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This guide helps you resolve the Bluetooth is currently disabled error when connecting a Garmin Approach R10 to Awesome Golf Simulator.

Awesome Golf Simulator Connect Garmin Approach R10 Bluetooth Disabled

Enable Bluetooth on your device

iOS / iPadOS

  1. On your device, go to Settings.
  2. Select Bluetooth and set the toggle to On.

See Apple Support: Manage Bluetooth connections on iPhone for further guidance.

macOS

  1. Open System Settings (Apple Menu → System Settings).
  2. Select Bluetooth in the sidebar.
  3. Set the toggle to On.

See Apple Support: Connect Bluetooth devices on Mac for further guidance.

Android

  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Select Bluetooth, or Connections → Bluetooth.
  3. Set the toggle to On.

See Google Support: Pair a Bluetooth device on Android for further guidance.

ChromeOS

  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Select Bluetooth.
  3. Set the toggle to On.

If the Bluetooth toggle is not visible, your Chromebook does not have built-in Bluetooth and requires a USB Bluetooth adapter - see Adapters for unsupported connection methods.

See Google Support: Connect a Bluetooth device on Chromebook for further guidance.

Windows

  1. Open Settings (Windows Key + I).
  2. Windows 11: Select Bluetooth & devices → Devices. Windows 10: Select Devices.
  3. Set the Bluetooth toggle to On.

If the Bluetooth toggle is not visible, your PC does not have built-in Bluetooth and requires a USB Bluetooth adapter - see Adapters for unsupported connection methods.

Windows 11 Bluetooth Settings with Bluetooth Discovery Toggle highlighted

Connect via Awesome Golf Assistant

If your primary device cannot connect to the Approach R10 via Bluetooth, the Awesome Golf Assistant app can forward the connection from a secondary iOS or Android device that can connect.

  1. Install the Awesome Golf Assistant on a secondary iOS or Android device, preferably alongside the Garmin Golf app.

  2. On the primary device, open Awesome Golf Simulator, select Garmin → Approach R10 → Connect via Assistant. A QR code will appear.

    Awesome Golf Simulator Garmin Approach R10 Assistant Connect Screen

  3. On the secondary device, open the Awesome Golf Assistant app and scan the QR code. The Assistant app must remain open and in the foreground throughout your session.

Additional troubleshooting

If you are using a Bluetooth USB adapter, ensure its firmware is up to date from the manufacturer's website.