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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 Ponduru sarathkumar on October 08, 2020 :: 3:12 am


I am having Gionee A1 plus mobile recently my friend give me his air pods but they are not connected and showing that incorrect passkey I have no idea please solve this problem.

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From Mark Hatfield on October 11, 2020 :: 1:14 pm


I am backed up cloud storage is good but the earbuds won’t connect to my device. I even reset the settings. Both devices are fully charged and they are in proximity to each other. Also my earbuds got the forgot this device how do I reset them back to my Bluetooth

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From Mark Hatfield on October 11, 2020 :: 1:39 pm


My wireless earbuds accidentally got the forgot this device by accident now is it possible to reset or retrieve the device so that I can use them again.

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From Desiree Edwards on October 22, 2020 :: 10:07 am


hello, I have had an issue with my phone and pairing speakers, with my Alexa I can play a song through Alexa and it sounds fine, but when I connect my phone and play the same song it sounds like the speaker is blown out? what should I do?

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From Mudasir subzar on October 26, 2020 :: 6:21 am


When i try to turn on my wireless headphones they dont,instead they show blue light for a while and then turn off which was supposed to dipper after turning on.They work well when connected with aux cable but don’t work wirelessly. What should i do?

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From Josh Kirschner on October 26, 2020 :: 10:25 am


It sounds like your headphones aren’t paired to your device and are turning off automatically to save power. Try pairing or re-pairing to your device (usually by holding down the power button when turning on until it flashes for pairing mode.

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From Mary on November 04, 2020 :: 3:59 am


I have a CC smartwatch , however I cannot pair it with my Samsung 7 Edge phone. It keeps telling me that I have to have pass key or pin, but no explanation on how to achieve either of these. I have taken off the bluetooth, turned it back on, and to no avail.
Have you any advice please?

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From Judy Blake on November 09, 2020 :: 1:36 am


My Samsung J7 prime doesn’t display pair devices in my Bluetooth settings

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From Arsh on November 09, 2020 :: 8:05 am


I’m using and android device so i’m trying to connect my bluetooth earphones so when i’m connecting the volume is not coming so i checked your website it helped a bit so my problem is when i’m trying to enable the media volume it is not enabling can you please help me.

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From Miguel Chaname on November 11, 2020 :: 4:11 pm


How the volumen work on firestick smart tv?

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From Mary M on November 11, 2020 :: 5:21 pm


Fixed my Jorno Keyboard pairing / connecting problem with my Microsoft Surface hub.

Thank you.

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From Tina on November 12, 2020 :: 6:53 am


The “Clear the Bluetooth cache”. Worked for me. Thank you so much.

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From Michelle Barker on November 19, 2020 :: 5:41 am


How do I get my Bluetooth to work

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From Evan Rosenthal on November 25, 2020 :: 10:17 pm


I’ve discovered that my Bluetooth earbuds don’t get picked-up by my desktop due to having my desktop speakers plugged in to the headphone jack.  As as I temporarily unplugged the speakers cord from the headphone jack - voilà - the bluetooth earbuds were picked-up by the computer and I was able to adjust the sound to use them instead.  I hope this feedback helps you!

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From Wayne Palmer on December 06, 2020 :: 9:45 am


My hands free dailing suddenly stopped working with my 2015 BMW. Now occasionally it will function but mostly not.

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From Ana on December 11, 2020 :: 9:54 am


Hi everyone.  I thought I’d post this in case anyone was looking still.  This is really silly but I’ve been looking for a solution for weeks.  My phone wouldn’t connect to my headphones but everything else connected fine.  Turns out last update put it on mute?  I started a call and only then turned up the volume.  Tada, fixed.  It’s really silly but hoping it works for someone else.  Turning the volume up before the call didn’t work.  Hope it helps at least one person smile

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From Syed Kamran Ali on December 17, 2020 :: 10:35 am


i m facing problem in my blue tooth sbh 05. i m listening a recording in it. betery menolium.
kindly give me any solution

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From Carrie F Rinehart-Bekker on December 24, 2020 :: 11:51 am


I’ve been trying to connect my Bluetooth boombox to my Bluetooth soundbar to boost the sound.  However, I cannot hook them up with cords because the soundbar doesn’t have a headphone jack.  They are both Bluetooth enabled, but there’s no LED indicator on either device to complete the pairing and connect them to each other.  In other words, I get get them both into pairing mode, but there’s no way to execute the pairing because neither the boombox nor the soundbar has a readout (like you have on a phone) to click to complete the pairing.

