Fix: Asus ROG Strix Bluetooth Not Working

For Windows 10 PC:

1. Tap on the Start icon in the bottom-left corner and click Settings.
2. Tap on Devices.
3. Tap on Add Bluetooth or other devices.
4. Select Bluetooth. Your laptop will scan for Bluetooth devices.
5. Tap on your device name and click Connect.

Your Bluetooth device is now paired to your computer. If you are a Windows 11 user, follow the steps given below.

For Windows 11 PC:

1. In the search box, type Settings and press the Enter button. It should open up the settings window.
2. Tap on Bluetooth & devices from the left-side menu.
3. Click Add device and select Bluetooth.
4. Tap on your Bluetooth device name and select Connect.

2. Restart Your Computer

Windows computers often run into minor problems, which, most of the time, get fixed just by restarting the device. You should restart your Asus ROG Strix to see if it fixes the Bluetooth not working issue. Here are the steps you can follow to restart your PC:

1. Click on the Windows icon at the bottom.
2. Tap on the power icon.
3. Select Restart.

Alternatively, you can press Alt + F4, select Restart from the drop-down menu, and click OK to restart your computer.

3. Update Bluetooth Driver

You can update the Bluetooth driver on your Windows PC automatically or manually. You’ll need to download the updated Bluetooth driver from the manufacturer’s website to update the driver manually.

Follow these steps to update the Bluetooth driver automatically:

1. Right-click on the Windows logo at the bottom and select Device Manager.
2. Expand the Bluetooth option.
3. Right-click on your Bluetooth device and select Update driver.
4. Click Search automatically for drivers. Your PC will look for an updated Bluetooth driver.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the driver.

Follow these steps to update the Bluetooth driver manually:

1. Open Device Manager and expand the Bluetooth option.
2. Right-click on your Bluetooth device and tap on Update driver.
3. Select Browser my computers for drivers.
4. Tap on Browse and select the driver.
5. Click Next and install the driver.

4. Uninstall Bluetooth Driver

If the above solutions couldn’t fix Bluetooth issues on your Asus laptop, you should uninstall the Bluetooth driver. Before you get worried, let me tell you that Windows will automatically install this driver after restarting the device. So, there’s no need to panic when uninstalling the Bluetooth driver. Follow the steps below:

1. Open Device Manager and expand the Bluetooth option.
2. Right-click on your Bluetooth device and select Uninstall device.
3. Click the Uninstall button to remove the Bluetooth driver.

Once you’ve removed the Bluetooth driver, restart your computer and check if the issue is fixed.

5. Perform Bluetooth Diagnosis via MyASUS

Asus laptops come pre-installed with MyASUS software. You can use it to run Bluetooth diagnosis. The computer will show the necessary instructions to fix the issue if an error is detected. All the required steps are given below.

1. In the Windows search box, type MyASUS and press Enter to launch the app. If you don’t see MyASUS, click here to download the app.
2. Tap on Customer Support in the left-side menu.
3. In the System Diagnosis tab, tick the Bluetooth option and click Checkup.
4. Follow the instructions to fix the issue.

6. Run Windows Troubleshooter

If MyASUS couldn’t fix the Bluetooth issue on your Asus ROG Strix, use Windows in-built troubleshooter to fix the issue. Here are the steps you need to follow:

For Windows 11 PC:

1. Right-click on the Windows logo and select Settings.
2. Scroll down to Troubleshoot and on it.
3. Tap on Other troubleshooters.
4. Click the Run button next to Bluetooth. Windows will start looking for problems with Bluetooth. If issues are found, it will automatically apply the fixes.

For Windows 10 PC:

1. Open the Settings app and tap on Updates & security.
2. Click Troubleshoot.
3. Select Bluetooth in Find and fix other problems.
4. Click Run the troubleshooter.

Final Words

Bluetooth is one of the most important and useful components for electronic devices such as laptops and mobile phones. If it does not work, you can’t use any Bluetooth-enabled accessories. Even many functions in the device won’t work. Hence, it’s important to fix the issue. In this guide, we discussed many effective solutions to fix the Bluetooth not working issue on Asus ROG Strix. We hope one of them helped you in fixing the issue. If the problem persists, contact Asus support.