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How to Fix Bluetooth Pairing Problems

by Suzanne Kantra on December 26, 2023

Updated on 12/26/2023 for the latest changes with Bluetooth features and device operating systems.

Bluetooth is a popular method of wirelessly transferring data between two devices, such as your phone and your headphones, your computer and a speaker, or your iPad and a keyboard. It’s one of the most widely used wireless technology in the world, according to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. More than 5.9 billion Bluetooth products are expected to ship in 2024 alone, and that number will likely increase to more than 7.6 billion per year by 2027.

Bluetooth is all great when it works. But if you’re someone who likes to play around with these kinds of connected gadgets, you know it can be frustrating when there’s a hang-up pairing the two. And as a professional tech journalist who has reviewed hundreds of Bluetooth devices in my career, believe me, I feel your pain.

Here are some common causes of pairing problems, as well as my advice on what you can do about them.

Understanding Bluetooth pairing

To better understand pairing issues, let's explore how Bluetooth operates. Bluetooth depends on both hardware and software to work properly. From a hardware perspective, the devices need to support the same 2.4GHz frequencies. On the software side, they need to support the same Bluetooth profiles so they can decode instructions for specific functions. For example, you can't pair a mouse with your car because your car doesn’t support the Human Interface Device Profile.

In general, Bluetooth software is backward compatible: Bluetooth devices supporting Bluetooth 5 or higher should still be able to pair with devices using, say, the ancient Bluetooth 2.1, launched back in 2007.

Unless there is a hardware or software incompatibility, most Bluetooth pairing problems can be easily resolved.

Usually, Bluetooth devices connect with one device at a time. When a device is already paired with another device and has an active connection, that will interfere with pairing. However, some headphones support multipoint pairing – a feature that lets one pair of headphones connect to two or even three devices simultaneously.

If you're having issues pairing a multipoint device, I suggest you skip to the section below on tips for solving problems with Bluetooth multipoint pairing before going through the general Bluetooth pairing failure steps.

What you can do about Bluetooth pairing failures

Smarphone and Bluetooth earbuds on a table

1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on

You should see the little Bluetooth symbol at the top right of the screen if you have an Android device. For iOS and iPadOS, you'll need to go into the settings to enable and disable Bluetooth. Windows users will find Bluetooth in Settings > Devices > Bluetooth (or you may have a shortcut on your taskbar). Mac users will find a Bluetooth status icon on the menu bar.

2. Determine what pairing process your device employs

Most Bluetooth pairing is straightforward. You put both devices into paring mode, they see each other, and they connect. Sometimes, though, there is an extra security step, like typing in a code. If you’re not sure how to pair your device, refer to its user guide; you can usually find one by searching online.

3. Turn on pairing mode

Bluetooth devices typically fall into two main categories: accessories and main devices. Accessories include items like headphones and keyboards, while main devices encompass phones, cars, TVs, and computers.

Accessories usually start in pairing mode out of the box, indicated by a blinking light. Once initially paired, if you need to pair these accessories with another device, you'll have to activate pairing mode again. To do this, search for 'how to put [product name] into pairing mode.' (We have guides for Jabra, JBL, JLab Audio, Mpow, Skullcandy, and Sony.)

For main devices such as phones and cars, you must first ensure Bluetooth is activated. Then, put the device into pairing mode through its settings menu. Instructions for this can typically be found by searching 'put [product name] into pairing mode.'

Let’s say you want to pair your phone with your car’s infotainment system to enjoy hands-free calling, texting, and navigation. First, activate Bluetooth on your phone, making it visible to the car. Then, put your car into Bluetooth-pairing mode. The method varies depending on whether your car is an older model, often requiring a series of button presses, or a newer model, which usually involves navigating the in-dash touchscreen display.

Once your car detects your phone, it may ask for a numeric code that you'll need to confirm or input on your phone. After entering the code, the devices should be paired. Be aware that both your car and phone will only remain in pairing mode for a limited time, usually a few minutes. If you exceed this time, you'll need to restart the pairing process.

