Bluetooth speakers are the new norm today. Their increasing popularity makes people carry one with them for a picnic or vacation. We often use them in our houses during get-togethers and events, as well.
Most people find connecting this wireless device to the smartphone a little tricky. Here we are with this article to make the process easier and hassle-free for you.
In this write-up, we will explain the step-by-step process to connect your android or iPhone to a Bluetooth speaker. Also, we will provide some tips to pair the speaker with any smart device.
Let us get started with the discussion.
Firstly, let us learn how to connect a Bluetooth speaker to an android device.
How to Connect Bluetooth Speakers to Android Phone?
Here is a step-by-step process for connecting a Bluetooth speaker to an android smartphone or tablet. Following these steps will make the connection and pairing process easier for you. Here we go:
Step 1: Turn on the Bluetooth Speaker and Enable the Pairing.Â
- Start the process by turning on your Bluetooth speaker.
- If it is a wired device, plug it into the power outlet. If it is a wireless one that operates by batteries, turn the appliance on.
- After you turn it on, make sure you enable the pairing mode in the device.
- In some models, you need to hold on to a button of the device for a few seconds. This will put the speaker in pairing mode. This will, however, vary depending on the speaker.
- If you are not aware of how to enable the pairing mode, you may refer to the instruction manual.
Step 2: Open the Quick Access Options Menu.
- The next step is to open the quick access options menu. This is how you can do it.
- Swipe down from the top of your mobile phone with your finger.
- It will display the quick access options menu with the top options.
- If you want to get a full list of the same, swipe it down again with your finger.
- You can swipe down from the top of your smartphone with two fingers to get the full list of quick access options at once.
Step 3: Tap on the Bluetooth Icon and Hold it for a Couple of Seconds.
- In the menu, you will find a Bluetooth icon. Tap on it and hold it for a few seconds.
- If you cannot find the Bluetooth icon on the quick access menu, swipe left on the other icons. It will display a new page with all these icons.
- Or, you can even go to the Settings page to access the Bluetooth settings option.
- Open Settings and tap on the Bluetooth and Device Connection option.
- You will find the Bluetooth icon here. Tap on it.
- If you cannot find the Bluetooth and Device Connection option on your Settings page, tap on the More Settings option.
Step 4: Tap on the “Pair New Device” Option on your Mobile Phone.Â
- After you access the Bluetooth option on your device, it will direct you to another page containing a list of options.
- Select the Pair new device option on that page. You will usually find it at the top of the list.
- Once you select that option, it will automatically scan for any Bluetooth devices in its proximity.
- If you are using Samsung Galaxy devices, you can skip this step and move to the next.
- After scanning, if you cannot find your Bluetooth device in the list of devices displayed, select the Refresh option to scan again.
- Ensure that the pairing mode is still enabled on your Bluetooth device.
Step 5: Select your Bluetooth Device from the Displayed List.
- After scanning, it will display a list of Available Devices in the proximity.
- You will find your Bluetooth device in that list shown by its name. Select the device.
- After selecting, your android mobile phone or tablet will automatically start pairing with the Bluetooth speaker.
- After your Bluetooth speaker and smartphone are paired to each other, you can play your desired audio and media from your android device.
- Let us now see how to connect your Bluetooth speaker to an iPhone
How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to an iPhone?
Below is a step-by-step process for connecting your Bluetooth speaker to an iPhone or iOS device.
Step 1: Turn on the Bluetooth Speaker and Enable the Pairing.Â
- Start the process by turning on your Bluetooth speaker.
- If it is a wired device, plugged it into the power outlet. If it is a wireless one that operates by batteries, turn the appliance on.
- After you turn it on, make sure you enable the pairing mode in the device.
- In some models, you need to hold on to a button of the device for a few seconds. This will put the speaker in pairing mode. This will, however, vary depending on the speaker.
- If you are not aware of how to enable the pairing mode, you may refer to the instruction manual.
Step 2: Open the Settings Page on your iPhone.
- The next step is to open the Settings page on your iPhone. This is how you can do it.
- Unlock your iPhone.
- Look for the Settings icon on your device.
- Click on it and open the page.
Step 3: Select the Bluetooth Option.
- On the Settings page, you will find a Bluetooth icon.
- Look for the colour of the toggle switch of the Bluetooth icon.
- If it is green, it means your Bluetooth is already switched on. You do not have to do anything.
- If it is not, it means that the Bluetooth is switched off. Turn on the functionality by selecting the toggle.
- When you turn it on, you can find the “Now Discoverable as <Your Device Name>” statement just below the option.
- Make sure that the Bluetooth functionality on your iPhone remains switched on.
Step 4: Scroll Down to Other Devices on your Mobile Phone.
- After you access the Bluetooth option on your device, it will show two options – My Devices and Other Devices.
- Underneath the My Devices option, you will find a list of devices that are already paired to your iPhone.
- Scroll down to the Other Devices option.
- Below that option, it will automatically scan for any Bluetooth devices in its proximity.
- It may take a few seconds to finish the scanning process.
- Ensure that the pairing mode is still enabled on your Bluetooth device.
Step 5: Select your Bluetooth Device from the Displayed List.
- After scanning, it will display a list of Available Devices in the proximity.
- You will find your Bluetooth device in that list shown by its name. Select the device.
- After selecting, your iPhone or iPad will automatically start pairing with the Bluetooth speaker.
- After your Bluetooth speaker and smartphone are paired to each other, you can find an updated status on your iPhone as “Connected to the screen”.
