A method of communicating with short range wireless devices using a mobile terminal includes selectably communicating with a plurality of portable wireless devices to support at least one operating mode. The mobile terminal includes a short range communication module configured to be connected to and communicate with a plurality of paired short range portable wireless devices, an input unit for recognizing an external input received to configure the mobile terminal to support at least one operating mode with at least one portable wireless device, and a controller configured to support the at least one operating mode with the at least one portable wireless device, the controller controlling the short range communication module such that the short range communication module selectively communicates with the plurality of portable wireless devices to support a first operating mode.