The Bluetooth screen opens. Tapping On makes your iPhone discoverable, which means other devices with Bluetooth turned on can see your iPhone. The Bluetooth icon appears in the status bar. Turn on Bluetooth on the device you want to connect so it too is discoverable.
Is iPhone Bluetooth always discoverable?
You're incorrect: the iPhone is only discoverable while you are in Settings->Bluetooth with Bluetooth turned on. As soon as you close the Settings, the phone stops being discoverable.
How do I make sure my iPhone Bluetooth is discoverable?
Pair your device with a Bluetooth accessory
- On your device, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth. ...
- Place your accessory in discovery mode and wait for it to appear on your device. ...
- To pair, tap your accessory name when it appears onscreen.
