Windows 10

• Open Settings.
• Go to Devices — Bluetooth & other devices.
• Click on the link More Bluetooth options.
• In the Bluetooth Settings dialog, enable or disable the option Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area.

Note: If you cannot find the More Bluetooth options link in Settings, then your device doesn’t include Bluetooth support.

Add or Remove Bluetooth Taskbar Icon with Registry Tweak

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Bluetooth

Here, set the 32-bit DWORD value Notification Area Icon to 1 to add the Bluetooth taskbar icon. To remove the icon, set the Notification Area Icon value to 0.

Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value.

Tip: See how to go to a Registry key with one click.

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Author: Sergey Tkachenko

Sergey Tkachenko is a software developer who started Winaero back in 2011. On this blog, Sergey is writing about everything connected to Microsoft, Windows and popular software. Follow him on Telegram, Twitter, and YouTube. View all posts by Sergey Tkachenko

Author Sergey Tkachenko Last updated on: Last updated on: December 5, 2017 Categories Windows 10 Tags Windows 10 bluetooth, Windows 10 Bluetooth Taskbar Icon

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