Set Up Bluetooth on an iPhone
This article teaches you how to connect a device that uses Bluetooth wireless technology, like headphones or a speaker, to your iPhone.
10 Second Summary
1. Place a Bluetooth device near your iPhone.
2. Press the pairing button.
3. Open Settings.
4. Tap Bluetooth.
5. Slide "Bluetooth" to the "On" position.
6. Tap the name of the Bluetooth device.
Steps
- Place a Bluetooth device near your iPhone. Make sure the Bluetooth device is charged.
- Press the pairing button. The instructions that came with your Bluetooth device will describe where the button is located and how many times you should press or how long you should hold down the button.
- Open your iPhone's Settings. It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen.
- Tap Bluetooth. It's near the top of the menu.
- Slide "Bluetooth" to the "On" position. It will turn green.
- Tap the name of the Bluetooth device. It will appear in the "OTHER DEVICES" section.
- Once the device is paired, it will appear in the "MY DEVICES" section of the menu.
Tips
- You can pair more than one item onto your iPhone.
Warnings
- Bluetooth features use up battery power a lot quicker.
Things You'll Need
- iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad)
- Settings app (default, preinstalled, undeletable app)
