Set up and listen to Bluetooth devices on iPad
- June 7, 2024
- Apple
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Set up and listen to Bluetooth devices on iPad
Using a Bluetooth connection, you can listen to iPad on wireless headphones, speakers, and more.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information for iPad.
Pair a Bluetooth device
- Follow the instructions that came with the device to put it in discovery mode.
Note: To pair AirPods, see Set up AirPods with iPad.
- On iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth, then tap the name of the device.
iPad must be within about 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.
Play audio from iPad on a Bluetooth audio device
- On your iPad, open an audio app, such as Music, then choose an item to play.
- Tap , then choose your Bluetooth device.While audio is playing, you can change the playback destination on the Lock Screen or in Control Center.
The playback destination returns to iPad if you move the device out of Bluetooth range.
Unpair a Bluetooth device
Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap next to the name of the device, then tap Forget This Device.
If you don’t see the Devices list, make sure Bluetooth is on.
If you have AirPods and you tap Forget This Device, they’re automatically removed from other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.
Disconnect from Bluetooth devices
To quickly disconnect from all Bluetooth devices without turning Bluetooth off, open Control Center, then tap .
To learn about Bluetooth privacy settings on iPad, see the Apple Support article If an app would like to use Bluetooth on your device. If you have trouble connecting a Bluetooth device, see the Apple Support article If you can’t connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Note: The use of certain accessories with iPad may affect wireless performance. Not all iOS or iPadOS accessories are fully compatible with iPad. Turning on airplane mode may eliminate audio interference between iPad and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating iPad and the connected accessory may improve wireless performance.