Thoughts?

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From Josh Kirschner on December 28, 2020 :: 1:39 pm


Simple audio devices, like boomboxes and speakers, are generally designed for one-way audio in, not for sending audio out, so there is likely no way to connect the two in the way that you want.

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From Nanakwame Lawrence on January 12, 2021 :: 2:31 am


I always connect and play music from my Samsung phone through my sumsung music box until recently a friend borrowed the box. Upon returning it, I could no longer find my bluethoot device name on my phone eventhough it says by the box that Bluetooth is ready to pair. Please help me out. Thank you

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From Josh Kirschner on January 12, 2021 :: 2:02 pm


You likely just need to reset it to pair it to a new device (your phone). I’m not sure what a “Samsung music box” is, but most speakers can be reset by holding down the pairing button for 5-10 seconds. You should look at the instructions for your specific device on how to do that.

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From Justin on January 12, 2021 :: 9:55 pm


I’ve now had some headphones for just about a month now. I have tried your tips on the main page, but it doesnt seem to help very much, I tried everything. They are very expensive headphones. When I first got the headphones the connected to my kindle just fine, but after a few days they stopped connecting, it looks like it might be the headphones problem but I’m not quit sure what to do. It you could give me a few tips, that would be great, thanks.

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From simanga ngema on January 27, 2021 :: 12:32 am


it’s display a phone with a red line on the upper right hand side and the radio is quite.

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From Grace on January 28, 2021 :: 3:50 pm


It isn’t the pairing it is the unpairing. Nothing is plugged in and I don’t have AirPods. I disconnected from Bluetooth and turned my phone off and on again. When I am on ft I can’t hear it and same for calls and music. No app that produces sound is working. PLEASEEEE help

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From Ayu Desi Prabawati on January 29, 2021 :: 9:12 am


I cant pairing my sony headphones type wh-ch500 (bluetooth 4.2) with samsung tab s6 lite (bluetooth 5.0). Need some help please!

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From Mike c on January 31, 2021 :: 2:10 pm


I have a 5 year old Definitive Tech sound bar that won’t pair with the sub.  Called DT, at their direction performed 5 resets on sub and sound bar, no connection. 
Sound bar works ok, blinks blue lite when put in pairing.  Sub has power and flashing but send failed pairing message after about 3 mins. 
DT says no help as they don’t make this model anymore

Any ideas?

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From Delight on February 06, 2021 :: 11:01 am


I find it very difficult to pair my itel 56062 with a homeflower home wolfer so it’s very difficult I don’t know how you can help me out
or do you think is better for you to host a zoom meeting so that I can join and you teach me how to do it

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From Colleen Korostil on February 12, 2021 :: 6:46 pm


As a hopelessly lost individual when it comes to technology,  I have a question about a smart watch and an iPad.Is Bluetooth beneficial for connecting an orit smart watch with the iPad to download functions unto the smart watch ie steps, BP, sleep pattern etc.  Thx for you concern

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From Caroline Rosema on February 24, 2021 :: 9:48 am


Can someone please help me with a pair my speaker to my phone please it’s getting to me now I haven’t a clue what I’m doing

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From Nick Mullinix on March 01, 2021 :: 11:05 pm


Yeah, I followed this advice and reset the Bluetooth, wifi, and network settings on my phone.  Now I don’t have a cell phone anymore.  Cannot recover APN settings, even from my cell provider directly remoting in to my phone.  Try knowing something before you post advice.

