Your HP computer that is running the Microsoft Windows operating system can connect to a Bluetooth device such as your cell phone or a Bluetooth headset. You HP computer can come with a Bluetooth adapter already installed or you can purchase a separate USB Bluetooth dongle. You can install a Bluetooth device on your HP laptop by first making sure that your laptop has been properly setup for Bluetooth connectivity.
Turn on the [Bluetooth](https://itstillworks.com/13579495/what-is-bluetooth) device by pressing the 'Power' or 'Talk' button on the device. The device is turned on when you hear a beep.
Step 2
Make the device discoverable so that it can be detected by the computer. Follow the instructions that came with the device for making it discoverable.
Step 3
Right click on the Bluetooth icon that is located in the Windows Taskbar and select “Add a Bluetooth Device” from the context menu.
Step 4
Put a check in the “My device is setup and ready to be found” box and click the “Next” button to continue.
Step 5
Select the Bluetooth device to add and click the “Next” button to continue.
Step 6
Select an option for a passkey and click the “Next” button to continue. A connection request will then be sent to the device.
Step 7
Press a button on the device to establish a connection to the computer. A mouse or keyboard will have a connection button on the bottom of the device.
Click the “Finish” button in the Installation Wizard to complete the Bluetooth setup.
Tip
Press the 'Answer' button on the headset if it rings when a connection is made with the computer.
Warning
Your computer will not recognize the Bluetooth device if it is not in “discoverable” mode.
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Maybe you want to share your phone's internet connection with your laptop through a hotspot, transfer files between the devices or play music through the other device over Bluetooth.
Before getting started, first make sure that both devices support Bluetooth. Most modern wireless devices include Bluetooth support but if your laptop doesn't, you might need to buy a Bluetooth adapter.
How to Connect a Bluetooth Laptop to Other Devices
There are so many different kinds of Bluetooth devices that these steps are only relevant to some of them. It's best to consult your device's user manual or website for specific instructions. For example, the steps to pair a Bluetooth surround sound system to a laptop is not the same as pairing headphones, which isn't the same as pairing a smartphone, etc.
These basic instructions for connecting your laptop to a Bluetooth device such as your smartphone or music player might vary depending on the device you're working with.
Activate the Bluetooth function on the mobile device to make it discoverable or visible. If it has a screen, it's normally found under a Settings menu, while other devices use a special button.
On the computer, access the Bluetooth settings and choose to make a new connection or set up a new device. For example, on Windows, either right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area or find the Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers page through Control Panel. Both places let you search for and add new Bluetooth devices.
When your device appears on the laptop, select it to connect/pair it to your laptop.
If prompted for a PIN code, either enter or confirm the number on both devices. If the device you're pairing to your laptop has a screen, like a phone, you might get a prompt that has a number that you must match with the number on the laptop. If they're the same, you can click through the connection wizard on both devices (which is normally just confirming a prompt) to pair the devices over Bluetooth.
If you don't know the PIN, try 0000 or 1234 If those don't work, try searching for the device's manual online to find the Bluetooth code.
Once it's connected, depending on the device you're using, you might be able to do things like transfer a file between through an application or a Send to > Bluetooth kind of option on the OS. This clearly won't work for some devices though, such as headphones or peripherals.
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If setting up the connection from your PC doesn't work, try initiating it from the device, such as holding down a connect button or finding the option within the device's software settings.
Some devices that don't have many buttons or options might connect to any laptop that's listening. For instance, you might be able to just find the device through your laptop and click to connect, and the device will indicate it's connected without requiring a passcode of any kind. This is true for most headphones.
Turn off Bluetooth when you're not using it, to prevent battery drain.