Certain headsets can connect to two devices simultaneously.
Bluetooth devices that have a display, such as a mobile phone or a Bluetooth-enabled computer, can easily connect to multiple devices. However, certain devices like a headset are a bit more complicated to use with multiple devices at once. Headsets originally were designed for connecting to a single device; if you wanted to change to a second device, you had to go through the entire pairing process again. Recently, Bluetooth headsets have started to come with technology that allows the headset to be connected to two receivers simultaneously.
Instructions
1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices. The process will vary by the type and model of the device but for most devices, you will find the option to turn Bluetooth on or off in the Bluetooth menu.
2. Place your headset in "pairing" or "discoverable" mode. This process will vary by model of headset but most will require you to power off the headset and then hold the main button for up to 10 seconds.
3. Search for nearby Bluetooth devices on the first device. You should have an option in the Bluetooth menu for "Add new," "Add" or "New." The device will then give you a list of all nearby Bluetooth devices. Select your headset from the list and enter the passcode, which is "0000" for almost every headset. Press "OK" or "Done" to complete the pairing process.
4. Turn the first device and the headset off.
5. Place the headset back into pairing mode using the same method that you used before.
6. Search for Bluetooth devices on the second device. Choose your headset from the list of nearby Bluetooth devices and enter the same passcode as before. Press "OK" or "Done" to complete the pairing process.
7. Turn the first device back on while the second is connected to the headset. Your headset will automatically connect to the first device and is now connected to both devices simultaneously.
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