Connecting Bluetooth devices to your phone with SmartThings

Samsung phone in front of a Samsung tv.

Bluetooth devices are convenient and easier to use with SmartThings and compatible devices, such as headphones and speakers that can connect seamlessly with the SmartThings app on your phone.

For ease of use, paired devices remain connected to your phone even if you exit SmartThings.

With the SmartThings app, you can monitor and control your smart devices or appliances right from your phone. Whether you forgot to turn off the TV before you left the house this morning or want the lights to automatically turn on in the evening when you arrive from work, SmartThings has you covered. To get set up and start enjoying all the perks of a connected home follow these steps:

On your Galaxy phone

1 Ensure the device you want to connect is discoverable
2 Open the SmartThings app
SmartThings app
3 Select Devices
Devices option highlighted on the SmartThings screen
4 Select Add
Plus sign option highlighted on the SmartThings screen
5 Select Scan nearby. Any available devices should appear under available devices
Scan nearby option highlighted on the add device screen
6 Select your device and follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing and setting up your Bluetooth device
Searching for devices screen with some devices available

On your iPhone

1 Ensure Bluetooth device is in pairing mode
2 Open the SmartThings app
SmartThings app
3 Select Devices
Devices option highlighted on the SmartThings screen
4 Select Add
Plus sign option highlighted on the SmartThings screen
5 Select Scan nearby. Any available devices will appear under available devices
Scan nearby option highlighted on the add device screen
6 Select your device and follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing and setting up your Bluetooth device
Searching for devices screen with some devices available

Connected Bluetooth devices can be found on the Device panel by following the steps below.

On your Galaxy phone

1 Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel
Mobile Homescreen with an arrow indicating to swipe down
2 Select Device control
Device control highlighted on the quick settings panel
3 Select your desired Bluetooth device to see its available settings or reconnect it if it's not currently paired
Quick Settings Panel screen

Please note: This panel is only available on phones running Android 10 or later.

On your iPhone

1 Open Settings
Settings icon highlighted on the homescreen
2 Select Bluetooth
Bluetooth option highlighted on the settings screen
3 Devices that are currently paired or have been paired previously will appear on this page. If a device is not currently paired, ensure Bluetooth is enabled
Bluetooth enable option highlighted on the settings screen
4 Select the desired device you want to connect
Device highlighted on the Bluetooth screen

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