How to find out the Bluetooth version on your PC with Windows
Bluetooth version: Discovering this information on Windows is easy
Have you tried to connect a headset or another Bluetooth accessory and it just didn’t work well? Often, the problem is in the version of Bluetooth your device supports. Discovering this information on Windows is easy – and today Selectronic shows you how to do it in a few clicks!
Why know the Bluetooth version is important?
Not every Bluetooth accessory is compatible with any version of technology. Some devices require a minimum version to function properly – and, if your PC has a lower version, it may occur slow, locking or even the total absence of connection.
Know what is the version of the Bluetooth of your computer helps you to:
- 📲 Choose compatible accessories;
- 🚫 Avoid buying devices that will not work well;
- ⚙️ Diagnose connection failures more accurately.
How to see the Bluetooth version on Windows (step by step)
Follow this practical tutorial to discover the Bluetooth version on your Windows computer:
Step 1 – Access the device manager
Right -click on Start menu and select Device Manager .
Step 2 – Expand the Bluetooth section
In the window that opens, click the arrow next to Bluetooth to expand devices.
Step 3 – Locate the Bluetooth adapter
Identify Bluetooth radio , which usually has names like:
Intel (R) Wireless Bluetooth (R)Realtek Bluetooth adapter
❌ Ignore devices with names like:
- Microsoft Bluetooth enumeator
- Bluetooth device (RFCOMM TDI protocol)
Step 4 – See the properties of the adapter
Right -click the Bluetooth adapter and choose properties .
Step 5 – Discover the version of Bluetooth
In the properties window, go to the advanced tab . Search for firmware version in the radio information Bluetooth . You will see something like: lmp x </ code> (Ex: LMP 9, LMP 11, etc.)
What is the version of Bluetooth according to LMP?
Here is a practical table to know what is the Bluetooth Core version based on the lmp :
LMP version Bluetooth main specification specification status
| LMP Version | Bluetooth Core Specification | Specification Status |
|---|---|---|
| LMP 0 | Bluetooth 1.0b | Withdrawn |
| LMP 1 | Bluetooth 1.1 | Withdrawn |
| LMP 2 | Bluetooth 1.2 | Withdrawn |
| LMP 3 | Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR | Withdrawn |
| LMP 4 | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR | Deprecated, to be withdrawn |
| LMP 5 | Bluetooth 3.0 + HS | Deprecated, to be withdrawn |
| LMP 6 | Bluetooth 4.0 | Active |
| LMP 7 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Active |
| LMP 8 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Active |
| LMP 9 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Active |
| LMP 10 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Active |
| LMP 11 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Active |
| LMP 12 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Active |
| LMP 13 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Active |
| LMP 14 | Bluetooth 6.0 | Latest (as of now) |
If the number is less than 6, the device is very old and may not support modern accessories. In the context of Bluetooth versions, when we say that a version was “withdrawal”, it means that it was officially discontinued or obsolete by the organization that defines the Bluetooth standard, the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group).
Conclusion: Avoid headache with connectivity
Now that you know how to identify the Bluetooth version on your PC with Windows, you can make smarter choices when buying accessories such as TWs, speakers or smartwatches.
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