How to Quickly Connect a Bluetooth Device to a Windows 7 Machine

I often switch my Bluetooth headset between my laptop and my phone. It took me a few minutes to figure out how to do this in Windows so here’s a quick post to help you out.

• 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in your notification tray*

If you don’t have a Bluetooth icon in your notification tray then just click the Start button and type in “dev” and select “Devices and Printers”

• 2. Double-click the Bluetooth device icon*

• 3. Put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode*

Read your devices instruction manual or call the manufacturer if you don’t know how to put it in pairing mode.

• 4. Click the “Connect” button on the Bluetooth settings dialog*

Your device should now be connected. It only takes me a few seconds to switch now. Just double click Bluetooth icon in your notification tray, double click the device, put your device in pairing mode and click connect.

Jon