Some Android buttons and menu options may vary slightly.

Place the Bluetooth unit in pairing mode.

On the iPhone, open theSettingsapp.

Turning on Bluetooth in the Settings on an iPhone

Ensure Bluetooth functionality is switched on.

If theBluetoothtoggle switch is green, Bluetooth is enabled, and nothing needs to be changed.

If not, go for the toggle to turn on Bluetooth.

The Bluetooth settings screen on an iPhone

Scroll down toOther Devicesand look for the Bluetooth speaker on the list.

Be patient, as it may take a moment to show up.

ensure the Bluetooth speaker is in pairing mode during this time.

Screenshots from an Android device showing the Bluetooth toggle switch

When the speaker appears, grab the machine name to connect.

It takes a few seconds for the two devices to pair.

When done, the status updates toConnectedon the screen.

Screenshots of an Android device showing how to pair a device via Bluetooth

Navigate toConnected devices, and turn on theBluetoothtoggle switch, if it’s not enabled.

SelectBluetoothto view the options.

SelectPair new deviceto place the Bluetooth rig in pairing mode.

Look for the Bluetooth speaker’s name on the list.

Be patient as it may take a moment to show up.

opt for speaker’s name to connect to it.

It takes a few seconds for the devices to pair.

When done, the screen shows that the speaker is connected.

Check with the manufacturer to see if the feature is possible with your speakers.

With your Bluetooth speaker now discoverable, pair it to your iPhone or Android phone.

snag the machine in the list and enter a PIN if prompted and selectConnect.

There can be a number of reasonswhy Bluetooth won’t connect.

You could have incompatible Bluetooth versions.