4. Make sure the two devices are in close enough proximity to one another

While you wouldn’t think someone might try to pair an iPad with a keyboard if the two weren’t sitting right next to each other, to be clear, you should make sure any devices you're trying to pair are within five feet of one another.

5. Power Bluetooth off and back on

A soft reset of Bluetooth can sometimes resolve an issue. With phones, an easy way to do this is by going into and out of airplane mode. For other devices, turn off the power and restart them.

6. Manage old Bluetooth connections

Bluetooth accessories can actively pair with between one and three devices simultaneously. However, they can store pairing information for several more devices, often up to eight, facilitating easy reconnection.

These accessories typically reconnect automatically to the most recently connected device. If you're experiencing issues with pairing, it might be due to the accessory being connected to another device. For example, if your Bluetooth speaker is registered to connect with your phone, tablet, laptop, and media player, it cannot maintain a connection with all four at once. If you encounter pairing issues, check which device or devices are currently connected and disconnect one to pair with a new device.

When a Bluetooth accessory reaches its limit for stored connections, it may either drop an old device from its memory or refuse to enter pairing mode. In the latter case, you might need to 'forget' the accessory from one of your currently paired devices or perform a reset.

If you're unable to pair a new device, consider two solutions: either make one of your existing devices 'forget' the accessory to free up a spot, or reset the accessory to clear all existing pairings. You can find specific reset instructions by searching for 'reset [device name].'

7. Charge up both devices you're trying to pair

Some devices have smart power management that may turn off Bluetooth if the battery level is too low. If your phone or tablet isn't pairing, make sure it and the device you're trying to pair with have enough juice.

8. Delete a device from a phone and rediscover it

If your phone sees a device but isn’t receiving data from it, sometimes it helps to start from scratch. In iOS settings, you can remove a device by tapping on its name and then Forget this Device. In Android settings, tap on a device’s name, then Unpair.

If you're deleting the device from your car, you may need to turn off your car after deleting the device, open and close the car door, and wait a couple of minutes before trying to pair the device again.

9. Move away from the WiFi router

Another potential obstacle to successful pairing is interference from devices that use the same 2.4GHz spectrum, such as your WiFi router. WiFi has been designed to cope with this, but it might not be a good idea to have your devices next to your router.

10. Move away from your smart home devices

Some smart home devices use a wireless technology called Zigbee. You find Zigbee in smart home hubs, including Amazon's Echo Show and Samsung's SmartThings Station, as well as a wide range of smart door locks, light bulbs, in-wall switches, open/close sensors, plugs, and more. Like WiFi, Zigbee devices use the same spectrum as Bluetooth devices and can interfere with pairing. Move away from your Zigbee devices when attempting to pair.

11. Move away from your laptop's USB 3.0 or USB-C port

Some USB 3 and USB-C devices generate frequencies in the 2.4GHz range, which can interfere with Bluetooth. Since this is a wired connection, the frequency leakage usually occurs at the ports. However, poorly shielded cables can also be a problem. So, if you're trying to pair Bluetooth gadgets or use them near your computer, try moving them away from your computer, or at least away from plugged-in USB devices.

12. Download a driver

If you’re having problems pairing something with your computer, you might be lacking the correct driver. The simplest way to figure this out is to do an online search for "[product name] driver." If there's an updated driver available, download and install it and see if that fixes the problem.

13. Update the hardware’s firmware

Some automotive audio systems are known to not pair with newer phones because the Bluetooth drivers in these systems didn’t work with later versions of Bluetooth. Updating your vehicle's firmware may fix the issue. If you’re not sure how to get the latest firmware for your car, check with the manufacturer.

14. Remove your Bluetooth device and start fresh

If you're having trouble connecting or experiencing a spotty connection, clearing your Bluetooth cache can resolve these issues by removing outdated or corrupt connection data. You can do this by removing your problematic registered Bluetooth gadget(s), restarting your main device, and then re-pairing.

