- Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch
- Pair a Bluetooth headphone, car kit, game controller, or other device
- Customize a wireless game controller
- Play audio from iPod touch on a Bluetooth audio device
- Unpair a Bluetooth device
- Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
- Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch
- Pair a Bluetooth headphone, car kit, game controller, or other device
- Customize a wireless game controller
- Play audio from iPod touch on a Bluetooth audio device
- Unpair a Bluetooth device
- Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
- Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch
- Pair a Bluetooth headphone, car kit, game controller, or other device
- Customize a wireless game controller
- Play audio from iPod touch on a Bluetooth audio device
- Unpair a Bluetooth device
- Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
- Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch
- Pair a Bluetooth headphone, car kit, game controller, or other device
- Customize a wireless game controller
- Play audio from iPod touch on a Bluetooth audio device
- Unpair a Bluetooth device
- Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch
Using a Bluetooth connection, you can use third-party devices such as wireless keyboards, headphones, speakers, car kits, game controllers, and more with iPod touch.
Note: iPod touch must be within about 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.
Pair a Bluetooth headphone, car kit, game controller, or other device
Note: To pair AirPods, see the instructions for your model in the “Pair and connect” section in the AirPods User Guide.
Customize a wireless game controller
After you pair a compatible game controller, you can customize it for supported games from Apple Arcade and the App Store.
- Go to Settings > General > Game Controller.
- Tap the buttons you want to change.
- To customize for a specific app, tap Add App.
Note: Apple Arcade availability varies by country or region.
Play audio from iPod touch on a Bluetooth audio device
- On your iPod touch, open an audio app, such as Music, then choose an item to play.
- Tap , then choose your Bluetooth device. While audio is playing, you can change the playback destination on the Lock Screen or in Control Center.
The playback destination returns to iPod touch if you move the device out of Bluetooth range.
For information about protecting your hearing from loud volume while listening to headphones with iPod touch, see Use headphone audio level features on iPod touch.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information for iPod touch.
Unpair a Bluetooth device
Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the information button next to the name of the device, then tap Forget This Device.
If you don’t see the Devices list, make sure Bluetooth is on.
If you have AirPods and you tap Forget This Device, they’re automatically removed from other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.
Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
To quickly disconnect from all Bluetooth devices without turning Bluetooth off, open Control Center, then tap .
To learn about Bluetooth privacy settings on iPod touch, see the Apple Support article If an app would like to use Bluetooth on your device. If you have trouble connecting a Bluetooth device, see the Apple Support article If you can’t connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Note: The use of certain accessories with iPod touch may affect wireless performance. Not all iOS accessories are fully compatible with iPod touch. Turning on airplane mode may eliminate audio interference between iPod touch and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating iPod touch and the connected accessory may improve wireless performance.
Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch
Using a Bluetooth connection, you can use third-party devices such as wireless keyboards, headphones, speakers, car kits, game controllers, and more with iPod touch.
Note: iPod touch must be within about 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.
Pair a Bluetooth headphone, car kit, game controller, or other device
Note: To pair AirPods, see the instructions for your model in the “Pair and connect” section in the AirPods User Guide.
Customize a wireless game controller
After you pair a compatible game controller, you can customize it for supported games from Apple Arcade and the App Store.
- Go to Settings > General > Game Controller.
- Tap the buttons you want to change.
- To customize for a specific app, tap Add App.
Note: Apple Arcade availability varies by country or region.
Play audio from iPod touch on a Bluetooth audio device
- On your iPod touch, open an audio app, such as Music, then choose an item to play.
- Tap , then choose your Bluetooth device. While audio is playing, you can change the playback destination on the Lock Screen or in Control Center.
The playback destination returns to iPod touch if you move the device out of Bluetooth range.
For information about protecting your hearing from loud volume while listening to headphones with iPod touch, see Use headphone audio level features on iPod touch.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information for iPod touch.
Unpair a Bluetooth device
Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the information button next to the name of the device, then tap Forget This Device.
If you don’t see the Devices list, make sure Bluetooth is on.
If you have AirPods and you tap Forget This Device, they’re automatically removed from other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.
Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
To quickly disconnect from all Bluetooth devices without turning Bluetooth off, open Control Center, then tap .
