How to Pair Your Galaxy S25 Ultra with Bluetooth Accessories

The new Galaxy S25 series is finally here. If you recently got your Galaxy S25 Ultra from the lineup, we’re excited for you to experience everything new it has to offer, including Bluetooth connectivity. Samsung’s Bluetooth technology has continuously improved over the years, with version upgrades for every release. This year, they’ve taken it to the next level with improvements in speed and simultaneous connections.

To get the most out of your new device, we recommend you pair your Galaxy S25 Ultra with Bluetooth accessories and functional ones like our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra magnetic case.

Pairing Bluetooth accessories is usually straightforward. But if you’re new to the Galaxy series or Bluetooth in general, the first time can feel tricky. In this guide, we made the pairing process easy to follow. Dive in.

With the S25 Ultra, transitioning between devices—from Bluetooth keyboards to going hands-free with a Bluetooth headset—has never been smoother. The S25 Ultra can connect to a wide range of Bluetooth accessories, and we’ve listed some of them below.

The Samsung S Pen is a Bluetooth accessory for the Galaxy S25 Ultra that can be used for note-taking and other tasks. Another variant, the S Pen Pro, has Bluetooth connectivity and a retractable tip.

However, some rumors suggest that the S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra may not have Bluetooth connectivity. Even if it no longer supports Bluetooth, it still has uses for tasks that don’t require a Bluetooth connection. You can still pair your Galaxy S25 Ultra with Bluetooth accessories it supports.

Building on the foundation of the Qi standard, Qi2 introduces improvements in functionality. Qi2 accessories are designed to work with various devices, have magnetic rings on the back, and can support up to 25W and faster charging speeds.

This is an upgraded tracker that can locate lost items and keep track of your belongings through the SmartThings Find app. It utilizes a combination of BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology for more precise location tracking.

This is a charging station that can replenish the power of two devices at the same time. It can charge your phone and Galaxy Watch or your phone and wireless earbuds simultaneously.

The Battery Pack comes in multiple capacities, including 10,000mAh, 20,000mAh, and 25,000mAh. It has two USB Type-C ports for various charging needs, providing several full charges for smartphones, tablets, or other USB-powered devices.

A Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra MagSafe case has built-in magnets, allowing easy attachment and alignment with accessories. It works with a wide range of Qi2 Wireless Accessories, like charging pads, without removing the case.

Pairing Bluetooth accessories with your Galaxy S25 Ultra is fairly simple. Let’s learn how to pair your accessories in easy steps.

Bluetooth accessories remove the limitations of wires. Thus, the demand for wireless accessories continues to rise, making up over 40% of the Android accessory market. If you want to connect your S25 Ultra with your Bluetooth accessories but have no idea where to start, we’ve listed simple steps below to help you begin the pairing process.

Pairing Bluetooth accessories always starts by making sure your phone’s Bluetooth feature is switched on. Here are the steps to follow to begin the pairing process.

Step 1: Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.

Step 2: Look for the Bluetooth icon. It resembles a letter "B" made with triangles. If the icon is gray, the Bluetooth is off.

Step 3: Tap the icon to turn it on. When Bluetooth is active, the icon will turn blue or highlight.

You can also enable Bluetooth by going to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.

Make your Bluetooth accessory discoverable in your S25 Ultra. Here are various ways to do this on different accessories.

Headphones (Samsung Galaxy Buds, etc.)

Pressing and holding the accessory’s power button for 5-10 seconds will put the headphones in pairing mode. On some Bluetooth headphones, a blinking light will appear to indicate pairing mode.

Speakers

Press and hold the power button until the light starts flashing. Usually, a recorded voice prompt will tell you that the Bluetooth device is ready to pair. In some accessories, it’s a bleeping sound.

Smartwatches and Wearables (Galaxy Watch, etc.)

These accessories may require downloading an exclusive app to access their Bluetooth Settings menu. You can also find the accessories’ Bluetooth Settings by checking its menu.

If an intended function isn’t working, or you’re unsure what you’re doing, the safest way is to check your device’s manual for instructions.

The next is to prepare your S25 Ultra and initiate the pairing process.

Step 1: After Bluetooth is enabled on your phone, it will start scanning a list of nearby accessories.

Step 2: Once the list appears, find the name of the device you want to pair with. Tap on it.

Step 3: A pop-up window asking you to Pair or Accept the connection will appear. This is to make sure you’re connecting with the correct device.

Step 4: Once your phone and accessory are paired, you'll see a “Connected” status next to the device name in your Bluetooth settings.

You should now be able to use the connected accessory for whatever purpose it was intended for.

The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the latest Bluetooth technology, version 5.4. It differs from previous Bluetooth versions in terms of new features and improvements. Continue reading to find out what these features are.

Multi-device connectivity allows simultaneous multiple-device connections, such as pairing Bluetooth headphones and a smartwatch. With this, your phone will stay connected to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously without manually switching between them.

Listening to high-quality music on your Bluetooth accessory is possible with enhanced codec support. The S25 Ultra supports several advanced audio codecs—like LDAC (Low Latency Audio Codec) and aptX Adaptive—designed to boost sound quality and reduce latency for a premium listening experience.

Problems while pairing your Bluetooth device happen more commonly than you think. The simple troubleshooting methods we listed below might be the help you need.

If the device isn’t visible in the Bluetooth list of your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, below are some fixes.

Step 1: Press a button on your Bluetooth device until a light flashes or you hear a sound to enter pairing mode.

Step 2: On your S25 Ultra, go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth and check if your device is on the list. If not, turn off Bluetooth. Wait a few seconds and turn Bluetooth back on. Check again for your device.

Step 3: If that still doesn’t solve anything, restart your S25 Ultra and Bluetooth accessory. After rebooting, try pairing again.

Step 4: If the problem persists, check if your S25 Ultra runs the latest software. Go to Settings > Software update. If not, download the latest version.

Step 5: If nothing works, go to Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset network settings. This will reset the Bluetooth settings. Do keep in mind that this can erase previously saved configurations.

Pairing Bluetooth devices is simple and easy. But connection issues still happen. Below are some quick fixes that might help.

• Restart Bluetooth. Turn off Bluetooth via Quick Settings. Wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.

• Clear Existing Devices. Go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth , and tap the gear icon next to your device. Select Forget. Put your Bluetooth device back in pairing mode, then reconnect.

• Update Bluetooth Firmware or Update your S25 Ultra. Make sure your phone and the Bluetooth device have the latest firmware updates.

Pairing Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with Bluetooth accessories is a straightforward process. In just a few taps, you can unlock features like multi-device connectivity and advanced codec support. If you’re ever stuck, a little troubleshooting usually solves the problem.