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How to Pair and Unpair Chromebook Bluetooth

Plus tips for improving Bluetooth performance

By Jeremy Laukkonen Jeremy Laukkonen Writer Shoreline Community College Jeremy Laukkonen is automotive and tech writer for numerous major trade publications. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles . lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 29, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Check Bluetooth Compatibility How to Pair How to Unpair or Disconnect How to Turn Off Bluetooth Improve Performance With Newblue Bluetooth is useful on Chromebooks because it allows you to connect devices such as headphones, game controllers, and even peripherals like mice and keyboards through a wireless process called pairing. If you're ready to set up a Chromebook Bluetooth connection, we'll show you exactly how to do it. And if the connection isn't that great, we have a tip that will improve your Chromebook's Bluetooth performance.

How to Verify That Your Chromebook Has Bluetooth

Before you spend a lot of time trying to pair a device, you should first make sure your Chromebook has Bluetooth. Most of them do, but there are some exceptions. Turn on your Chromebook and log in. Select the lower right corner of the screen in the area where the clock is located to open the tray menu. If you see the Bluetooth icon is already visible in the system tray in the bottom right corner of the screen in this step, you can skip to the next section. You have Bluetooth. Look for the Bluetooth icon in the tray menu. If your Chromebook has Bluetooth, you'll see it.

How to Pair Chromebook With a Bluetooth Device

After you verify you have Bluetooth on your Chromebook, you're ready to start pairing devices. This is a relatively easy process. How to Connect a Wireless Mouse to a Chromebook Turn on your Chromebook, sign in, and select the clock in the lower right corner. Select the Bluetooth icon in the tray menu. Select the device you want to pair. If you don't see your device, you may need to force your device into pairing mode. Look for specific instructions on pairing your device, like how to pair an Xbox controller, or check with your device manufacturer if you're unsure how to do this. Wait while the Chromebook pairs with the chosen device. When you see a message stating your device has been paired and is ready to use, you can start using it or repeat this process to pair additional devices.

How to Unpair or Disconnect a Bluetooth Device From a Chromebook

If you want to prevent a device from automatically connecting to your Chromebook in the future, you need to undo the process from the previous section. This is also easy to do. Select the clock in the lower right corner of the screen. Select the Bluetooth icon. Select the gear icon. Select the ⋮ (three vertical dots) icon located to the right of the device you want to unpair or disconnect from your Chromebook. Select Remove from list to unpair your device.

How to Turn Off Bluetooth on a Chromebook

There may be situations where you want to temporarily prevent devices from connecting to your Chromebook, want to save battery power, or you're on a plane and need to avoid creating interference. In these cases, you can temporarily turn Bluetooth off. When Bluetooth is turned off, your Bluetooth devices won't be able to connect to your Chromebook. Make sure to have wired alternatives such as wired headphones or a USB cable for your game controller if you're going to be in a situation where you need to have Bluetooth disabled. Select the clock in the lower right corner. Select the Bluetooth icon. Move the toggle switch next to Bluetooth to the off position. When Bluetooth is disabled, the toggle switch is white, and you see "Bluetooth disabled" instead of a list of devices. You can re-enable Bluetooth at any time by selecting the toggle switch again.

How to Improve Bluetooth Performance With Newblue

If you've been using Bluetooth devices with your Chromebook, you may have noticed issues such as spotty connections, sudden disconnects, and static or sound cutting in and out with your headphones. These issues can be caused by interference and other external problems, but the fact is that Chromebooks aren't known for having solid Bluetooth connections. The best solution, if it's available to you, is to enable Google's Newblue Bluetooth stack. Newblue does a good job of fixing a lot of Bluetooth problems on Chromebooks, but it isn't enabled by default. If Newblue is available on your Chromebook and it isn't already turned on, here's how you can enable it yourself: Open a new browser window or tab. Type "chrome://flags" in the address bar and press enter. Type "newblue" into the search field on the flags screen and press enter. Select the drop-down box and choose Enabled. If the drop-down box already says Enabled when you first open this screen, you're already using Newblue. How to Connect a Phone to Chromebook Using Phone Hub Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Quick Settings in Windows 11 How to Fix It When Windows 11 Bluetooth Is Not Working How to Connect Chromebook to Your TV How to Pair a Roku Remote How to Fix It When Windows 10 Bluetooth Is Not Working How to Set Up a Bluetooth Device on a PC How to Connect AirPods to Chromebook How to Turn on Bluetooth on a Mac How to Connect a Mouse and Keyboard to Steam Deck How to Pair a Logitech Mouse How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone How to Use Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons on PC How to Fix it When Chromebook Won't Connect to Wi-Fi How to Sync a PS4 Controller How to Connect AirPods to Kindle Fire How to Connect a Wireless Mouse to a Chromebook Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies