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Advanced features, Making a device undiscoverable to other users – Sony Bluetooth Utility User Manual

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Making a device undiscoverable to other users

For security purposes, you may not wish your device to be detected by other users. The procedure for accomplishing this is provided below.

Procedure

1.

Right-click on the Bluetooth

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wireless technology icon in the task tray, and click on [Device Properties & Security]

The [Device Properties] window will appear.

2.

Select [Non-discoverable mode] in [Discoverability mode] under the [Security] tab, and then click on the [OK] button

Your device will now be undetectable by other users, even when they search for other devices.

Note

Other devices are still able to establish connections with your device even if you have enabled the Non-discoverable mode.
Please enable "Non-connectable mode" if you wish to reject connections from other devices.

Related topic: "

Bluetooth Manager

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