What to Know
- Put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode by pressing and holding the Power button or Pairing button.
- iPhone: Go to Settings > Bluetooth > Other devices. Tap the device to connect.
- Android: Go to Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth. Select Pair new device and then tap the speaker’s name.
Why is my phone not finding my Bluetooth speaker?
Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other. Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
How do I pair my Bluetooth speaker to my phone?
Step 1: Pair a Bluetooth accessory
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Touch and hold Bluetooth .
- Tap Pair new device. If you don’t find Pair new device, check under “Available devices” or tap More. Refresh.
- Tap the name of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your device.
- Follow any on-screen instructions.
How do I put my speaker in pairing mode?
Bluetooth Speaker pairing procedure
- Turn on the speaker.
- Press and hold the (power) PAIRING button until you hear the voice guidance and the (Bluetooth) indicator begins to flash quickly.
- Perform the pairing procedure on the Bluetooth source device to detect the speaker.
Why is my Bluetooth device not pairing?
Step 1: Check Bluetooth basics
Turn Bluetooth off and then on again. Learn how to turn Bluetooth on and off. Confirm that your devices are paired and connected. Learn how to pair and connect via Bluetooth.
How do I reset my Bluetooth speaker?
With most Bluetooth speakers, you should only have to do so for a few seconds. For just about every Bluetooth speaker out there, pressing and holding the power button and Bluetooth button simultaneously will force the speaker to reset.
What is pairing mode?
Establishing a connection between two Bluetooth devices. For example, to pair a headset with a phone, the phone is configured to “Discoverable” mode and the headset is set up to pair by pressing one or more keys for some number of seconds.
How do I reset my Bluetooth?
To do this on your Android device:
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap the Sort icon (the down arrow with three vertical bars), then tap Show system apps.
- Tap OK and all the system apps will appear in the list.
- Tap Bluetooth > Storage > Clear data.
- Tap OK to confirm.
How do I open Bluetooth settings?
General Android Bluetooth settings:
Search for the Settings app on your device, then select the app. Scroll down to and select Bluetooth or the Bluetooth symbol. Toggle Bluetooth to On.
How do I fix Bluetooth pairing?
15 ways to fix Bluetooth pairing problems
- Make sure both devices are on.
- Make sure both devices have and support Bluetooth.
- Make sure your devices are compatible with each other.
- Check the manufacturer websites.
- Make sure both devices have Bluetooth turned on.
- Reboot both devices just to be sure.
How do you reconnect a Bluetooth device?
(Android 10) Select Remotes & Accessories — Bluetooth settings — Registered devices — Bluetooth device name — Connect. (Android 9) Select Bluetooth settings — Registered devices — Bluetooth device name — Connect.
Why isn’t my speaker pairing?
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.
How do I get my iPhone to pair with my speaker?
How to connect your iPhone to a Bluetooth speaker:
- Open Settings.
- Select “Bluetooth.”
- Make sure your iPhone’s Bluetooth is on.
- Make your speaker available to pair.
- Find your speaker under “Other Devices” on iPhone, and tap it to connect.
How do I pair my home speaker with my phone?
To do this, open Settings and find the “Bluetooth” option. Enable Bluetooth, then tap on “Pair new device” or its equivalent option. The iHome speaker should now appear on your Android device, once recognized by your Android device, select it to pair. If asked for a password, enter 1234.