![Bluetooth](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121x1.webp)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets
and hands‑free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.Turn Bluetooth On or Off
To turn your device’s Bluetooth service on or off:1.From a Home screen, tap![Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi2.webp)
![Turn Bluetooth On or Off](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi3.webp)
![To turn your device’s Bluetooth service on or off:](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi4.webp)
![1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections.](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi5.webp)
![2.Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn Bluetooth on or off.](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi6.webp)
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth connection status:•When Bluetooth is turned on,![Bluetooth Status Indicator](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi7.webp)
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.
1.From a Home screen, tap![Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth connection status:](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi8.webp)
![•When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth is displayed in the Status bar.](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi9.webp)
![Scan for Bluetooth Devices](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi10.webp)
![1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi11.webp)
![>Connections.](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi12.webp)
•When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
•To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.Make Your Device Visible to Other Bluetooth Devices
When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth devices can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains visible.
1.From a Home screen, tap![2.Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi13.webp)
![•To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi14.webp)
![Make Your Device Visible to Other Bluetooth Devices](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi15.webp)
![Tap the](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi16.webp)
![4.Tap More options > Visibility timeout.](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi17.webp)
3.Tap the Checkbox under My device to make your device visible to nearby devices.
![Manual background](/images/backgrounds/2272/2272121xi19.webp)
5.Select a time period for your device to remain visible after you turn on visibility.
Settings | 56 | Bluetooth |
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