iPhone 5s

[Anonymous]

Just I set my new 5s up everythingp ok apart from my Bluetooth ???? It says it's on but my phone can't be recognised by anyone , any ideas ???????

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous and welcome to the community!

Have you made sure that you have made both devices "discoverable" (your iPhone should be discoverable as soon as you turn bluetooth on)? 

1. Begin by making sure your iPhone and Bluetooth device are near each other. Bluetooth signals can only extend a few feet, so if the devices are too far apart they can't connect. They don't have to be right next to each other, but they should at least be in the same room, if not closer.
2. Next, put the Bluetooth device you want to connect to the iPhone in discoverable mode. This allows the iPhone to see the device and connect to it. Making a device discoverable requires different steps on different devices. For some it's as easy as turning them on, others require more work (and some devices are always discoverable). Check the manual for the device you want to connect for instructions.
3. Tap the Settings app on your iPhone homescreen.
4. Tap Bluetooth.
5. Move the Bluetooth slider to On/green. When you do this, a list of all the discoverable Bluetooth devices will appear.
6. If the device you want to pair with is listed, tap it. If not, consult the device's instructions to ensure it's in discoverable mode.
7. To connect some Bluetooth devices with the iPhone, you need to enter a passcode. If the device you're trying to pair is one of those, the passcode screen will appear. Consult the device's manual for the passcode and enter it.
8. And, with that, you're completed the iPhone-Bluetooth connection process and are ready to use the device.

Remember that Bluetooth is a short-range networking tool. If you move the device and iPhone too far apart, the connect will be lost and you'll have to follow these steps again.

You might also find that switching your Bluetooth off and restarting your phone before switching Bluetooth back on might help.

Edit to add: Please also check out these links for some help to troubleshoot where the problem might lie if none of the above helps:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1664

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4562

[Anonymous]

Hi

What are you trying to pair with ?

You cannot send files via Bluetooth.

Only pair with car systems and handsfree.

Is the 'B' icon showing in the status bar when you've turned it on.

Try a reset of your iPhone by ;

Holding the Top Sleep/Wake Button and Home Button until the Apple Logo appears, and then let go of both. Your iPhone will reset.

And or ;

Settings , General , Reset , Reset All Settings.

[MI5]

Don't try and connect to any other phone except an Apple one as it won't happen.
It's not at all convenient like Android is

[Anonymous]

Come on MI5 you can't blame Apple doing that with Android being so fractured and open to security issues.



Staying on Topic I hope the op returns with a reasonable outcome to their issue.

[MI5]

I was on topic
It is relevant if the OP is trying to receive a file from an Android, Windows or BB phone

[Anonymous]

@MI5 said "I was on topic
It is relevant if the OP is trying to receive a file from an Android, Windows or BB phone"


Lol......I was actually referring to myself.