Pair LG TONE PRO with Computer, Phone or Tablet

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will walk you through pairing your LG Tone Active HBS-A80 Bluetooth Headset to your other devices.

2. Pairing

1. Power off the device.
2. Press and hold the Call and Power buttons for 2 seconds.
   

1. The Indicator lamp will turn blue, and the HBS-780 enters Search mode.
2. Your headset is now ready to be paired with another Bluetooth device.

3. Connect Bluetooth

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.

Use one of the following connection methods:

• Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
• Method 2 - Settings

Drop down menu

1. 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.
2. Locate the Bluetooth icon.
   

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
   

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

Android menu settings

1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
   

1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
   

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

4. Connect Bluetooth

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

From any iOS device (iPod, iPad, iPhone):

1. Open Settings
   

1. Then Bluetooth.
   

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
2. Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iOS device.
2. If there is a passkey, put it in.
3. If there is no passkey then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

5. Pair Bluetooth Device

Some Bluetooth devices are configured to require a PIN or a passkey. If this is the case, check your Bluetooth device's documentation for the correct default PIN or passkey.

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
   This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
2. Click the Start button.
   

1. Tap on Settings.
   

1. Then click on Devices.
   

1. Select Bluetooth & other devices from the left-hand column and ensure the Bluetooth switch is in the On position to the right.
   

1. Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
   

1. Select Bluetooth from the list.
   

1. Select the device you want to pair the system with.
   

1. If asked to enter or verify the passcode showing on the other device, do so.
   

1. Click on Done.
   

1. After the pairing was successful the device will show the Paired status under its name.
   

6. Check Audio Devices

1. Click on the speaker icon in the notification area.
   

1. The current playback device is now displayed. Click the current playback device.
   

1. Select the playback device you would like to use.
   

7. Pair Bluetooth Device

1. Set your device to pairing mode. The way you do this may differ from device to device.
   In many cases, you can place your device in pairing mode by having the device off, then pressing and holding the power button to start it up. Usually, after a few moments, it will indicate it is in pairing mode (flashing its indicator light, for example), and you can release the power button.
2. On the menu bar, click the Apple menu, then System Preferences.
   

1. Select Bluetooth.
   

1. Ensure that it says Bluetooth: On. Turn it on with the button if it isn't.
   

1. Your computer will search for any Bluetooth devices in range.
2. Once your device is located, click Pair.
   

1. Once the pairing process is complete, your Mac will automatically connect to the device whenever it is in range.

8. Check Audio Devices

1. Click on the speaker icon and click on Sound Preferences.
   

1. Click on the Input tab and then select the device you wish to be your default recording device.