How To Pair Bluetooth Speaker To Your Different Devices
Do you love dancing along to the beat of the music but are having trouble moving around with headphones plugged into your device? Or maybe you want to turn your music or movie audio up, but your device’s volume isn’t quite strong enough? A Bluetooth speaker is just the right solution for you! Plus, learning how to pair Bluetooth speaker with your different devices is so easy that you will have it working in a jiffy.
Bluetooth speakers are so adaptable. You can use them anywhere – your house or workplace, on the road, and even on vacation. The easy set-up process makes it a great choice for a person who is always on-the-go. Most Bluetooth speakers can be set-up in less than 5 minutes and will work seamlessly on any device. Before set-up, be sure to read the manual for instructions on how to connect the Bluetooth speaker to your device.
Pair with iOS Devices
To pair the speaker with your iOS device, follow these steps:
- Turn on your speaker. For first time pairing, the Bluetooth light (blue light) should be flashing rapidly.
- If the device has been previously paired, the Bluetooth light will be lit up steadily. To go into pairing mode, hold the power button until the light flashes. If your speaker has a Bluetooth button, press down on it. Check your speaker’s manual for instructions to be sure.
- Go to the Settings on your iOS device and select Bluetooth.
- Slide the toggle to turn Bluetooth on.
- The model name of your speaker should appear on your iOS device. Tap on it to begin the pairing process.
- If successfully paired, it will show as connected and the speaker model will appear on the My Devices section of your iOS device.
Pair with Android Devices
To pair with an Android device, follow these steps:
- Follow the same process as pairing with an iOS device until your Bluetooth speaker is turned on and in pairing mode. Check your speaker’s manual for instructions to be sure.
- Go to the Settings on your Android and select Connections, where you will find the Bluetooth setting.
- Slide the toggle to turn Bluetooth on.
- The model name of your speaker should appear on the list of available devices on your Android. Tap on it to begin the pairing process.
- If successfully paired, it will show as connected and the speaker model will appear on the Paired Devices section of your Android.
Pair with Windows Computer
Your Bluetooth speaker can also be paired with a Windows PC, as long as it is Bluetooth-compatible. Follow these steps to do so:
- Turn on your Bluetooth speaker and follow the same process as pairing with an iOS and Android device until your Bluetooth speaker is in pairing mode. Check your speaker’s manual for instructions to be sure.
- On your Windows PC, go to the Start Menu and select Settings.
- Select Devices and navigate to Bluetooth & other devices.
- Turn on the Bluetooth setting.
- Navigate to Add Bluetooth or other device. The list of available devices should now show up on your screen.
- Select the model of your Bluetooth speaker to connect it to your PC.
- If successful, the PC will show that your speaker is Paired on the list,
Conclusion
Now that you have figured out how to pair Bluetooth speaker to your different devices, head on down to your favorite gadget store and purchase one for yourself. The versatility of this type of speaker will make it such a great buy, especially when most models, even from popular brands, come at a very affordable price.