Windows Update causes Bluetooth to disconnect
First reported on r/ios on June 25, 2026.
Users are experiencing issues with their Bluetooth connections disconnecting after a recent Windows Update. This issue may be related to a software bug or a problem with the Bluetooth driver.
What it looks like
- Bluetooth disconnects
- Devices show as offline
How to fix it
- Wait for the vendor to ship a fix — there is no user-side workaround yet.
Affected products
- Windows
Sources
- How to get this on an iPhone? — reddit:r/ios
- I need to clean my soft copy backup history — reddit:r/ios
Search terms covered: windows update bluetooth disconnect, devices show offline