I cant get my iphone to detect bluetooth devices. some devices detect it but are unable to pair with the iphone 3g

you cannot send or receive data on the iphone via the bluetooth, the bluetooth is only to use with devices like hands free

sorry

nick

On your phone. goto the Bluetooth menu and select "Add Device or Add Headset"

Refer here to put the headset into pairing mode:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5009033-put_most_bluetooth_headsets_into_pairing

You have to search the device from your phone and enter the passcode when it is detected.
Make sure you have enter the correct pairing code and your phone has bluetooth 2.0.

The iPhone unfortunately does not pair with just any device, it would be best to check compatibility before purchasing a new peripheral for your iPhone.

I would try doing a clean restore of the device, also, if you're using any type of unlock, you will lose them in this process (which may not be a bad thing, sometimes nasty things happen with unlocks and such).

If it sticks around even after this, then I'd look into possibly a hardware issue or defect.

Good luck.

Do you have bluetooth turned on and allow pairing?


Apple suggests this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1838
Also many older and "cheaper" bluetooth devices do not work with iPhone. Check out this article: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13544_3-9740876-35.html
Hope it helps!

You will need to update your navman firmware
If it is a old model gps check the navman site for compatability.

sony not so good.. try this will work best for your iphone.

you have to make sure that bluetooth is turned on.

go to your home screen, touch settings, then general, then bluetooth, make sure the bluetooth switch is set to on.

Then follow your directions for the your headset for pairing, usually it involves holding the power button down for so many seconds, then it will enter a "pairing" mode where the headset is able to be seen by phones.

Once that happens it should pop up on the bluetooth page of the iPhone and it will ask for the devices password. Most devices the default password is 1111.

Hope this helps and enjoy your Iphone, I know I do ;)