While Windows lets you add and remove Bluetooth devices, you need to jump through some hoops to get things working properly. However, Microsoft aims to fix this with an update to Windows 11 that enhances the way you use Bluetooth on your computer.
Changes to Microsoft’s Bluetooth devices on Windows 11
Right now, accessing the Bluetooth settings is a bit of a chore. You do have a Bluetooth panel in the Quick Settings panel, but it’s a bit restrictive; You can just toggle it on and off. As we covered in our guide on how to use Bluetooth on Windows 11, you’ll need to dive into the Settings panel to do anything more complicated.
However, as reported by The Verge, Microsoft is working on making the process much faster in Windows 11. As seen in Windows 11 Insider Build 22563, Microsoft is enhancing the Bluetooth Quick Settings panel so you can pair and unpair devices right there. Then.
Not only that, but connected devices will report back their battery levels through this new interface. This means it’s going to be a lot easier to see how much juice your headphones have without needing to go into the settings panel.
A much-needed fix for Windows’ Bluetooth settings
If you’ve ever had to mess with your connected Bluetooth devices on Windows, you’ll know how hidden the settings are. You need to delve pretty deep into the Settings panel before it’ll allow you to connect and disconnect anything.
Thus, it’s good to see Microsoft making it more intuitive to manage your devices. Especially by giving the user an easy way to check the battery level of their devices, which was otherwise a bit of a chore.
About bluetooth no longer blue
With this new update, Microsoft is making it easier than ever to manage your Bluetooth devices on Windows 11. It is expected that this facility will soon be rolled out easily for the users on the main branch.
When you connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, Windows 11 automatically uses a common product name to identify the device. The name is often determined by the paired device’s model number and vendor. While the default Bluetooth device names may work for some, others may prefer custom names.
If you want to give your Bluetooth device a different name, this guide should help. Here we show how to change the name of your Bluetooth device on Windows 11.
Can Bluetooth devices be renamed in Windows 11?
Yes. You can change the name of a Bluetooth device from the Control Panel. However, to be able to rename a Bluetooth device, you must first turn on Bluetooth and pair the device with your Windows 11 PC.
You can see the updated name in Settings > Bluetooth & devices. If the change doesn’t take effect right away, click the three-dot menu next to the device’s name and choose Disconnect. Next, reconnect the device and the name change should take effect.
If you have a change of heart, you can always restore the default name for your Bluetooth device.
You can access the device properties and rename it back to its original name. If not, remove and pair the device to restore the default name.