iPhone Bluetooth Tethering Setup on Windows PC

This article shows you how to tether your iPhone to your Windows PC over Bluetooth. Keep in mind that Bluetooth is limited to about 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps, so if you have fast speeds on your iPhone, you may get better results with USB tethering or Wi-Fi hotspot.

What You'll Need

• A Windows PC with a built-in Bluetooth adapter, or an external Bluetooth USB adapter
• An iPhone with Personal Hotspot available on your cellular plan

Let's Get Started

Step 1

Turn on the Personal Hotspot feature on your iPhone. Tap Settings from your home screen, then tap Personal Hotspot and enable it.

Step 2

Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and toggle it on.

Step 3

On your PC, open Bluetooth Settings. You can get there by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar (system tray), or by searching for "bluetooth" in the Start menu. Slide the Bluetooth toggle on, this makes your PC visible to nearby devices.

If you're using an external Bluetooth USB adapter, install it following the instructions that came with the device. You may need to restart your PC before it's recognized.

Step 4

Click Add Bluetooth or other device and let your PC scan for your iPhone. This can take a minute or two. Follow the pairing prompts on both your PC and your iPhone to complete the connection.

Step 5

Now connect your PC to the internet through the paired iPhone. In the Start menu search bar, type View Network Connections and open it.

Step 6

Look for the entry labeled Bluetooth Network Connection.

If it shows as connected, you're all set. If not, double-click the Bluetooth Network Connection to view paired Bluetooth devices. If your iPhone isn't listed, click Add a device to add it.

Click the Connect using button and choose Access point. Windows will set up the connection and it will appear as "Network X" in your network list. Your PC is now connected to the internet through your iPhone over Bluetooth.