Change Connected Device on Chromebook: A Comprehensive Guide
Managing your connected devices on a Chromebook can be a seamless process, allowing you to stay organized and efficient. Whether you’re connecting a new printer, Bluetooth device, or external storage, this guide will walk you through the steps to change connected devices on your Chromebook.
Connecting a New Device
Before you can change connected devices on your Chromebook, you need to first connect the new device. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn on your new device and ensure it’s in a discoverable state. For example, if you’re connecting a Bluetooth device, make sure it’s powered on and in pairing mode.
- On your Chromebook, click the clock in the bottom-right corner of the screen to open the system tray.
- Look for the device you want to connect in the system tray. If it’s not there, click the expand arrow to see more devices.
- Click the device to connect. If prompted, enter a PIN or password to pair the device.
Changing Connected Devices
Once your new device is connected, you can change the connected devices on your Chromebook. Here’s how:
- Open the Chromebook Settings by clicking the gear icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and click “Device” to expand the category.
- Click “Connected devices” to view a list of all connected devices.
- Find the device you want to change and click the three dots next to it.
- Select “Manage” to see more options.
- Choose the action you want to perform, such as “Remove” to disconnect the device or “Change” to select a different device.
Managing Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth devices are among the most common types of connected devices on a Chromebook. Here’s how to manage them:
- Open the Chromebook Settings and click “Device” to expand the category.
- Click “Connected devices” and then “Bluetooth” to view a list of paired Bluetooth devices.
- Click the device you want to manage and select “Manage” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the action you want to perform, such as “Remove” to disconnect the device or “Change” to select a different device.
Connecting and Disconnecting Printers
Connecting and disconnecting printers on your Chromebook is straightforward. Here’s how:
- Open the Chromebook Settings and click “Device” to expand the category.
- Click “Connected devices” and then “Printers” to view a list of connected printers.
- Click the printer you want to manage and select “Manage” from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the action you want to perform, such as “Remove” to disconnect the printer or “Change” to select a different printer.
Using the Chromebook Sharing Settings
Chromebooks have built-in sharing settings that allow you to share your device with others. Here’s how to use them:
- Open the Chromebook Settings and click “Device” to expand the category.
- Click “Connected devices” and then “Sharing” to view the sharing settings.
- Toggle the “Share this device” switch to enable or disable sharing.
- Choose the users you want to share your device with by clicking “Manage users” and adding their accounts.