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How to Fix Bluetooth Pairing Problems

by Suzanne Kantra on December 26, 2023

Updated on 12/26/2023 for the latest changes with Bluetooth features and device operating systems.

Bluetooth is a popular method of wirelessly transferring data between two devices, such as your phone and your headphones, your computer and a speaker, or your iPad and a keyboard. It’s one of the most widely used wireless technology in the world, according to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. More than 5.9 billion Bluetooth products are expected to ship in 2024 alone, and that number will likely increase to more than 7.6 billion per year by 2027.

Bluetooth is all great when it works. But if you’re someone who likes to play around with these kinds of connected gadgets, you know it can be frustrating when there’s a hang-up pairing the two. And as a professional tech journalist who has reviewed hundreds of Bluetooth devices in my career, believe me, I feel your pain. 

Here are some common causes of pairing problems, as well as my advice on what you can do about them.

Understanding Bluetooth pairing

To better understand pairing issues, let's explore how Bluetooth operates. Bluetooth depends on both hardware and software to work properly. From a hardware perspective, the devices need to support the same 2.4GHz frequencies. On the software side, they need to support the same Bluetooth profiles so they can decode instructions for specific functions. For example, you can't pair a mouse with your car because your car doesn’t support the Human Interface Device Profile.

In general, Bluetooth software is backward compatible: Bluetooth devices supporting Bluetooth 5 or higher should still be able to pair with devices using, say, the ancient Bluetooth 2.1, launched back in 2007.

Unless there is a hardware or software incompatibility, most Bluetooth pairing problems can be easily resolved.

Usually, Bluetooth devices connect with one device at a time. When a device is already paired with another device and has an active connection, that will interfere with pairing. However, some headphones support multipoint pairing – a feature that lets one pair of headphones connect to two or even three devices simultaneously.

If you're having issues pairing a multipoint device, I suggest you skip to the section below on tips for solving problems with Bluetooth multipoint pairing before going through the general Bluetooth pairing failure steps.

What you can do about Bluetooth pairing failures

Smarphone and Bluetooth earbuds on a table

1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on

You should see the little Bluetooth symbol at the top right of the screen if you have an Android device. For iOS and iPadOS, you'll need to go into the settings to enable and disable Bluetooth. Windows users will find Bluetooth in Settings > Devices > Bluetooth (or you may have a shortcut on your taskbar). Mac users will find a Bluetooth status icon on the menu bar.

2. Determine what pairing process your device employs

Most Bluetooth pairing is straightforward. You put both devices into paring mode, they see each other, and they connect. Sometimes, though, there is an extra security step, like typing in a code. If you’re not sure how to pair your device, refer to its user guide; you can usually find one by searching online.

3. Turn on pairing mode

Bluetooth devices typically fall into two main categories: accessories and main devices. Accessories include items like headphones and keyboards, while main devices encompass phones, cars, TVs, and computers.

Accessories usually start in pairing mode out of the box, indicated by a blinking light. Once initially paired, if you need to pair these accessories with another device, you'll have to activate pairing mode again. To do this, search for 'how to put [product name] into pairing mode.' (We have guides for Jabra, JBL, JLab Audio, Mpow, Skullcandy, and Sony.)

For main devices such as phones and cars, you must first ensure Bluetooth is activated. Then, put the device into pairing mode through its settings menu. Instructions for this can typically be found by searching 'put [product name] into pairing mode.'

Let’s say you want to pair your phone with your car’s infotainment system to enjoy hands-free calling, texting, and navigation. First, activate Bluetooth on your phone, making it visible to the car. Then, put your car into Bluetooth-pairing mode. The method varies depending on whether your car is an older model, often requiring a series of button presses, or a newer model, which usually involves navigating the in-dash touchscreen display.

Once your car detects your phone, it may ask for a numeric code that you'll need to confirm or input on your phone. After entering the code, the devices should be paired. Be aware that both your car and phone will only remain in pairing mode for a limited time, usually a few minutes. If you exceed this time, you'll need to restart the pairing process.

4. Make sure the two devices are in close enough proximity to one another

While you wouldn’t think someone might try to pair an iPad with a keyboard if the two weren’t sitting right next to each other, to be clear, you should make sure any devices you're trying to pair are within five feet of one another.

5. Power Bluetooth off and back on

A soft reset of Bluetooth can sometimes resolve an issue. With phones, an easy way to do this is by going into and out of airplane mode. For other devices, turn off the power and restart them.

