64 BluetoothSettingsBluetoothBluetooth is a short‑rangecommunications technology thatconnects your device wirelesslyto a number of Bluetoothdevices, such as headsetsand hands‑free car Bluetoothsystems, and Bluetooth‑enabledcomputers, printers, and wirelessdevices.Note: The Bluetooth communication range isapproximately 30 feet.Turn Bluetooth On or OffTo turn your device’s Bluetooth service on or off:1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings> Connections.2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turnBluetooth on or off.Bluetooth Status IndicatorStatus bar icons indicate your current Bluetoothconnection status:• When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth isdisplayed in the Status bar.Scan for Bluetooth DevicesWhen you want to pair with another Bluetoothdevice, you can scan for nearby devices that arevisible.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings> Connections.2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn onBluetooth.• When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans fornearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.• To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.Make Your Device Visible toOther Bluetooth DevicesWhen you make your device visible, other Bluetoothdevices can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. Youcan choose the length of time your device remainsvisible.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings> Connections.2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn onBluetooth.3. Tap the Checkbox under My device to makeyour device visible to nearby devices.4. Tap Bluetooth > More options >Visibility timeout.5. Select a time period for your device to remainvisible after you turn on visibility.