To learn about Bluetooth privacy settings on iPod touch, see the Apple Support article If an app would like to use Bluetooth on your device. If you have trouble connecting a Bluetooth device, see the Apple Support article If you can’t connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Note: The use of certain accessories with iPod touch may affect wireless performance. Not all iOS accessories are fully compatible with iPod touch. Turning on airplane mode may eliminate audio interference between iPod touch and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating iPod touch and the connected accessory may improve wireless performance.
Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch
Using a Bluetooth connection, you can use third-party devices such as wireless keyboards, headphones, speakers, car kits, game controllers, and more with iPod touch.
Note: iPod touch must be within about 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.
Pair a Bluetooth headphone, car kit, game controller, or other device
Note: To pair AirPods, see the instructions for your model in the “Pair and connect” section in the AirPods User Guide.
Customize a wireless game controller
After you pair a compatible game controller, you can customize it for supported games from Apple Arcade and the App Store.
- Go to Settings > General > Game Controller.
- Tap the buttons you want to change.
- To customize for a specific app, tap Add App.
Note: Apple Arcade availability varies by country or region.
Play audio from iPod touch on a Bluetooth audio device
- On your iPod touch, open an audio app, such as Music, then choose an item to play.
- Tap , then choose your Bluetooth device. While audio is playing, you can change the playback destination on the Lock Screen or in Control Center.
The playback destination returns to iPod touch if you move the device out of Bluetooth range.
For information about protecting your hearing from loud volume while listening to headphones with iPod touch, see Use headphone audio level features on iPod touch.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information for iPod touch.
Unpair a Bluetooth device
Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the information button next to the name of the device, then tap Forget This Device.
If you don’t see the Devices list, make sure Bluetooth is on.
If you have AirPods and you tap Forget This Device, they’re automatically removed from other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.
Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
To quickly disconnect from all Bluetooth devices without turning Bluetooth off, open Control Center, then tap .
To learn about Bluetooth privacy settings on iPod touch, see the Apple Support article If an app would like to use Bluetooth on your device. If you have trouble connecting a Bluetooth device, see the Apple Support article If you can’t connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Note: The use of certain accessories with iPod touch may affect wireless performance. Not all iOS accessories are fully compatible with iPod touch. Turning on airplane mode may eliminate audio interference between iPod touch and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating iPod touch and the connected accessory may improve wireless performance.
Set up and use Bluetooth accessories on iPod touch
Using a Bluetooth connection, you can use third-party devices such as wireless keyboards, headphones, speakers, car kits, game controllers, and more with iPod touch.
Note: iPod touch must be within about 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.
Pair a Bluetooth headphone, car kit, game controller, or other device
Note: To pair AirPods, see the instructions for your model in the “Pair and connect” section in the AirPods User Guide.
Customize a wireless game controller
After you pair a compatible game controller, you can customize it for supported games from Apple Arcade and the App Store.
- Go to Settings > General > Game Controller.
- Tap the buttons you want to change.
- To customize for a specific app, tap Add App.
Note: Apple Arcade availability varies by country or region.
Play audio from iPod touch on a Bluetooth audio device
- On your iPod touch, open an audio app, such as Music, then choose an item to play.
- Tap , then choose your Bluetooth device. While audio is playing, you can change the playback destination on the Lock Screen or in Control Center.
The playback destination returns to iPod touch if you move the device out of Bluetooth range.
For information about protecting your hearing from loud volume while listening to headphones with iPod touch, see Use headphone audio level features on iPod touch.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information for iPod touch.
Unpair a Bluetooth device
Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the information button next to the name of the device, then tap Forget This Device.
If you don’t see the Devices list, make sure Bluetooth is on.
If you have AirPods and you tap Forget This Device, they’re automatically removed from other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.
Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
To quickly disconnect from all Bluetooth devices without turning Bluetooth off, open Control Center, then tap .
To learn about Bluetooth privacy settings on iPod touch, see the Apple Support article If an app would like to use Bluetooth on your device. If you have trouble connecting a Bluetooth device, see the Apple Support article If you can’t connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Note: The use of certain accessories with iPod touch may affect wireless performance. Not all iOS accessories are fully compatible with iPod touch. Turning on airplane mode may eliminate audio interference between iPod touch and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating iPod touch and the connected accessory may improve wireless performance.