FAQs
Swipe down from the top of the screen. Touch and hold Bluetooth . If your accessory is listed under "Available media devices," next to your device's name, tap Settings . If no accessories are listed under "Previously connected devices," tap See all.
Where is my Bluetooth setting menu? ›
How to access the Bluetooth menu on your Android phone
- Drag down the top of your screen to open the quick settings menu.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth icon. Doing so will jump you straight into the Bluetooth settings menu.
- Alternatively, you can go into your Settings and select Device Connection.
Open your phone's Settings app. Tap Connected devices. If you see "Bluetooth," tap it. If you see Saved devices, tap it.
How do I reset my Bluetooth settings on Android? ›
5. Reset Bluetooth Settings
- Head to Settings > System, and tap the Advanced drop-down button.
- Then, tap "Reset options" and choose Reset Wi-Fi, mobile, & Bluetooth.
- Tap Reset settings to confirm your action and enter your phone's PIN when asked.
- Wait until the process is finished.
Set up, unpair, or find a Bluetooth accessory
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Touch and hold Bluetooth . If your accessory is listed under "Available media devices," next to your device's name, tap Settings . ...
- Make your change: To change the accessory's name, at the top, tap Edit.
While Bluetooth is beneficial for many applications, be careful how you use it. My advice: Turn off Bluetooth when you're not using it. Keeping it active all the time makes your device more discoverable. As a bonus, keeping Bluetooth off will increase your device's battery life.
Where is Bluetooth quick settings? ›
On the taskbar, select the Network icon. Select the Bluetooth quick setting to turn it On or Off.
How do I troubleshoot my Bluetooth settings? ›
Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter
Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters . Next to Bluetooth , select Run and follow the instructions.
How do I find my Bluetooth device on Android? ›
With the Bluetooth device powered on and paired, open the Find My Device app on your Android device. If the Bluetooth headphones or earbuds are paired with the Android device and have Find My technology, then they will appear in the app. Tap your device on the list. The app will find your location.
Can someone connect to my Bluetooth without me knowing? ›
Modern Bluetooth devices generally require some kind of pairing sequence before they begin communicating with each other. This makes it difficult for someone with a Bluetooth device to connect to your device(s) without permission.
For Bluetooth-enabled devices to transmit data between each other, they must first form a channel of communication using a pairing process. One device, a discoverable device, makes itself available for incoming connection requests. Another device finds the discoverable device using a service discovery process.
Where do I find my Bluetooth settings? ›
Here's how to find Bluetooth settings: Select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
How do I access my Bluetooth device? ›
On your phone, open the Settings app and tap Bluetooth (or Settings > Connections > Bluetooth). Make sure Bluetooth is turned on (the button should be blue). Check your Bluetooth device and make sure it's turned on and in discovery mode. Wait for it to show up under Available Devices on your phone.
How do I make Bluetooth visible on Android? ›
Bluetooth or Bluetooth visibility is turned off on your mobile phone: Turn on Bluetooth and Bluetooth visibility.
- Find "Bluetooth" Tap Settings. ...
- Turn Bluetooth on or off. Tap the indicator next to "Bluetooth" to turn the function on or off. ...
- Return to the home screen. Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
If your Bluetooth devices won't connect, it's likely because the devices are out of range, or aren't in pairing mode. If you're having persistent Bluetooth connection problems, try resetting your devices, or having your phone or tablet "forget" the connection.
Why does Bluetooth not show up in settings? ›
Change the Bluetooth devices discovery setting
If you don't see your Bluetooth device displayed in the list of devices, you may need to set your Bluetooth devices discovery setting to Advanced. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices .
Where is the Bluetooth option in Device Manager? ›
The icons in Device Manager are listed alphabetically, and the one you're looking for will be next to the blue Bluetooth logo. Select the arrow on the left of the Bluetooth list to view all adapters or radios.
Where is Bluetooth on Samsung phone? ›
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen. Press the settings icon. Press Connections. Press Bluetooth.
