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How to Pair a Bluetooth Headset to an iPhone
Make phone calls and listen to music without dealing with wires
By Liane Cassavoy Liane Cassavoy Writer Boston University's College of Communications Liane Cassavoy is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire who has been reviewing and writing articles about smartphones since 1999. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 11, 2022 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Headphones & Ear Buds Eco Tech Electric Vehicles Working From Home Headphones & Ear Buds Smart Home Smart Watches & Wearables Travel Tech Connected Car Tech iPods & MP3 Players What to Know
On iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth > toggle on Bluetooth. Your headset should go into pairing mode.Next, on iPhone, go to Bluetooth settings and tap the name of your headset. This article explains how to pair a Bluetooth headset to an iPhone with iOS 7 or later. How to Pair a Bluetooth Headset to an iPhone
Before you begin, make sure both your smartphone and Bluetooth headset have plenty of battery left. On your iPhone, open Settings, then tap Bluetooth and turn on the Bluetooth toggle switch. Alternatively, turn on Bluetooth using the Control Center. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, then tap the Bluetooth icon. The button turns blue when the feature is active. Many headsets go into pairing mode automatically the first time you turn them on. Consult the owner's manual to see how to put the accessory in pairing mode. Once the headset is in pairing mode, your iPhone should discover it. You'll see the name of the headset appear under the list of devices on the Bluetooth settings screen. Tap the name of the headset, and the iPhone connects to it. On this screen, My Devices is a list of things you connected to in the past. Other Devices includes ones that are in range, but you haven't used these before. Some headsets may ask you to enter a PIN to verify paring. The headset manufacturer should supply the number you need. Now you can begin using the headset. Make Calls Using Your Bluetooth Headset
To make a call using your Bluetooth headset, dial the number as you normally would. If you use a headset that accepts voice commands, you may be able to dial by voice. After you enter the number to call, your iPhone presents you with a list of options. You can choose to use your Bluetooth headset, your iPhone, or the iPhone's speakerphone to make the call. Tap the Bluetooth headset icon, and the call goes there. Now you should be connected. You can end the call by using the button on your headset, or by tapping the End Call button on the iPhone screen. Accept Calls Using Your Bluetooth Headset
When a call comes into your iPhone, you can answer it directly from your Bluetooth headset by pressing the appropriate button. Most Bluetooth headsets have a primary button for this purpose. If you're not sure what you should press, consult the product manual. You can end the call by using the button on your headset, or by tapping the End Call icon on the iPhone's screen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Pair Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 to a Phone How to Connect Nintendo Switch to Bluetooth Headphones How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone How to Connect AirPods to an HP Laptop How to Connect Bose Headphones to Your iPhone How to Pair, Connect, or Forget a Bluetooth Device to the iPad How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to PS4 How to Make Phone Calls With Your HomePod 6 Ways to Fix It When AirPods Won't Connect or Go Into Pairing Mode How to Play iPhone Music Over Bluetooth How to Fix It When Your iPhone Microphone Isn't Working How to Connect AirPods to PS5 How to Fix it When iPhone Call Volume Is Low How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Set Up a Bluetooth Device on a PC How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies