You can use Bluetooth to connect some devices to your phone without a cord. 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.
Important:
Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up.
Some of these steps require you to touch the screen.
Turn Bluetooth on or off from the Settings app
Swipe down from the top of the screen.
Tap Bluetooth.
Tip: To save battery, turn off Bluetooth when not in use. Bluetooth is off in Airplane mode.
Step 1: Pair a Bluetooth accessory
Important: Your devices stay paired until you unpair them.
Use the Settings app (all Bluetooth accessories)
Swipe down from the top of the screen.
Touch and hold Bluetooth.
Tap Pair new device.
If you don't find Pair new device, check under "Available devices" or tap More and then Refresh.
Tap the name of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your device.
Follow any on-screen instructions.
Tip: If you need a passcode and don't have it, try "0000" or "1234" (the most common passcodes).
Step 2: Connect
Swipe down from the top of the screen.
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
Touch and hold Bluetooth.
In the list of paired devices, tap a paired but unconnected device.
When your phone and the Bluetooth device are connected, the device shows as "Connected."
Opt out of Fast Pair
The data that Fast Pair collects is encrypted in transit. You can delete collected data when you opt out of Fast Pair.
1. On your phone or tablet, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Google and then Devices & sharing and then Devices and then Turn off Scan for nearby devices.
