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1. Open Settings
Unlock your iPhone or iPad. Look for the Settings icon (it looks like gray gears) and tap it.
2. Navigate to Bluetooth
Once you’re in the Settings app, scroll down a little. Tap on Bluetooth to open the Bluetooth settings.
3. Turn on Bluetooth
You’ll see a toggle switch next to the word Bluetooth. Tap the switch to turn it on. When Bluetooth is on, the toggle will be green, and you’ll see available devices to connect to.
4. Alternative: Use Control Center
You can also turn on Bluetooth from the Control Center.
- Swipe down from the top-right corner (on iPhones with Face ID) or swipe up from the bottom (on iPhones with a home button).
- Tap the Bluetooth icon (it looks like a “B” made out of two triangles).
- If the icon is blue, Bluetooth is already on. If it’s gray, tap it to turn it on.