Regardless of what kind of rig you pair to your iPhone, the steps are basically the same.

Preparing to Connect Bluetooth to iPhone

Place your iPhone and Bluetooth machine near each other.

Bluetooth’s range is a few dozen feet, so devices that are too far apart can’t connect.

Screenshots of an Android device showing how to pair a device via Bluetooth

The technology’s theoretical limit is 33 feet, but the closer the two devices are, the better.

Consult your machine’s user manual for specific instructions.

Activate Pairing Mode on the iPhone

TapSettings>Bluetoothand ensure that the toggle switch is green.

Any devices placed into pairing mode will appear at the bottom of the list.

Just tap it to pair it.

These steps also apply tothe iPod touchand iPad.

Either turn off the unit or turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone.

IniOS 7or higher, useControl Centeras a shortcut to turn Bluetooth on and off.

Find the unit you want to disconnect and tap theiicon next to it.

On the next screen, tapDisconnect.

Tap theiicon next to the rig you want to remove, then tapForget This rig.

In the pop-up menu, tapForget machine.

Learn all about it inHow to Unpair Apple Watch and iPhone.

Why Use Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a general-purpose technology used with headsets, keyboards, car stereos, and more.

Profiles are specifications that both devices must both support to communicate with each other.