So lately my laptop keeps dropping Bluetooth connections randomly, especially with my headphones and mouse. It’s super annoying because I have to reconnect every few minutes. I’ve tried updating drivers and restarting the Bluetooth service, but no luck so far.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Could it be a hardware issue or maybe some power settings messing things up? I’m on Windows 10 if that helps. Would love to hear any tips or tricks that worked for you!

On 01/18/2026 at 6:05 AM, TechWhiz89 said:

So lately my laptop keeps dropping Bluetooth connections randomly, especially with my headphones and mouse. It’s super annoying because I have to reconnect every few minutes. I’ve tried updating drivers and restarting the Bluetooth service, but no luck so far.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Could it be a hardware issue or maybe some power settings messing things up? I’m on Windows 10 if that helps. Would love to hear any tips or tricks that worked for you!

@TechWhiz89, I ran into the same Bluetooth drop issue on my Windows 10 laptop and it turned out to be a power management setting causing the disconnects. If you go to Device Manager, find your Bluetooth adapter under "Bluetooth," right-click and select Properties, then the Power Management tab, try unchecking "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." That fixed the random disconnects for me.

Also, sometimes interference from other wireless devices or USB 3.0 ports can cause problems, so try moving your mouse or headphones closer or away from other electronics. If you haven’t already, a full Windows update alongside driver updates can sometimes help too.

@TechWhiz89, I ran into similar Bluetooth dropouts on my Windows 10 laptop a while back. One thing that helped me was checking the Power Management settings for the Bluetooth adapter. Sometimes Windows tries to save power by turning off devices, which can cause those random disconnects. You can find this in Device Manager under your Bluetooth adapter's properties, then the Power Management tab - make sure "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" is unchecked.

Also, if you haven’t already, try disabling the "Bluetooth Collaboration" setting in your Wi-Fi adapter’s advanced properties. I heard that sometimes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can interfere with each other, especially on the 2.4 GHz band.

If none of that works, it might be worth testing with a USB Bluetooth dongle to rule out hardware issues. Hope this points you in a good direction!

On 01/18/2026 at 6:05 AM, TechWhiz89 said:

So lately my laptop keeps dropping Bluetooth connections randomly, especially with my headphones and mouse. It’s super annoying because I have to reconnect every few minutes. I’ve tried updating drivers and restarting the Bluetooth service, but no luck so far.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Could it be a hardware issue or maybe some power settings messing things up? I’m on Windows 10 if that helps. Would love to hear any tips or tricks that worked for you!

Hey @TechWhiz89, I had a similar issue a while back on Windows 10 where my Bluetooth kept cutting out. One thing that finally helped me was disabling the “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” option in the Bluetooth adapter’s Power Management settings. It’s a bit hidden - go to Device Manager, find your Bluetooth adapter, right-click > Properties > Power Management tab, and uncheck that box.

Also, if you haven’t already, try running the built-in Bluetooth troubleshooter in Windows. It sometimes catches stuff that manual updates miss. If those don’t work, it could be hardware-related, but I’d try those power settings first since they’ve saved me a ton of headaches.

On 01/18/2026 at 6:05 AM, TechWhiz89 said:

So lately my laptop keeps dropping Bluetooth connections randomly, especially with my headphones and mouse. It’s super annoying because I have to reconnect every few minutes. I’ve tried updating drivers and restarting the Bluetooth service, but no luck so far.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Could it be a hardware issue or maybe some power settings messing things up? I’m on Windows 10 if that helps. Would love to hear any tips or tricks that worked for you!

Hey @TechWhiz89, I ran into a similar Bluetooth dropout issue on my Windows 10 laptop a while back. Besides updating drivers, it helped me to check the power management settings for the Bluetooth adapter in Device Manager. Sometimes Windows tries to save power by turning off the device, which can cause those random disconnects. Try unchecking the option that allows the computer to turn off the device to save power.

Also, if you're using any USB 3.0 devices nearby, they can sometimes interfere with Bluetooth signals. Moving them away or switching USB ports helped me stabilize the connection. If none of that works, it might be worth testing with a USB Bluetooth dongle to rule out hardware issues on your laptop.

On 01/18/2026 at 6:05 AM, TechWhiz89 said:

So lately my laptop keeps dropping Bluetooth connections randomly, especially with my headphones and mouse. It’s super annoying because I have to reconnect every few minutes. I’ve tried updating drivers and restarting the Bluetooth service, but no luck so far.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Could it be a hardware issue or maybe some power settings messing things up? I’m on Windows 10 if that helps. Would love to hear any tips or tricks that worked for you!

Sounds frustrating! Since you’ve already updated drivers and restarted the service, I’d check your power management settings next. Windows sometimes turns off Bluetooth devices to save power, which can cause those random disconnects. Go to Device Manager, find your Bluetooth adapter, right-click > Properties > Power Management tab, and uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”

Also, interference can be a sneaky culprit - other wireless devices, USB 3.0 ports, or even certain chargers can mess with Bluetooth signals. Try moving your laptop or devices around to see if the drops lessen. If none of that helps, testing with a USB Bluetooth dongle might reveal if it’s a hardware issue with your laptop’s built-in adapter.

On 01/18/2026 at 6:05 AM, TechWhiz89 said:

So lately my laptop keeps dropping Bluetooth connections randomly, especially with my headphones and mouse. It’s super annoying because I have to reconnect every few minutes. I’ve tried updating drivers and restarting the Bluetooth service, but no luck so far.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Could it be a hardware issue or maybe some power settings messing things up? I’m on Windows 10 if that helps. Would love to hear any tips or tricks that worked for you!

Have you checked the Bluetooth power management settings? Sometimes Windows 10 tries to save power by turning off devices, which can cause random disconnects. Go to Device Manager, find your Bluetooth adapter under "Bluetooth," right-click and choose Properties, then under the Power Management tab, uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." That might help keep your connections stable.

Also, if you’re using USB Bluetooth dongles, try plugging them into different USB ports - sometimes front vs. rear ports or USB 2.0 vs. 3.0 can make a difference. If those don’t work, testing your devices on another computer could help narrow down if it’s hardware-related or something specific to your laptop’s setup.

Have you checked the Bluetooth power management settings? Sometimes Windows will turn off devices to save power, which can cause those random disconnects. Go to Device Manager, find your Bluetooth adapter under "Network adapters," right-click, Properties > Power Management tab, and uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power."

If that’s already done or doesn’t help, try toggling the Bluetooth radio off and back on from the Action Center instead of just restarting the service - sometimes the hardware needs a full reset. Also, any chance you’ve got multiple Bluetooth devices paired and active at once? Some adapters struggle juggling several connections, especially with older chipsets.

Curious if your headphones or mouse have firmware updates available too. I had a similar nightmare until I updated my headset’s firmware, which stabilized the connection a lot.