The Realtek Bluetooth driver is a software component that enables Bluetooth functionality on computers equipped with Realtek Bluetooth radios, allowing connections to devices such as wireless headsets, speakers, and input peripherals. To install or update the driver, users can visit their PC or motherboard manufacturer's support website, enter their device model, and download the latest compatible Realtek Bluetooth driver. For example, drivers are available for specific models like the 8922AE, 8852CE, 8852BE, 8851BE, and others, with the most recent versions dated up to October 2025.

Installation can be performed manually via Device Manager by selecting "Update Driver" and browsing to the folder containing the extracted driver files. Alternatively, users can use Windows Update to check for optional updates that may include the necessary Bluetooth drivers. It is recommended to use Windows 10 64-bit or later versions for compatibility.

In cases where a system update like Windows 10 version 1909 is blocked due to outdated Realtek Bluetooth drivers, updating to version 1.5.1012 or later is required to remove the compatibility hold. If the driver fails to reinstall automatically after uninstallation, manual reinstallation from the manufacturer’s website is advised. Additionally, troubleshooting steps such as restarting Bluetooth services, resetting Bluetooth settings, and re-pairing devices can help resolve connectivity issues.

The best driver is most likely already installed automatically, but here are some other suggestions: officially BT devices can work up to 10 meters, but in my experience, most of them would have trouble connecting over 1 meter, so make sure the BlueTooth dongle/antenna is in direct line of sight and preferably within arm's reach don't try to connect multiple BT devices at the same since it decreases stability for headphone, most 'gaming' branded models include a 2.4Ghz dongle for controller, there is a Xbox One Wireless Adapter, only works for Xbox One controller of course Answer from xiaolin99 on reddit.com
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How do I properly install Realtek Bluetooth drivers?
The best driver is most likely already installed automatically, but here are some other suggestions: officially BT devices can work up to 10 meters, but in my experience, most of them would have trouble connecting over 1 meter, so make sure the BlueTooth dongle/antenna is in direct line of sight and preferably within arm's reach don't try to connect multiple BT devices at the same since it decreases stability for headphone, most 'gaming' branded models include a 2.4Ghz dongle for controller, there is a Xbox One Wireless Adapter, only works for Xbox One controller of course More on reddit.com
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February 1, 2022 -

Ever since my Dad got me a gaming rig I've been having trouble with the Bluetooth drivers. Anytime I want to connect anything like wireless headphones, it simply will not connect, or when I try to use a controller there is this weird thing where horrible input lag will kick in out of nowhere and mess up my controller for 15 seconds or so. This isn't exclusive to games but also emulators, I know it's not the controllers because I've use different controllers from different platforms and each works fine on their respected platform and even my old potato laptop from 2014. All of this information combined leads me to believe it's the drivers.

According to the device manager my PC uses Realtek Bluetooth. Though I went to the site and downloaded updated drivers, but nothing has changed.

PS: Both my old laptop and My gaming rig uses Windows 10. Also, I've only been using Windows 10 frequently since 2019 and have been PC gaming for just as much time, I only got this new PC a few months ago. Forgive my ignorance and or misinterpretation of certain things.

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Major problems with bluetooth connectivity, can't redownload realtek adapter - Microsoft Q&A
December 17, 2024 - Look for any devices under Bluetooth or Unknown Devices with a yellow warning icon. If the Realtek adapter is listed, right-click and choose Update Driver > Search Automatically for Drivers.
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This package provides Realtek RTL8723A Bluetooth Driverand is supported on Vostro 5460 that are running following Windows Operating system: Windows 8 and Vindows 7.
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Realtek Bluetooth software is actually a Bluetooth driver that you can download and install on your Dell laptop to enable Bluetooth functionality.
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Solved: What Is Realtek Bluetooth Audio Driver For Microsoft Windows... - HP Support Community - 7276773
October 20, 2019 - Hello, Realtek is the driver and software that runs the sound from the motherboard (system board), so if you have sound problem, please download the latest update of the driver audio and Realtek Bluetooth Audio Driver via the link HP below.
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Ran into this problem also, complaining about old Realtek BT drivers but none installed.

First check for non-present devices in Device Manager by enabling hidden items under View/Show hidden devices. If you still don't see your bluetooth device listed, you may have an orphaned driver file like I did.

Check your C:\Windows\System32\drivers folder for the file RtkBtfilter.sys. An old Realtek bluetooth driver, not being used but detected by the updater

Deleted the file and update was able to continue.

There was nothing logged in the CompatData().xml files as suggested to check here:

https://www.howtogeek.com/416169/how-to-fix-what-needs-your-attention-windows-10-setup-errors/

(I guess because it wasn't installed nor was there any inf file for it)

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It seems that your Realtek Bluetooth driver is too outdated, as described in the Microsoft article
Updating to a new version of Windows 10 on devices with some driver versions for Realtek Bluetooth radios.

A workaround is found in the article Microsoft Removes Windows 10 1909 Realtek Driver Update Block :

  • Download these two Realtek Bluetooth radio drivers: Driver 1 and Driver 2
  • Using File Explorer, double-click both and extract their contents into the same folder, but in two different sub-folders
  • Start Device Manager
  • Find and expand "Bluetooth"
  • Right-click the Realtek device and select Update Driver
  • Select "Browse my computer for driver software" and position to the above folder
  • It should find the drivers and install them
  • Select Close.

Windows 10 version 1909 may now agree to install (if it finds the hardware acceptable).

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Updating to a new version of Windows 10 on devices with some driver versions for Realtek Bluetooth radios - Microsoft Support
To safeguard your update experience, we have applied a compatibility hold on devices with affected driver versions for Realtek Bluetooth radios from installing Windows 10, version 1909 or Windows 10, version 1903 until the driver has been updated.
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Solved: Realtek Bluetooth 5 adapter driver 24H2 - HP Support Community - 9370169
April 16, 2025 - This is the latest W11 24H2 driver HP currently has for the Realtek BT adapter: RTL8852AE/8852BE/8852CE/8851BE, version 18.4017.2405.2403 ... Thank you Paul. I don't know what model Realtek Bluetooth Adapter5 this PC comes with.
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December 22, 2022 - Bluetooth LE Audio Driver (8851BE/8852xE/8922AE) : 2.0.11.0 WHQL [18/03/2025]​ · Install/Update Process : Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Restart your PC when the command prompt window disappears · Click to expand... OS requirements : Windows 10 64 bit or more recent. Hardware requirements : Realtek Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth controller.
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Realtek Bluetooth 4.2 Adapter not working correctly on Windows 11 after clean reinstall - Microsoft Q&A
August 15, 2025 - Thanks for the ID. ... You'll do the following: reset the USB controllers. The Realtek Bluetooth driver is one of those controllers, and it will reset and delete the recent drivers.