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How to Find a Lost Bluetooth Device

How to Find a Lost Bluetooth Device

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This article explains how to find a missing Bluetooth device. These instructions require access to an Android, iPhone, or iPad.

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As long as your Bluetooth device has some battery life left and was turned on when you lost it, chances are you can find it using an app on your phone or tablet. Here’s what to do:

Turn on Bluetooth for your tablet or phone. This is easily done on Android [Use the Quick Settings Menu] or iOS [Turn on Bluetooth for iPhone or iPad] via the Android Quick Settings menu or the iPhone Settings app. The only way to pick up the signal from the lost Bluetooth device is if its Bluetooth radio is turned on.

Install a Bluetooth scanner app like LightBlue. This type of app will detect and display all Bluetooth devices that are broadcasting nearby. You can get LightBlue on iPhone or download LightBlue for Android.