How do I connect my iPod to a Bluetooth speaker if I don't have Control Center in my Settings?

If you have an older iPod Touch, then Bluetooth is in Settings/ General

In there, you should see Version (which will tell you which iOS version you have). If we know which iOS version you have, that will probably help.

In addition, you will probably see Bluetooth (on/off)

So, Settings/General/Bluetooth>on/off

When you tap the Settings icon you should see Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

Set up and use third-party Bluetooth accessories

Identify your iPod model

What model number do you have then?

If you do not have volume buttons on the upper left edge you have the original (1G) iPod touch. That model does not have Bluetooth. The highest iOS version is 3.1.3

As lllaass has stated, that sounds very much like a 1st generation Touch..

For the benefit of anyone else who reads this thread, my response above (Settings/General/Bluetooth) refers to a 2nd generation Touch (which can use iOS 4.2.1). It is also an older model 😉

Debra,

you could always buy yourself a Bluetooth transmitter. There are two types:

1. plugs into the headphone socket and transmits (sends) the headphone output to a Bluetooth receiver, or
2. plugs into the 30-pin dock connector on the bottom of your iPod.

• The first type may not be loud enough, especially if you have a European Union iPod (i.e. purchased in the European Union countries) that has the limited maximum volume. (not sure if this applies to 1st gen Touch, but it does apply to the 2nd gen.) Typically, it uses its own battery for power, usually a built-in re-chargeable.
• The second type does not have the limited maximum volume mentioned above. It takes its power from the iPod, which means the running time of your iPod will be reduced as it is supplying power to the Bluetooth transmitter.