How To Use Bluetooth – Nokia Lumia Icon

How To Use Bluetooth - Nokia Lumia Icon

Learn how to use Bluetooth on your Nokia Lumia Icon. You can connect wirelessly to other compatible devices, such as phones, computers, headsets, and car kits. You can also send your photos to compatible phones or to your computer.

  • Since devices with Bluetooth wireless technology communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in direct line-of-sight. Bluetooth devices must, however, be within 10 meters (33 feet) of each other, although the connection may be subject to interference from obstructions such as walls or from other electronic devices.
  • Paired devices can connect to your phone when Bluetooth is turned on. Other devices can detect your phone only if the Bluetooth settings view is open.
  • Do not pair with or accept connection requests from an unknown device. This helps to protect your phone from harmful content.

Connect to a wireless headset

With a wireless headset (sold separately), you can speak on the phone hands-free you can continue what youre doing, such as working at your computer, during a call.

  • From the Start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings icon > Bluetooth.
  • Turn Status On icon.
  • Make sure the headset is on. You may need to start the pairing process from the headset.
  • To pair your phone and the headset, tap the headset in the list.
  • You may need to type in a passcode.

Connect to your friends phone with Bluetooth

Use Bluetooth to wirelessly connect to your friends phone, to share photos and much more.

  • From the Start screen, swipe left, and tap Settings icon > Bluetooth.
  • Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in both phones.
  • Make sure both phones are visible to other phones. You need to be in the Bluetooth settings view for your phone to be visible to other phones.
  • You can see the Bluetooth phones within range. Tap the phone you want to connect to.
  • If the other phone needs a passcode, type in or accept the passcode.

The passcode is only used when you connect to something for the first time.

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