When Ledger Bluetooth pairing fails, read it as a phone permission, device readiness, distance, and app-state check. The issue usually needs a clean sequence, not repeated taps on the same pairing screen. Keep the review tied to Ledger Wallet, the device screen, and the model being paired.
Start with the phone permission layer
Check whether Bluetooth is enabled, whether the phone allows Ledger Wallet to use Bluetooth, and whether the app is open on the intended pairing page. The mobile flow in the Bluetooth pairing guide gives the clearest permission-first path.
Confirm the device is ready for pairing
The device should be unlocked and on the relevant screen before the phone attempts to pair. For model context, compare the pairing task with Ledger Nano X, Ledger Stax, or Ledger Flex pages when the article needs a device-specific reference.
Review distance and reconnect order
Keep the device close to the phone, close stale pairing attempts, and restart the pairing page in a simple order. If the phone path itself is unclear, the phone connection guide helps separate phone setup from device readiness.
Finish with an app and version note
After pairing succeeds or clearly fails at one layer, record the phone model, Ledger Wallet page, device state, and any version prompt. If a version prompt is involved, use the firmware version check before repeating the pairing sequence.
