How to connect to bluetooth headset

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How to Pair a Cell Phone to a Bluetooth Headset
Preparing the Headset
Connecting the Headset
Community Q&A
Tips
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What to Know
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How to Pair a Cell Phone to a Bluetooth Headset

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Bluetooth headsets are common accessories for modern people-on-the-go. Using a Bluetooth headset with your phone allows you to make and receive calls without needing to touch or hold a phone in your hand, which makes them super convenient for commuting, shopping, and even a morning run. As long as your phone is Bluetooth-capable, pairing it with a Bluetooth headset is a cinch.

Preparing the Headset

Charge your headset. Starting with a full charge on both devices ensures that process won’t be interrupted by a low battery.

For almost all headsets, this is done by starting with the headset power off, then pressing and holding the multi-function button (the button you press to answer a call) for a few seconds. First, a light will blink showing you that the unit is on (keep holding the button) and a few seconds later, the LED on the headset will blink in alternating colors (often red-blue, but this can be anything). The blinking lights indicate that the headset is in pairing mode.
If your headset has a sliding on/off switch, slide it to the “on” position before pressing and holding the multi-function button.

Put your headset close to your phone. The devices will need to be close to one another in order to pair. The distance varies, keep the devices within 5 feet (1.5 m) of one another for the best results. [1] X Research source

Connecting the Headset

If you’re using an iPhone, tap the Settings icon and look for a menu item called Bluetooth. If you see it there, your device is Bluetooth-capable. If it says “off” next to Bluetooth, tap it to turn it on. [3] X Research source
Android users can tap the Settings icon in the app menu and look for Bluetooth there. If the word Bluetooth is the menu, your phone is Bluetooth-capable. Open the Bluetooth menu with a tap and flip the switch to the “on” position. [4] X Research source
Users with Windows Phones will open the app list and select Settings to find the Bluetooth menu. If you see a Bluetooth menu, your phone is Bluetooth-capable. Open the menu to switch Bluetooth on. [5] X Research source
If you’re using a Bluetooth-capable phone that isn’t a smartphone, navigate to your device’s settings menu to find the Bluetooth menu. Turn on Bluetooth in that menu.

Regular feature phones (non-smartphones) and older Android models may require you to scan for devices manually. If the Bluetooth menu contains an item that says “Scan for devices” or something similar, tap it to scan.
If you don’t see any devices despite having turned on Bluetooth, your headset may not be in pairing mode. Restart your headset and re-enable pairing mode. Double-check your Bluetooth headset manual to make sure your particular headset doesn’t have a special process for pairing.

Select your headset for pairing. In the list of connectable Bluetooth devices, tap on the name of your headset. This may be the name of the headset manufacturer (i.e., Jabra, Plantronics) or may simply say something like “Headset.”

On the majority of headsets, this code is either «0000,” “1234,” “9999” or “0001.” If none of those work, try the last 4 digits of your headset’s serial number (found underneath the battery, labeled as “s/n” or “serial number”). [6] X Research source
If your phone connects to the headset without a code, it simply means that no code is required.

Click “Pair.” Once the headset and phone are paired, you’ll see confirmation on the phone. It should say something along the lines of «Connection Established” (the actual message depends on your device).

Make hands-free phone calls. The headset and phone are now paired. The functionality on the headset will depend on the software and operation of the cell phone, but by placing the device on your ear in a comfortable position, you will now be able to make and receive phone calls without touching your phone.

Community Q&A

Check both devices, and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on. Next, use your phone to scan for the headset. If the problem persists, check to see if they are compatible. This may involve checking the packaging, manual, and the internet.

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On the majority of headsets, this code is either «0000,” “1234,” “9999” or “0001.” If none of those work, try the last 4 digits of your headset’s serial number (found underneath the battery, labeled as “s/n” or “serial number”).

Tips

Be familiar with mobile device use laws in your city, state or country. Bluetooth headsets may be prohibited in certain locations or under certain conditions. Visit http://www.distraction.gov for a frequently-updated list of locations where Bluetooth headsets are prohibited in the United States.

While Bluetooth headsets help drivers avoid most distractions, it is still possible for a conversation to divert your attention away from the road. The safest way to drive is with no distractions at all. [7] X Research source

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How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone

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What to Know

On Android: Go to Settings >Connected Devices >Pair New Device and choose your headphones from the list.
On iOS: Go to Settings >Bluetooth and choose your headphones from the list.

This article explains how to connect Bluetooth headphones to Android and iOS phones. The instructions should apply to all phone manufacturers.

How to Use Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone

These steps work with iOS 12 and up and Android 9.0 and up:

Make sure to charge both your phone and your headset. A full charge isn’t required, but you don’t want either device to shut off during the pairing process.

Some Bluetooth devices, right after being turned on, send a pairing request to the phone automatically, and the phone might automatically search for Bluetooth devices without asking. If that’s the case, you can skip to Step 5.

On your phone, go to Settings >Connected Devices >Pair New Device (Android) or Settings >Bluetooth (iOS).

Bluetooth Connection Tips and More Information

On Android devices, you can find the Bluetooth option through Settings in a section called Connected devices, Bluetooth, Wireless and Networks, or Network connections. If your phone supports this, the easiest way to get there is to pull down the menu from the top of the screen and touch-and-hold the Bluetooth icon to open the Bluetooth settings.
If you’re on an iPhone or iPad, the Bluetooth settings are in the Settings app, within the Bluetooth option. You can also turn Bluetooth on via Control Center.
Some phones need permission before they can be seen by Bluetooth devices. To do that, open the Bluetooth settings and enable discoverability.
Some headphones might require a code or password to pair, or even for you to press the Pair button in a particular sequence. This information should be in the manual, but if not, try 0000 or 1234 or refer to the manufacturer.
If the phone doesn’t see the Bluetooth headphones, turn Bluetooth off on the phone and then back on to refresh the list, or keep tapping the Scan button, waiting several seconds between each tap. You might also be too close to the device, so give some distance if you still can’t see the headphones on the list. If all else fails, turn off the headphones and start the process over; some headphones are only discoverable for 30 seconds or so and need restarting for a phone to see them.
Keeping your phone’s Bluetooth adapter on automatically pairs the phone with the headphones each time they’re close, but usually only if the headphones aren’t already paired with another device.
To unpair or permanently disconnect Bluetooth headphones from a phone, go into the phone’s Bluetooth settings to find the device in the list, and choose the unpair, forget, or disconnect option. It might be in a menu next to the entry for the headphones.