Hello, dear friends! In today's blog article we will talk to you about how to connect your smartphone to your computer via Bluetooth. This question comes up quite often. The fact is that thanks to modern technologies, we can freely transfer files from a smartphone to a computer and back. And this is done without using any wires - using Bluetooth.
Despite the fact that almost all smartphones and tablets are equipped with Bluetooth, not everyone knows how to transfer files using this protocol. Today I will tell you how to connect your smartphone to your computer via Bluetooth and how to use it to transfer and receive files.
You can learn about other ways to transfer files between a smartphone and a computer by reading the article “How to copy files from a computer to Android and back?” .
How to connect a smartphone to a computer via Bluetooth?
There are many different wireless technologies, but Bluetooth is the most widely used.
Bluetooth is a technology that enables the exchange of information between various devices. For example, you can transfer files from a tablet to a phone or vice versa, from phone to phone, from phone to computer, etc. In this case, the range of action, as a rule, should not exceed 10 meters.
Despite the fact that this connection is quite old, it still does not lose its relevance today. It has many advantages, for example:
- Noise immunity.
- Easy to use.
- Cheapness.
In other words, this technology is extremely simple and understandable for everyone, and at the same time it is accessible to absolutely everyone. But how to use it?
Let's take a closer look at the question of how to connect a smartphone to a computer via Bluetooth.
Why not just use a USB cable?
Of course, connecting a smartphone to a computer via a USB cable is the more common method, but it is not always possible. For example, your computer may not have a free USB port. Many small laptops only offer one or two USB ports. In addition, you simply may not have a USB cable at hand.
Whatever the reason, connecting via Bluetooth is no more complicated than connecting via a USB cable. If you complete the initial setup, your smartphone will automatically connect to your computer in the future. This is very convenient if you often transfer files between your smartphone and computer.
Preparing for connection.
It goes without saying that both devices (laptop or computer and smartphone) must be equipped with Bluetooth wireless modules.
Moreover, to solve the question of how to connect your smartphone to your computer via Bluetooth, you need to enable discovery. To do this on a laptop, you need to enter the module settings. This is done as follows. Find the Bluetooth in the system tray (bottom right corner of the desktop).
Next, right-click on it and select “Open settings” .
In the “Settings” , check the box “Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer” .
After that, go to the "Sharing" . Here you need to check the box “Allow remote devices to search, send and receive images, music and
other files”
. For convenience, you can specify the path to the folder in which all received files will be saved.
So, the computer is prepared and configured. Now you can move on to the main question, how to connect your smartphone to your computer via Bluetooth.
Pairing devices.
You should also enable discovery on your smartphone. It is worth noting that on Android smartphones this function is activated for a certain time (about 2 minutes). In other words, after enabling detection on your smartphone, you need to be able to find it on your computer in no more than 2 minutes.
So, we turned on the Bluetooth adapter and detection on the smartphone. Now right-click on the Bluetooth in your computer's system tray. In the menu that opens, select “Add device” .
As a result, a window will open showing a list of available connections. Select the name of your mobile and click the “Next” .
After this, a message with a code will appear on the laptop. This code must match the one that appears on the smartphone. If everything matches, then confirm it on both devices.
Next, a window will appear with a message that the connection of the mobile phone to the computer via Bluetooth was successful. You can close the window and use the connection for your own purposes:
- Transfer files.
- Use your computer to play music.
- Use as a headset and so on.
To do this, right-click on the Bluetooth (in the system tray of your computer) and select “Show Bluetooth devices” .
In the window that opens, find your phone. Right-click on it and select “Manage” . A window will open in which you can manage the connection and select its functions.
Programs for synchronizing your phone and computer
The capabilities of Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast technologies are far from limitless and provide access to only a small fraction of the functions of the connected device. You cannot fully control your phone using a computer. But no one does this, since there are special applications for such tasks.
