Steps for making a Bluetooth connection

In this installment of Questions and Answers, we tackle questions about Bluetooth. Got a question you want answered? Submit your question here. Got something to add to the answers below? Leave a comment.

How do I set up my Samsung WEP 500 Bluetooth headset? – Joyce

We checked in directly with Samsung to get you the correct answer to your question. Here’s the scoop:

The WEP500 is compatible with most Bluetooth phones (version 1.1 or higher – which are most cell phones on the market). To pair your Bluetooth phone with the WEP 500, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that the headset is off.

2. Press and hold the multifunction button until the blue indicator light stays on after blinking.
3. Set your Bluetooth phone to discover the headset by following your cell phone’s user guide. Typically, the steps involve going to a Settings, Connection, or Bluetooth menu on your phone, then selecting the option to discover Bluetooth devices.
4. Your cell phone will find the Samsung WEP500 headset and ask if you want to pair with it. Confirm this by pressing the Yes or OK key.
5. Enter a passkey or PIN, 0000, then press the Yes or OK key.

If pairing was successful, the indicator light will flash in blue 10 times rapidly before flashing every 3 seconds. If unsuccessful, the light remains on, and you will need to re-attempt pairing.

I just bought a new Prius and want to know if there are any special Bluetooth cell phones required or do all of them work? – Alimental

Actually, most Bluetooth-enabled cell phones should work with the Toyota Prius. Just to make sure the phone you have will connect with your car, check out Toyota’s Bluetooth compatibility site. If you already have a cell phone that will work with your car, you can download a Bluetooth user guide from Toyota’s site to help you make the connection.