How to Set Up a Bluetooth Earpiece

Once you have your new Bluetooth earpiece (for use with either your cell phone, PDA, or computer) you may be wondering how to set your Bluetooth earpiece up so that it will work with your favorite device. Fortunately, most Bluetooth earpieces are very user friendly, and you should find the process very easy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bluetooth earpiece Bluetooth-capable device

1. Put your Bluetooth-capable device in discovery mode. Most Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, PDAs and computers have a separate Bluetooth utility (generally found in a settings or options area that manages Bluetooth connections). Once you find this utility, look for an icon or link that says, "Find Bluetooth device" or "Enable discovery mode."

2. Activate your Bluetooth earpiece. Most Bluetooth headsets can be activated by pressing the blue "Call" icon twice. However, if you have a premium bluetooth headset (like a Jabra or Jawbone) then you may need to follow a different activation procedure. See your owner's manual for more on this.

3. Allow a connection to be formed. One your device find your earpiece, it will ask you if you want to form a link between the two. Simply click "Yes" or "OK" to link your Bluetooth earpiece to your device.

4. Test your connection. If you are using a computer or a phone, the easiest way to do this is to initiate a chat or phone call and see if you can interact with the other party. If you are using your Bluetooth earpiece with a PDA, try performing some basic functions with the earpiece.

Tips & Warnings

• If you cannot establish your Bluetooth connection right away, wait a few minutes and then try again. Bluetooth signals are very sensitive to interference, and can also be affected if one of the signals time out when you are trying to connect.

Resources

• CNet's Bluetooth Headset Guide