Apple iPad (6th Generation)

iPadOS 17

iPadOS 17 iPadOS 16.2 iPadOS 15.2

A Bluetooth device can't connect to your Apple iPad (6th Generation) iPadOS 17

Cause 1 of 2: Bluetooth is turned off on your tablet

Before another device can connect to your tablet, Bluetooth needs to be turned on on your tablet.

Step 1 of 4

Find "Bluetooth"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 4

Find "Bluetooth"

Press Bluetooth.

Step 3 of 4

Turn Bluetooth on or off

Press the indicator next to "Bluetooth" to turn the function on or off.

Step 4 of 4

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Press Settings.

Press Bluetooth.

Press the indicator next to "Bluetooth" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on Bluetooth, your tablet is visible to all Bluetooth devices.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.