This article explains how to play Blu-rays on Windows 11 laptops, PCs, and Microsoft Surface devices. It also includes information on how to play DVDs and CDs on Windows 11, which Blu-ray player apps to use, and what to do if VLC won't play a disc properly.
Play Blu-ray on Windows 11
To play Blu-rays on Windows 11, your computer needs a Blu-ray disc drive (internal or external) and a compatible app.
Once you have set up the drive and installed the software, here's how to use it to play a Blu-ray disc.
Connect the external Blu-ray drive to your computer via the USB cable. If your computer has a built-in drive, it should already be turned on, so you don't need to do anything.