- You can now play your desired audio and media from your iPhone or iPad.
- Let us now see how to connect multiple Bluetooth speakers to your mobile phone.
How to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers on Android phone or iPhone?
Did you know that you can connect more than one Bluetooth speaker simultaneously to your phone? I am sure you do. Most android phones and iPhones allow the dual audio mode that helps your device connect to two speakers, at once. However, ensure that both speakers are of the same brand.
You might have been aware of the speakers that come in pairs. You need to connect both to your device to enjoy the quality sound in your room.
In either case, you need to have the manufacturer’s mobile app downloaded to your mobile phone to access the multi-connectivity. This application is available in both the android and iOS play stores.
You can install the app from the Google play store and Apple app store, respectively.
You can now easily connect multiple speakers to your mobile phone.
How to Activate Pairing Mode in Your Bluetooth Speaker?
If you want to pair your Bluetooth device to a mobile phone or tablet, you need to put it in the pairing mode first. Depending on the manufacturing brand of the speaker, the method of enabling pairing mode may differ. Here are two general ways for activating the pairing mode in your speaker. These two methods should help you get the job done hassle-free.
Method 1: Press the Power Button and Hold it for a Few Seconds.
- Your Bluetooth speaker has a power button.
- Press the button and hold it for a few seconds.
- This will enable the pairing mode.
- Once paired, the device will emit a sound as a confirmation.
- After you get a sound, it is confirmed that the pairing is enabled.
- Some other devices may show off lights as an indicator that your speaker is in pairing mode.
- With these two indicators, you can confirm that the pairing mode on your Bluetooth speaker is activated.
Method 2: Press the Pairing Button and Hold it for a few seconds.
- Some Bluetooth speakers come with a pairing button.
- Press the button and hold it for a few seconds.
- This will enable the pairing mode.
- Once paired, the device will emit a sound as a confirmation.
- After you get a sound, it is confirmed that the pairing is enabled.
- Some other devices may show off lights as an indicator that your speaker is in pairing mode.
- With these two indicators, you can confirm that the pairing mode on your Bluetooth speaker is activated.
How to Troubleshoot the Issues when Pairing Bluetooth Speaker to a Smartphone or Tablet?
Sometimes, we may face issues when pairing a Bluetooth speaker to a mobile phone or tablet. When you find difficulty in pairing, instead of getting disappointed you can troubleshoot them on your own. Here are some of the tips and tricks to help you combat such issues.
Problem: Bluetooth pairing difficulty.
There can be many reasons for this. Let us have a look at the common ones.
Reason 1:Â When you have a Bluetooth pairing difficulty, it could be because both the speaker and the mobile phone are at a farther distance from each other. Let us see how to troubleshoot this issue.
Solution:Â Bluetooth devices get auto-connected to other devices when there is a strong signal. It is essential to keep them together at a close distance where both can have the signal available. Sometimes, another device that is close to your Bluetooth speakers connects to it automatically. To prevent anything as such, it is advisable to keep your speaker close to the device that you are trying to pair. This helps both devices to get paired with each other.
Reason 2:Â When you have a Bluetooth pairing difficulty, it could be because your mobile phone is already paired to some other device.
We have our mobile phones paired to other devices like the car stereo or speaker in another room. In such cases, when you turn on the Bluetooth option on your phone, it automatically gets connected to the already paired appliances.
Let us see how to troubleshoot this issue.
Solution:Â The only solution to this is to reset the Bluetooth functionality on your smart device. This is how you can do it:
Unlock your phone and open the Settings page.
Turn off the Bluetooth option, and it will disconnect any active connections.
Now, turn on the Bluetooth option again.
This will reset the connections, and your mobile phone will reconnect to the Bluetooth speaker.
Reason 3:Â When you have a Bluetooth pairing difficulty, it could be because your Bluetooth speaker is already paired to some other device.
We have our speaker paired to other smart devices at home like tablets, phones, iPad, etc. In such cases, when you enable the pairing mode on your Bluetooth speaker, it automatically gets connected to any of the already paired devices.
Let us see how to troubleshoot this issue.
Solution:Â The only solution to this is to reset the Bluetooth speaker. This is how you can do it:
Firstly, turn off the Bluetooth functionality on all other compatible devices.
Disable the pairing mode on your Bluetooth speaker by pressing the “Bluetooth Disconnect” option. This will disconnect any active connections.
Now, enable the pairing mode again with the Bluetooth speaker.
This will reset the connections, and your Bluetooth speaker will reconnect to the mobile phone.
Reason 4:Â When you have a Bluetooth pairing difficulty, it could be because the Bluetooth functionality on your laptops, tablets, computers, etc., is not compatible with the Bluetooth speaker. Your devices are not suitable to audio stream to the speakers.
Let us see how to troubleshoot this issue.
Solution:Â The only solution to this is to check for the compatibility of your devices. This is how you can do it:
Most laptops or computers that come with built-in Bluetooth functionality may not be suitable for streaming audio. If you are facing problems playing audio from your laptop, do not jump to a conclusion that there is something wrong with your Bluetooth speaker.
Instead, try connecting your speaker to other devices like a mobile phone or a tablet. If you can play audio from other devices, you can confirm that the built-in Bluetooth functionality of your laptop is not suitable for the audio streaming of the speaker.
Conclusion:
I hope this article explained in detail about connecting your Bluetooth speaker to the mobile phone and other compatible devices. The troubleshoot tips cited in this guide should help you combat the issues easily and effectively. Please share this information with your friends to help them know to resolve the issues themselves.
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