The way to enable Bluetooth depends on the type of phone you have. In principle, it should work using the methods below:
1. Android [Samsung, Google, Oneplus, Nokia, etc.]
Open the Settings app, go to “Connected devices” or “Connection preferences,” and tap “Bluetooth” to turn it on or off. You can also use shortcuts by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the Bluetooth icon to turn it on or off.
Step-by-step guide:
1. Open the Settings app: Find and open the app called “Settings” on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Bluetooth:
3. Find and tap “Connected devices” or “Connection preferences.”
4. Then tap “Bluetooth.”
5. Turn on Bluetooth:
6. Tap the switch or slider to turn on Bluetooth. It usually turns green or blue when active.
Shortcut:
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen: This opens the quick settings panel.
2. Find the Bluetooth icon: Look for the Bluetooth symbol (a Bluetooth logo).
3. Tap the icon: A single tap on the icon will turn Bluetooth on or off.
2. iOS [Apple]
Step-by-step guide:
1. Open the Settings app: Find and open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Go to Bluetooth: Scroll down and tap “Bluetooth.”
3. Turn on Bluetooth: Set the switch at the top of the screen to green (on).
4. Pairing: You can now select a Bluetooth device from the list of available devices to pair, or activate a device that has been paired before.
5. Device name: If the device has a name, it will appear in the list of available devices.
6. Connection: Tap the device name to establish a connection.
7. Access: If an app wants to access Bluetooth for the first time, a notification may appear asking you to grant Bluetooth access. You can then choose between “OK” or “Don't allow.”
2. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon: Find the Bluetooth icon and press and hold it.
3. Turn Bluetooth on or off: Tap the switch next to Bluetooth to turn it on or off.