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From Josh Kirschner on March 02, 2021 :: 7:43 pm


The Android network reset is a standard procedure for resolving WiFi and Bluetooth issues recommended by most carriers and device manufacturers and should not have had the impact you’re describing on your network access (I just did this again on one of my devices to double verify - no effect on mobile network at all). This sounds more like a SIM issue than a problem with the phone itself.

What model device do you have and who is your carrier? Can you describe the exact issue you are seeing in more detail, with the current state of your network settings?

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From carla cooper on March 03, 2021 :: 4:39 am


My system didn’t come with a turntable.Will a bluetooth turntable connect with it

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From Josh Kirschner on March 03, 2021 :: 9:30 am


Bluetooth turntables are in tended to stream out to headphones or wireless speakers. If you’re talking about connecting it to a stereo receiver, chances are that receiver isn’t set up to receive Bluetooth inputs. However, you can get a cheap Bluetooth adapter like this one for around $20 that will take the output from your turntable and feed it into the audio aux input on your stereo system: https://amzn.to/3881UIN

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From Douglas Stevens on March 16, 2021 :: 11:50 pm


I needed to say thank you for tis article. I searched for some time but continued to be told how to pair the devices, not much troubleshooting. when I found this article I rejoiced because it clearly walked me through solving my issue. Thank you!

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From soothing on April 02, 2021 :: 1:05 pm


I Really apricate this article. and will follow this in future.

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From Hiester on April 02, 2021 :: 11:10 pm


I have my jbl headphones i listening to them no problem but now they will only play out the right side i know the headphone work fine as i tried them on another phine please as music is all i donall day everyday wapk around house listening walking dog shopping sex u name it u please tell me what to do i have the new Lg velvete too

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From Anjali on April 12, 2021 :: 4:38 am


1 of my earbuds is not connecting to my phone.  I have tried a lot but still it didn’t worked.  What should I do now?

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From George M Coons on April 18, 2021 :: 6:23 pm


Quite new iPad and quite new Fitbit Charge 4 don’t always pair.  Can you explain as this is not good.

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From George Coons on June 10, 2021 :: 4:05 pm


Fitbit Charge 4 with new…few months old with 2 months old iPad. Not connected means several things won’t function.  Multiple attempts total failure.  Does anyone have solution.  Please help!

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From 5q on April 25, 2021 :: 2:37 am


Hi to everybody. My issue is: my galpal got new generation Philips tv 6400 /50’ and use a Wi Fi router. The tv is connected to the router wireless, it plays YouTube clips from the iPhone 7, but can’t play pics thru Google Photos app. The phone gives me every time a number code and options Cancel & Pair. On the TV screen shows nothing. When I push Pair on the Phone it says “Make sure that local network permissions are turned on for the Google photos app. in Settings.” That icon that is for cast (the same one that is in YouTube up right side). I checked in Settings on the phone, application is given permission. Weird. Both phone and tv are connected under the same router name. Restart of the router was made. Also newest last software TV update 4 days ago. I tried my iPhone (XS) too - the same. The 7 is the phone of my friend. At my home I got also Philips 50’ 4K tv and by me the pics sharing works! Also thu YouTube cast icon ! The iphones are not the problem. Tried also the 6S plus of her Son - the same thing , not sharing the pics, only clips from YouTube. Can’t figure it out where is the problem… The Router is right behind the tv. I tried from 1 m. distance…not far away from TV.  I asked the Philips (the official) itself on YouTube for solution, they still haven’t replied to me. Please, help. I hope anyone knows the problem what it is. Thanx in advance. PP. Excuse my bad English, all learned by myself. Kind regards from sunny Sofia, Bulgaria grin

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From Jonathan on April 25, 2021 :: 10:38 am


I am looking for a windows 10 version to connect Bluetooth to smart devices (BETA sensors) I am missing the Bluetooth Icon, I have uninstalled - reinstalled drivers / bluetooth app for CSR, checked updates too many times (personally I think that is useless to try) I went into MS store and installed every bluetooth app I thought might connect, I am running an external BT USB, and still win 10 shows it as a donlge and also when troubleshooting states no bluetooth on this device. I am thinking to get a PCI BT card, but if the USB wont recognize then why bother? Running win 10 AMD x470 32GB Ram 1650 Nvidia 8gb Vram..  Intel might be the problem with AMD, but the BT was working before a few months back before I went into all the services / processes. There needs to be a list of what services (by name to run with BT for sensor devices/apps) But your article is the closest I see (very descriptive) just too bad it is not for PC

