How to Classify Bluetooth Devices and Accessories on iOS

This practical guide walks through how to classify bluetooth devices and accessories on iOS, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

You will have 6 options to categorize Bluetooth devices connected to iPhone or iPad in iOS 14.4, including: car speakers, headphones, hearing aids, external speakers, and others. The most important thing is to properly classify the type of device you are using.

Correct classification not only results in improved audio notifications, but also makes each device's sound level more accurate. For example, you won't hear too loud sound when using headphones or too soft sound when using the speakers.

The Bluetooth device classification process is straightforward.

How to classify Bluetooth devices in iOS 14.4

Please follow these steps:

1. Update your iPhone and iPad to iOS 14.4 or iPadOS 14.4.
2. Connect the desired Bluetooth device classified by iPhone or iPad.
3. Open the Settings app , select Bluetooth .
4. Click the i icon next to the device you want to classify.
5. Select Device Type .
6. If the correct categorization option cannot be selected, click on one of the remaining options.

Note: With Apple headphones such as AirPods and AirPods Pro, they are familiar with the iOS operating system. Therefore, they have been classified already. With AirPods or AirPods Pro, you no longer have an option to classify the device when connected to Bluetooth.