Add a Bluetooth enabled device
There are
many different types of Bluetooth enabled devices you can add to your computer,
such as mobile phones, wireless headsets, and wireless mouse devices and
keyboards. To add a Bluetooth enabled device
to your computer, you must do three things:
Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer if it doesn't already have one. You can do
this by plugging the adapter into a USB port.
Some
computers come with a built-in Bluetooth adapter, especially laptops. You might
have to turn on the adapter, or use a switch on your laptop to turn it on if
your laptop has one. This might not be called a Bluetooth switch. It might be
called a wireless switch, or something similar. If you are unsure about how to
turn on the Bluetooth adapter or whether your computer has a built-in Bluetooth
adapter, check the manual for your computer or the manufacturer's website.
Set up the
Bluetooth enabled device so that your computer can find it.
To do
this, you must first:
Turn the
device on.
Make it discoverable.
When a
Bluetooth enabled device is in discovery mode, it broadcasts a wireless signal
that allows it to be detected by other devices or computers. This is sometimes
called pairing mode. When most devices are discoverable, they are also in
pairing mode, ready to be paired with your computer.
To learn
how to make a device discoverable, check the information that came with your
device or go to the manufacturer’s website. Methods for making a device
discoverable can vary widely from one type of device to the next. Some
Bluetooth enabled devices are always in discovery mode. Others, such as most
mobile phones, need to be placed in discovery mode by selecting discovery from
a software menu or pressing a button on the device. Discovery buttons can be
very small and hard to spot, often placed on the bottom of a mouse, keyboard,
or similar device. The button may be labeled with the word "connect,"
or another similar term; a Bluetooth logo; or it may not be labeled at all.
Add the
Bluetooth enabled device.
Once
you've verified that a Bluetooth adapter is installed on your computer and
turned on, you can add most Bluetooth enabled devices to your computer. Follow
the instructions below.
To
add a Bluetooth enabled device
Click Add
a device, and then follow the instructions.
Click the
Bluetooth enabled device you want to add to your computer, and then click Next.
If you don't see the device you want to add, make sure the device is turned on
and discoverable. If you just turned on the device, it may take Windows several
seconds to detect it.
Windows
might ask you to enter a pairing code (sometimes called a PIN or passcode).
Most Bluetooth enabled devices need to be paired with your computer before they
can exchange information with each other. To do this, they must exchange
protected pairing codes. This means that only the wireless devices you
authorize can connect with your computer.
Note
If you
have trouble detecting your Bluetooth enabled device or connecting it to your
computer, see Add a wireless or network
device: frequently asked questions.
To
add a Bluetooth enabled printer
Click Add
a printer, and then follow the instructions.
Note
Encryption
features and a passkey can help to secure your data. However, these and other
security measures can be compromised or fail and, if that happens, your data
could be visible to or accessible by other devices or computers within range.
Therefore, Bluetooth wireless technology should not be considered completely
secure.
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