Fix Bluetooth Toggle Missing on Windows 10

If you navigate to Settings, Network & Internet, and select Airplane mode, but the Bluetooth toggle is missing, you’ve come to the right place. In this quick guide, we’ll explore why this issue occurs in the first place and how you can fix it.

What Do I Do if My Bluetooth Toggle Is Missing on Windows 10?

Start the Bluetooth Service

1. Press Windows and R keys and type in services.msc in the new Run window.
2. Hit Enter to launch the Services app.
3. Locate the Bluetooth service.
4. Right-click on the service and select Properties.
5. Set the Startup type to Automatic, and make sure the service is running.
6. Check if the Bluetooth toggle is visible now.

Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter

One quick way to fix your Bluetooth issues is to run Windows 10’s built-in Bluetooth troubleshooter. Navigate to Settings, select Update & Security, and click on Troubleshoot. Select Additional troubleshooters and run the Bluetooth troubleshooter and check the results.

Run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter

Additionally, try running the Hardware and Device troubleshooter. Launch Command Prompt with admin rights and enter the msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic command to launch the troubleshooter. Run the tool, restart your device and check the results.

Disable Fast Startup

Disabling Fast Startup may help you fix this Bluetooth glitch.

1. Navigate to Power & sleep settings.
2. Go to Additional power settings.
3. Then select Choose what the power buttons do.
4. Go to Change settings that are currently unavailable.
5. Uncheck the Turn on fast startup option.
6. Apply the changes and restart your computer.

Fix Your Drivers

If the Bluetooth toggle disappeared, this may indicate your drivers are corrupted or missing.

Launch the Device Manager, and expand the Bluetooth section. Right-click on your Bluetooth driver and select Update driver.

If you just updated or reinstalled your Bluetooth drivers, the toggle may not show up in the Settings app until you restart the computer.

By the way, you can also click on the View tab, and select Show hidden Devices. Check if your Bluetooth device is visible now. Alternatively, if your keyboard has a dedicated Bluetooth key, use it to switch on the Bluetooth functionality.

If the problem persists, uninstall your Bluetooth drivers. Right-click on your driver, and select Uninstall device. Restart your computer to automatically install the latest driver version.

Alternatively, you can roll back your drivers and check if the issue is gone.

1. Go back to your Device Manager, right-click on your Bluetooth driver, and select Properties.
2. Click on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver.
3. If the button is grayed out, this indicates there are no earlier driver versions installed on your computer.

Uninstall All Things Bluetooth

If you recently migrated from Windows 7 to Windows 10, the toggle may not be visible. This is because the drivers installed by vendors may not support Windows 10.

To fix the issue, navigate to Control Panel, select Programs and Features, and uninstall all things Bluetooth. Then launch the Device Manager and uninstall all Bluetooth-related drivers. Restart your machine to automatically reinstall compatible Bluetooth drivers and programs.

Reset BIOS/ UEFI

If this issue started occurring after you installed the latest Windows 10 updates, roll back to a previous OS version. Go to Settings → Update & security → Recovery →  Go back to the previous version of Windows 10 → Get started.

But if you want to keep using the newest OS version, enter BIOS and re-enable the default settings. The steps below may be slightly different depending on your computer model and manufacturer.

1. Go to Settings → Update & Security →Recovery.
2. Then, under Advanced Setup, select Restart now.
3. In the new Advanced troubleshooting window, select Troubleshoot.
4. Go to Advanced Options, and select UEFI Firmware Settings.
5. Set up the default settings and restart your computer.

Check if VM Is Causing This Issue

Virtual Machine programs may sometimes steal the USB Bluetooth adapter from the host computer. Uncheck the Bluetooth connection from your VM and check if this workaround fixed the issue.

Conclusion

If your Bluetooth toggle disappeared from Windows 10, launch the Services app and ensure the Bluetooth service is running. Then run the Bluetooth troubleshooter, disable Fast Startup, and install the latest driver updates. Are you still experiencing the same problem? Let us know which solution worked for you.