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How to Pair a Bluetooth Device with an iPhone or iPad

Connect headphones, speakers, keyboards, and other Bluetooth accessories.

Quick Answer

Put the accessory in pairing mode, then open Settings → Bluetooth and select it.

Step by Step

  1. Put the accessory into pairing mode.
  2. Open Settings.
  3. Select Bluetooth.
  4. Make sure Bluetooth is on.
  5. Wait for the accessory to appear.
  6. Select it and complete any confirmation.

If That Doesn't Work

  • If it is connected to another device, it may not enter pairing mode.
  • Forget an old pairing if repeated reconnection attempts fail.