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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Connect Bluetooth headphones

Pair headphones using Windows 11 Quick Settings.

Windows 11 tabletAbout 3 minutes6 steps · 6 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 6

Make the headphones discoverable

Put your headphones into pairing mode using their own instructions. Keep them near the computer.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Your headphones screen with Pairing mode highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Need a little more help?+

The button and indicator vary between headphones; turning them on is not always enough.

Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Make the headphones discoverable

Put your headphones into pairing mode using their own instructions. Keep them near the computer.

The button and indicator vary between headphones; turning them on is not always enough.

Example Your headphones screen with Pairing mode highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Quick Settings

Select the Network, Sound or Battery area beside the clock.

Example Taskbar screen with Network, Sound or Battery highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Turn on Bluetooth

If Bluetooth is off, select its tile to turn it on.

Example Quick Settings screen with Bluetooth highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Show nearby devices

Select the arrow beside Bluetooth, called Manage Bluetooth devices.

Example Quick Settings screen with Manage Bluetooth devices highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select your headphones

Under New devices, select your headphones' name.

Example Bluetooth devices screen with New devices highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Finish pairing

Follow any pairing prompts, then select Done if it appears.

Example screen with finish pairing highlighted.
Step 6

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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