How Do Bluetooth Speakers Work And How To Use This Powerful Device

Wireless devices have become so common now, to the point that it may have already lost its wow factor, and people take it as just another convenient feature of modern life. So now is a good time to pause and learn about the amazing technology in these devices, starting with one question that may have already crossed many people’s minds: how do Bluetooth speakers work?

What Is Bluetooth

Before learning how do Bluetooth speakers work, it is good to first learn a little about Bluetooth technology itself.

Bluetooth is a form of wireless technology that lets devices communicate with each other without the use of wired connections. It is similar to other wireless communication technology such as those found in cellphones, TV remote controls, WiFi. 

Bluetooth is technology that uses radio waves to communicate over short distances. During its inception, Bluetooth can only communicate over 30 feet or 10 meters, a very short distance compared to its other radio-wave counterparts. However, with continuous technological advancements, each new generation of Bluetooth has been able to extend this range. The latest Bluetooth generation (Bluetooth 5)

The term Bluetooth itself has a lesser known, but quite interesting origin. It was named after an old Scandinavian monarch, King Harald, whose nickname Blatand literally translates to Bluetooth. The old King Harald Bluetooth was famous for uniting Scandinavia, making Bluetooth an apt moniker for a technology aiming to unite the Personal Computer and cellular industries.

With this technology, you now are able to use wireless mice and keyboards for your PC, you can connect your wireless headphones to both mobile phones and PCs. This technology is also crucial for the various smart home and Internet of Things appliances and devices – of which your phone may serve as control center, and your Bluetooth speaker as a butler of sorts.

How Do Bluetooth Speakers Work

Knowing how do Bluetooth speakers work is as easy as knowing how Bluetooth technology works. The simplest Bluetooth communication setup involves two devices: one acting as the control center (i.e. your mobile phone), the other one as the receiver (i.e. your Bluetooth speaker). The “control center” sends signals that serve as commands, and the receiver interprets those commands and enact them. For audio, the “control center” sends audio signals, and the receiver interprets and plays the audio.

Wireless speakers used to be lossy, meaning a lot of data is lost in the transmission, resulting to poor audio quality in the wireless speakers. However, with the advancement of both of Bluetooth and audio technologies in recent years, many Bluetooth speakers are now able to play in high definition.

How Do You Use A Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

Now that you have learned how do Bluetooth speakers work, you may be wondering, “but how do you use a Bluetooth wireless speaker?”

The easiest way to use a Bluetooth speaker would be to connect it your mobile phone. Just follow these five easy steps:

• On your phone, go to Settings. 
• Tap the Bluetooth option. 
• Turn on Bluetooth. 
• A list of nearby Bluetooth devices will appear. If your Bluetooth speaker is not on the list, tap Scan. Different phones may use other terms or commands. If you cannot find a Scan option, look for similar options such as Find Nearby Devices. If your Bluetooth speaker still does not appear on the list, check your Bluetooth speaker and press the button which has a Bluetooth symbol on it. 
• On your phone, select your speaker. Upon successfully connecting with your speaker your phone would usually display that it is paired with a Bluetooth device. Your Bluetooth speaker would also usually beep or play a confirmation message that it has successfully paired with a device.

That’s it! You have successfully paired your Bluetooth wireless speaker to your phone. You can now play audio on the speaker using your phone as a control center.

Conclusion

Now that you know how do Bluetooth speakers work, hopefully you would be even more appreciative of this technology that has become an every staple to many. Thanks to science, you can now go on and enjoy your favorite jam on your Bluetooth speaker!