Some wireless devices have their own pairing code (sometimes called a “PIN” or “passcode”). You may be prompted to enter this code during pairing the device with a computer.
Windows system trying to choose best way pairing with the device and provides instructions, which often includes a pairing code. However, some wireless devices have their own code that needs to be found.
Even if you know the pairing code, entering it into your device can be difficult. Some wireless devices, such as cell phones, have a numeric keypad that you can use to enter a pairing code and a screen to check that the code is correct. Other devices, e.g. bluetooth headsets, Dont Have numeric keypad or screen.
Below are some tips for finding the code to pair your wireless device:
- Review the device documentation. The pairing code may be provided in the documentation or printed directly on the device (usually at the bottom). Not all wireless devices come with this code.
- If Windows has problems creating a pair, the system may will offer to create your own code. If you select this option, you must use the code that came with the device.
Here are some tips for troubleshooting how to enter a pairing code for a wireless device:
- Make sure the device you want to pair with is is turned on, its battery is charged, and the device itself is not in standby mode (sleep mode).
- If you entered a code for your device, but Windows didn't detect it, you may need to enter a code on your device. by pressing a button called "Enter", "OK", "Return" or something similar. On some devices, such as mobile phones, you may need to select an option from a menu to enter a code. If you cannot find a button or option in the menu, refer to the device documentation or visit the manufacturer's website.
- Make sure that Entering the pairing code does not take much time. Typically you only have 30 seconds to do this before the device or computer will stop pairing. The exact amount of time depends on the device.
- Make sure that the device can display a pairing code. Some devices, such as headsets, may tell Windows that they can show a code even though there is no display to show it. If this is the case and Windows asks you to check the code that is displayed on the device, try pairing with the device again. Next time when pairing with Windows device should offer to choose another pairing option. If you are not sure which option to choose, refer to the device documentation or visit the manufacturer's website.
- If you are within range of other wireless devices, it is possible to unintentionally pair with someone else's device (for example, someone with the same model of mobile phone is nearby). Make sure that a pair is created with the desired device.
- When in a public place, there is a possibility of having multiple devices with the same name within reach of the computer. If you have multiple devices with the same name in the Add Device Wizard, you may want to rename some of them to differentiate them. To rename the device, click right click mouse and select Properties. On the tab Are common Enter a new name and click OK.
- Windows system can offer check that the same code is entered on the device and computer. If the codes don't match or the code doesn't appear, you may be unintentionally pairing with someone else's device. In that Windows case may not display the pairing code at all or may display an erroneous code. Make sure the pair is created with the correct device.
- Some wireless devices may need to be activated special pairing mode, allowing computers or other devices to connect to them. Most Bluetooth devices enter this mode when they are made visible. Other wireless devices may need to be paired and manually detected. For more information, see the device documentation or visit the manufacturer's website.
History and scope
Bluetooth (literally translated into Russian, the name of the technology sounds like “blue tooth”) was born in 1998 through the efforts of the companies, IBM, Intel, and (later the Bluetooth Special Interest Group appeared - a group of developers Bluetooth standard– SIG).
Drawing on the theme “Bluetooth”
The nickname of the medieval Danish king Harold (Harald Bluetooth Gormson) was chosen as the name of the technology. This king is known as the unifier of previously warring lands. And Bluetooth technology was invented (this happened in Sweden) to unite various devices- mostly mobile. The creators of the Bluetooth logo were inspired by Nordic runes.
Rice. 1 – Bluetooth logo
After the founding of SIG, many more companies (about 4000) joined this group - and today the described technology is capturing the market at incredible speed. This is easy to see if you look at modern mobile devices. Almost any mobile phone, starting from the middle level, is equipped Bluetooth support. The same can be said about, as well as laptops. So why do we need this innovative technology? Let's look at the options for using it.
Why is Bluetooth needed?
Several devices connected by Bluetooth are called a piconet. Any devices equipped with Bluetooth can find " mutual language" - that is, connect to exchange data. Moreover, a variety of interaction options are possible.
