How to connect with bluetooth speaker

How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to Your Phone

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What to Know

• Put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode by pressing and holding the Power button or Pairing button.
• iPhone: Go to Settings >Bluetooth >Other devices. Tap the device to connect.
• Android: Go to Settings >Connected devices >Bluetooth. Select Pair new device and then tap the speaker’s name.

This article explains how to pair a Bluetooth speaker to your iPhone or Android smartphone. Some Android buttons and menu options may vary slightly.

How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to an iPhone

The process of pairing a Bluetooth speaker with an iPhone only needs to happen once. Once a Bluetooth speaker is successfully paired to an iPhone, it should automatically connect each time it’s powered on.

Ensure Bluetooth functionality is switched on. If the Bluetooth toggle switch is green, Bluetooth is enabled, and nothing needs to be changed. If not, select the toggle to turn on Bluetooth.

How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to an Android Phone

Same as with an iPhone, the process of connecting a Bluetooth speaker to an Android device only needs to happen one time. Once a Bluetooth speaker is successfully paired to your device, it should automatically connect each time it is powered on.

Navigate to Connected devices, and turn on the Bluetooth toggle switch, if it’s not enabled.

Select the speaker’s name to connect to it. It takes a few seconds for the devices to pair. When done, the screen shows that the speaker is connected.

How to Pair Multiple Speakers at Once

Some popular Bluetooth speakers can be connected in tandem to a single phone to achieve stereo sound or to enhance volume. If you have a pair of speakers that can connect at once, download the manufacturer’s mobile application from either the Google Play or Apple App Store to get started.

For example, Logitech’s popular brand of Ultimate Ears speakers can be paired by downloading one of the company’s available apps. Check with the manufacturer to see if the feature is possible with your speakers.

How to Enable Pairing Mode on a Speaker

Before you pair anything, place the Bluetooth speaker into pairing mode, allowing it to be discovered by your phone for the initial setup. While each speaker enters pairing mode in a different method, these two suggestions should enable you to figure out how to get your speaker to comply quickly. If the tips below don’t apply to your device, check the speaker manufacturer’s user guide for further instruction.

• Press and hold the Power button: Many Bluetooth speakers switch into pairing mode by turning the speaker off, then turning the device on while pressing and holding the Power button. When the speaker is in pairing mode, it typically emits a sound, or its light indicator flashes rapidly.
• Press and hold the Pairing button: Some Bluetooth speakers have a dedicated button that places the device into pairing mode. Find a button on your device with the Bluetooth symbol next to it, then press and hold it until the speaker emits a sound, or its light indicator flashes rapidly.

With your Bluetooth speaker now discoverable, pair it to your iPhone or Android phone.

To pair to a Windows laptop or desktop, make sure Bluetooth is enabled by either right-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Notifications area or going to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Select the device in the list and enter a PIN if prompted and select Connect.

There can be a number of reasons why Bluetooth won’t connect. You could have incompatible Bluetooth versions. Or it could be a physical issue such as the devices are too far apart, one of the devices has a low battery, or not in pairing mode.

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How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to a Computer

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What to Know

• Go to Settings >Devices >Bluetooth & Other devices >Add Bluetooth or other device >Bluetooth and select your Bluetooth speaker.
• Make sure your speaker is on and not connected to another device.
• As long as your Bluetooth speaker is in range of your computer, you can use it to listen to any audio.

This article provides instructions for connecting a Bluetooth speaker to your computer so you can listen to your PC audio from anywhere within range of the speaker.

How Do I Get My Computer to Play Through a Bluetooth Speaker?

If you want to use a Bluetooth speaker through your computer, it might not be immediately apparent exactly how you can connect the two devices. But once you see how to do it, you’ll find how easy it is to set up whenever you want to use your Bluetooth speaker.

Before starting, make sure your Bluetooth device is turned on, not connected to any other device, and is in range of your PC. Then follow these steps to connect the two.

1. On your PC, go to Settings.

Click Devices to access settings for Bluetooth and other devices.

Click on the plus icon next to Add Bluetooth or other device. Then select Bluetooth.

Wait for your Bluetooth device to show up, and once it does, select it. Wait for your PC to pair with your Bluetooth device. Depending on your device, you should get a notification when they have paired.

Why Won’t My Bluetooth Speaker Connect to My PC?

There are plenty of reasons why your Bluetooth speaker won’t connect to your PC. However, there are a couple of steps you can take to resolve the issue.