6. Manage old Bluetooth connections

Bluetooth accessories can actively pair with between one and three devices simultaneously. However, they can store pairing information for several more devices, often up to eight, facilitating easy reconnection.

These accessories typically reconnect automatically to the most recently connected device. If you're experiencing issues with pairing, it might be due to the accessory being connected to another device. For example, if your Bluetooth speaker is registered to connect with your phone, tablet, laptop, and media player, it cannot maintain a connection with all four at once. If you encounter pairing issues, check which device or devices are currently connected and disconnect one to pair with a new device.

Read more: How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker or Headphones to Your TV

When a Bluetooth accessory reaches its limit for stored connections, it may either drop an old device from its memory or refuse to enter pairing mode. In the latter case, you might need to 'forget' the accessory from one of your currently paired devices or perform a reset.

If you're unable to pair a new device, consider two solutions: either make one of your existing devices 'forget' the accessory to free up a spot, or reset the accessory to clear all existing pairings. You can find specific reset instructions by searching for 'reset [device name].'

7. Charge up both devices you're trying to pair

Some devices have smart power management that may turn off Bluetooth if the battery level is too low. If your phone or tablet isn't pairing, make sure it and the device you're trying to pair with have enough juice.

8. Delete a device from a phone and rediscover it

If your phone sees a device but isn’t receiving data from it, sometimes it helps to start from scratch. In iOS settings, you can remove a device by tapping on its name and then Forget this Device. In Android settings, tap on a device’s name, then Unpair.

If you're deleting the device from your car, you may need to turn off your car after deleting the device, open and close the car door, and wait a couple of minutes before trying to pair the device again.

9. Move away from the WiFi router

Another potential obstacle to successful pairing is interference from devices that use the same 2.4GHz spectrum, such as your WiFi router. WiFi has been designed to cope with this, but it might not be a good idea to have your devices next to your router.

10. Move away from your smart home devices

Some smart home devices use a wireless technology called Zigbee. You find Zigbee in smart home hubs, including Amazon's Echo Show and Samsung's SmartThings Station, as well as a wide range of smart door locks, light bulbs, in-wall switches, open/close sensors, plugs, and more. Like WiFi, Zigbee devices use the same spectrum as Bluetooth devices and can interfere with pairing. Move away from your Zigbee devices when attempting to pair.

11. Move away from your laptop's USB 3.0 or USB-C port

Some USB 3 and USB-C devices generate frequencies in the 2.4GHz range, which can interfere with Bluetooth. Since this is a wired connection, the frequency leakage usually occurs at the ports. However, poorly shielded cables can also be a problem. So, if you're trying to pair Bluetooth gadgets or use them near your computer, try moving them away from your computer, or at least away from plugged-in USB devices.

12. Download a driver

If you’re having problems pairing something with your computer, you might be lacking the correct driver. The simplest way to figure this out is to do an online search for "[product name] driver." If there's an updated driver available, download and install it and see if that fixes the problem.

13. Update the hardware’s firmware

Some automotive audio systems are known to not pair with newer phones because the Bluetooth drivers in these systems didn’t work with later versions of Bluetooth. Updating your vehicle's firmware may fix the issue. If you’re not sure how to get the latest firmware for your car, check with the manufacturer.

14. Remove your Bluetooth device and start fresh

If you're having trouble connecting or experiencing a spotty connection, clearing your Bluetooth cache can resolve these issues by removing outdated or corrupt connection data. You can do this by removing your problematic registered Bluetooth gadget(s), restarting your main device, and then re-pairing.

To remove a device or accessory, follow these steps:

  • For iOS and iPadOS, select the info icon ('i' in a circle) to access the option to 'Forget this device.'
  • For Android phones, select the device and then select 'Unpair' or 'Forget.'
  • For Windows computers, click on the triple dots next to the gadget and select 'Remove device.'
  • For Macs, hover your mouse over the device you want to remove and then click on 'Disconnect' or the 'X' button to remove it.

Once you have removed the unwanted or malfunctioning gadget, restart your main device to clear the Bluetooth cache. Now you can re-pair.

Read more: The Power of Restarting: Why Turning Devices On and Off Fixes Them

Solving problems with Bluetooth multipoint pairing

Multipoint is a Bluetooth technology allowing a device to be actively paired with more than one device simultaneously. This means, for example, your headphones could be paired with both a phone and a laptop at the same time.

If you’re having issues with setting up a multipoint connection, the first thing to do is double-check that your device supports multipoint by searching for '[product name] multipoint Bluetooth' or consulting your product’s manual. Once you’ve confirmed that your device supports multipoint, follow these steps.

