What to Do When Your Bluetooth Will Not Connect

What you can do about Bluetooth pairing failures

1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. ...
2. Determine which pairing process your device employs. ...
3. Turn on discoverable mode. ...
4. Make sure the two devices are in close enough proximity to one another. ...
5. Power the devices off and back on. ...
6. Remove old Bluetooth connections.

1. How do I fix the Bluetooth pairing problem?
2. How do I force a Bluetooth connection?
3. Why is my phone not finding Bluetooth devices?
4. How do I reconnect my Bluetooth device?
5. How do you reset your Bluetooth?
6. How do I turn on discoverable mode?
7. Why is my Bluetooth not connecting?
8. How do I kick devices off Bluetooth?
9. How do I manually connect my Iphone to Bluetooth?
10. Why is my iPhone not picking up Bluetooth devices?
11. How can I test my Bluetooth connection?
12. How do I fix my Bluetooth not working on my Android?

How do I fix the Bluetooth pairing problem?

Step 1: Check Bluetooth basics

1. Turn Bluetooth off and then on again. Learn how to turn Bluetooth on and off.
2. Confirm that your devices are paired and connected. Learn how to pair and connect via Bluetooth.
3. Restart your devices. Learn how to restart your Pixel phone or Nexus device.

How do I force a Bluetooth connection?

Go to settings, Bluetooth, and find your speaker (There should be a list of Bluetooth devices that you last connected to). Tap on the Bluetooth speaker to connect, then turn the speaker on AFTER you pressed the connect button, while your device is trying to connect to it.

Why is my phone not finding Bluetooth devices?

A common Bluetooth problem is that the device you're attempting to pair doesn't show up in the list when your phone searches. It's usually because the device's own Bluetooth is switched off, or isn't in pairing mode. Check the user manual to find out how to make it discoverable by turning on pairing mode.

How do I reconnect my Bluetooth device?

Step 1: Pair a Bluetooth accessory

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Touch and hold Bluetooth .
3. Tap Pair new device. If you don't find Pair new device, check under "Available devices" or tap More. Refresh.
4. Tap the name of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your device.
5. Follow any on-screen instructions.

How do you reset your Bluetooth?

Clear Your Android Device's Bluetooth Cache

1. Go to the Settings on your Android device.
2. Select Application Manager.
3. Click the 3 dots in the top right corner and select All System Apps.
4. Scroll and tap on the Bluetooth app.
5. Stop your device's Bluetooth app by tapping Force Stop.
6. Next tap Clear Cache.
7. Restart your device and try repairing it to your Reader again.

How do I turn on discoverable mode?

Android: Open the Settings screen and tap the Bluetooth option under Wireless & networks. Windows: Open the Control Panel and click “Add a device” under Devices and Printers. You'll see discoverable Bluetooth devices near you.

Why is my Bluetooth not connecting?

For Android phones, go to Settings > System > Advanced> Reset Options > Reset Wi-fi, mobile & Bluetooth. For iOS and iPadOS device, you'll have to unpair all of your devices (go to Setting > Bluetooth, select the info icon and and choose Forget This Device for each device) then restart your phone or tablet.

How do I kick devices off Bluetooth?

Press the refresh button: in order for this trick to work you need to be very close to the speaker, you start by pressing the button with the Bluetooth logo on it and holding it for 2–3 seconds, this refreshes the speakers connections with already connected devices which allows you to pair with the device.

How do I manually connect my Iphone to Bluetooth?

Pair your device with a Bluetooth accessory

1. On your device, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth. ...
2. Place your accessory in discovery mode and wait for it to appear on your device. ...
3. To pair, tap your accessory name when it appears onscreen.

Why is my iPhone not picking up Bluetooth devices?

You should first make sure Bluetooth is turned on and try connecting your device in the Bluetooth settings. If your iPhone still won't connect to Bluetooth, you can try deleting other devices from Bluetooth settings, updating your iOS software, resetting your network settings, or restarting your iPhone entirely.

How can I test my Bluetooth connection?

Just go to System Preferences and then click the Bluetooth icon. The window that appears lists all your connected Bluetooth devices. You can click on each one in turn to open a new window that includes a small visualization of the current signal strength.

How do I fix my Bluetooth not working on my Android?

2.3 Clear the Bluetooth cache

1. On your phone, navigate Settings > Application Manager, and you'll see all the apps and services on your phone. ...
2. Select the Storage option.
3. Tap the Clear Cache option.
4. Go back of the Menu and restart your phone.
5. Now turn your Bluetooth feature on and turn connecting it to your preferred device.