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3. The 7-second rule
Point 2 seamlessly brings us to a very important rule: check the second-pairing procedure of your
product!
Do not assume your device automatically starts pairing when you turn it on or select
Bluetooth as the source input: you might have to press and hold the pairing button for an
extended amount of time: a common rule is 7 seconds. You will often hear an audio cue or see
some flashing lights to inform you that your device has entered pairing mode.
Be sure to check your manual or help guide to find out exactly what your products second-
pairing procedure is!
4. Have you tried turning it OFF and ON again?
Sometimes you have both devices right next to each other, confident that both devices are
actively scanning and trying to connect; still, nothing appears on your smartphone or computer
list. A simple trick to fix this is to disable and re-enable Bluetooth on your phone/computer
and see if the target device appears in the list. If this doesn’t solve your issue, also try
restarting your phone/computer.
5. Maybe your Bluetooth device is cheating on you?
If you have connected your Bluetooth device with many other devices around, it is possible that
it automatically connects to a previous device!
Make sure you have cut that connection before attempting a new one.
6. Avoid menus, use NFC!
If you don’t like going through the Bluetooth menu, or are experiencing troubles with scanning
and finding the target Bluetooth device, NFC might offer an easy alternative. If your
smartphone is equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication), just hold both devices close to
each other: it might simplify the connection process. Moreover,
it is a cool gimmick at parties!
7. Mind the gap
Bluetooth is nifty technology, but it has its limits. You can take this quite literally because the
connection strength between your Bluetooth devices will gradually lessen due to distance and
obstacles. If you cross a certain threshold, you will get disconnected. Just picture your
Bluetooth signal as an invisible cable and take the length of that cable into consideration. As a
rule of thumb, 10 metres is your maximum limit, without obstacles of any kind between the