How to Turn Swift Pair On or Off in Windows 11

Swift Pair lets Windows 11 show a notification when a compatible Bluetooth device is nearby and ready to pair. You can enable or disable those prompts without turning off Bluetooth or removing devices that are already paired.

Turn Swift Pair notifications on or off

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Select Bluetooth & devices, then choose Devices.
3. Under Device settings, turn Show notifications to connect using Swift Pair on or off.

If Bluetooth itself is disabled, follow this guide to turn on Bluetooth in Windows before trying to pair a device.

What changes when you disable Swift Pair?

Disabling the option stops Windows from offering a quick pairing notification. It does not disable the Bluetooth radio, disconnect currently paired accessories, or prevent you from pairing a device manually through Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add device.

For an example of the standard pairing process, see how to connect a wireless mouse to a Windows PC.

If the Swift Pair prompt does not appear

• Confirm that the accessory supports Swift Pair; not every Bluetooth device does.
• Turn on Bluetooth and place the accessory in pairing mode close to the computer.
• Open Settings > System > Notifications and make sure notifications are not being blocked.
• If the device was previously paired, remove it from the Devices list and pair it again.
• Restart both the computer and the accessory if the prompt still does not appear.

Using the Settings switch is the safest way to manage Swift Pair. Registry-based methods can vary by Windows build and policy configuration, so they are unnecessary for most users.