How to Connect a Computer and an iPad With Bluetooth
Although it is not possible to sync or update your iPad using Bluetooth technology, some features such as Personal Hotspot can be used to communicate wirelessly with your computer using Bluetooth. To use your iPad with your Bluetooth-enabled computer, you must adjust the settings on both devices to make sure they are configured to pair together. After you have enabled Bluetooth on your iPad it will also be discoverable by other devices with this capability, such as earpieces and keyboards.
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Drag the upper-right corner of your computer screen inward.
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Select "Settings," then "Change PC Settings."
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Select "Wireless Settings," then toggle the Bluetooth setting to the "On" position.
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Power on your iPad and tap the "Settings" icon.
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Tap the "Bluetooth" option, then drag the switch to the "On" position.
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Select your computer from the list of devices that appears.
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Warnings
- This article applies to Apple iPads running iOS 6, connecting to computers using Windows 8. Steps may vary slightly or significantly for other devices or operating systems.
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Heather Harris received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Old Dominion University. Since 2008 her writing has appeared at Pop Bunker, Geek Girls Network, and various other sites. She has appeared on podcasts such as the Meltdown Comics Meltcast and the Paul and Spike Show. She also owns and operates StreetSpirit Photography along with her husband.