Adding a Bluetooth device

To add a Bluetooth device:

Dependent on the device type, you can also connect to your computer from the remote device. See Connecting from the remote device.

From the Notification area:

  1. Ensure the device is turned on, has Bluetooth enabled and is discoverable.
  2. In the Notification area, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Add Bluetooth Device and choose the device type you want to add:

  3. The Add Bluetooth Device window opens.

    All discoverable Bluetooth devices of the chosen type, which are in range, will be displayed. Click on the device you want to connect to and click Next:

  4. You may be prompted to enter a pairing code on the device. The code may be entered on your phone handset using the number pad or using the device's keyboard. When prompted on your device, enter the pairing code:

    If a pairing code is displayed on both your PC and the remote device, accept or confirm on both.

  5. Click Finish to complete adding a Bluetooth device.

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From My Bluetooth Devices:

  1. Ensure the device is turned on, has Bluetooth enabled and is discoverable.
  2. In My Bluetooth Devices, click Add Bluetooth Device and choose the device type you want to add:

  3. The Add Bluetooth Device window opens.

    All discoverable Bluetooth devices of the chosen type, which are in range, will be displayed. Click on the device you want to connect to and click Next:

  4. You may be prompted to enter a pairing code on the device. The code may be entered on your phone handset using the number pad or using the device's keyboard. When prompted on your device, enter the pairing code:

    If a pairing code is displayed on both your PC and the remote device, accept or confirm on both.

  5. Click Finish to complete adding a Bluetooth device.

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Connecting from the remote device:

  1. Ensure the device is turned on, has Bluetooth enabled and is discoverable.
  2. Initiate pairing from the Bluetooth device. This will usually require you to create a pairing code on your device. In this example, the code "0000" is used.

    Refer to the documentation that came with your device for more information about discovering other Bluetooth devices.

  3. CSR Harmony will indicate your device is trying to connect to your computer, click it to allow the connection:

  4. When prompted, enter the pairing code and click Next:

    If a pairing code is displayed on both your PC and the remote device, accept or confirm on both.

  5. Click Finish to complete adding a Bluetooth device.

Using Secure Simple Pairing:

Secure simple pairing enables you to connect from a remote device where you are not required to enter a pairing code, but simply confirm one on your device.

If your device supports Secure Simple Pairing:

  1. Initiate pairing from the Bluetooth device. CSR Harmony will indicate your device is trying to connect to your computer, click it to allow the connection:

  2. A code is displayed on screen and on your device, all you need to do is confirm that the two codes are the same:

  3. On your device, check and confirm that the codes are the same, then click Next.
  4. Click Finish to complete adding a Bluetooth device.

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Automatically accepting connections

Automatic connection allows a device to re-connect without prompting for user action on future connections.

You can enable automatic connection on a known device by:

  1. In My Bluetooth Devices, right-click the device and select Properties:

  2. The Device Properties window will open.

    Tick the Automatically accept connections from this device box and click Apply or OK:

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Bluetooth device icons

Icon Description
Laptop PC
Desktop PC
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
Stereo Headset or Headphones
Mono Headset
Loudspeaker
Camera
Mouse
Keyboard
Gamepad or Game controller
Modem
Network Access Point
Printer
Mobile Phone
Remote Control
Bluetooth low energy security device
Health Device, e.g. Weighing Scales or Heart-rate Monitor
A device of unknown type or a device who's type could not be determined

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