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How Do I Connect a Bluetooth Device to My Smartphone?

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1 Introduction: Bluetooth: Connect to Smartphone

Bluetooth is a wireless technology, allowing you to connect a simple device, such as a speaker or headset, to your smartphone, tablet, or computer, over a short distance.

This guide will get you to the help you need to connect your Bluetooth devices to your smartphone.

Bluetooth Symbol.

2 Mobile: OS Choice

To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.

There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.

Android Smartphone iOS Smartphone
Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus. Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones.
Example Android home screen. Example iOS home screen.

? What kind of smartphone do you have?

  1. iOS
  2. Android

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Bluetooth is a wireless technology, allowing you to connect a simple device, such as a speaker or headset, to your smartphone, tablet, or computer, over a short distance.

This guide will get you to the help you need to connect your Bluetooth devices to your smartphone.

Bluetooth Symbol.

To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.

There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.

Android Smartphone iOS Smartphone
Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus. Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones.
Example Android home screen. Example iOS home screen.

Follow this guide to pair your Bluetooth device to your iOS Smartphone.

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Follow this guide to pair your Bluetooth device to your Android Smartphone.

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Clicking this button will open a new guide that will provide you with steps to resolve your issue.