To remove a device or accessory, follow these steps:

For iOS and iPadOS, select the info icon ('i' in a circle) to access the option to 'Forget this device.'
For Android phones, select the device and then select 'Unpair' or 'Forget.'
For Windows computers, click on the triple dots next to the gadget and select 'Remove device.'
For Macs, hover your mouse over the device you want to remove and then click on 'Disconnect' or the 'X' button to remove it.

Once you have removed the unwanted or malfunctioning gadget, restart your main device to clear the Bluetooth cache. Now you can re-pair.

Solving problems with Bluetooth multipoint pairing

Multipoint is a Bluetooth technology allowing a device to be actively paired with more than one device simultaneously. This means, for example, your headphones could be paired with both a phone and a laptop at the same time.

If you’re having issues with setting up a multipoint connection, the first thing to do is double-check that your device supports multipoint by searching for '[product name] multipoint Bluetooth' or consulting your product’s manual. Once you’ve confirmed that your device supports multipoint, follow these steps.

Adding a second device to a multipoint product

There's no standard way manufacturers use to handle multipoint connections. But these are the basic steps for most products.

Pair with the first main device the way you would with a single-point Bluetooth device. (If you’re having trouble pairing your first device, consult the list of tips above.)
Leave the first device turned on and pair it with the second one. You'll need to put your headphones or speaker into pairing mode to do this.
Once you have successfully paired with the second main device, you may be simultaneously connected with both main devices. Some manufacturers have you take the additional step of going back to the first main device and reconnecting before allowing simultaneous connections.

Other products (like the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, Bose QuietComfort II Earbuds, and Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds) require installing an app and turning on the ability to connect two devices before you can connect with a second main device for multipoint use.

Troubleshooting multipoint connection issues:

Multipoint devices typically connect to two or three devices simultaneously but can store many more connections. If you're having trouble, follow these steps:

Using an App: If your device uses an app for multipoint connections, open the app and toggle on the two devices you want to connect simultaneously.
Without an App: If you don't use an app, reconnect the main device that has lost its connection. In the Bluetooth settings of the second device, select it from the list of registered devices to reconnect.

Final thoughts

Bluetooth technology, while incredibly useful, can sometimes present challenges in pairing devices. Understanding the basics of how Bluetooth works, recognizing common pairing issues, and following straightforward troubleshooting steps can significantly ease the process. Whether you're trying to connect headphones, keyboards, or any Bluetooth-compatible device, remember these tips for a smoother experience.

[Image credits: Bluetooth headphones with phone via BigStockPhoto]

For the past 20+ years, Techlicious founder Suzanne Kantra has been exploring and writing about the world’s most exciting and important science and technology issues. Prior to Techlicious, Suzanne was the Technology Editor for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and the Senior Technology Editor for Popular Science. Suzanne has been featured on CNN, CBS, and NBC.

Topics

Phones and Mobile, Computers and Software, Phone Accessories, Tips & How-Tos

Discussion

From Nikkie Coley on October 12, 2019 :: 1:39 pm

Hey struggling to connect jam soundstream blue tooth turntable to jbl link 20 speaker… any suggestions please.

From Elizabeth Clarkson on October 14, 2019 :: 12:36 pm

My Magnavox Mini stereo model mm435 pairs fine with my phone & my hearing aid which operates through a program in my iPhone. The problem is that this stereo has a “function” button and you press it once to put the stereo into discovery mode so it will pair with the Bluetooth oh, and it’s so so with no problem but then you have to hit the button a second or a third time in order to either listen to the radio or play a CD so press the function button comet it’s in pairing mode, it pairs fine easily no problem but now you want to listen to your CD and as soon as you click out of pairing mode and go to CD it unpairs! I have tried every Magnavox phone number imaginable and every number that they have given me and all they keep doing is referring you back to the manual or the website neither of which answers this question….HELP!

From MsDii on October 19, 2019 :: 11:39 am

This article helped me twice already!!! Thank you!!

