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Bluetooth devices
You can use Bluetooth devices with iPhone, including headsets, car kits, stereo headphones, or an
Apple Wireless Keyboard. For supported Bluetooth proles, see support.apple.com/kb/HT3647.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distraction
while driving, see Important safety information on page 143.
Note: The use of certain accessories with iPhone may aect wireless performance. Not all iPod
and iPad accessories are fully compatible with iPhone. Turning on airplane mode may eliminate
audio interference between iPhone and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating iPhone and the
connected accessory may improve wireless performance.
Turn Bluetooth on. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
Connect to a Bluetooth device. Tap the device in the Devices list, then follow the onscreen
instructions to connect to it. See the documentation that came with the device for information
about Bluetooth pairing. For information about using an Apple Wireless Keyboard, see Use an
Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 26.
iPhone must be within about 30 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.
Return audio output to iPhone. Turn o or unpair the device, turn o Bluetooth in Settings >
Bluetooth, or use AirPlay to switch audio output to iPhone. See AirPlay on page 33. Audio
output returns to iPhone whenever the Bluetooth device is out of range.
Bypass your Bluetooth device. To use the iPhone receiver or speaker for phone calls:
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Answer a call by tapping the iPhone screen.
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During a call, tap Audio and choose iPhone or Speaker Phone.
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Turn o the Bluetooth device, unpair it, or move out of range.
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Turn o Bluetooth in Settings > Bluetooth.
Unpair a device. In Settings > Bluetooth, tap next to the device, then tap “Forget this Device.”
If you don’t see the Devices list, make sure Bluetooth is on.
Restrictions
You can set restrictions for some apps, and for purchased content. For example, parents can
restrict explicit music from appearing in playlists, or disallow changes to certain settings. Use
restrictions to prevent the use of certain apps, the installation of new apps, or changes to
accounts or the volume limit.
Turn on restrictions. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions. You’ll
be asked to dene a restrictions passcode that’s necessary in order to change the settings you
make. This can be dierent than the passcode for unlocking iPhone.
Important: If you forget your restrictions passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See
Restore iPhone on page 149.
