Bluetooth keeps turning off by itself on Windows
Windows has a power-saving setting that automatically turns off Bluetooth to save battery. Disabling this setting stops it from shutting off on its own. This is the fix for people.
Windows can turn off Bluetooth automatically to save power, even when you do not want it to. We will disable this power-saving setting. If that does not work, your Bluetooth driver may be outdated and needs updating.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 5–10 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Check if you recently updated Windows or installed a new driver
- ✓Confirm that the Bluetooth device itself has power (check battery if wireless)
- ✓Make sure Bluetooth is actually on in Windows Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Bluetooth toggle
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Only turning on Bluetooth in Action Center without fixing your computer Manager setting. Action Center changes are temporary and will not last.
- Not realizing there are separate driver updates for Bluetooth. Windows Update does not always get them automatically.
- Confusing the Bluetooth adapter with network adapters in Device Manager
Signs you need professional help
- If you have disabled power-saving, changed your power plan, and updated drivers but Bluetooth still turns off, give us a call. It can be a BIOS issue or a hardware problem with your Bluetooth adapter.
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