Find & set up Bluetooth devices near your Android device

Find devices near you

To connect some devices to your phone without a cord, you can use Bluetooth. After you pair a Bluetooth device for the first time, your devices can connect automatically. If your phone is connected to something through Bluetooth, at the top of the screen, you'll find a Bluetooth icon. Learn how to connect a Bluetooth device .

Important:

Some of these steps work only on Android 15 and up. Learn how to check your Android version .
Some of these steps only work on devices with supporting hardware. For more info, contact your device manufacturer .

Turn Bluetooth on or off from the Settings app

From the top of the screen, swipe down.
Tap Bluetooth.

Tip:To save battery, turn off Bluetooth when not in use. Bluetooth is off in Airplane mode.

Pair a Bluetooth accessory through the Settings app

Important:

Your devices stay paired until you unpair them.
If you see a notification to pair, automatically connect your Bluetooth devices with Fast Pair .

From the top of the screen, swipe down.
Touch and hold Bluetooth.
Tap Pair new device.
- If there's no "Pair new device," check under "Available devices" or tap More Refresh.
To pair your device, tap the name of the Bluetooth device.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip:If you’re asked for a passcode and don't have it, try the most common ones like "0000" or "1234."

Connect to an accessory that’s already paired

Make sure the Bluetooth is turned on.
Touch and hold Bluetooth.
Under "Saved devices," select a paired disconnected device.
When your phone and the Bluetooth device are connected, the device shows as "Connected."

Rename, disconnect, or manage a Bluetooth device

From the top of the screen, swipe down.
Touch and hold Bluetooth.
- If your accessory is listed under "Media devices:"Next to your device's name, tap Settings.
- If no accessories are listed under "Saved devices:"Tap See all. Next to your accessory's name, tap Settings.
Make your change:
- To change the accessory's name:At the top, tap Edit.
- To disconnect:Tap Disconnect.
- To remove the device from your phone completely:Tap Forget.
- On some devices, you can turn other settings on or off.

Tip:On a tablet that people share, each person can change the overall Bluetooth settings.

Select your Bluetooth device type

Your Android device automatically categorizes Fast Pair devices and car kits that support Android Auto projection.

If your Android device doesn't automatically categorize your Bluetooth device, you can manually select your Bluetooth device type:

Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Connected devices.
Under "Media devices," select a device's settings.
Select “Audio device type:”
- Not set
- Speaker
- Headphones
- Car
- Hearing device
- Other

Tip:Setting the correct device type can help:

Spatial audio experience on specific audio device types.
Hearing health and loudness measurement features.

Change your Android device's Bluetooth name

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Connected devices Connection preferences Bluetooth.
Make sure "Bluetooth" is turned on.
Tap Device name.
Enter a new name.
Tap Rename.

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