Fix Bluetooth Paired but not Connected to Windows 10 - 3 Solutions

Bluetooth Error - That didn’t work. Make sure your Bluetooth device is still discoverable, then try again
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The most common problem is that Bluetooth is paired but not connected. Sometimes, Bluetooth headphones won't connect to pc.

When I clicked the device to connect, I received the above error. I also tried the notification area to connect. But it failed with the above issue. I thought it was a silly problem as both the devices were paired and discoverable. But not connected.

You get a typical warning that the device is paired but not connected.

I removed the Bluetooth speaker and paired it again. Then tried to connect using the Notification area setting and in Devices - Bluetooth & other devices. Both solutions were unsuccessful.

Then I found a solution on researching the net. It has to do something with Device Manager hidden devices and drivers. The following solution worked for me.

1. Type Device Manager in the Windows Search bar and open it.
2. At the top, click on View - Show hidden devices.
3. Click on the arrow next to the Bluetooth Auxiliary section.
4. It will show the Bluetooth hidden devices and drivers.

Note:
1. If the above option is not showing, turn off/on the Bluetooth slider in your Windows 10 laptop. If you have a Bluetooth adapter, you can unplug and plug it in again.
2. Make sure the Bluetooth setting is turned on.
3. Remove all the other Bluetooth devices and keep only the speakers/headset you want to connect. If the above option still doesn't appear, remove the concerned Bluetooth device and pair it again.

1. Right-click the first option - Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (Sink) and click on Update Driver.
2. Browse my computer for drivers manually. Don't search automatically for drivers.
3. Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
4. On the next screen, click on Microsoft Bluetooth A2dp source. If that doesn't exist, select anything related to Microsoft.
5. Repeat steps 5-8 for the next list of devices in the Bluetooth Auxiliary section.
6. The following devices were listed under this section and needed to be updated to the corresponding Microsoft drivers.

Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (Sink) - Microsoft Bluetooth A2dp Source
Audio/Video Remote Control - Microsoft Bluetooth Avrcp Transport Driver
Audio/Video Remote Control (Target) - Microsoft Bluetooth Avrcp Transport Driver
Hands-Free Profile - Microsoft Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile AudioGateway role

1. Once you do this for each related device, it will disappear from the Bluetooth Auxiliary section.
2. The devices should now appear under sections like Bluetooth, Sound, video, game controllers, audio inputs and outputs, and System Devices.
3. Restart the PC and connect your Bluetooth device again.

The following error - "That didn't work. Make sure your Bluetooth device is still discoverable, then try again." should be fixed, and you should be able to hear sound from your favourite Bluetooth headset, earphones and soundbar.

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[jac.b]

THANK For anyone else who had the same issue I had, I had to go into the device manager tab, and roll back Bluetooth Hands-free AG, which automatically connected my headphones! (thanks again.)

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[muddasirbakhtiar]

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As you mentioned updating the bluetooth devices under hidden section to Microsoft drivers resolved the issue.

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[bourjanito]

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[fernandoortiz]

OMG! it worked! it's been a few months without connecting my speaker to my PC! finally problem is solved! Thank you so much!!! Great Video, pretty easy to understand

[mupri]

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[Ukrmaniak]

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[narayan]

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[daughterofthesuuun]

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[mohammadhajiabadi]

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