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From Darrell on May 01, 2021 :: 5:24 am


Below I have listed My Windows 10 PC specs as for Bluetooth - the links will direct you to a Screenshot of what they look like:(not in any order - note the Title’s in each open box for direction)

https://imgbox.com/bYecK45c
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This link below is a web site that may also assist.

https://www.alphr.com/turn-on-bluetooth-windows-10/

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From Mrs. Feliz on April 29, 2021 :: 2:42 pm


I bought an Alcatel Fliphone last year and no mater how much I try and now many tech savvy people I ask…......NO ONE…can help me figure out how to get my contacts to display in the car when I get a call.

My contact displays when I get a call anywhere else but my car. I see a phone number calling but no contact name. I had a very old phone years ago…....and it always displayed my contact name. I never pick up the call when I am in the car because I do not recognize the number. Thankfully I recognize my son and daughter’s numbers - but that is it.

Can you assist me please? It has been a long year and this is not helping any.

Frustrated and not so FELIZ (Happy).

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From Josh Kirschner on April 29, 2021 :: 8:43 pm


Are you saying your contacts aren’t displaying on the phone display when it’s in the car, even though contacts do display on the phone when not in the car? Are you connecting to a in-car WiFi hotspot with your phone for WiFi calling?

I’m also wondering if Google Assistant is automatically activating when you’re in the car to support hands-free driving and, when that happens, contacts are switching from your phone contacts to your Google contacts for incoming call caller ID. Do you have your contacts synced to your Google account?

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From Jonathan on May 03, 2021 :: 5:33 pm


Recently I purchased a (Next-Mind) brain nueron brain mind control censor, and it uses Bluetooth. The device paired just fine, bout would not connect when the software started. I went thru every settings, processors, services, anti virus options, starting apps, and restarted tons of times. Running AMD x40 (was thinking it was a BT issue with CSR, or intel on an AMD board, uninstalled drivers/devices (same problem no connection to device)

I remembered a few years back I had a licensed software that was not compatable it another certain licensed software was installed after an update, and the fix was simple

Create another Windows user account as admin and switch accounts and this worked for me because all off the added developer tools that were installed were associated with my main developer account and not preventing the device from connecting

  Hoper this helps someone that gets stuck trying everything possible just to find out that there might be another app at startup embedding in windows preventing the Bluetooth device from not working

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From 5q on May 04, 2021 :: 5:26 pm


Anyone can help me about the pairing of iPhone 7 with Philips tv 4K ? Wrote a post in a while…

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From Sue zankana on May 04, 2021 :: 8:13 pm


Why the Bluetooth radio keeps turned off once I turn the car light on and back on when I turned the light off?

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From Jackie Lavallee on May 25, 2021 :: 11:24 am


This is bullshit. My Bluetooth and phone are playing together.. I wish people who put up sites like this would get fined

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From Josh Kirschner on May 25, 2021 :: 2:25 pm


Am I missing something here? You choose to click to go to an article about fixing Bluetooth pairing issues and call it BS because you don’t have Bluetooth pairing issues? Do you visit parenting advice sites and complain because you don’t have kids?

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From Chris on June 07, 2021 :: 5:51 pm


How do i select the source for a bt speaker that only has 2 buttons - power and bt? i have many bluetooth devices in the room - phones, tablets, keyboards - but i want to connect to the dumb tv 3rd-party bluetooth dongle.
HELP please
Thanks in advance.

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From Josh Kirschner on June 08, 2021 :: 9:31 am


If you put both devices in pairing mode, they should pair together. If not, check the instructions for your dongle to see if there are other steps you need to take.

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From Chris on June 08, 2021 :: 4:01 pm


I did not consider that!
Thanks for pointing that out.
All the best
Cheers, Chris

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