7 Simple Ways To Install Bluetooth

Make sure your other device’s Bluetooth feature is enabled, and in pairing mode. Pairing mode instructions will vary depending on your device. This will usually require pressing twice or pressing and holding the Power button on your Bluetooth device.

If you’re prompted, enter the pairing code from your Bluetooth device to your computer.

Make sure your new device’s Bluetooth feature is also turned on, and set to pairing mode. If you’re prompted, find the pairing code on your Bluetooth device, and enter it on your computer. You can find your new Bluetooth device’s pairing instructions on its user manual or website. This will usually require you to either press twice or press and hold the Power button on your Bluetooth device.

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Make sure your Bluetooth device is turned on and in pairing mode. Pairing mode instructions will change for every device. It will usually require pressing twice or pressing and holding the Power button on your new Bluetooth device.

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Make sure your Bluetooth device is also turned on and in pairing mode. If you don’t see your device here, tap Scan on the top-right to scan your surroundings again. You can refer to your new Bluetooth device’s user manual for specific instructions. This will usually require pressing twice or pressing and holding the Power button on the Bluetooth device. If you’re prompted, enter the verification code from your Bluetooth device to your Android.

The required software will vary between different models and manufacturers. You can usually find the required software on the website of your Bluetooth adapter’s manufacturer. You may be able to find it on the manufacturer’s Downloads or Drivers page.

Pairing mode instructions will be different for every device. You may be required to press twice or press and hold the Power button on your new Bluetooth device. Make sure to refer to your Bluetooth device’s user manual for specific pairing mode instructions.

If your dongle adapter requires a desktop software for connection, you can open the software on your computer, and select the device you want to connect in the app.

If you don’t see a “Bluetooth” heading in Device Manager, you can directly skip to Step 7, and go right into downloading the Bluetooth Driver Installer.

This will usually be Qualcomm, Atheros, or Broadcom. These are the three most common Bluetooth drivers for Windows.

If you’re prompted, confirm the driver installation. Alternatively, you can go to your PC manufacturer’s website, and download the latest Bluetooth driver for your computer here. This may download an executable EXE file or a group of individual driver files. If you download an EXE, you can just run it on your computer to install. If you download a group of drive files, you can select Browse my computer for driver software in the Update window here, and manually select the location of the downloaded driver files.

You can download the official Bluetooth installer/updater software from Apple here.

This will open the DMG installer’s contents in a new window.

If you’re getting an error message saying the program can’t be opened because it’s from an unidentified developer, check out this article to see how you can open it.

When you’re prompted, click Agree to agree to Apple’s license terms and conditions.