Samsung How to Turn On/Off Nearby device scanning
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The Samsung device can search for nearby devices in the background. Found devices appear in a pop-up from which a connection can be established. The search will take place even if Bluetooth is deactivated.
In the settings, the function "Nearby device scanning" can be switched on or off.
Android 11 | One UI 3.0
![Step 1: Tap on Settings How to Turn On/Off Nearby device scanning - Tap on Settings](https://media.techbone.net/img/450-samsung-how-to-turn-on-off-nearby-device-scanning-android-11-one-ui-3-0-step-1-24680.webp)
![Step 2: Tap on Connections How to Turn On/Off Nearby device scanning - Tap on Connections](https://media.techbone.net/img/450-samsung-how-to-turn-on-off-nearby-device-scanning-android-11-one-ui-3-0-step-2-24681.webp)
![Step 3: Tap on More connection settings How to Turn On/Off Nearby device scanning - Tap on More connection settings](https://media.techbone.net/img/450-samsung-how-to-turn-on-off-nearby-device-scanning-android-11-one-ui-3-0-step-3-24682.webp)
![Step 4: Enable or disable Nearby device scanning How to Turn On/Off Nearby device scanning - Enable or disable Nearby device scanning](https://media.techbone.net/img/450-samsung-how-to-turn-on-off-nearby-device-scanning-android-11-one-ui-3-0-step-4-24683.webp)
- Tap on Settings
- Tap on Connections
- Tap on More connection settings
- Enable or disable Nearby device scanning