The Dell DW1560 Bluetooth 4.0 LE driver enables Windows to recognize and communicate with the Bluetooth component of your wireless adapter. Installing a compatible driver helps you pair supported peripherals and resolve issues such as missing Bluetooth settings or devices that fail to connect.

Key Features

• Bluetooth peripheral connectivity: Supports connections to compatible mice, keyboards, headsets, and other Bluetooth accessories.
• Bluetooth Low Energy support: Enables the adapter’s Bluetooth 4.0 LE functionality for compatible low-power devices, subject to Windows and accessory support.
• Windows integration: Allows the Bluetooth hardware to work with Windows pairing controls and device management tools.
• Troubleshooting support: Reinstalling or updating the appropriate driver may help correct detection problems, pairing failures, or connection interruptions caused by driver issues.

How to Install

1. Check your system details. Confirm that your Dell computer uses the DW1560 Bluetooth 4.0 LE adapter. Check your Windows version and whether the operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit before choosing a download.
2. Select a compatible driver package. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, verify that the package explicitly supports your operating system and computer model. An older driver should not be assumed to support every newer Windows release.
3. Download and extract the files. Save the driver package locally. If it arrives as a compressed archive, extract it before starting installation.
4. Install the driver. Run the included installer and follow its prompts. If no installer is provided, open Device Manager, locate the Bluetooth adapter or unidentified device, select “Update driver,” and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Restart and test Bluetooth. Restart your PC if prompted, then enable Bluetooth and pair an accessory. If an existing pairing no longer connects, remove it from Windows Bluetooth settings and pair the device again.

The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions of the DW1560 may require separate driver packages. If wireless internet works but Bluetooth is unavailable, check the Bluetooth driver and make sure airplane mode is turned off before troubleshooting the adapter itself.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or rolls back: Uninstall any existing Dell/Broadcom Bluetooth package first, reboot, then run the DW1560 installer as administrator. Disable airplane mode and pause VPN/security software during install.
• Bluetooth device not detected: Check Device Manager for an unknown USB device or missing Bluetooth entry. Confirm the card is seated, Bluetooth is enabled in BIOS, and the wireless/Bluetooth switch or Fn key is on.
• Driver version conflicts: Remove old Broadcom/Dell Bluetooth entries, including hidden devices, before installing the package that matches your Windows version. Avoid mixing generic Broadcom Bluetooth drivers with Dell’s DW1560 package.