Learn how to use bluetooth on your Sony Xperia Z1. Use the Bluetooth function to send files to other Bluetooth compatible devices, or to connect to handsfree accessories. Turn on the Blue-tooth function in your device and create wireless connections to other Blue-tooth compatible devices such as computers, handsfree accessories, and phones. Blue-tooth connections work better within 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between. In some cases you have to manually pair your device with other Bluetooth devices.
Note: Interoperability and compatibility among Blue-tooth devices can vary.
To turn on the Bluetooth function and make your device visible
- Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Settings icon.
- Tap the on-off switch beside Blue-tooth to turn on the Blue-tooth function.
- Tap Blue-tooth. Your device and a list of available Blue-tooth devices appear.
- Tap your device name to make your device visible to other Blue-tooth devices.
To adjust your device’s visibility time to other Bluetooth devices
- Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Settings icon.
- Find and tap Bluetooth.
- Press Menu icon and select Visibility timeout.
- Select an option.
Naming your device
- You can give your device a name. This name is shown to other devices after you have turned on the Blue-tooth function and your device is set to visible.
To give your device a name
- Make sure that the Blue-tooth function is turned on.
- Drag the status bar downwards, then tap Settings icon.
- Find and tap Bluetooth.
- Tap and select Rename phone.
- Enter a name for your device.
- Tap Rename.
