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How to Use Bluetooth Technology

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Bluetooth technology allows users to exchange voice and data transmissions between 2 or more electronic devices, given that all the devices are within a short distance from one another. There are numerous ways to use Bluetooth technology, such as connecting a hands-free Bluetooth earpiece with your cell phone to make phone calls while you drive, pairing a Bluetooth printer with your computer to eliminate the presence of extra cords and cables in your office, and more. See Step 1 below to learn how to get the most out of your Bluetooth-capable devices.

Getting Started with Bluetooth

• Bluetooth has a maximum range of about 30 feet.
• Bluetooth transfer speeds top out at about 24 Mbps.

• Many modern cars now have Bluetooth capabilities, allowing you to pair your phone while you are driving.
• Virtually every smartphone is able to pair with Bluetooth devices.
• Many newer printers are Bluetooth-capable, and can print wirelessly across the room.

• Review the manuals or consult with the manufacturers for your electronic devices to determine the ways in which you can use their Bluetooth technology.

• Follow the instructions provided with your Bluetooth devices to complete the pairing process. In most cases, you will be required to perform a series of specific steps that will result in the pairing of your devices.
• When pairing devices, you typically will be asked for a PIN before the connection is made. If a PIN was never set, the default is usually 0000 .
• Pairing typically only needs to be done once. AS long as Bluetooth is enabled on the devices, future connections will happen automatically.

Using Bluetooth Technology

Use Bluetooth technology to talk on the phone. Bluetooth earpieces can be paired with some land-line telephones or cellphones so you can talk on the phone without having to hold its receiver. This is especially useful if you find yourself on the phone a lot for work and don’t want to have to fish it out every time you get a call.

Tether your phone to your computer. Tethering your device allows you to share your phone’s mobile network connection with your computer. This lets you browse the internet on your computer without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Not all services allow tethering, so check with your mobile carrier. Sometimes extra fees are required. [2] X Research source

• Certain phones and car stereos will allow you to play music over the car stereo when connected to the phone via Bluetooth

Synchronize data between your Bluetooth devices. Some devices will allow you to synchronize data such as contact lists, emails, and calendar events between one another. This can be a great way to sync your phone contacts with your computer, or to transfer data to another phone.

Use Bluetooth equipment in your home office. Bluetooth devices can significantly decrease tangled cables, and allow you to work more freely. Bluetooth keyboards and mice allow you to type from anywhere without sacrificing accuracy. Bluetooth printers allow you to place the printer wherever you’d like without having to worry about stretching a cable from the printer to your computer.

Use Bluetooth devices to customize your home theater. Bluetooth speakers and remotes can make controlling and interacting with your media much easier. With a Bluetooth remote, you don’t need to point it at the TV to use it. Bluetooth speakers allow you to set up a surround sound system without having to run speaker wires all over your living room. In order to set up a Bluetooth home theater system, you will need a Bluetooth-capable receiver.

Use Bluetooth to secure your house or car. Bluetooth technology is available in wireless entry systems that can unlock your home or car with the tap of a button on your smartphone. You’ll never have to search for missing keys again! Check your local hardware store for Bluetooth-capable deadbolt systems, or contact your local car stereo store to ask about Bluetooth car lock mechanisms.

Connect a PlayStation controller to your computer. If your computer is Bluetooth-capable, you can connect a PlayStation 3 or 4 controller to use a gamepad for your PC games. This is not supported by Sony, and requires the use of third-party software, but is relatively easy to set up.

Play multiplayer games. Bluetooth allows you to create a local network between two phones, which is a quick and easy way to set up a multiplayer gaming session. Although this only works if you’re in the same room, it’s much more reliable than trying to game over the internet.

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If you have an Android phone, you have to go to the settings on both devices and turn on the Bluetooth. Check the box next to the names of your devices, then select «scan» for devices. Both devices should show the same number in a pop-up box to accept the pairing.

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Look in the manual or ask the dealer. The pin is usually the same in all cars of the same model or brand.

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The Bluetooth speakers should have a «pair» button or a «power on» button, depending on what kind of speakers they are. Go into the settings on your Windows phone and find «Bluetooth» under Connections. Turn on the Bluetooth and «scan» for devices. The name of your speakers should show up when you scan for devices. Select «connect» or «pair».

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To help save money on messaging services through your cell phone provider, text or chat with your friends using Bluetooth chat applications that can be downloaded to your cell phone. However, your friends will most likely be required to download the application as well to take advantage of this service.

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How to Turn on Bluetooth on Your Phone

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Bluetooth is a wireless method used to connect a variety of electronic devices together. [1] X Research source It has become the most popular method of connecting wireless devices together. Can’t find Bluetooth on your phone? There are many different types of operating systems, which all have different methods of enabling Bluetooth.

Turning on Bluetooth with an iPhone

Go into the settings app from the main menu. The settings application gives you various options to modify your phone and change other application settings.

Tap the switch next to Bluetooth. This will turn on Bluetooth and automatically search for devices that are near enough to connect to.

Use the control center. Most iPhones require an update that adds Apple’s Control Center. While your phone is on, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Press the center button near the top of the control center (it has a the Bluetooth logo on it).

Accessing Bluetooth on an Android Device

• On your locked screen, swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger. This brings you to your notification center. Now swipe again from the top of the screen, this time using two fingers. This should open the quick settings menu. [3] X Research source

Find «wireless & networks» under settings. [4] X Research source This should be one of the first options under your settings. Also, this is where you can setup your WIFI connections.

Locate the Bluetooth switch and power on. To acknowledge that your device is using Bluetooth, check the top of the screen to see if the Bluetooth logo is visible. [5] X Research source

Finding Bluetooth on a Windows Phone

Access your app list and go to the settings app. [6] X Research source From the start screen, simply swipe left to access the app list. [7] X Research source The settings app logo is a gear.

Tap Bluetooth in your settings app. [8] X Research source You could also use Windows Action Center for quick access. To access Action Center, simply swipe down from the top of your screen. [9] X Research source The Bluetooth button should be on the top row.

Turn the status to «on.» This should enable you to further connect your device to other devices using Bluetooth. Your phone will automatically search for devices to connect to. [10] X Research source

Troubleshooting your Device

• Sometimes your phone only needs a soft reset and can be fixed by turning on and off «airplane mode». [11] X Research source
• You could also try to reset your settings. This will not erase your data and applications on an iPhone. [12] X Research source When resetting your settings on a Windows or Android phone, you will lose your data and contacts. [13] X Research source If you’re one of the latter users, then back up your device to a computer before resetting your settings.

• You’ll often need to either be connected to a computer or WIFI to perform an update. This process takes some time, so be ready with your charger nearby.

• For Apple phones, tap the device and click «Forget this Device». [15] X Research source
• For Android phones, tap the device name and click «Unpair». [16] X Research source
• For Windows phones, tap and hold the name of the device, and then press «delete». [17] X Research source

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Be sure to turn it off when you’re finished. Bluetooth is known to deplete your battery life if you leave it on for an extended period of time.

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