Adding a second device to a multipoint product

There's no standard way manufacturers use to handle multipoint connections. But these are the basic steps for most products.

  1. Pair with the first main device the way you would with a single-point Bluetooth device. (If you’re having trouble pairing your first device, consult the list of tips above.)
  2. Leave the first device turned on and pair it with the second one. You'll need to put your headphones or speaker into pairing mode to do this.
  3. Once you have successfully paired with the second main device, you may be simultaneously connected with both main devices. Some manufacturers have you take the additional step of going back to the first main device and reconnecting before allowing simultaneous connections.

Other products (like the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, Bose QuietComfort II Earbuds, and Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds) require installing an app and turning on the ability to connect two devices before you can connect with a second main device for multipoint use.

Troubleshooting multipoint connection issues:

Multipoint devices typically connect to two or three devices simultaneously but can store many more connections. If you're having trouble, follow these steps:

  • Using an App: If your device uses an app for multipoint connections, open the app and toggle on the two devices you want to connect simultaneously.
  • Without an App: If you don't use an app, reconnect the main device that has lost its connection. In the Bluetooth settings of the second device, select it from the list of registered devices to reconnect.

Final thoughts

Bluetooth technology, while incredibly useful, can sometimes present challenges in pairing devices. Understanding the basics of how Bluetooth works, recognizing common pairing issues, and following straightforward troubleshooting steps can significantly ease the process. Whether you're trying to connect headphones, keyboards, or any Bluetooth-compatible device, remember these tips for a smoother experience.

[Image credits: Bluetooth headphones with phone via BigStockPhoto]

For the past 20+ years, Techlicious founder Suzanne Kantra has been exploring and writing about the world’s most exciting and important science and technology issues. Prior to Techlicious, Suzanne was the Technology Editor for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and the Senior Technology Editor for Popular Science. Suzanne has been featured on CNN, CBS, and NBC.


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From Hester Fourie on May 01, 2019 :: 8:25 am


Worked fine with my phone. Accidentally press “M” and put on FM. Now I can use headset but a irritating buzz goes off every few seconds. Batteries fully charged.???

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From Krystal on May 06, 2019 :: 2:56 am


I bought a Bluetooth speaker from home Depot called the VR3 Bluetooth megaspeaker bass booster portable Power bank.
Model VR650BBPB

For some reason I can connect to it but I when. I go to play the music it plays for a split then turns off from Bluetooth mode again I tried resetting it but no luck please help

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From anon on May 22, 2019 :: 8:01 pm


so my phone and my beats x used to connect with each other. however, earlier, i tried to connect them but my beats disappeared from my previously connected devices and it won’t show up on unpaired devices!! what do i do if it won’t even let me forget the device?

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From Susan on May 23, 2019 :: 12:38 pm


I have been trying to pair a US iPad with a Mexican credit card reader without success. Is there something “geographic” about Bluetooth connections? I changed the iPad to. Mexican based iTunes address but that hasn’t helped. Anyone have any suggestions?

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From Josh Kirschner on May 24, 2019 :: 7:56 am


There is nothing inherent in Bluetooth that would restrict a US device from connecting with a device from Mexico. Sounds like a general Bluetooth pairing issue of some type. Though it’s hard to say without knowing more about the device and pairing process you’re going through.

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From Tracie Conant on June 04, 2019 :: 9:22 am


My Lg wireless headphones quit pairing with my Iphone7 suddenly after charging the headphones. I can’t get the phone to recognize the headphones at all. How do I fix this? These are my favorite headphones.

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From Josh Kirschner on June 04, 2019 :: 11:04 am


Our tips above usually fix these pairing issues. Try numbers 6 & 8 first for the problem you’re having.

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From Tracie Conant on June 20, 2019 :: 9:33 am


I tried both of these right away before asking for help. I think my headphones are junk. The blue light that says they are on and connected stays on even when they are off. They wouldn’t work at all though.

