How to Check Bluetooth Device Battery in Windows 11

How to Check Your Bluetooth Device’s Battery Level in 🪟 Windows 11

The short version: open Settings ⚙️ and select Bluetooth 🔷 & devices from the left menu. The battery percentage appears right under the name of each connected speaker, headset, or mouse that supports the feature. Before you start, make sure Bluetooth is turned on and the device is powered on and connected. A device that is paired but switched off will not show a battery level.

1. Press the Win+I on your keyboard to open the Settings ⚙️ app. The Settings window opens.
2. Click Bluetooth & devices in the left-hand menu. The Bluetooth 🔷 and device options appear on the right.
3. Look for your connected Bluetooth 🔷 device in the list at the top of the page.
4. If the device supports battery reporting, a battery percentage is listed next to it or under its name.

1. Open Windows Settings ⚙️: Press Windows key + I on your keyboard. The Settings ⚙️ window opens.
   
   
   Or click the Start button (looks like the Windows logo), then choose Settings. If Settings is not pinned to the Start menu ⊞, type “Settings” into the search 🔍 box and open it from the results.
   

   Click Start › Settings or press Win+I

2. In the Settings ⚙️ window, click Bluetooth 🔷 & devices on the left side. The page on the right now shows your Bluetooth 🔷 status and connected devices.
   

   

   
   
   
3. Look at the right side of the window. Your connected Bluetooth 🔷 devices are listed there. If a device supports battery info, you will see the battery percentage right below the device name. If the Bluetooth 🔷 switch at the top is off, turn it on first, then wait a few seconds for your devices to reconnect.
   

   

   
   
   
4. If you do not see your device listed, scroll down and click View more devices to see all paired Bluetooth 🔷 devices. The wording of this link can differ slightly between Windows 11 builds. A list of every paired device opens, including ones that are not currently connected.
   

   

   
   
   
5. Find your device in the list and check whether a battery level is shown. If it is not, switch the device off and on once, wait for it to reconnect, and look again.

Many cheaper accessories and older models never report it. In that case, check the manufacturer’s app or the device’s own LED or voice prompts.

Troubleshooting: Bluetooth 🔷 Battery Indicator Not Showing

If your Bluetooth 🔷 device is connected but the battery level is not showing, work through these steps in order. They go from the quickest check to the most involved.

1. Check Device Compatibility: Make sure your device supports battery reporting. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation or product page. If it does not list the feature, no setting in Windows will add it.

2. Update Bluetooth 🔷 Drivers: Go to Device Manager (search for it in the Start menu ⊞), expand Bluetooth, right-click your Bluetooth 🔷 adapter, and select Update driver. Follow the prompts. If Windows says the best driver is already installed, check the manufacturer’s website for a newer one. Restart the 🔄 PC afterwards if the update asks you to.
3. Restart Bluetooth 🔷 Services: Search for Services in the Start menu ⊞. Find Bluetooth Support Service and Bluetooth User Support Service, right-click each, and select Restart. You need administrator rights for this. The restart is temporary and does not change your settings. Reopen the Bluetooth 🔷 & devices page afterwards to see whether the battery level has appeared.
4. Remove and Re-pair Device: Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices, click your device, select Remove device, then re-pair it by clicking Add device. Put the device into pairing mode before you re-add it, as described in its manual. Re-pairing forces Windows to read the device’s capabilities again, which often brings back a missing battery level.

In Summary

• Windows 11 can show the battery level of many Bluetooth 🔷 devices in the Settings ⚙️ app.
• Access it by going to Settings › Bluetooth 🔷 & devices
• If you do not see your device listed, use the View more devices link to find it.
• If the battery level does not show, your device might not support sending battery info. Try updating drivers, restarting the Bluetooth 🔷 services, or re-pairing the device.

Checking your Bluetooth 🔷 device battery in Windows 11 takes only a few seconds in the main Settings menu. Most modern accessories display their charge percentage automatically. Older or unsupported hardware may need the manufacturer’s software or may not offer the feature at all.

For some devices, such as specific wireless mice or keyboards, you may find a battery indicator in the System Tray 🔔 (the area near the clock on your taskbar 🖥️) if the manufacturer’s software is installed. You may need to click the small arrow to show hidden icons. This can be quicker than opening the Settings ⚙️ app.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Registry Edits (Use with Caution)

Registry edits for Bluetooth 🔷 battery issues in Windows 11 involve changing specific power management values in the Registry Editor. This is an advanced step, so try the troubleshooting above first. Always back up your registry before making changes to 🗝️HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BTHPORT\Parameterscopy, to prevent system instability. In Registry Editor you can use File › Export to save a copy of the key. Double-clicking that file later restores the original values if something goes wrong. Registry changes need administrator rights, and a restart is usually needed before they take effect.

Need more help with Windows 11? Check out the official Microsoft help page here: Windows 11 Support.

Checking Battery for Specific Device Types

Bluetooth 🔷 Mice and Keyboards: Most modern wireless mice and keyboards that use Bluetooth 🔷 show their battery level in Windows 11 Settings if they support it. Some devices also have a small LED that indicates low battery, usually by blinking or changing colour. Keep in mind that a mouse or keyboard that uses a USB receiver instead of Bluetooth will not appear in the Bluetooth list. For those, use the manufacturer’s software.

Bluetooth Headphones and Earbuds: Battery reporting is common for Bluetooth headphones and earbuds, and you can usually see the percentage in Settings. Some earbuds report only one bud or show a single combined figure, depending on the model. Some models also have voice prompts, or LED indicators on the charging case, that tell you the charge level.

For further help with Windows 11 features and troubleshooting, visit the Microsoft Support website. It has guides and troubleshooting steps for many Windows issues, including Bluetooth connectivity and device management.