From don colley on October 19, 2019 :: 1:09 pm

While out driving and using earbuds, connected, I voice call someone on contacts and the voice says “Calling {Contact Name} on mobile on speakerphone”. I am trying to connect using the earbuds not the speakerphone. What can cause this issue?

From THARINDU PRIYA on October 21, 2019 :: 7:56 pm

I’m using mifo 07 bluetooth bud’s in the beginning they work perfectly.now I’m having trouble with bud’s they not pairing each other after I tried connect with few other mobiles. But it’s same. Now I’m using dual audio to use them but it’s not Good enough please help me.

From Unknown on October 25, 2019 :: 9:32 pm

this doesn’t help when the 2 devices pair but DON’T connect.

Fire tablet and phone.

nice try tho.

From Marcel Rivest on October 28, 2019 :: 1:43 pm

To use my Bose headphone with my TV, I use a taotronics device that I plugged in the router (with the white and red cable). The headphone works only on the left side. I know that the headphone works on the right side with other devices.

Do you have a clue why this is happening.
Thanks
Marcel

From Josh Kirschner on October 29, 2019 :: 3:24 pm

I’m confused by your setup. Do you mean you plugged it into your router or your cable box? Either way, the most logical way to connect the Taotronics transmitter would be to use the 3.5mm audio output jack directly from your TV into the transmitter, not to use the old RCA outputs from your cable box. That way you will get audio for all the material on your TV - cable and streaming - not just what comes through your cable box.

From Marcel Rivest on October 31, 2019 :: 7:28 pm

Thank you Josh. My problem is that I do not have an output jack on my Panasonic TV. Is there a better way. Thanks in advance

From Josh Kirschner on November 01, 2019 :: 7:13 am

Are you sure there’s no output jack? I’m pretty sure every TV should have an audio out on it somewhere. What model Panasonic TV do you have?

From Marcel Rivest on November 01, 2019 :: 7:38 am

Hi Josh. My TV is a Panasonic Viera TC-P60ST50.
As you can see , I am not very knpwlegeable in electronics.

Thanks for your help.

From Josh Kirschner on November 01, 2019 :: 11:06 am

For whatever reason, Panasonic decided not to include a standard 3.5mm output jack on those Viera models. There is, however, an optical output that you can plug into your transmitter, but you will need an optical digital to 3.5mm converter to do it (they’re not very expensive).

But, here’s where it gets worse. From what I’ve read, Panasonic removed the ability to turn off the internal speakers in the audio menu (you can check to see if this is true). If you can’t turn them off, then you can’t listen to TV silently through your headphones.

So, that gets you back to where you were before, which is how to get sound in both ears from your cable box. It should work as you tried before, so you may want to reach out to your cable company for help (every cable set up is different, so it’s hard for me to provide specific advice). The cable box may also have an optical output you could try, instead. Also, have you confirmed that the Taoyronics device works with other devices? That is, plug it into a laptop with 3.5mm and see if it outputs to both ears? If not, the problem lies in the transmitter.

From Marcel Rivest on November 01, 2019 :: 11:20 am

Josh, you are very nice. Thanks a lot.
Marcel

From Dan Okrasinski on November 01, 2019 :: 8:00 am

Can you pair and watch a t.v. program on a lap top or android that is being received by your blue tooth enabled television.

From Selene on November 03, 2019 :: 10:19 am

Olvide mi pin mi teléfono no sirve la pantalla y compre uno nuevo y no puedo conectarlo

From Rainer on November 22, 2019 :: 7:21 pm

Why can’t things be simple and user friendly?
One buys a product and expects it to work and not having to end up having to study and figure out why it is not doing what it should.
For example; i bought a small home entertainment unit supposedly be able to Bluetooth it with my Android and my new Samsung TV. It won’t! No matter what i have tried! Even what has been suggested here. I can only Wi-Fi
link it. I think it sucks to sell products that just don’t cut it or are very user unfriendly.

