How to Enable or Disable Bluetooth Quick Pairing in Windows 10 In today's world, wireless device pairing with Windows happens automatically. And for most people, it's a helpful feature. But in professional or highly controlled environments, that convenience can quickly become a vulnerability or a source of distraction. In this video, we'll walk you through how to disable Bluetooth Quick Pairing, (also known as Swift Pair) on workstations to help you maintain a secure and focused workspace. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. System and access requirements for disabling Swift Pair To successfully disable Swift Pair, you'll need a few system prerequisites in place: a PC running Windows 10, version 1803 or later, administrator rights, access to either Local Group Policy Editor or Registry Editor. You can use either method, but if you choose the Registry Editor, it's a good idea to back up the registry first, just in case something goes wrong. How to Enable or Disable Bluetooth Quick Pairing in Windows 10 You have two options for disabling bluetooth quick pairing. Option 1: Disable Quick Pair via the Group Policy Editor The first method is through the Group Policy Editor. Note that the Local Group Policy Editor is only available on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions. To do this method: Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, then click OK. Go to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Device Pairing Double-click Turn off Swift Pair. Set it to Enabled, then click Apply. In some Windows versions or domains, this setting might show up as “Turn off Swift Pair” under a different name like “Streamlined Pairing.” Option 2: Disable Quick Pair via the Registry Editor If you don’t have access to Group Policy, you can disable Swift Pair through the Registry instead. Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit OK. to open the Registry Editor. Go to this path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Bluetooth\SwiftPair On the right side, find QuickPair and double-click it. If it’s not there, right-click, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it QuickPair. Set its Value data to 0 to disable Swift Pair. Considerations and use cases in enterprise and IT environments Turning off Quick Pair can help keep your workplace secure and focused. Here's a quick recap of why this policy is worth adding: Use Group Policy (GPO) to apply the setting across all devices in your domain. In shared, kiosk, or secure setups, disabling Quick Pair prevents accidental or unauthorized device connections. Pair this with other Bluetooth restrictions, such as discovery and file transfer blocking, for extra protection. It helps limit user access, making sure only approved devices can connect. Admins stay in control, deciding when and how Bluetooth pairing is allowed—manually or remotely. Swift Pair can improve individual productivity, but insecure or shared environments, it's often best to disable it to avoid unauthorized connections. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to enable or disable Bluetooth quick pairing linked in Windows, linked in the description below.