Do you have a mobile device that supports Bluetooth technology? Chances are that your device is broadcasting its existence (and your presence) to the world around you.
Most devices come from the manufacturer with a feature call Bluetooth Discoverable in the enabled position. This allows other Bluetooth-enabled devices around you to “see” your mobile device in order to easily connect. That’s great when you’re trying to connect your device to a computer but not so great when you’re sitting in a crowded union food court with 200 other people.
On most devices, this feature can be disabled. Disabling it will not remove the ability to connect your device to a computer or other Bluetooth-enabled device. It will simply add an additional step.
To disable Bluetooth Discoverable mode for Blackberry:
- Open the Options application.
- Choose the Bluetooth option.
- Press the Blackberry
button. - Choose Options.
- Change the Discoverable option to No.
- Press the Blackberry button.
- Choose Save.
To disable Bluetooth Discoverable mode for Windows Mobile:
- Click the Start menu.
- Click Settings.
- Click the Connections tab.
- Click Bluetooth.
- Click the Mode tab.
- Un-check the “Make this device visible to other devices” box.
- Click the OK button in the top right corner of the screen.
What about the iPhone? The iPhone is only discoverable while you’re in the Bluetooth menu. To access the Bluetooth menu:
- Click Settings.
- Click General.
- Click Bluetooth.
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