Bluetooth

Forum discussion tagged with Bluetooth.
  1. Ruwaid123

    Question Xbox Elite 2 Controller showing as HID Keyboard Device on bluetooth

    Hi Everyone, I've purchased an Xbox Elite 2 controller and its showing as HID Keyboard Device in my device manager. Iv uninstalled all drivers and installed the xbox accessories program, ensured that the controller is up to date. Same issue Wired, seems to be appearing fine as an xbox...
  2. C

    Question Problem setting up Microsoft Phone Link ?

    I'm having difficulty setting up Microsoft Phone Link in Windows 11. It's definitely not a Bluetooth issue, I can easily add printers, keyboards, mice, headphones, etc. Same on phone, can add airpods, tablets, and my Windows printer no problem. I have tried the following: Closed and...
  3. magrega

    Question Bluetooth audio breaks up while at lockscreen

    Hi! I am very glad to be able to ask my question at Tom's Hardware. I think it's the only place on the whole internet where I was able to find solutions to my haradware problems in the past. I have an Asus Vivobook m3402r with win11. Also I enjoy my music with the help of JBL GO3. But somehow...
  4. P

    Question Who makes motherboards without built-in wi-fi or bluetooth?

    I just read a post in Usenet asking that question. The poster gave me the impression that such motherboards (no built-in wi-fi or bluetooth) are becoming rare these days. I'm curious because I very much prefer wired (Ethernet) connection over the convenience of wi-fi or bluetooth connectivity...
  5. EibeAxxt

    Question AliExpress Bluetooth Dongle is recognized as a bluetooth headset ?

    Windows 10 Pro, x64, OS Build 19045.4529 Made this post on another help forum, no success. I used this dongle before on the same pc and it worked flawlessly. The main thing i used it for was a Nintendo Wii remote, but it worked then... lets say around a month/two months ago. Yesterday i wanted...
  6. N

    Question Keyboard stops working because Generic USB Hub and Bluetooth Adapter get disconnected ?

    Please help. My few month old legion 5 pro’s keyboard keeps randomly disconnecting, and when it does, I’ve noticed Generic Usb Hub (Port_#0001.Hub_#0003) gets disconnected, as well as my Realtek Bluetooth Adapter (also on Port_#0001) I am trying to identify if those two are randomly...
  7. TannerH96

    Build Advice New build project planned -- help please ?

    I'm looking to build a high quality gaming PC that can handle live streaming. I haven't purchased anything yet, i'm just doing a lot of research and i'd like to get your thoughts on the parts below and what i can improve on/if anything is overkill. I'm located in United States, i'd like to stay...
  8. H

    Question Too many USB devices causes BT to disconnect. Install Expansion Card?

    I have a lot of USB devices plugged in to my desktop computer, including a video capture device, and this is causing disruption on my bluetooth-connected keyboard. Yes, to my surprise, I discovered that USB and BT devices share the same underlying bus. My BT keyboard kept disconnecting and...
  9. Seltop

    Question WH-1000XM4 choppy sound on computer??

    I have a problem and I have no idea how to solve it. I just got myself new Sony WH-1000xm4s today and while they work great on my phone- When I attempt to connect it to my PC, the sound is choppy when my head moves around a little or I am not close enough to my PC (anything after like 50cm)...
  10. gasb

    Question All peripherals momentarily disconnect due to BTHUSB Event ID 18 error ?

    Hello everyone, I'm encountering a persistent issue with my PC where all peripherals briefly disconnect and then reconnect without any apparent trigger. This happens randomly, typically during video playback or gaming. The Event Viewer logs the following under the BTHUSB source with Event ID 18...
  11. O

    Question Is the bluetooth keyboard encrypted without pass code?

    Hi I just got a NuPhy Air96 V2 keyboard that has both 2.4ghz and bluetooth. I asked them if it's encrypted, they said "yes the bluetooth connection uses encryption" But when I paired it with my Windows 11 computer, it didn't ask for a pass code.. So this would mean that it's NOT encrypted...
  12. Xandria

    Question Bluetooth joypad issues

    Hi everyone! I have a bluetooth joypad Ipega PG-9083S that I use with my windows desktop computer, I use it along x360ce for games that need xinput, it's a very cheap joypad but it's good enough for me and worked well without issues so far for a long time. The joypad works as usual if I connect...
  13. C

    Question Roav Smart Car Charger F2: Access Full Frequency Range

    I recently purchased the Roav Smart Car Charger F2. The listed frequency range in the data sheet is 87.5 - 108 MHz.(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1517/5210/files/Smart_Car_Charger_F2_R5111_EU_Manual.pdf?3419059451899906623) I can't tune it below 88.1 MHz with the app or built-in controls...
  14. A

    Question Bluetooth Controllers on PC

    For many years I have avoided using Bluetooth controller on PC. I've tried the big three in Bluetooth, Nintendo, PS, Xbox. The connection is never consistent the range is not far. What only seems to work is Xbox official wireless controller dongle for PC. Its 2024 now and I think what the heck...
  15. R

    Question Bluetooth audio gets worse when gaming ?

