Is the Bluetooth icon missing from Windows 11 taskbar? Do you want the Bluetooth icon always visible on the Windows 11 taskbar? This guide will show you how to add or restore the missing Bluetooth icon to Windows 11 taskbar.
The Bluetooth icon on the Windows 11 taskbar gives you quick access to various settings. Right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar shows Add a Bluetooth Device, Show Bluetooth Devices, Send a File, Receive a File, Join a Personal Area Network, and Open Settings.
If the Bluetooth icon is missing, it’s likely because the Bluetooth option has been turned off under Bluetooth settings.
Add missing Bluetooth icon to Windows 11 taskbar
Step 1: Open the Settings app using search or Windows + I hotkey.
Step 2: In the left pane of the Settings app, click on Bluetooth & devices. Now, on the right side, click Devices.
Step 3: Scroll down the resulting page (Bluetooth & devices > Devices) to see Related settings. In the Related settings section, click on the More Bluetooth settings link to open the classic Bluetooth Settings dialog.
Step 4: Here, under the Options tab, select the checkbox labeled Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area. Click on the Apply button. That’s it!
The Bluetooth icon should now appear in the notification area of the taskbar. If it’s not visible, click on the up-arrow icon to see hidden icons. You can drag and drop it to the taskbar from the hidden icons box if you want to see the Bluetooth icon right on the taskbar.
Remove Bluetooth icon from Windows 11 taskbar
If at any point, you want to remove the Bluetooth icon from the taskbar, you can do so with ease. Here is how.
Step 1: Perform a right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and then click the Remove icon option. The icon immediately disappears from the taskbar.
To see the Bluetooth icon again, you need to complete the directions mentioned at the beginning of this article.
Tip: You can quickly access Bluetooth settings by opening the Quick Settings flyout (Windows + A or click on the battery/volume/Wi-Fi icon to reveal Quick Settings flyout), right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon, and then clicking the Go to the Settings option.
Reinstall the Bluetooth driver to restore the missing icon
If the above solution does not work for you, you can try reinstalling the Bluetooth driver. Refer to our how to reinstall the Bluetooth driver in Windows 11/10 guide for step-by-step directions.
Our how-to check the Bluetooth version number in Windows 11/10 guide might also interest you.
