Connect through Bluetooth on your Android device
You can use Bluetooth to connect some devices to your phone without a cord. After you pair a Bluetooth device for the first time, your devices can pair automatically. If your phone is connected to something through Bluetooth, at the top of the screen, you'll see a Bluetooth icon.
Notes:
- Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up.
- Some of these steps require you to touch the screen.
Turn Bluetooth on or off
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap Bluetooth icon.
Tip: To save battery, turn off Bluetooth when not in use. Bluetooth is off in Airplane mode.
Step 1: Pair a Bluetooth accessory
Important: Your devices stay paired until you unpair them.
Option 1: Use the Settings app (all Bluetooth accessories)
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Touch and hold Bluetooth icon.
- Tap Pair new device.
- If you don't find Pair new device, check under "Available devices" or tap More and then Refresh. - Tap the name of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your device.
- Follow any on-screen instructions.
Tip: If you need a passcode and don't have it, try 0000 or 1234 (the most common passcodes).
Option 2: Use notifications (Fast Pair accessories only)
- Make sure:
- Your Bluetooth accessory works with Fast Pair. Accessories that work with Fast Pair say so on their boxes.
- Your phone is using Android 6.0 or higher.
- Your phone has Bluetooth and Location turned on. - Turn on your Fast Pair accessory and put it in pairing mode. Make sure your accessory is near your phone or tablet.
- When you get a notification, tap Tap to pair.
- You'll get a "Device connected" or "Pairing complete" notification.
- If your accessory needs to be set up, tap Set up now.
Tip: If you don’t get a notification, open the Settings app on your phone and tap Connected devices. Under “Nearby devices,” select the device you want to pair.
Step 2: Connect
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Touch and hold Bluetooth icon.
- In the list of paired devices, tap a paired but unconnected device.
- When your phone and the Bluetooth device are connected, the device shows as "Connected”.
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