While this sounds extraordinarily basic, try turning the Bluetooth device off and on again, as well as restarting your computer. You can also try un-pairing and re-pairing your Bluetooth speaker if you already had it connected to your computer previously.

Can You Use a Bluetooth Speaker With a PC?

Many modern PCs support a Bluetooth connection. However, not all of them will, and the older your PC is, the less likely it’ll have Bluetooth connectivity. You can check if your computer has Bluetooth in a few ways.

If you still have any pamphlets and information that came with your computer, try looking through those first. If not, you can also try searching the model of your PC online and see if you can find your answer there.

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How to Connect a Laptop to Bluetooth Speakers

Luis Chavez is a former Lifewire writer and a System Administrator with 5+ years’ experience writing about technology for end users.

Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years’ experience working in the IT industry support and management positions.

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This article explains the process of connecting your Windows or Mac laptop to Bluetooth computer speakers. Instructions apply to Windows 10, macOS, and Mac OS X.

Follow different instructions to turn on Bluetooth in Windows 7.

Make Your Bluetooth Speakers Discoverable

To connect Bluetooth speakers to any laptop, make sure the speakers are discoverable—that is, set them to pairing mode. Typically, you’ll press and hold the power button or the Bluetooth button for about five seconds. When the Bluetooth LED blinks, the speakers are ready to be paired with the laptop according to the steps below.

If you don’t see the blinking LED, consult the documentation that came with the speakers, or go to the manufacturer’s website for specific instructions.

How to Connect Your Windows Laptop to Bluetooth Speakers

Although most modern Windows computers support Bluetooth, some business-class desktop PCs and some old consumer-class PCs do not. If you can’t find the Bluetooth settings, purchase and install a hardware USB receiver to enable Bluetooth compatibility.

To pair a new device in Windows 10, press Win+K, then select the device from the list that appears in the Action Center window. The devices pair automatically.

Some devices—for example, Bluetooth keyboards—might have additional setup instructions, such as typing numbers or confirming a code. Consult the device’s documentation or the manufacturer’s website for instructions.

How to Connect to Bluetooth Speakers on a Mac

The steps for connecting with a laptop running OS X or macOS are similar to connecting a peripheral on Windows.

1. In the Apple menu, click System Preferences. Or, go to the Dock and select the System Preferences icon.

In the Devices list, select the Connect button for the Bluetooth speakers.

When the Bluetooth speakers are paired, they show as Connected.

Troubleshoot a Pairing Failure

When it works, pairing Bluetooth speakers and a laptop is a simple process, but sometimes things don’t go smoothly. Here are a few simple fixes that might help:

• Confirm that the speakers are turned on.
• Use the pairing technique recommended in the documentation.
• Turn Bluetooth off and on again on the laptop.
• Position the speakers within five feet of the laptop.
• Fully charge the laptop and the speakers (or attach to a power outlet).
• Move away from the Wi-Fi router, which can interfere with the connection.
• Turn both the laptop and the speakers off and back on.
• Remove any obstructions between the speakers and the laptop.

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How to Connect Bluetooth Speakers to Android

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis Boylls is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Travis has experience writing technology-related articles, providing software customer service, and in graphic design. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux platforms. He studied graphic design at Pikes Peak Community College.

The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article’s instructions and verified that they work.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a Bluetooth speaker to an Android smartphone or tablet. You can access the Bluetooth settings using the pull-down menu, or Settings menu.

Put your Bluetooth speaker into pairing mode.

• If the speaker is battery-powered, make sure the batteries are charged before attempting to pair. If it requires a power source, plug the speaker in securely and turn it on.
• Consult the user’s manual or manufacturer’s website of your Bluetooth speaker device to learn how to put it in pairing mode if you can’t find this button.

Swipe down from the top of your Android’s screen.

Swiping down from the top opens the Quick Access menu. This is where you’ll find the option to turn on Bluetooth. Swiping down with one finger displays the top five quick access options. Swiping down again, or swiping down with two fingers displays the full list of Quick Access icons.

Tap and hold the Bluetooth icon.

• If you don’t see the Bluetooth icon in the Quick Access menu, swipe left on the icons to display another page of icons.
• You can also access the Bluetooth Settings by opening Settings, and then tapping Bluetooth, which may be in an area called Connections or Network.

Select the option to pair a new device.

• If you don’t see the Bluetooth speaker in the list of devices, tap Refresh or Scan to scan again. Make sure your speaker is still in pairing mode.

Select your Bluetooth speaker.

• Some speakers may require you to enter a passcode. If prompted to enter a code, check your speaker’s manual, or try 0000 or 1234 if no pairing code is specified.

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