From Anthony on December 06, 2019 :: 12:10 am

I have tried all of these and my wireless earbuds still won’t pair. Nothing works.

From Alex on December 16, 2019 :: 9:33 pm

useless information. These recommendations are for idiots. And btw, as of late 2019, my samsung android phone has no such location as ‘Backup and restart > Reset network settings’. Backuo and RESTORE, yes, but there’s not option there to delete the cache. So thanks for nothing for this completely out of date information. No useful recommendations at all.

From Josh Kirschner on December 16, 2019 :: 11:23 pm

You’re welcome for nothing. It’s pretty obvious from the comment thread that many, many people have been helped by these tips. And you want to nitpick it because one of the 15 tips in a year-old article was formatted for Android 9 not Android 10? Ok, I updated the tip for you. Happy now? No, probably not.

From JD Avery on December 17, 2019 :: 4:17 am

I bought the 3m headset off ebay online and the original passkey code was not with it. How do i pair the headset without the code and is there a chance that the want help without downloading certain things

From Josh Kirschner on December 17, 2019 :: 10:05 am

The 3M Worktunes should work without a passkey. To pair, turn them on and double press the button on the right cup to enter pairing mode. If it is asking you for a passcode, try “forgetting” the headset in your phone’s Bluetooth settings and try again. If that doesn’t work, factory resetting the headset should do it. But I couldn’t find out how to do it with a quick search. It may be a matter of holding down the power button for 10 seconds or something similar. If you can’t find a factory reset instruction online, 3M had a help line: 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-5pm CT.

From User on December 19, 2019 :: 3:26 am

If your device (for example, earbuds or speaker) isn’t discoverable, try to press and hold the on/off button for at least 5 seconds. That often fixes the probelm

From tj gtes on December 21, 2019 :: 1:04 pm

No matter how many times I try every suggestion my bluetooth Logitech keyboard will not pair successfully with my new iPad. I have tried every suggestion I can find on internet and it absolutely will not pair. I used to work with my old iPad mini but that is no longer used and is turned off. Turned off all other Mac devices and still won’t pair. frustrating to say the least!

From Janna on December 28, 2019 :: 3:32 pm

I have an Altec Lansing bluetooth speaker that automatically connects to my Windows 10 desktop when I turn it on, but it always connects as “voice” only. Then I just disconnect it, then reconnect and it connects as “voice and music”. Any idea how I can make it connect correctly the first time and every time?

From sacdman on January 02, 2020 :: 1:04 am

Have an old fitbit One. Syncs beautifully with my Galaxy Tab A. I need an expert opinion. Bought a Versa, downloaded thet set up and set up went fine.

After that, simply could not sync the fitbit to the Samsung Galaxy Tab A.

Now, is syncing a fitbit Versa to a Galaxy Tab A just not gonna work? Must I use a cellphone? I do not use a cellphone. Period. I want some detailed responses as to why my Tab A would not sync with the fitbit. I can certainly install the fitbit app, but from there, after I have set it up, its a dead duck.

I did try to remove it and re-add it, but it only synced for a moment.

Am I required to use a cellphone with a fitbit? Is this a must?

Thanks for your time.
Shawn
Canada

From Lawliet on January 02, 2020 :: 4:07 pm

My android (snap dragon) will not pair with my ONN Earbuds. I have tried every method and it still will not work.

From Bob Horn on January 05, 2020 :: 3:10 pm

I have a MEE tv transmitter to use with my JBL Bluetooth headphones. I hook every thing up as stated by manuals. I cannot get my headphones to pair with transmitter. I use the optical out output.

From Geoff on January 05, 2020 :: 3:44 pm

My application is this - I want to take output from my TV via an owned Video Capture device which feeds to a USB output. I then want to get this output to my computer, 10 metres distant in another room. Will a separate bluetooth transmitter, paired to a separate bluettoj receiver device do this? Then I would hope data would pass from TV to Video Capture, via USB connector to the bluetooth tranmsitter, to bluetooth receiver, via USB connection to my PC. Will this work please? I see small Bluetooth Transmitter devices and Bluetooth Receiver devices for sale on eBay.

