Add and Connect to a New Bluetooth^® Device

Windows 7

There are three major steps to add and connect to a Bluetooth device:

1. Discover the device:
   1. Turn on the Bluetooth device and put it into the discoverable state. Consult your device user manual on how to do this.
   2. At the computer, click on the Bluetooth tray icon, and select the Add a Device menu item and perform a search process that will show all Bluetooth devices that are located in range of the computer.
2. Pair and establish a secure link with the device:
   1. After the desired Bluetooth device appears in the Add a Device window, double click on the device icon or select the device icon, and click Next. Depending on the device type and security settings, you may be prompted to pair to the device.
      Note: Most Bluetooth devices require authentication (or pairing) to allow a connection before you can search for services.
   2. If the secret PIN codes entered or generated on the computer and Bluetooth device are the same, then the computer and Bluetooth device become paired. Select Yes to confirm that the secret PIN codes are the same when prompted and then click Next.
   3. A message on the Add a Device window will confirm a successful pairing. Click on the Devices and Printers link¹ to view the added device, and finish by clicking the Close button in the Add a Device window.
3. Connect your computer to the service of the Bluetooth device:
   1. Double click on the added device icon to open the device's Services window.
   2. The Services window will show what can be done with the Bluetooth device (e.g., Browse Remote Folder, Listen to Music).

Windows 8 and later

By default, Windows 8 and later uses a modern interface for adding devices. Following is the list of steps to add and connect to a device.

1. Discover the device:
   1. Turn on the Bluetooth device and put it into the discoverable state. Consult your device user manual on how to do this.
   2. At the computer, click on the Bluetooth tray icon, and select the Add a Bluetooth Device menu item. This will bring up a modern interface and will show devices in range of the computer.
2. Pair and establish a secure link with the device:
   1. Select the desired device. Depending on the device type and security settings, you may be prompted to pair to the device.
   2. If the secret PIN codes entered or generated on the computer and Bluetooth device are the same, then the computer and Bluetooth device become paired.

Supported services

The following Bluetooth services are supported. More details on supported Bluetooth services can be found in:

• File Transfer over Bluetooth^®
• Connect to Bluetooth^® Headsets and Speakers
• Connect to Bluetooth^® Printers
• Connect to Bluetooth^® Low Energy HID Devices
• Synchronizing Personal Information over Bluetooth^®
• Bluetooth^® Management and Configuration

¹ The Devices and Printers can be accessed from Control Panel.