Buying your dream device only to find that it’s missing a few key features is a frustrating experience, to say the least. This seems to be the case with most Kindle devices sold outside of the US and UK. While Amazon advertises its Kindle e-readers as having the option to connect to Bluetooth devices to listen to audiobooks or use VoiceView, Bluetooth may not be available on most Kindle devices.

It’s understandable that you might feel cheated if you dig through your device’s settings only to find that the Bluetooth option doesn’t exist at all. However, that’s something that can be fixed, with one small caveat. Follow the guide below to learn how to get your Kindle device to show the Bluetooth option.

On older Kindles that don’t have the option to connect to Bluetooth devices, this is understandable. But if you’ve recently purchased a Kindle e-reader that’s advertised as a Bluetooth device, you should get this feature regardless of where you live. Unfortunately, Amazon thinks otherwise.

As mentioned earlier, the main reason why you may not see the Bluetooth option on your Kindle device is that Amazon will not let you access your audiobooks on your Kindle if your region settings are set to a region other than the United States or United Kingdom.