9 Troubleshooting steps for Bluetooth

What you can do about pairing failures

1. First of all, make sure Bluetooth is turned on. You should see the little Bluetooth symbol at the top of your phone’s screen. 

2. Determine which pairing process your device employs. The process for pairing devices can vary. For older Bluetooth versions, we must tapping a code into your phone. New versions include the feature called NFC, this means that you need to physically touch your phone to the device you want to pair it with. 

If you’re not sure how to pair a device, refer to its user guide; you can usually find one by searching online.

3. Turn on "make this device visible" mode. This cam be done on settings on the device.

4. Power the devices off and back on. A soft reset sometimes can resolve an issue. With phones, an easy way to do this is by going into and out of airplane mode.

5. Delete a device from a phone and rediscover it. If your phone sees a device but isn’t receiving data from it, sometimes it helps to start from scratch. 

In iOS settings, tap on its name and then Forget this Device. 

In Android settings, tap on a device’s name, then Unpair. 

6. Make sure the devices you want to pair are designed to connect with each other. Whether it’s a headset, speaker, mouse, keyboard, camera or something else, your device has a specific profile that spells out what it can connect with. If you’re not sure, check the user manual.

7. Download a driver (PC issue). If you’re having problems pairing something with your PC, you might be lacking the correct driver. The simplest way to figure this out is to do an online search for the name of the device you’re trying to pair along with the word “driver.”



8. Update the hardware’s firmware. Some audio systems recently wouldn't pair with the iPhone 5, because the older version of Bluetooth didn't work with Bluetooth 4.0. If you’re not sure how to get the latest firmware for your hardware, check with the device manufacturer.

9. Make sure the two devices are in close enough proximity to one another. Make sure both devices are within five feet of one other.

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What are the Statics for accidents caused by Distraction

Everyday we see on newspapers, TV news and other media what happens when people get distracted while driving, it may end up on a disgrace, or just end up being the most expensive distraction of your live, plus missing work, school, or other daily activities.

I found a government website that shows some number of accidents caused by distraction in the past years. It also explains that, because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction. But is not limited to. These are other way to get distracted while driving.

Using a cell phone or smartphone
Eating and drinking
Talking to passengers
Grooming
Reading, including maps
Using a navigation system
Watching a video
Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player

Key Facts and Statistics

• The number of people killed in distraction-affected crashes decreased slightly from 3,360 in 2011 to 3,328 in 2012. An estimated 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver, this was a nine percent increase from the estimated 387,000 people injured in 2011.
• Drivers in their 20s make up 27% of the distracted drivers in fatal crashes.
• At any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, a number that has held steady since 2010.
• Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55mph, that's enough time to cover the length of a football field blindfolded.
• A quarter of teens respond to a text message once or more every time they drive. 20 percent of teens and 10 percent of parents admit that they have extended, multi-message text conversations while driving.

It isn't necessarily as safe as not answering the phone, but it will give you more time and mobility to react at any moment. A hand set free, or even your phone paired at the Bluetooth system of the car can help us to avoid a crash. 

Also, If you are going to drive, do it responsibly, don't text while driving and answer the phone only when needed. You can always get a Bluetooth hands free and keep it in the car.

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