Connect To Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology used to communicate between devices over a distance of about 8 meters. The most common Bluetooth devices are headsets for making calls or listening to music, hands-free kits for cars, and other portable devices, including laptops.
There are several Bluetooth profiles that define the features and communications standards for Bluetooth devices. For a list of the profiles supported by your device, read the owner's guide.
To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on your phone's Bluetooth radio. The first time you use a new Bluetooth device, you must "pair" it with, so that both devices know how to connect securely to each other. After that, they connect automatically.
To extend the life of your battery between charges, turn off Bluetooth when you're not using it. You may also be required to turn Bluetooth off in some locations. Bluetooth is turned off when you switch to Airplane mode.
System bar icons indicate Bluetooth status.
Turn Bluetooth on or off
- Touch the Settings icon
on a Home or All Apps screen. - Touch Wireless & networks.
- Slide the Bluetooth switch on or off.
on a Home or All Apps screen.Change your phone's Bluetooth name
Your phone has a generic Bluetooth name by default, which is visible to other Bluetooth devices when you connect them. You can change the name so that it is more recognizable.
- Under Settings > Wireless & networks, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Touch Bluetooth.
- In the Bluetooth screen, touch the Menu icon
and choose Rename phone. - Type a new name and touch Rename.
and choose Rename phone.Pair your phone with a Bluetooth device
You must pair your phone with a device before you can connect to it. Once you pair your phone with a device, they stay paired unless you unpair them.
- Under Settings > Wireless & networks, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Touch Bluetooth. Your phone scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range.
If the device you want to pair with isn't in the list, ensure that the it's turned on and set to be discoverable. See the documentation that came with your device to learn how to make it discoverable.
- If your mobile device stops scanning before your Bluetooth device is ready, touch Search for devices.
- Touch the ID of the Bluetooth device in the list to pair with it.
Follow the instructions to complete the pairing. If you're prompted to enter a passcode, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passcodes), or consult the documentation that came with the device. If the pairing is successful, your phone connects to the device.
Connect to a Bluetooth device
Once you've paired with a Bluetooth device, you can connect to it manually; for example, to switch devices or to reconnect after it is back in range.
- Under Settings > Wireless & networks, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- In the list of devices, touch a paired but unconnected device.
When the phone and the device are connected, the device is displayed as connected in the list.
Configure or unpair a Bluetooth device
Some Bluetooth devices have multiple profiles. Profiles can include the ability to transmit your conversations, play music in stereo, or transfer files or other data. You can select which profiles you want to use with your phone. You can also change the name of the Bluetooth device as it appears on your phone.
- Under Settings > Wireless & networks, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- In the
Bluetooth settings, touch the Quick Settings icon
beside the connected Bluetooth device you want to
configure.
A screen opens that allows you to change the device's name, unpair it, or select profiles. touch the Back button when you're finished.
Obtain a network connection via Bluetooth tethering
If you have a computer or other device that can share its network connection via Bluetooth, you can configure your phone to obtain a network connection by Bluetooth tethering (sometimes called reverse tethering).
- Configure your computer to share it's network connection via Bluetooth. See your computer's documentation for details on how to do this. Typically, it involves making your computer discoverable via Bluetooth and allowing incoming PAN connections.
- Pair and connect your phone to your computer via Bluetooth.
- Go to Settings > WIreless & networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot.
- Check Bluetooth tethering.
Your phone connects to the Internet via Bluetooth and your computer, and a Bluetooth icon appears in the System bar.