How To Use A Bluetooth Headset With Your Phone

Whether you want to stay safe on the road or you’ve just got a really heavy phone, a Bluetooth headset can be a convenient addition to your mobile phone. Here’s how to set one up.Setting up a Bluetooth headset can seem intimidating, but it’s actually pretty easy as long as you follow the steps. Below, we’ll outline how to set one up with both an Android phone and an iPhone, though the steps for any phone are pretty similar.

On Android

  1. Turn on your phone and hit the Menu button. Hit Settings and go to Wireless & Networks > Bluetooth Settings.
  2. Check the “Bluetooth” box to turn on Bluetooth, then hit “Scan for Devices”.
  3. Turn on your Bluetooth headset and put it in “discoverable” mode. Some headsets will go into discoverable mode for the first 60 seconds you turn them on, while others might require you to press and hold two buttons on the headset. You might have to check its instruction manual for more details.
  4. Once your headset shows up on the list of devices, tap it to pair the devices. It may ask you to enter a PIN number. This is often 0000, though if that doesn’t work, check your headset’s instruction manual for more info.
  5. Once the devices are paired, all your phone calls should automatically connect to your headset as long as its turned on.

On the iPhone

  1. Turn on your phone and tap on the Settings app. Head to General > Bluetooth and slide the Bluetooth slider to “On”.
  2. Turn on your Bluetooth headset and put it in “discoverable” mode. Some headsets will go into discoverable mode for the first 60 seconds you turn them on, while others might require you to press and hold two buttons on the headset. You might have to check its instruction manual for more details.
  3. Once your headset shows up on the iPhone’s Bluetooth menu, tap on it to pair the devices. It may ask you to enter a PIN number. This is often 0000, though if that doesn’t work, check your headset’s instruction manual for more info.
  4. Once the devices are paired, all your phone calls should automatically connect to your headset as long as its turned on.

Now you can drive safely without worrying about holding that phone up to your ear. If you aren’t using one of the above phones, the instructions should still be similar. Just find the Bluetooth menu in your phone’s Settings and scan for devices. If your device is discoverable, it should be pretty easy to pair the two. Just be sure you keep that manual around so you know the headset’s specific instructions.


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