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From David Freestone on June 07, 2019 :: 6:38 am


I recently purchased a pair of 6S Just Do It Bluetooth headphones from a charity shop?
I then ordered a Bluetooth dongle for my pc?
The headphones pair successfully with both my iPhone 5 and iPad 2, no problem there.
I installed all of the up do date Bluetooth drivers for my pc.
I then switched on the headphones after a 12 hour charge, the lights flashed, i got the audio message saying that Bluetooth was now ready to be connected.
Unfortunately my pc did a search for new devices and couldn’t find my headphones?
I was wondering if i had done something wrong or is there a follow up procedure i should have done?
Please can you help me with this problem, i really would like to use these headphones?
Many thanks

DF

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From Jim Pinelli on June 11, 2019 :: 2:04 pm


I’ve been searching the Internet and YouTube to see if your beds are compatible with my fire smart TV. I have tried several different options and how to connect it with out success. Is it because they are earbuds and they have to be
Headphones

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From Wanderer83 on June 17, 2019 :: 6:42 pm


I’m needing a 4 digit passcode to connect?! Tried 0000,1111,1234,9999…..

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From Michael O Mahony on June 18, 2019 :: 3:12 am


Having a problem connecting Fitbit Ionic and Creative Outlier Air bluetooth headphones. I also tried with i7sTWS bluetooth headphones but neither of them will connect. The fitbit discovers both of them and can obviously sees them but pairing (and the constant wheel spinning) continues without success. With the Creative headphones i hear “connected” through the headset and then about 5 seconds later “disconnected” I have logged a call with Fitbit on their community and also through their “help” on the website but they tell me that they’re investigating and insist that it’s not a ploy to get me to buy their “recommended” headset. Both headphone sets work with my phone and other bluetooth enabled devices so I know that the headphones are working. Any help would be greatly appreciated…

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From puzzled on June 20, 2019 :: 8:44 am


Have a landscape speaker that syncs up with both my phone and I pod via Bluetooth. However, although the volume with the phone is working properly, the volume on the I pod is barely audible even with the volume turned all the way up. Any suggestions?

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From Phil on June 26, 2019 :: 8:17 am


Great advice. Solved my Plantronics pairing problems.

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From David Lloyd on June 28, 2019 :: 3:30 pm


I used my MPOW headphones exclusively with my TV which does not have Bluetooth. I use an MPOW transmitter that is plugged into the audio output of the TV. It has worked very well for the past three years. However, this morning, and so far all day, the two devices are not working together. The headphones make the pairing sound, but there is no sound. I have ensured that all other Bluetooth devices in our home are off, so there can be no local interference. I have shut off the power to both devices for an extended period of time to troubleshoot. I can get the headphones to connect to my phone (which is normally paired with the headphones while using them with the TV so I can hit the call button, mute the TV, and use the phone), so the problem isn’t the phone. I can hook a speaker to the TV and get sound, so the problem is not with the speaker jack on the TV.

NOW what can I do?

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From Josh Kirschner on July 01, 2019 :: 5:47 pm


First, you say you are paring your headphones with your phone. Are you sure they aren’t already paired to your phone while trying to pair them to the MPOW transmitter?

Second, have you tried resetting the headphones and the transmitter (not just turning them off and on) then tried to re-pair them?

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From Jolene Wielgosz on July 03, 2019 :: 10:54 am


We have a vizio sound bar and an older Sony docking station we’ve played music through (Pandora, Spotify & SiriusXM).  I can connect to the bluetooth device but no sound will come through the speakers.  Once disconnected, sound does come through the phone.  Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.  Is there a chance it’s connected to something else?  We have older iPhones, a MAC PC, headphones etc.

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From charles on July 10, 2019 :: 2:05 pm


Paired 2014 honda bluetooth with Motorola G4 with Android 7.0. I receive calls,in the car, but I cannot transmit.The screen, in the car,says “telephone number” but when speaking a number nothing happens.
Can anyone suggest a fix?

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From John J on July 11, 2019 :: 9:07 pm


Consumer Cellular phone + Lenovo Laptop both finally showed same passkey but would not pair. Why?

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From Josh Kirschner on July 12, 2019 :: 2:05 pm


There are a number of reasons why Bluetooth pairing could fail between a phone and laptop, so follow the steps above and see if that helps you troubleshoot.

Also, out of curiosity, why are you connecting your phone to your laptop via Bluetooth?

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From dusko on July 16, 2019 :: 5:25 am


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Hi My Name is Dusko ,I am Trying to sync my smart phone (oppo A73) to my Smart watch android KW 88 . – I can sync them together but i cannot receive any notifications eg phone calls or messages from the phone to the watch .I quickly synced it to my wives I phone 7s and it worked very well all notifications came thew very well Can you help me please.

Thanks Dusko

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From Gail Williams on July 23, 2019 :: 11:05 pm


My skullcandy ink will not connect to my galaxy j7… but it connected to my last phone 8S+.

