If you cannot see the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar, follow the steps below to show the missing Bluetooth icon on the taskbar in Windows 10.

Almost all laptops as well as some desktops have Bluetooth included in it. When the Bluetooth is enabled in Windows 10, you will notice the Bluetooth icon around the taskbar. This icon lets you create network connections along with other supported Bluetooth devices, add new Bluetooth devices, send and receive files, etc. To put it simply, the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar tells you that the Bluetooth functionality is enabled & active and provides easy access to additional options to manage Bluetooth devices.

Under certain situations or because of user error, the Bluetooth icon may be missing in the taskbar. For instance, you might've accidentally pressed the "Remove Icon" option on the taskbar or some other application hid the Bluetooth icon. Thankfully, it's pretty simple to fix. Stick to the steps shown below to show the missing Bluetooth icon on the taskbar in Windows 10.

Note: Do remember that the icon will open appear only when the Bluetooth is switched on. When the Bluetooth is switched off, the icon won't appear. You are able to switch on or off Bluetooth by hitting the "Bluetooth" button in the Notification center.

Show Bluetooth Icon on Taskbar

To show the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar, you have to enable the "Show Bluetooth icon in the notification area" option in the Bluetooth settings. Here're the steps to do this.

Open the Settings app. You can do that by pressing the "Win + I" shortcut.
After opening Windows 10 Settings, visit the "Devices" page.
Choose the "Bluetooth & other devices" tab on the left panel.
Around the right page, click on the "More Bluetooth options" link. You will find it underneath the "Related Settings" heading.
Select the "Options" tab within the Bluetooth settings window.
Select the "Show Bluetooth icon in the notification area" checkbox.
Click "Apply".
Click "Ok" to save changes.
Close the Settings app.

That is all. Once you choose the checkbox and save the alterations, the Bluetooth icon should appear on the taskbar. As I said before, the Bluetooth icon will open appear only if the Bluetooth is switched on. If you do not begin to see the icon, make certain Bluetooth is switched on in Windows 10.

Enable Bluetooth Support Service

If the Bluetooth support services are disabled, the Bluetooth functionality can't be turned on. As a result, you will not begin to see the Bluetooth icon. In that case, you need to let the Bluetooth Support Service from the Windows Services Manager. Here's how.

Press the "Win + R" shortcut to spread out the Run box.
Type "services.msc" and press Type in the Run window.
After opening the Services window, find and right-click around the "Bluetooth Support Service" service.
Select "Properties" from the right-click menu.
Select "Manual" from the "Startup type" dropdown menu.
Click "Apply".
Click "Ok".
Close the Services window.
Restart Windows 10.

After rebooting, switch on Bluetooth from the Notification center. As soon as the Bluetooth is turned on, you will notice the Bluetooth icon around the taskbar.

Reinstall Bluetooth Drive

When the above two methods didn't work it might be a problem with the installed Bluetooth drive. In those cases, you need to reinstall the Bluetooth drive. After reinstalling, turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10 and you ought to see the Bluetooth icon appear in the taskbar.