Why Is My iPad Not Finding Bluetooth Devices?

Several things can prevent your iPad from finding Bluetooth devices that you want to connect to, including:

Bluetooth may be turned off.Your Bluetooth device may be too far away.The device you’re trying to connect to may not be sufficiently charged.Software or firmware could be out of date on either the iPad or the Bluetooth device.

How Do I Fix the Bluetooth On My iPad?

If you’re having issues with your Bluetooth, the steps below might help. Try each one, in order until you find a solution that gets your Bluetooth working again. They’re arranged from easiest or most likely to work to hardest or least likely to work.

How Do I Reset My Bluetooth?

If none of the steps above has helped you to get your iPad connected to your Bluetooth device, it might be time to setup an appointment for a visit to the Apple Store, setup an appointment at the Genius Bar, or place a call to Apple Care. Once you reset the network settings, however, you may be able to connect to your Bluetooth device after you’ve reconnection to your mobile and Wi-Fi networks. To reset network settings go to: Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset Network Settings. For iPadOS 15 go to: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset Network Settings. However, be aware that if you reset your iPad you’ll lose everything on it, so you might want to create a complete backup before you start.