    Hey every one. All my Bluetooth headphones have this problem so i'm sure it's a windows problems. Every time I play a game that uses my mic the audio quality just drops. The only solution I have been able to find that works is if I disable my mic. How ever this is not exactly a solution since...
  16. MachoFantastico

    Question Need some audio advice - Bluetooth - PC - Audio Quality - Recommendations.

    Hi folks, I need some advice. I'm currently using my Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones attached via Bluetooth to my PC but I know I'm not getting the best sound quality from them as it states I'm only getting DVD-quality audio in Windows. I recently purchased some SteelSeries Arctic Nova Pro Wireless...
  17. R

    Question ASUS N53SV upgrade wireless card

    Hello. I have an ASUS N53SV laptop that I've upgraded and maintained through the last few years and use it regularly. Currently rocking two SATA SSDs two, repasted with Arctic MX4 last summer. Currently typing on it. Good computer but the wireless is bad. The WiFi is tolerable actually but I...
  18. V

    Question Driver or MoBo hardware issue - - - - no audio, and Bluetooth PCIe card not detected ?

    Issues that were both working prior to this: No sound coming from 3.5mm MoBo and Front Panel. (only got sound if I use the monitor speaker via HDMI to GPU) Bluetooth PCIe card not being detected by MoBo MoBo : Gigabyte B450 AORUS M Bluetooth PCIe card : Asus PCE-AX3000 I have reset the PC...
  19. B

    Question Bluetooth interferers with wifi

    Hi, im having a lot of problems with my wifi and bluetooth. When running correctly my speeds should be anywhere from 300-400mgbs, but when my airpods connect and bluetooth starts to work, my speeds pretty much become unusable, at around 0-10mgbs Then after this happens, theres no way to get my...
  20. henterpriser

    Question Bluetooth keyboard issue with Surface Pro 8 ?

    Sup folks, hope yall are doing well. I'm running a Surface Pro 8 paired with a Bluetooth keyboard. everything was running smooth until I setup a dual boot with Linux and reinstalled win11 using the recovery drive + disabled secure boot. now i can still normally connect to my keyboard and it...
  21. sparksleeve

    [SOLVED] Network card isn't connecting properly

    So, I've been dealing with this issue for maybe 2 months, and I thought it was about time I ask for help here. Honestly not sure whether this is a hardware or a software issue, so I made a random guess for categories. Short while back, I bought a Cudy AX5400 network card to solve some Bluetooth...
  22. S

    Question Unknown USB Device listed under Bluetooth other devices. Windows 11.

    Whenever I turn my Bluetooth on, I hear a sound like a USB device had been plugged in. Then, an unknown device appears under the "other devices" section that says "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed). I went into the device manager and uninstalled it, but it will return after a...
  23. C

    Question Bluetooth problems with Asus PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI ?

    Hi, I got me the above but Bluetooth (running Windows 11) with my OnePlus 8 phone is not working. In order for the two devices to find each other / exchange files they have to be within 50cm of one another. This is really impractical given that the m/Board is sitting in a full tower Antec...
  24. sunneyredgames

    Question Asus B450-f Gaming Bluetoooth not working(Pcie + Dongle)

    My Wifi/Bluetooth pcie card is plugged in and the wifi works fine but the bluetooth option on windows doesnt show up. Its plugged into the only Usb header on the motherboard and when I tried it on my other motherboard(Asus crosshair vi hero) it works with zero issues. I bought a Bluetooth dongle...
  25. Scrippy

    Question Bluetooth connection issue

    Recently built my first ever pc but now I find out my Bluetooth keeps automatically disconnecting my devices (headphones, phone, controllers etc). Only the initial connection (when searching for device) is successful and even then, my headphones won’t have any audio and it will automatically...
  26. T

    Question Odd bluetooth occurence?!

    Ive been using a dongle to connect my dual sense controller in my old pc. Got a new pc and didnt realise it had bluetooth onboard so was using dongle as normal- needlessly, but then i ran into some serious issues….. I took the dongle out to plug in something else and when i plugged it back in...
  27. S

    Question Random neighbor keeps trying to pair phone with Odyssey G7 Monitor, how do I stop it?

