If you’re using Windows 10, there’s a good chance that you have a Bluetooth device connected to your computer. This could be an audio or video player, a printer, or even a mobile phone. To check the battery life of your Bluetooth device in Windows 10, open the Device Manager and select the Bluetooth device. If the battery is low, it will say so in the text field and in the icon field. If the battery is high, it will say so in both fields. To change how long the battery lasts on your Bluetooth device, open Settings and select Battery. There you’ll find a list of options for changing how long the battery lasts on your Bluetooth device. You can choose to have your Bluetooth device last for hours or days on end.
In Windows 11, it’s easy to quickly check the battery life of some Bluetooth devices like mice or keyboards in Settings. It doesn’t work with every peripheral, but when it works, it’s handy. Here’s how to check.
First, open Windows Settings by pressing Windows+i on your keyboard. Or you can right-click Start and select “Settings” from the menu that pops up.
In Settings, click “Bluetooth & Devices” in the sidebar.
In Bluetooth & Devices settings, look just under the header, and you’ll see one or several boxes representing connected devices. If your device supports showing battery life in settings, you’ll see it listed just under the device’s name.
For example, you might see a percentage of remaining battery life (like “59%”) and a partially full battery gauge icon.
If you don’t see a battery gauge there, it’s possible you have an older device that doesn’t support this feature. In that case, check with your device’s documentation on how to see remaining battery life. Some Bluetooth gadgets require the installation of special drivers. Good luck!
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