The bulk of programs for synchronizing data and controlling a mobile gadget using a PC are produced by phone manufacturers. Therefore, such programs only support one specific brand, for example:
- Samsung PC Studio
- Samsung Kies
- Nokia Suite
- HiSuite by Huawei
- Mi PC Suite (Xiaomi)
- HTC Sync Manager
- Xperia Companion (Sony)
- Nokia MobiMB Mobile Media Browser
- Sony Ericsson PC Suite
- Siemens Mobile Phone Manager
- BlackBerry Desktop Software
- Apple iTunes
- Apple iDevice Manager
But there are also universal tools that are compatible with many models of Android devices. Among them:
- MyPhoneExplorer mentioned above (in the screenshot below)
- Android Screencast
- SnapPea
- MOBILedit! Lite (paid)
- AirDroid, etc.
In addition, for such tasks you can use any supported remote access tools, such as Teamviewer.
The Android Screencast program deserves special attention. It is unique in that it does not require installing a client module on a mobile device, so it can be used even if the screen on the phone does not work. The only condition is that USB debugging is enabled.
Access to data on smartphones with a broken or non-functional screen is also provided by the manufacturers' proprietary utilities, which are listed above. The main thing is to have time to install the utility before the incident occurs and carry out at least one synchronization. If the sensor on the phone does not work, most likely, some functions will not be available.
Is it possible to save data using these programs if the phone does not turn on? As a rule, no. The phone may not work for many reasons, and the operating system fails to load is just one of them. To extract information from faulty devices, programmers and special service software are used, which are not freely available. In addition, special training is required to work with such tools. In a word, if your phone does not turn on, you can try to reflash it, but to save your data it is easier and safer to contact a mobile service.
MyPhoneExplorer
This program is universal, as it is suitable for many devices. With its help, you can access phone calls, SMS messages, transfer information to other devices, and also make backup copies of data, etc. It also allows you to monitor the processor load, cellular signal strength and battery charge in real time. In addition, it allows you to enable the display of notifications on the desktop. It also provides a remote control function that allows you to use many of the device’s functions.
The application must be installed on your PC and smartphone, after which you need to:
- Pair devices via Bluetooth as described above.
- Install the program on both devices.
- Launch the utility on your PC and phone, after which you need to click the blue synchronization icon in the computer application and select the connection type “Phone with Google Android OS” → “Bluetooth connection” from the proposed list.
- Then you need to select the required phone in the small window and click “Next”.
- Then you need to set a name for the connected phone. In our case, we will call it “My Phone”.
- Next, synchronization will be performed, as a result you will be able to edit the phone book, call list, SMS messages and other data located in the smartphone’s memory. In addition, you can remove unnecessary software, write the necessary files to your phone, make a backup copy, etc.
To use MyPhoneExplorer, you need to install it on your smartphone and PC. In addition, it is necessary to connect the devices via Bluetooth in advance. In this case, you need to keep your phone in sight at all times. To transmit large-scale information, you need to turn it on for charging, as the battery power will be quickly consumed.
Connecting Bluetooth through Settings in Windows 10.
In Windows 10, Bluetooth can be connected through Settings . To do this, in the lower left corner of the screen, click the Start . In the window that opens, click on the “Options” .
Next, on the “Settings” , select the “Devices” .
Then in the left sidebar, go to the Bluetooth and turn it on.
Ready!
Note. If you don't use Bluetooth, it's best to turn it off. This is necessary so that other third-party devices cannot connect to you.
Transfer files via Bluetooth.
In order to transfer files from your phone to your computer, you must:
- Select a file on your smartphone (for example, photo, music, video, etc.);
- Click on the “Share” button;
- Next, select the “Bluetooth” option;
- After that, select your connected computer from the list of found devices;
- Next, click on the “Send file” button;
- Confirm receipt of the file on your phone;
- Wait for the transfer to complete;
- Ready!
In order to transfer files from your computer to your smartphone, you must:
- Right-click on the Bluetooth in the notification area on the taskbar;
- Select “Send file” ;
- Select the connected phone from the list of devices;
- Click the “Browse” ;
- Select the file to be sent;
- Click the “Next” ;
- Confirm receipt of the file on your phone;
- Wait for the transfer to complete.
- Ready!
Now you know how to connect your smartphone to your computer via Bluetooth and transfer files.
Conclusion
Each method of connecting a smartphone to a computer has its own advantages and disadvantages. Bluetooth is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to transfer files between a smartphone and a computer.
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