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October 11th, 2012, 19:21 GMT · By

iPod nano 7G: Connect to Bluetooth Gear

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One of the new selling points of the iPod nano this year is the player’s ability to connect to external audio devices wirelessly. It does this via Bluetooth 4.0, a low-power and highly-efficient radio standard that lets you listen to your favorite music without wires.

The new players are now on their way to customers, in accordance with Apple’s announcement last month.

The company has issued a flurry of documentation in advance to get customers up to speed with the key features, including the nano’s new wireless capabilities.

“You can connect your iPod nano to compatible Bluetooth headsets and other accessories, including some hands-free systems in newer cars,” says Apple.

“You can also connect to a Nike+ sensor or a Bluetooth heart rate monitor. iPod nano supports A2DP for audio streaming and AVRCP for controlling playback on Bluetooth devices,” reads a support note on Apple.com.

To pair the seventh-generation iPod nano with a Bluetooth device, Apple offers these instructions.

1. On the Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap Off, to toggle it on. iPod nano should begin searching for available Bluetooth devices.
3. Tap your device when it appears in the list.


The player will display a "Connected" message below the device name when the pairing completes.

Apple asks users to note that some Bluetooth hardware may require a code to complete the marriage.

“If you see a screen asking you to enter a code, check the documentation that came with the device, and enter the code provided in the device’s documentation,” reads Apple’s advice.

To remove a Bluetooth device pairing a different set of instructions is offered (below)

1. On the Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap the device in the Devices list.
3. Tap "Forget this Device."



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Comment #1 by: SB on 13 Oct 2012, 05:20 UTC reply to this comment

More information about compatible deviscs would be beneficial. I tried to pair my iPod Nano 7G with my car today and it got stuck on "searching".

Are all bluetooth headphones compatible?

Comment #1.1 by: john on 18 Oct 2012, 23:02 GMT

me too, i have a 2006 Maxima

Comment #1.2 by: anxell on 07 Dec 2012, 02:10 GMT

me neither, it doesn't work... it got stuck on "searching"

Comment #1.3 by: mrs.ocelot on 30 Dec 2012, 17:58 GMT

i have a 2011 malibu and it got stuck on searching too

Comment #1.4 by: amber on 24 Jan 2013, 19:06 GMT

me too. I have a 2010 Ford Escape.

Comment #1.5 by: kim on 25 Mar 2013, 14:17 GMT

i've tried pairing my nano 7 with a 2010 Ford Escape for MONTHS, still cannot get it to work

Comment #1.6 by: mella on 08 May 2013, 15:24 GMT

Has anyone been able to find the answer to this? I have a 2011 Maxima and the same problems. Thanks!

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