Rice. 2 – Bluetooth headset
For example, you can link a pair of cell phones in order to transfer pictures or melodies from one device to another, or connect a BT headset to your mobile phone. You can connect your cell phone to a PDA, laptop or desktop computer– for transferring various media materials (photos from a cell phone, pictures, melodies, videos from a computer) and for accessing the Internet, for example, through. You can combine several computers (no matter which ones) equipped with a BT adapter into a small local network, as well as connect wireless printers (there are printers equipped with BT adapters) and other shared devices to this network. You can connect various Bluetooth devices to your computer - mice, keyboards, headphones, GPS receivers. Pocket game consoles with blue tooth support have been created, as well as a lot of Bluetooth adapters that can be connected to almost any computer - from pocket to desktop. And that’s not all.
Now let's take a look specifications Bluetooth.
Specifications
As we already said, Bluetooth is a near field communication technology. BT networks operate in the range from 2.4 to 2.485 GHz, using frequency hopping (1600 hops per second). This is done in order to ensure the operation of other devices in this range. The fact is that the specified range is unlicensed in many countries - they work in it wireless network , cordless phones, this is where the “noises” from microwave ovens, medical and scientific equipment. As a result, developers had to work hard to make the normal functioning of BT devices possible.
Rice. 3 – Bluetooth enabled cell phone
Bluetooth originally provided maximum speed data transfer is about 720 Kbps - this is sufficient for most applications of this technology. The maximum communication distance was limited to 10 meters. Considering that Bluetooth is a radio communication technology and opaque objects are not a hindrance for it, 10 meters is quite enough. The new Bluetooth specifications already talk about a range of 100 meters and a speed of about 3 Mbit/s.
Bluetooth chips consume very little energy - this is what allows them to be successfully used in many mobile devices. BT has competitors in this area. In particular, IrDA infrared communication technology and Wi-Fi wireless local radio network technology. Bluetooth successfully competes with - using BT is much more convenient. But with Wi-Fi, everything is not so clear; BT and Wi-Fi rather than compete, but complement each other. In particular, Wi-Fi is smarter and more convenient to use where you need fast (tens of Mbit/s) and fairly long-range (tens of meters) communication between computers, while Bluetooth is dedicated to communication “everything with everything” without special demands on speed and range communications. BT allows you to create local networks, but they are only good for exchanging small amounts of information - transferring even a couple of hundred megabytes will take an unforgivably long time.
Rice. 4 – GPS receiver with built-in Bluetooth adapter
The widespread use of Bluetooth has given rise to some special mobile entertainment using it, and has also caused public debate about the safety of the technology.
Safety
Bluetooth was created as a technology that maximally automates the relationship between devices. The advantages of this approach are obvious - the user spends little effort and time connecting devices. The main disadvantage is that the risk of unauthorized connections and actions increases significantly.
Another problem with Bluetooth is that the standard is relatively new, and it often happens that new standards have some shortcomings and shortcomings that are corrected later.
Rice. 5 – Bluetooth adapter for desktop or laptop
Bluetooth devices are subject to a certain danger - there are attacks on such devices aimed at various purposes - from stealing information and surfing the Internet at the expense of the user whose device is successfully attacked, to sending harmless messages (BlueJacking). There are viruses (mostly mobile viruses) that spread via Bluetooth.
All Bluetooth devices are at risk of attack. The main recommendation that can be made to prevent such attacks is to not enable Bluetooth device discovery unnecessarily. However, even following this advice will not save you from risk.
If we talk about human safety, the use of BT headsets allows us to minimize the impact of cell phone radiation on health.
Bluetooth entertainment
There are such concepts as Bluejacking (or bluejacking in Russian) and BlueChalking. The website www.bluejack.ru gives the following definitions of these concepts: “BlueChalking is a way to meet and communicate with people, use network services using devices equipped wireless interface Bluetooth. BlueJacking is almost the same as BlueChalking, only bluejackers usually send anonymous messages for fun. Their interest is to observe the reactions of the people who receive their messages.”
Rice. 6 – Bluetooth adapter for printer
The administration of the site www.bluejack.ru advises those who want to get into bluejacking to turn on Bluetooth on their device, set visibility for others and give the device a meaningful name (often an online nickname is used for this). After this, you can search for other devices, send connection requests, and so on.
If bluejacking or simply communicating via Bluetooth interests you, you can use specially developed software for these purposes. In particular, there are programs for PCs, PDAs and cell phones, allowing you to use Bluetooth connections for communication. Cell phone owners can find software for Bluetooth communication on the website http://mobiluck.com/, and those who want to communicate using a PDA or PC can find it on http://www.buzzone.net/rus.
