A Bluetooth headset can connect with any Bluetooth-enabled device
A Bluetooth headset uses the wireless technology standard to establish a short-range connection to another Bluetooth-enabled device and then broadcasts the audio signal it gets from that device. Before the Bluetooth headset will work, it must go through a pairing process to search for and connect with the headset. If your headset is having issues connecting, several reasons could be causing the problem.
Not in Pairing Mode
Your headset has to be in pairing mode before it can connect to another device. Since most Bluetooth headsets don't have LCDs, it can be difficult to determine if the headset is in pairing mode. Generally, the LED indicator flashes in a certain pattern when the device enters pairing mode, but different headsets have different patterns. To further complicate things, many newer headsets will only enter pairing mode if they don't detect a previously connected device in the area. Your best bet is to check the headset's documentation to determine get your headset into pairing mode and how the LED will flash once it is in that mode.
Incorrect Passcode
When you pair a Bluetooth headset, the device you're connecting the headset to will ask you to enter a passcode or PIN number. For the vast majority of Bluetooth headsets, this code is "0000," however, each manufacturer can use whatever code it chooses. Check your headset's documentation for the correct passcode if you have the manual available. If you don't have the manual, try "9999" or "1234," which are occasionally used. A few headsets even have their code printed somewhere on the device, such as under a removable battery.
Too Far Away
Bluetooth headsets are considered Class 2 Bluetooth devices, which simply means that they have a transmit range of around 30 feet, or 10 meters. Additionally, any obstructions like walls, windows or even your body reduce this range by several feet. If your Bluetooth headset isn't close enough to the device you're trying to connect it to, the pairing process will continue to fail.
Not Enough Power
When you try to pair your Bluetooth headset, the headset is forced to constantly transmit information. This constant signal requires a decent amount of energy to work properly. Most headsets should prevent you from entering pairing mode when the battery is almost out of power, but some may not. Plug your headset into an electrical outlet and let it sit for at least 20 minutes to ensure that it has enough power to complete the pairing process.
Too Many Existing Connections
The headset isn't always the faulty party when a connection between two devices fails. While a number of different reasons can cause a Bluetooth device to have pairing issues pairing, on many older Bluetooth devices, the problem can be a maximum limit on the number of other Bluetooth devices it can connect with. Look through the Bluetooth menu of that device and delete any device you no longer use; then try to pair your headset again.
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