How to Pair Bluetooth Device on Android Phone Tablet

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Your Android device can be paired with multiple Bluetooth accessories. This guide will assist you on connecting Bluetooth accessories to your Android device.

2. Enable Bluetooth

Swipe down from the top of the screen.

Tap the Bluetooth icon to enable it.
Bluetooth Enabled

Bluetooth Disabled

3. Pair Bluetooth Devices

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.

Using the Dropdown Menu

Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
Locate the Bluetooth icon.

Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.

Android bluetooth menu showing the bluetooth switch in the on position and a list of bluetooth devices currently in range.

If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

Using Settings within the Android Menu

Locate and tap the Apps Menu.

Locate and tap the Settings icon.

Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.