Skip to main content

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Starters Guide: Connecting/Pairing Alpha to a Bluetooth device

This guide is intended for users of the new Samsung Galaxy Alpha who are trying to use or connect their phone to another device via Bluetooth. You too may refer to this content when necessary.


As usual, you need to turn on Bluetooth function on both devices, for them to be connected.

Here are the steps:

1. Turn on the Bluetooth device you want to connect to and make sure it is in a visible mode.

2. Now turn on Bluetooth on your Galaxy Alpha. You can do this by opening the Quick Panel.

Hint:

To open the Quick Panel, swipe two fingers slightly apart from top to bottom of the screen, then touch the Bluetooth shortcut. Under the Bluetooth menu, check the Bluetooth transmitter and make sure the icon appears green. When it does, it means it is already turned on or enabled.

3. Once you've enabled Bluetooth on your Galaxy Alpha, it will start searching for any available Bluetooth-enabled devices in range. If the other device is turned on and is visible to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, it will appear in the list under Available Devices.

4. Locate your device in the list of Available devices, and then touch on it. Your phone will now attempt to establish connection with the other device.

5. If prompted, verify the password matches on both devices, then touch OK.

Hint:
You may be asked for a PIN, especially if you are attempting to connect to an older Bluetooth device. Generally, the default PIN for many devices is 0000. You can try that PIN, in case you're not sure or couldn't remember it.

Although there are also some devices with PINs specific to the device. You can refer to the device's documentation for this information.

6. To make your device visible by other devices, put a check mark on the box next to Not visible to other Bluetooth devices or Only visible to paired devices. 

When the box is checked, you will see a timeout timer next to Visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices. Wait until the timer reaches 0:00, then place a check mark in the box again to reset the timer.

More tutorials and starter guides for Samsung Galaxy Alpha users will be offered on this site in the following days, so better keep posted.


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

A complete guide to Use Music Player on Samsung Galaxy S5

Want to spend your idle time listening to your favorite music tracks on your Samsung Galaxy S5, yet not sure how to use the music player on your device? Well, it's a good thing you're here. The article you're currently reading will walk you through using the music player on your Galaxy S5, to listen to audio files you've downloaded or transferred to your phone. Learn how to create a playlist, add audio file to a playlist, play an audio file, navigate to next or previous audio file, turn repeat on or off, turn shuffle on or off, and adjust the sound volume.

Starmobile Up HD Troubleshooting & Repair Guide

This page will contain all problems, issues, solutions and troubleshooting guides for Starmobile Up HD. We will update it regularly so that it will be easier for you to find solutions for your problems. If you're reading this now, then you must be looking for ways to fix whatever issue you have with your phone. Read on to see if we published posts that may have addressed your concern. For future reference, you may want to bookmark this page to make it easier to find. We are here to help. In fact, we've been providing free online support for almost 4 years now. If you have problems with your Android device, you can always contact us via droidista.com@gmail.com or you may leave a comment below providing all necessary details about your problem. Basic Troubleshooting  Battery . This is the main power source of your device. It is located at the back underneath the main cover and is removable; meaning, you can replace it on your own if damaged. If your phone won't tur...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Notification Lights and their Meaning

Like Samsung flagship smartphones, the Galaxy Note 3 also has a LED indicator located in the top-left corner in the front panel of your phone. The indicator emits three primary colors: Blue , Red and Green . The main purpose of the LED indicator is to notify you of the current condition or status of your phone. For example, you missed a notification, the phone would emit light with a pattern to tell you about it without actually unlocking the screen. Believe it or not, it makes life a little easier if you knew the meaning of the colors and their rhythms.