From Samantha on January 13, 2020 :: 9:08 am

I have Amorono bluetooth earbuds that I got for christmas and the left side has completely stopped working. It will not charge or turn on. The right one still works perfectly. They did pair to my phone and computer but all of a sudden the left completely stopped doing anything. I just tried resetting my computer which didn’t help. I don’t know what else to do/try with them any more.

From Josh Kirschner on January 13, 2020 :: 2:58 pm

Since you just got them, I would return/exchange them. Sounds like a faulty product issue.

From Santosh Patra on January 21, 2020 :: 3:12 am

One side of the headphone is giving no output

From Santosh Patra on January 21, 2020 :: 3:13 am

One side of the headphone is giving no output

From Adriean Rivera on January 28, 2020 :: 8:14 pm

When i hold down the power button on my headphones, they do not turn on. Ive tried clicking it once, holding it down really long, and combining other buttons. It just won,t turn on. Unless i plug it into the charger. My headphones only turn on and connect while they are on the charger. I have tried to connect it on the charger and then unplugging it to see if it stays connected, but it just turns it off. I’ve tried leaving it to charge all day. It still won’t turn on. I have been searching everywhere and it just tells me gow to connect the bluetooth. It doesn’t tell me how to turn it on. I hope that someone can help because it sucks listening to things with cored headphones that aren’t loud enough. Thanks for your time.

From Ricky Moore on February 03, 2020 :: 6:12 pm

I have a pair of ONN Earbuds that pair fine with every other phone and blue tooth device I have. I also have a nearly identical set which also work with everything I have.

Except my new phone. My new phone will pair with my speakers just fine but it doesn’t even SEE the ONN earbuds. It does not matter what order I turn them on in, what other devices are present, etc. They flat out DO NOT APPEAR in this phone’s Bluetooth setting even though they appear and connect fine with ANY other phone I try. The fact that this is even possible implies to me there is something fundamentally wrong with the way bluetooth wireless is done.

And no, it’s not a backwards-compatibility issue: my earbuds are cheap convenience store disposables (altough they’ve worked for years) and my phone is brand new and cost $200. I always run into this finicky horse-shit with bluetooth, I wish they’d just replace it with something that’s actually plug-and-play and not a mess of errors and security problems.

From brenda on February 12, 2020 :: 6:34 am

My Panasonic Tv(TH49FX700T) - Bluetooth 3.0
will not pair with my Samsung phone 3.3 and more importantly my new Sony headphones (WH-1000XM 3) - bluetooth 4.1
what can i do?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

From Amy on February 21, 2020 :: 12:35 am

My wife set up her android phone to my Cadillac 2010 DTS.
how do I remove that along with removing her voice And her contacts so I can then pair my phone with my contacts

From Josh Kirschner on February 21, 2020 :: 3:42 pm

There are a couple different methods depending on which system you have in your Cadillac DTS.

Option #1
Press the push to talk button. Say “Hands Free”, then “Bluetooth”, “Delete” and give the name of the device you want to delete. This should remove the synced contacts, as well. If you don’t know the name of the device, say “Hands Free”, then “Bluetooth”, then “List,” to get the names of any paired devices.

If the system isn’t recognizing your voice for deleting the paired device, one Cadillac owner suggested the following trick in an owners’ forum https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t37899_ds602365):
Long press the telephone symbol on the mirror for OnStar. A message comes on with options, one option was to change the language. 0 for English, 1 for French, 2 for Spanish. Choose a language and you should get a message that says, “If you change your language all Name Tags will be deleted.” Confirm the language change. Prior devices should be removed and the system should be set to pair with your device.

Option #2 (from Cadillac)
Use your vehicle’s touchscreen to navigate to your vehicle’s “Paired Bluetooth Devices” list (see above). Find the name of the phone you’re having issues with. Select that phone and then delete it from the list of previously paired devices.

