Bluetooth technology options
Bluetooth profiles
Depending on your BlackBerry® device model and wireless network, some profiles might not be supported.
Option
Description
Audio Source (A2DP) This profile allows you to output audio from your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth® enabled devices that
support stereo audio such as stereo headsets, speakers, and car kits.
A/V Remote Control
(AVRCP)
This profile allows you to use the buttons on a Bluetooth enabled headset to perform actions such as
adjusting the volume or playing the next or previous media file on your BlackBerry device.
Data Transfer
This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth enabled devices that support
the transfer of data such as media files.
Desktop
Connectivity
This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to a Bluetooth enabled computer that is
running BlackBerry® Desktop Software so that you can synchronize your organizer data.
Dial-Up Networking
(DUN)
This profile allows you to use your BlackBerry device as a modem when it is connected to a Bluetooth
enabled computer that is running BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Handsfree (HFP)
This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth enabled headsets and car kits
that support the Handsfree profile.
Headset (HSP)
This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth enabled headsets that support
the Headset profile.
Message Access
Profile (MAP)
This profile allows you to use a Bluetooth enabled car kit with your BlackBerry device to notify you of
new messages. This profile can also help you read, delete, browse, compose, and send messages.
Serial Port Profile
This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth enabled devices that support
desktop connectivity, wireless bypass, and data transfer.
SIM Access
If your BlackBerry device uses a SIM card, this profile allows you to use a Bluetooth enabled car kit to
control the SIM card on your BlackBerry device so that you can make and receive calls using the car kit.
When you use this feature, data services (browser service, email messaging, PIN messaging, and MMS
messaging) are not available on your device, and phone services are accessible only through the car
kit. Before you can use this feature, you might need to enter a 16-digit alphanumeric code, generated
by the car kit, on your BlackBerry device.
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Option
Description
Wireless Bypass
This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to a Bluetooth enabled computer that is
running the BlackBerry Desktop Software so that you can send and receive email messages and
synchronize your organizer data without using a connection to the wireless network. To use this service,
your email account must use a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.
Prevent your device from making contacts available to other Bluetooth
enabled devices
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Change the Contacts Transfer field.
5. Press the
key > Save.
To allow your device to make contacts available to other Bluetooth® enabled devices again, change the Contacts Transfer field
to All.
Restrict outgoing calls
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Set the Allow outgoing calls field to Never or If Unlocked.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Make your BlackBerry device discoverable
If you make your BlackBerry® device discoverable, other Bluetooth® enabled devices can detect your device.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Set the Discoverable field to 2 Minutes.
After two minutes, the Discoverable field switches to No automatically.
Change the pairing name for your BlackBerry device
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. In the Device Name field, type a name for your BlackBerry® device.
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5. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off Bluetooth connection notification
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Clear the LED Connection Indicator check box.
5. Press the
key > Save.
To turn on Bluetooth® connection notification again, select the LED Connection Indicator check box.
Turn off the prompt that appears when connecting or pairing
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a paired Bluetooth® enabled device.
4. Press the
key > Device Properties.
5. Set the Trusted field to Yes.
6. Press the
key > Save.
To turn on the prompt again, set the Trusted field to Prompt.
Set the message types that your Bluetooth enabled car kit notifies you of
To perform this task, your Bluetooth® enabled car kit must support the Message Access Profile (MAP).
For more information about using Bluetooth technology with your car, see the documentation that came with your car.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > MAP Options.
4. Select the check box beside one or more message types.
Turn off a Bluetooth profile
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. In the Services section, clear the check box beside one or more Bluetooth® profiles.
5. Press the
key > Save.
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Encrypt data that you send or receive using Bluetooth technology
To perform this task, the paired Bluetooth® enabled device must support data encryption.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Select the Encryption check box.
5. Press the
key > Save.
Turn off automatic reconnection to Bluetooth enabled devices
By default, when you turn on your BlackBerry® device, your device attempts to connect to the last Bluetooth® enabled device
that you used.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the
key > Options.
4. Clear the Connect on Power Up check box.
5. Press the
key > Save.