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From Christopher R Williams on July 25, 2019 :: 9:35 pm


So, I connect my phone to my Kenwood Car Radio perfectly. No problems there. The problem arises when some else is in the car with their phone. When they enter their phone connects to the car radio and disrupts the connection of my phone. Resulting in me unable to retrieve the connection. Their phones connect while my phone is connected, sometimes automatically. Is there a way to fix this?

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From Santjie Stols on July 28, 2019 :: 9:59 pm


I got a Jabra earpiece.  It connected with my phone when purchased a couple of days ago for calls and listening to media (podcasts).  Since yesterday it only connects to media.  If I go in Bluetooth and click the calls, it goes straight back to don’t connect.  I have restarted, clear cache, forget and repaired.  Please help

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From Deni on May 16, 2021 :: 1:07 pm


I bought a Jabra Talk & I paired to my galaxy Samsung but I’m having the same problem you are!!! I’m going back to Plantronics Bluetooth This Bluetooth was working fine last 2 days & Now when I power it on it says “Not Connected”??? The 2 month I’ve had this It just does & like Always I’m left sitting Wondering How do I get it to Connect??? ALWAYS before I turn it off & in a Couple power it on & sometimes works. My Plantronics Bluetooth I’ve ALWAYS have used Never a problem!!! I let a Tech in Walmart Electronics talk Me into it & i.e. won’t stay In either ear!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!! I can’t pair it??? Thank You😦😢😔🙏🙏🙏

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From Deni on May 16, 2021 :: 1:13 pm


I also bought a Jabra March13 & I Also have a Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro & I use it for hands free for Church Services & phone calls only & I’m having your same ossues!!!???😦😢😔🙏🙏🙏

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From Olufunso on July 30, 2019 :: 1:38 am


I bought a set of HBQ-Q13S Bluetooth earbuds for my iPhone xsmax, they worked fined and synced welll at first I mean they were both working together. Now they choose to work separately and I have tried to pair them together to no avail. Help me please it’s frustrating me already and making work slow

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From Raedamof on July 30, 2019 :: 1:00 pm


windows key + r
type services.msc
set all bluetooth services to automatic

then add bluetooth devices

Worked for me on my ThinkPad x200

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From DanO on July 31, 2019 :: 8:27 pm


I bought a dongle to make a nonblue tooth enabled lap top accept blue tooth.  I can’t get it to work.  Any suggestions.

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From Anila on July 31, 2019 :: 10:15 pm


My Bluetooth headset is connecting with calls but I can’t hear the voice clearly from other end…
What to do?

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From Ana Rubio on August 02, 2019 :: 11:19 pm


I have tried everything and my phone is connected to the car but it won’t let me select the source to actually play music.

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From Joel R on August 15, 2019 :: 9:04 pm


A bluetooth device I have been using for some time with my android phone all of sudden would not work anymore.  I tried many of the other tips including trying pairing again but nothing worked.

I tried resetting the network settings which solved my problem

MANY THANKS

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From Kalyan C on August 20, 2019 :: 10:26 am


I was struggling to connect Nebula projector with Edifier speakers. The proximity issue as suggested by the article helped me resolve the problem. Thank you

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From Gil on August 24, 2019 :: 8:47 am


I have paired my LG cell phone with my 2017 Toyota Avalon’s “Entune” system and most of the time it drops the call I am on (or says, “Connect a phone and try again.”) and the display shows “Bluetooth has stopped working.” I have taken it to the car dealer several times and they say, “It’s the phone not the car.” When I take it to Xfinity (the provider), they say, “It’s not the phone, it’s the car.” It’s driving me nuts!

Do you have a suggestion, please?

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From Josh Kirschner on August 24, 2019 :: 9:27 am


1. Make sure your car has the latest firmware for your head unit. The dealer may do this upgrade under warranty, if available, or you I’ve read posts that suggest you can find the files online and do the upgrade yourself (but haven’t researched this in detail).

2. Erase all existing Bluetooth connections from Entune and “forget” Entune in your LG’s Bluetooth settings.

3. Repair the two and see if that fixes the issue.

If issue isn’t resolved, a message that “Bluetooth has stopped working” on your Entune certainly suggests a car issue, not a phone issue - phone issues may cause the connection to drop, but not cause Bluetooth to crash, if that’s what that message means (it’s hard to know what messages actually represent on every manufacturer’s system). You may need to escalate the issue to Toyota corporate, rather than going through your dealer.