Now let's say a few words about the features of the practical use of Bluetooth, knowledge of which will allow you to establish a connection with almost any BT devices.
Communication Features
To establish a connection between two Bluetooth devices, you need to follow these steps:
1 . Turn on Bluetooth adapters on both devices and bring them within the interaction distance (usually about 10 meters).
2 . Initiate a search for other BT devices on one of the devices. During the search, you will be presented with a list of found equipment, in which you should find the device you want to connect to.
3 . Start the connection procedure (for example, select a device and click the “connect” button or select the “connection” menu item).
4 . Enter the same Bluetooth identification key on both devices. As a rule, it is first entered on one of the devices, and then the second device requests a key - you need to enter exactly the same one on it. If you are connecting, for example, a BT headset and a telephone, look for the key in the documentation for the headset.
5 . After the preliminary procedures are completed, you can transfer data via Bluetooth and use the services provided by connected devices.
If you are working with a computer BT adapter, please note that usually software, supplied with such an adapter, allows you to automate almost any type of connection.
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(total comments: 45)Posted by: tyrbovolk
first you need to go to the phone to transfer files from the phone to the PC, go to the settings on the phone, click on the connection manager, turn on bluetooth, then go to the PC on the right, just hold it with the mouse, a window appears, click on parameters, then change computer parameters, then computer and devices, click on this and turn on bluetooth there then we go to the phone, go to the file that you want to transfer, for example, I have a photo, I need to click the camera, press the view options, I click view when choosing a photo, click on the photo and turn on send there, select the device you need, press it, it connects, you receive a message on your PC and transfer it via bluetooth the file you need! BYE
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I have HTC Desire I can’t synchronize HD with a stereo bluetooth headset. Sony EricssonMW-600 doesn’t see it and that’s it, different phones determines but MW-600 no old HTC was everything was without problems
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The computer sees my phone, the phone also sees the computer.
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Hello. Please tell me why a car radio with bluetooth synchronizes well with Sony Ericsson and the sound quality is good, an additional icon in the form of a note appears on the display of the radio. But from my Nokia 5500sport the music is in worse quality and there is no icon. How can this be fixed? Are there similar programs? Or change the smart phone to a newer one? Thank you.
Bluetooth- this is technology wireless communication on short distances, which allows devices to exchange information with each other within a radius of 8 meters. Most common Bluetooth devices are headphones designed for making calls or listening to music, headsets and other portable devices, including laptops and cell phones.
There are several Bluetooth profiles that define the functionality and communication standards for Bluetooth devices. A list of profiles supported by your phone can be found in the user manual.
To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on the Bluetooth transceiver on your phone. The first time you use a new device with your phone, you need to "pair" the devices so they can connect securely to each other. You can then easily connect to your paired device
Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to extend battery life. You may also need to turn off Bluetooth in some places. Bluetooth turns off in airplane mode.
Icons in the status bar indicate Bluetooth status.
Turn Bluetooth on or off
Changing your phone's Bluetooth name
By default, your phone has a common Bluetooth name that is visible to other devices when they are connected. You can change this name to be more descriptive.
Pairing your phone with a Bluetooth device
Before connecting your phone to your device, you need to pair them. Once your device and phone are paired, they remain paired until you unpair them.
The devices will pair with each other. If you are prompted for a pass code, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common pass codes) or refer to the documentation that came with your device to find the pass code.
If pairing is successful, the phone will be connected to the device.
Connecting to a Bluetooth device
Once paired, you can connect to a Bluetooth device, for example to switch devices or to reconnect after being within range of each other.
If the device you want is not in the list, click Search for devices.
Once your phone and device are connected, the latter will appear in the list as connected.
Setting the Bluetooth features to use
Some Bluetooth devices have different profiles. Profiles may provide the ability to transmit voice data, play music in stereo, or transfer files and other data. You can select profiles to use with your phone.
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device
- Tap the device on the Bluetooth settings screen.
- Click the button OK to confirm the shutdown.
Unpairing a Bluetooth device
You can unpair a Bluetooth device to delete all pairing information.
- Touch and hold your device on the Bluetooth settings screen.
- Click Cancel pairing or Disconnect and unpair in the menu that opens.