If a Bluetooth accessory won't connect to your iPhone or iPad

If a Bluetooth accessory, like a wireless keyboard, doesn't connect to your iPhone or iPad, learn what to do.

Try these steps first

  1. If your Bluetooth accessory was previously connected to the iOS or iPadOS device you wish to use it with, make sure that the accessory and device are close to each other. If you haven't paired them before, you might need to place them in discovery mode first. Check your accessory's instructions.

  2. Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again.

  3. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.

  4. If there's an app that you use with the Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad, and make sure that you've turned on Bluetooth for the app.

If you still can't connect

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