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From Gil Gaudia on August 24, 2019 :: 9:35 am


All I can say again, John, is I appreciate your suggestions and will let you know the outcome, if any, (and if I live long enough).

Gil

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From Akunne 1 on August 29, 2019 :: 4:28 pm


Bluetooth ear buds pairs with lnfinix-X573 device though but I just use it for music and not phone calls as it shows (Connected(no phone)). This has been so furstrating

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From Gil Gaudia on August 29, 2019 :: 5:18 pm


First I want to thank all who have tried to help me solve this annoying problem.  I tried every reasonable suggestion including those from Toyota and Xfinity (the phone provider).  I gave up and did not use my car phone for several days. Tuesday, on a whim, I tried it again and it worked flawlessly for about two dozen calls.  Wednesday, the same. Today it is still working perfectly. I wonder how long it will last?

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From Florentino Guizar on August 31, 2019 :: 7:38 pm


HI, there, just to let you know that this article was very helpful. It allowed me to solve my problem… i had turned off NFC.  I wish all articles were as authoritative, concise, and well written.

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From Teddy hollenbeck hollenbeckteddy on September 02, 2019 :: 1:07 pm


My black web Bluetooth isn’t paring with next book

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From Amy on September 04, 2019 :: 7:52 pm


My onn earbuds which i recently bought have not been able to pair to my phone because it needs a pin I’ve already tried 1111 and 0000 and 1234 and all the possible numbers I saw! Can someone pls help me?!
Much appreciated!

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From Josh Kirschner on September 06, 2019 :: 4:48 pm


The quick answer is probably “forgetting” the headphones on your phone and re-paring. Check out our article on How to Connect Onn Headphones to Bluetooth for detailed advice.

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From Amy on September 06, 2019 :: 6:50 pm


I have tried this but the problem is that they have never connected to my phone and my phone doesn’t let me forget it since it was not connected in the first place. I have looked up multiple websites and watched a ton of videos but nothing is working. The last step I need to connect my phone is the pin, unless somehow you can tell me how I could possibly “forget” the earbuds bc I have no clue how to do that I tried that but my phone doesn’t let me. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy J7 Star.
Thanks!
Much appreciated!

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From Harry Poskitt on September 06, 2019 :: 12:02 pm


I am having trouble connecting my mobile motorola
phone to my Citroen C3 connect camera.

I have been told after setting a new password to
go back into settings and select the device it won’t connect, because it says there is no internet access, I thought everything was connected by bluetooth, do I still have to have
mobile internet connection. I have just bought my first mobile and I am not used to it yet.
Grateful for any help

Harry

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From Josh Kirschner on September 06, 2019 :: 4:52 pm


The Citroen cam connects by Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth. However, when you set up the network for the cam, it won’t have internet access (you’re just setting up a private connection to the cam’s Wi-Fi network), but that’s okay. If you go to the Citroen app, you should be able to see if the two are connected correctly. If you’re still having issues, you can look at the detailed connection steps in the video here: https://www.citroen.co.uk/about-citroen/technology/connectedcam-citroen

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From Michele on September 08, 2019 :: 3:47 pm


I had messed up my Bluetooth settings with my wireless headphones by turning the media and audio off and I’ve been trying for 40 minutes now to fix it turning off my phone turn those off and on back and forth then I came to this site and the first piece of information I started to go into airplane mode and come back out and it did it I mean everything’s back there thank you so much this is great I will save this site

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From Senjam Nandeshwore on September 10, 2019 :: 10:38 am


My new OnePlus 7 smartphone could not pair/connect with my old Sony Bluetooth loud speaker SRS-XB20.
  Just help me.

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From jasjones on September 16, 2019 :: 4:29 am


Hi,

Thanks for sharing the info.

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From Gavar Williams on October 09, 2019 :: 7:22 pm


I recently got a new iPhone and am trying to connect it with my headphones. It’s not showing up in my device options even though I tried it with another device and it worked. Any advice?

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From Jim Parr on October 11, 2019 :: 6:33 am


My H800 logitech headseat is the only bluetooth device I use with my old VAIO laptop workhorse.
It works fine but nearly always needs manual forcing to pair.
1) Switch on headset.  Waiting waiting waiting…
2) After a minute or so, open W10 Settings and click on Connect.  Waiting - usually for about 30 seconds - failure.
3) Click on Connect again and nearly always a solid connection within a second or so.

Just saying - this is OBVIOUS SOFTWARE B.S. There are many similar hooks and traps in W10 that can slow the machine to a near standstill.

None are consistent and none seem to be amenable to solutions.

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