Pairing your Bluetooth headphones with a Windows 11 PC is a simple process, but it can be a long one. Unlike Windows 10, Windows 11 has removed the option to pair a TWS using the Windows + K shortcut. While this may not be an issue for most people, users that often connect new Bluetooth devices to their PC may want a quicker way to go about it. In this article, we bring you the top 3 ways to quickly pair your Bluetooth headphones with a Windows 11 PC.
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Use the Windows + K shortcut
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Windows 10 users will remember the ultra-easy method of pairing their Bluetooth headphones with their PC. Simply by pressing the Windows + K keys you could trigger the panel for all wireless devices connected to your PC. This included external displays, wireless headphones, keyboards, and your mouse. Strangely, Windows 11 only gives you the option to view and connect to wireless displays upon pressing that key combination. To connect to other Bluetooth devices, you will need to press the back button or hit Enter. Even though there’s still an extra step involved, this is still a very easy way to quickly pair your Bluetooth headphones with a Windows 11 PC.
Pin the Bluetooth shortcut
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Pairing a Bluetooth headset with your Windows 11 PC requires accessing device settings and manually connecting the wireless device. You can avoid the extra click by simply pinning the Bluetooth shortcut on the taskbar. Click the arrow icon on the right side of the taskbar and drag the Bluetooth icon back to the arrow to pin it as a shortcut. Now, all you need to do is double-click this icon to quickly pair your Bluetooth headphones with your Windows 11 PC.
Create a desktop shortcut
Another quick way of pairing your Bluetooth headphones with a Windows 11 PC is by creating a desktop shortcut for Bluetooth connections. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select New>Shortcut.
Step 2: Enter this text in the location field: %windir%\explorer.exe ms-settings:bluetooth.
Step 3: Click on ‘Next’ and enter a name for the shortcut.
Step 4: Hit ‘Finish’.
You can change the icon for this shortcut from Properties>Change icon and even pin it to the taskbar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren’t my Bluetooth headphones connecting to my PC?
Check the battery on your Bluetooth headphones and make sure they are turned on. Your wireless headphones need to be in the Bluetooth range of your PC. If they are still taking time to connect, restart both devices and try again.
How do I connect my Bluetooth headphones to two devices at once?
To pair your wireless headphones to two devices at once, they must support a multi-point connection. If your TWS offers multi-pairing, put it in discovery mode and use your devices to connect to it.
Why is the audio from Bluetooth headphones delayed?
Bluetooth headphones and TWS have a higher latency than standard wired headphones. This can be an issue particularly when you’re gaming. For better results, enable low latency mode on your TWS.
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Conclusion
This is how you can quickly pair your Bluetooth headphones with your Windows 11 PC. Once the headphones are connected to your PC, you will not need to manually pair them again unless you remove the connection from Windows settings. If you found this article helpful, let us know in the comments!
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