Solved Bluetooth Peripheral Device - No driver found

[kathy025]

Hi guys,

I downloaded the latest btooth driver available from the support site and proceeded with the installation:

I still proceeded to pair my XPERIA arc S (LT18i) with my N45SF and encountered the following error:

Both devices paired successfully though.
I was able to btooth a file to my phone and playback music from my phone with my laptop as the audio device/speaker.

Despite the seemingly successful pairing (I'm confused why they appear to work), what can be done to get rid of the errors? I have tried automatic driver detection/installation via Windows Update to no avail.

 

[maxie]

Hi there .. Did you Install PC Companion ? .. If not its in the Link below ...

Download for PC - Sony Smartphones (UK)

 

[kathy025]

Hi maxie,

Unfortunately, installing PC Companion (and updating all its sub-components) did not solve the issue.

However, I found a post from xda-developers that solved the problem.

Solution:

1. Start > Search > Device Manager > Other Devices > Bluetooth Peripheral Device > Update Driver Software
2. Continue from Step 5 to Step 9

Results:
The generic driver was installed and I was able to get rid of that annoying yellow exclamation mark.

Device Manager

Show Bluetooth Devices

Again, I tested sending a video and playback music with my laptop as the audio device with successful results.

Since this is a generic driver, the solution can possibly work on any bluetooth device, regardless of brand. If anyone else encounters this, it may be worth a shot.

Thanks for reminding me to install PC Companion though, I have been meaning to try it anyway.

Hopefully, other members can also find this useful. Thread marked solved.

 

[maxie]

Nice find there Kathy glad you got the issue sorted

 

[kathy025]

Reason why I love forums. Useful knowledge everywhere.

 

[josephandrews]

My post directly relates to this discussion: THANKS KATHY! Can I click somewhere and thank you? For years I tried to solve my Bluetooth exclamation point problem--your directions solved it for this Windows 7 user. Thanks! For what it is worth your 'find' deserves a wide audience...searching dozens of other threads, for the past several months, was fruitless. Thanks again!

 

[kathy025]

I find myself referring to my old threads haha. Updated solution to be more concise and added screenshots for better guide.

 

[micknail]

kathy025 You are awesome!

Got my bluetooth headphones working for audio on my win7 pc,
apparently not the same steps for my other win8.1 machine!

Many many thanks!

 

[joberg]

jacob9

Unfortunately I do not have Step 7 "Common hardware types" ??

 

[ankitsin23]

Bluetooth peripheral device error for speakers

Hi,
I had a similar driver error for my bluetooth speaker( fenda w130x ).It started working properly after i installed the Realtek hd audio driver which enabled the bluetooth hands free audio option.

 

[dav1129]

Hi Kathy.

I don't nor have ever used Bluetooth very much. But just recently purchased an Epson Label Printer which as an alternative to USB only has Bluetooth. Nice little printer but no luck connecting it to my ThinkPad ultimately, due singularly to the 'no driver found for Bluetooth Peripheral Device' issue.

And I found no problem until I found this post. The solution worked for me so, well done and thanks also from me.

Hi maxie,

.......... I found a post from xda-developers that solved the problem.

Solution:

1. Start > Search > Device Manager > Other Devices > Bluetooth Peripheral Device > Update Driver Software
2. Continue from Step 5 to Step 9

Results:
The generic driver was installed and I was able to get rid of that annoying yellow exclamation mark.

 

[kathy025]

Hello everyone,

Glad to know this thread is serving its purpose. Thank you for your reports about other devices (aside from smartphones). That's great to know.

EDIT:
I have attached a screenshot of the instructions from XDA-Developers in case you don't want to be redirected to another site.

 

[sigembelganteng]

hello, what if you find this many bluetooth peripheral device problem?

i tried to apply the step from kathy but it didnt work

 

[AlecWest]

@kathy025 -- I have Windows 7 Home Premium and wanted to make a Bluetooth connection with my ZTE-Z222 phone so I could download pictures from the phone to my computer. I kept running into that "caution icon" next to the phone in my "Devices And Printers" area. And in my Device Manager, it showed FIVE "Bluetooth Peripheral Device" items. I uninstalled 4 of them and performed your 10-step fix on the last one remaining. And:

SUCCESS !!! OK, no laughing (grin). It's my first selfie.

One thing I wanted to point out about Windows 7 Home Premium ... which may also be true of other Windows 7 versions. The instructions for "pairing" are pretty outdated. It says users only have 30 seconds to successfully enter the Windows-assigned pairing code on the phone before Windows will no longer accept it. Problem? Since Windows 7 came out, computers have gotten much much faster. Mine has an i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and an SSD drive that speeds up access to the regular 1TB hard drive. Consequently, my system only gave me about 6 seconds to enter the 7-digit pairing code on my phone and press the "pair" button. It took me a few tries ... but I finally did it within that narrow window of opportunity.

Still, I was left with that "caution icon" and 5 Bluetooth Peripheral Devices. But following your instructions saved the day. Thank you so very very much.

 

[chrisbrain1907]

This one really works! Ang galing mo kathy025! =)

God bless!

 

[UncleBill1733]

bluetooth peripheral device

Kathy ... thanks for the step by step solution. As of today, 7/14/17, the last post was 201 days ago. I wonder why MSFT has not built your fix, or something like it, into an update. :sarc:
Enjoy your summer!

 

[Paty]

Hello, I want to thank Kathy025 for posting the solution for my problem. I search over many sites and finally I found the fix here!
I follow step by step solution and voilá! It works.