    I've had this monitor for about a year. Today, while working, I had a very large popup message on my screen saying an iPhone belonging to Patrick was trying to pair with my monitor. I denied it, but it came up again a few minutes later. It has now happened 4 times, despite the connected devices...
  28. BallBuster2023

    Question Driver malfunction with Intel WiFi 6 AX201 160 MHz ?

    Hi, I'm having constant issues with the wireless module on my laptop since I've bought it. Works fine, until I unplug the power adapter and try to download something. Then the connection goes off and suddenly the option to connect to a wireless network completely disappears from the control...
  29. willeatpants

    Question How do you find a dongles bluetooth address (if it has one) ANSWERED

    Short version. I am trying to see if my dongle has a Bluetooth address that I can pair up with my controller. If it does, how do I find it and pair my ps5 controller to it. No my PC doesn't have a integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth chip-set (prob should of spent the extra $30 on it when I was making)...
  30. S

    Question Help me find a compatible bluetooth adapter for my Windows Desktop PC to connect my new "Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds". Version 5.3 Bluetooth ?

    Hello all, I recently bought these "Bose QuietComfort Ultra" earbuds: https://www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.html I am trying to connect these Earbuds to my Desktop PC Windows 11 but they dont seem to have any sound when it says they are "connected". My...
  31. S

    Question 22H2 Moment 4 Update: volume control UNSTABLE (on Touchpad) with BLUETOOTH devices ?

    This problem has been around since Windows 11 RTM. It happens on all sorts of Windows 11 devices including Microsoft Surfacebook 2 and the questions have been asked (and never properly answered) in the following threads...
  32. O

    Question Modify adapter / USB stick for "hidden" connection ?

    Dear all When using a BLUETOOTH or CELLULAR or WIFI adapter / USB stick. Is it then possible to modify the adapter / USB stick so that: 1. The adapter / USB stick is hidden from Windows? The adapter / USB stick doesn’t appear in Device Manager in Windows? 2. The adapter / USB stick gives the...
  33. mdifonzo1301

    Question Converting a headset that uses USB dongle to Bluetooth?

    Hi, it's exactly as the title says. I have some pairs of wireless headphones and gaming headsets that use sort of a proprietary USB dongle receiver to plug into only one specific singular console. I do not own that USB dongle, because these were purchased with it being unknowly needed. The...
  34. K

    Question Bluetooth and Finger not working on my Dell Laptop E6410 using windows 10

    Hello, I have facing an issue on my laptop Dell Latitude E6410. The bluetooth and Finger are not working on the my laptop. I am using Windows 10 and not getting the solution please anyone can give the solution?
  35. E

    Question Persistent Sound problems. No Idea what to do

    I've been having this issue with my desktop sound for a while and I have no idea how to fix it now. For starters; sometimes when I'm playing a game, the sound will completely cut out and will only come back on when I do some sort of interaction, mainly when using mouse1. Also for some reason...
  36. N

    Question Bluetooth Headphones do not auto-connect ?

    PC specs: Windows 10, 21H2 running on an i5-7500 desktop PC. Recently added a TPlink UB500 for Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. ISSUE: I have already paired my Bluetooth earbuds with my PC, but it does not reconnect automatically after a disconnection in cases such as -----------1. I go somewhere...
  37. Z

    Is there a way to makeSony Wh-1000XM2 headphones work with modern Bluetooth?

    I have a older set of wh-1000XM2 headphones that have not been updated in a long while. The Bluetooth seems to not quite work. My phone and computer do find it but it just won't connect. I have tested the connection with my friends phones and it does the same thing. Is there a way to possibly...
  38. Spiritos

    Question How to enable Bluetooth audio from my desktop PC via HDMI to my Samsung TV?

    Hi, I have my desktop connected via HDMI to my Samsung ue40j5510 TV and want to listen throughmy Jabra Elite 75t earbuds. I can't seem to accomplish this.. At first I thought I had to change some settings on my desktop but given the fact its connected via HDMI and I can plug in wired...
  39. inadequatefox

    Question Wifi + Bluetooth PCIe card has poor Bluetooth connectivity ?

    I'm trying to use a TP-Link AX3000 Wifi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 PCIe expansion card with my PC to give it Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity. The Wifi works fine, although appears to not want to connect to 2.4 GHz networks, but this isn't an issue as I have a 5 GHz network. The main problem is the...
  40. N

    Question eGPU issues with Bluetooth and "Plug and play"

    I set up a eGPU on Sunday, and while it was annoying to setup, I did end up getting it to work. initially it blocked the inbuilt Wifi & Bluetooth, but after a clean driver reinstall, it will let me connect to the Internet via inbuilt Wifi, but still cant use the Bluetooth also, AMD claims that...