Focus - Solving a Bluetooth pairing Focus V and Windows 11

Focus - Solving a Bluetooth pairing Focus V and Windows 11

Problem

A customer using a Focus generation 5 display encounters problems pairing with a computer running Windows 11 22H2 version, Build 22621.1848). it is because braille displays, and other devices are classified differently by Microsoft now.


Resolution

This problem may be due to the way Microsoft classify Braille displays, A change to discovery settings in Windows may help to get the Braille display to show up in Windows.  

From the Bluetooth device settings screen, press tab until you get to the Bluetooth devices discovery combo box. By default, the option is set to default. Change the setting to advanced and you should be able to add the device.


Steps

1. Windows key for start menu.

2. Type bluetooth and press enter.

3.  Tab over to “show notification to connect using swift pair button”.  This should be checked.

4.  Tab twice. JAWS will read: Bluetooth devices discovery combo box: Default.

5. Set to advanced



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