Pair a phone, Bluetooth headset in 3 easy steps

You see people walking around with those tiny wireless headsets over their ears, chatting away happily, and think to yourself how liberating it would be to also un-tether yourself from your cell phone. Imagine, you could have your hands free to carry something!

You see people walking around with those tiny wireless headsets over their ears, chatting away happily, and think to yourself how liberating it would be to also un-tether yourself from your cell phone. Imagine, you could have your hands free to carry something!

The good news is pairing a wireless headset to a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is quite easy. While these steps might vary slightly (depending on the make and model of your cell phone and Bluetooth headset),  here’s how to successfully link the two devices together.

1. Make sure the Bluetooth headset is fully crged. Now press and hold a small button located somewhere on the unit, then let go after a few seconds. A small blue light will likely begin flashing to confirm it’s now "visible" (ready for pairing).

2. Now enter your phone’s Options or Connectivity settings to turn on Bluetooth wireless, and then select to add a new device. In case Bluetooth pairing is located somewhere else on the phone, consult the manual.

3. Your phone will now search for Bluetooth devices in the area and list the name(s), such as "Jabra JX10 Headset." Select the device to pair it to and enter the passcode (usually "0000") and press OK. Alternatively, you can set up another passcode to reduce the chances a stranger can link up with your phone.

That’s it!

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