Pairing with a Bluetooth® device

LG G5 on Android 8.0.0

Learn how you can connect to a bluetooth device. Bluetooth devices can be anything from your stereo in your car to a keyboard to type on your mobile device with.

  1. Step 1/5

    From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.

    Note: The device you're pairing your phone with needs to be set to Pairing mode, or your phone won't be able to recognize it.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  2. Step 2/5

    Touch and hold the Bluetooth icon.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  3. Step 3/5

    Tap or slide the Bluetooth switch to ON.

    Note: Your phone will automatically begin to scan for Bluetooth-ready devices.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  4. Step 4/5

    Select the device you'd like to pair to.

    Note: A password may be requested. Common manufacturer passwords are 0000 and 1234.

    The indicator is towards the left.
  5. Step 5/5

    You've completed the steps!

    There are no indicators associated with this step.

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