# Add and Connect to a New Bluetooth® Device

There are three major steps to add and connect to a Bluetooth device:

1. Find the Bluetooth device in range of the computer:
   - Turn on the Bluetooth device and put it into the discoverable state. Consult your device user manual on how to do this.
   - At the computer, click on the Bluetooth tray icon, and select the Add a Device menu item to perform a search process that will show all Bluetooth devices that are located in range of the computer.
2. Establish a secure link with the device:
   - After the desired Bluetooth device appears in the Add a device window, double-click on the device icon, or select the device icon, and click Next. Depending on the device type and security settings, you may be prompted to pair to the device.
     Note: Most Bluetooth devices require authentication (or pairing) to allow a connection or even search of services.
   - If the secret PIN codes entered or generated on the computer and Bluetooth device are the same, then the computer and Bluetooth device become paired.
   - Confirm and click Yes when prompted “Does the code above match the code on the device?”. Then click Next.
   - A message on the Add a device window will confirm a successful pairing. Click on the Devices and Printers link to view the added device, and finish by clicking the Close button.
3. Connect your computer to the service of the Bluetooth device:
   - Double click on the added device icon to open the device's Services window.
   - The Services window will show what can be done with the Bluetooth device (e.g. Browse Remote Folder, Listen to Music).
     Note: The exact set of services may be different for each Bluetooth device.
   - The computer will connect to the Bluetooth device with the service selected. Added devices can be accessed at any time by selecting the Show Bluetooth Devices in the Bluetooth tray menu and double-clicking on the device icon.

Further details on supported Bluetooth services can be found in:

- File Transfer over Bluetooth®
- Connect to Bluetooth® Headsets and Speakers
- Connect to Bluetooth® Printers
- Connect to Bluetooth® Low Energy HID Devices
- Synchronizing personal information over Bluetooth
- Bluetooth® Management and Configuration