Connecting devices using Bluetooth

The T70 controller has embedded Bluetooth wireless technology—a short-range wireless communication technology that allows wireless data transfer and communication between devices over a distance of up to 10 meters (30 feet).

To pair the T70 with a Bluetooth device, it must have a Bluetooth PIN. Some old Bluetooth devices do not require a PIN. For security, the T70 cannot connect to these older devices that do not require a PIN.

NOTE – To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled receiver with a PIN, if for any reason you cannot connect via Bluetooth, connect over Wi-Fi to configure the receiver. The IP address is in most cases 192.168.142.1. Refer to the documentation for the receiver for details and receiver specific settings.

A Bluetooth icon shows in the taskbar when Bluetooth is turned on.

Turning Bluetooth on or off

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.

  2. Tap the Bluetooth icon to switch Bluetooth On or Off.

When Bluetooth is on, the Bluetooth button at the top of the screen is illuminated.

Pairing and connecting a Bluetooth device with the T70 controller

Before you can transfer data or communicate between the T70 controller and another Bluetooth enabled device, you may need to pair the T70 and the device.

Step 1: Pair a Bluetooth accessory

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.

  2. Tap-hold Bluetooth .

  3. Tap + Pair new device. A list of available Bluetooth devices that are within range is displayed.

  4. Tap the name of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your device.

  5. Follow any on-screen instructions. If the pairing is successful, the T70 connects to the device.

    NOTE – Sometimes pairing is done by applications and does not require manual pairing.

    TIP – If you are asked to enter a passcode or Bluetooth PIN, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passcodes), or see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device. Some older Bluetooth devices do not require a PIN.

    NOTE – To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled Trimble GNSS receiver with a PIN, if for any reason you cannot connect via Bluetooth, connect over Wi-Fi to configure the receiver. The IP address is in most cases 192.168.142.1. Refer to the documentation for the receiver for details and receiver specific settings.

Step 2: Connect to a Bluetooth device

After pairing with a Bluetooth device, you can connect to it manually — for example, to switch devices or to reconnect after a device comes back in range.

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.

  2. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.

  3. Tap-hold Bluetooth .

  4. In the list of paired devices, tap a paired but unconnected device.

When your device and the Bluetooth device are connected, the device shows as Connected.