1. Set the device you want to pair (accessory, computer, other phone, etc.) to Bluetooth discovery mode so that your phone can find it. See the device manufacturer’s instructions.
2. On your phone, go to Settings > Connected devices.

3. Tap .

   As the phone searches for available devices, you'll see .

4. Tap the name of an available device to connect.

5. Do any of the following:

   • If a pairing code appears on your phone and Bluetooth device, make sure the codes match. (If they don't, tap Cancel, verify the name of the device you want to pair with, and try again.)
   • If your device shows a passkey (like 0000 or 1234), enter it on your phone. If you don't see a place to enter it, swipe down from the top of your screen and tap the Bluetooth notification.
   • If your device doesn't show a passkey and you must enter one for the device to pair, see the device manufacturers' instructions.

6. Tap Pair on your phone. Check the other device for a pairing prompt as well; if it has one, you'll need to confirm on both devices or pairing will fail.

7. Set sharing options if you'll want to share contacts, phone audio, media audio, or internet access.

Can't pair? Troubleshoot the issue.

After pairing with a device, you’ll need to set sharing options and then you can use Bluetooth to:

• Make or receive calls with a headset
• Make or receive calls and play music over your car's audio system
• Transfer music
• Share photos
• Share contacts
• Share your phone's internet connection with your computer

1. Open quick settings and turn on.

2. Turn on the Bluetooth device.

1. Go to Settings > Connected devices.
2. Tap by the device's name.
3. Turn sharing options on or off.
4. On the paired device or in the device’s app, look for Bluetooth settings to review and adjust. For more information, see the paired device manufacturer’s instructions.

You'll see your phone's name on other Bluetooth devices when you're pairing with them. You can change the name.

1. Go to Settings > Connected devices.
2. Tap > Device name.

1. Go to Settings > Connected devices.
2. Under Saved devices, find the device to remove. Tap See all if needed.
3. Next to the device, tap .
4. Tap > Forget device.

When Bluetooth is off, your phone can still scan and automatically connect to a previously paired device. To prevent this, turn off Bluetooth scanning.

To turn off scanning:

1. Go to Settings > Location.
2. Tap Location services.
3. Turn Bluetooth scanning off .

If you turn this off, apps that use your location won't work as well.