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HP Chromebook Bluetooth Not Working

Bluetooth is a type of technology that we use on an ongoing basis. We are connected in our cars, at home, and everywhere we go. That being said, Chromebooks often have difficulty with Bluetooth. What can be done?

A common reason why Bluetooth problems are experienced with Chromebooks is because of system updates. Bluetooth is a technology that doesn’t always seem compatible with Chromebook, but they send out updates regularly to fix the problem.

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Of course, there may be many different reasons why Bluetooth doesn’t work but it is important to get it working if it is at all possible. After all, we rely on Bluetooth to make sure that we are getting everything we possibly can out of our computers.

How to Fix HP Chromebook Bluetooth Not Working

If you have an HP computer, you are fortunate to have one of the more stable Chromebooks on the market. That being the case, it may still have problems with Bluetooth on occasion. How can you fix it?

1. Check updates

HP and Google work hand-in-hand to make sure that any problems with Google technology is not interfering with your ability to use Bluetooth. They will regularly update the Chromebook operating system, so keeping up-to-date with the updates is a good way to ensure you are staying connected.

2. Too Much Information

One of the suggestions from HP is to close browser tabs and apps that are not currently in use. Sometimes, we may open so many of these in the background that it can interfere with our ability to use Bluetooth and other technologies.

Top 8 Reasons HP Chromebook Bluetooth Not Working

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In the following eight scenarios, you may be able to find something that helps you get your Bluetooth back up and running in no time at all. Don’t overlook any of these possibilities, because they are the most common ways to fix this simple problem.

1. Your Chromebook Is Not Compatible With Bluetooth

Unfortunately, not every Chromebook is compatible with Bluetooth. In fact, there are some that don’t even have the option of connecting via Bluetooth and it could be a problem.

The best thing to do if you feel that your computer is not compatible is to check the owner’s manual. You can either check the one that came with your Chromebook or you can check online for the updated manual.

It will let you know if you can connect with Bluetooth or not. If your computer is not compatible, the only option you have available is to purchase a USB device that allows you to connect via Bluetooth.

2. You Need The Newest Chromebook Update

Bluetooth technology does not update on a regular basis but Google technology does. Since Google is responsible for Chromebooks, it is important to keep up with their updates if you are having problems with Bluetooth.

If you’ve had your Chromebook for any amount of time, you already realize that they update on a regular basis. Keeping up with those updates is the first line of defense in warding off any problems you may experience.

If your Chromebook is having a problem with Bluetooth, you can believe that Google is already aware of the problem and is working on it. Sometimes, it’s just a waiting game to see when they will release the update that contains the right fix.

3. The Device Is Too Far Away From Your Chromebook

Bluetooth is an amazing technology but there are some limitations that can keep you from enjoying it to the full. One of the biggest problems of Bluetooth is the fact that it has a limited range.

In order to connect any device to your Chromebook, you will have to be within 30 feet of the computer. If you get too far away from the Chromebook, even if you are still within range, the signal may not be strong enough to make a proper connection.

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The best thing you can do is to bring the device right up next to the Chromebook and see if you can get it to connect. If it continually drops connection as you are moving away from the Chromebook, it may just be necessary to stay within range.

4. Something Is Interfering With The Bluetooth Signal

Even though there is a maximum range of 30 feet for Bluetooth, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things that can limit the range. Examples of this include anything that could be between you and the Chromebook, as it may be blocking the signal.

It could be a wall or perhaps even another electronic device that is putting off signals that are interfering with Bluetooth. Keeping these things in mind will help you to ensure that you are getting the most out of your Bluetooth signal, as limited as it may be.

If there is something between you and your Chromebook, move closer to the Chromebook so that you can connect to it. Once you are connected, you will find that the range extends a little further.

5. The Device Is Not Paired With Your Chromebook

If you have a new device and it doesn’t seem to connect to Bluetooth, it may be that it is just not paired with the Chromebook. In order for Bluetooth to work with any device, it needs to be paired initially with the computer.

This is a matter of safety, because if you didn’t have to confirm the connection between a device and your Chromebook, anyone within the 30-foot range could connect a device and steal your information.

To connect a device to your Chromebook, click on the battery and then select Bluetooth. Add a new device and it should scan for the technology.

Keep in mind that you may need to put the device in pairing mode as well so that it can effectively talk with your Chromebook. Once they connect, they will continue to connect automatically every time they are within range until you tell it to do otherwise.

6. You Have An App That Is Interfering With Bluetooth

One of the benefits of having a Chromebook is downloading apps that can do almost anything. These are beneficial, but they are not without their problems.

Sometimes, you may have an app that is interfering with Bluetooth and the ability to connect with one or all of your devices. If you suddenly have a problem with your Bluetooth connection, this is one place to look.

It can be difficult to figure out exactly which app is causing the problem. Sometimes it is just a matter of removing all of the apps and putting them back in place, one by one.

Keep in mind that it is not always the newest app that was installed. It may have been an update to an older app that is causing the problem.

7. Conflicting Devices Are Connected To The Chromebook

Although it is possible to connect more than one device to your Chromebook, that doesn’t mean it is always going to work. Sometimes, you have to disconnect one device in order to connect another device.

If it seems as if you are having problems with devices conflicting on your Bluetooth network, you may need to remove all of them and add them back in one by one. This will often be enough to fix the problem.

8. You Need To Restart Your Devices

Finally, you may just need to restart the devices. Restarting Bluetooth on your device is as easy as clicking on the battery, selecting Bluetooth, turning it off and then turning it back on.

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Shut your Chromebook completely off and restarted from scratch. Make sure that you are just putting it to sleep and waking it up again.

Finally, restart whatever device you are trying to connect to the Chromebook. If it is a mouse or another device with simple technology, remove the battery and reinsert the battery again.

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