From martin johnson on February 21, 2020 :: 9:40 am

I had a LG bluetooth head set connected to my iPhone and Garmin GPS where I could use both at the same time. I just got a Link Dream LC-B41 bluetooth head set. It said you can pair two objects at the same time. When I try to pair both it will only let me pair one at a time. It does work with both at different times. IT says to pair one itum then switch it off then pair the other then switch them both off and then switch them both on and they should be paired. When I do that I loose both bluetooth connections to the ear phone. When it says switch them off does it mean the power . My LG head set worked fine with both. How do I connect my new headset so I can use the both at.

From ellen on February 29, 2020 :: 9:18 am

I can’t connect to my speaker it keeps saying that it’s not in range when it’s right next to my phone. I already cleared all the Bluetooth devices and it still won’t connect. Any suggestions?

From Ivansu on March 08, 2020 :: 7:30 am

My earphones output is not working but my input is working so what should i do ive tried manythings to make it work but its not working

From Ivan Su on March 08, 2020 :: 7:34 am

My headphones output is not working but input is. Ive tried many things to make it work but of course it didnt work at the end. What should i do please help

From Deborah Barnes on March 17, 2020 :: 10:38 am

Your advice on reconnecting my phone and cars bluetooth worked awesomely. Thank you!

From Lavon on March 17, 2020 :: 3:30 pm

I HAVE PAIRED SUCCESSFULLY WITH MY TABLET TO HEAR SOMETHING….but otherwise..before that the bt keeps flashing and WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE…EVEN THO IVE RESET THE RADIO….AND CHANGED MODE IT WILL NOT GO BACK TO THE RADIO…PLEASE HELP ME

From Omar on March 21, 2020 :: 8:41 pm

I have an LG phone I believe it’s a virus or hacker the to my phone but it is ridiculous it’s everyday I delete a whole bunch of apps and in the evening all those apps come back by the morning I have 200 some of the apps in my phone how can I fix this please

From PennyPA on March 26, 2020 :: 9:23 am

I’m trying to transfer files from my Samsung tablet to my Lenovo laptop running Windows 10 but BT keeps recognizing my tablet as a phone. Is this because they’re both Android? Anyway, it says the tablet is recognized by the laptop and I get a passcode and they’re the same on both devices but I still get the message “Cannot connect to ...” What am I doing wrong?

From PennyPA on March 26, 2020 :: 9:37 am

To add to my connection problem…It shows a phone next to the Galaxy Tab A in the “Paired” area (on the Lenovo) but my tablet isn’t a phone. And I get the message “audio, media”. What’s up with that?

From Josh Kirschner on March 27, 2020 :: 5:26 pm

Sharing files over Bluetooth with Windows 10 is a somewhat different process than setting up a Bluetooth device for audio. Here’s how to receive files from your phone onto your PC via Microsoft:

1) On your PC, select Start > Settings > devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Make sure your phone appears and shows as Paired.
2) In Bluetooth & other devices settings, select Send or receive files via Bluetooth > Receive files.
3) Send the files from your phone to your PC.
4) On your laptop, on the Save the received file screen in Bluetooth File Transfer, select the location to save the file or files to > Finish.

For more details, see: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026874/windows-10-share-files-over-bluetooth

From jane on March 26, 2020 :: 3:26 pm

I will get things parred with my Bluetooth on iPhone but they do not stay pared for more than a few minutes? What am I doing wrong? Tried with a remote on camera tripod remote and ear buds?

From Matthew Masingale Jr. on April 06, 2020 :: 6:00 am

I have a pair of ONN wireless bluetooth headphone that my brother used, he didn’t unpair the device and I can not pair to my headphones. How do I pair my headphones with out his phone?

From Josh Kirschner on April 06, 2020 :: 9:52 am

We wrote an article specifically about pairing Onn headphones with Bluetooth: https://www.techlicious.com/tip/pair-onn-headphones-to-bluetooth/. That should help you out.

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