Although all modern smartphones are equipped with built-in speakers, truly high-quality and loud sound cannot be achieved from them. All that remains is to use headphones. But what if you want to use your mobile phone as a music center to share the sound with others? Let's figure out how to connect the speaker to a phone based on Android, iOS or Windows Phone.
The step-by-step instructions are universal and suitable for all models and brands: Bbk, Beats, Boombox, Creative, Jbl, Defender, Dialog, Genius, Hopestar, Microlab, Microsoft, Musky, Perfeo, Prolife, Rombica, Sven, Tronsmart, Ubl, Chinese No- Name and others.
The easiest way is Bluetooth
Summarized instructions for linking bluetooth acoustics and a smartphone look like this:
- Turn on the speaker and activate bluetooth mode (if it is not activated automatically)
- On your smartphone, open the “Settings” or “Options” menu
- Activate the Bluetooth connection by moving the slider to the “on” position.
- In the list of connected devices that appears, select the name of the speaker. Synchronization will occur within a few seconds
- Play any song to test the connection. If everything was done correctly, a sound will be heard. If something goes wrong, there is a FAQ at the bottom of the article with the main problems.
Video instructions for Android
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Method 2
Video instructions for iOS
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Method 2
There are a huge number of active wireless speakers on the market that connect using a Bluetooth connection. The main advantages of the technology are:
- Mobility. You can take it with you to nature or for a walk;
- compact size and light weight;
- high quality sound reproduction. Operate over a wide frequency range and can play high bitrate files;
- wireless connection, allowing you to avoid using a bunch of wires;
- if desired, you can connect directly with a charging cable;
- compatible with all smartphones from any manufacturer;
- support any modern operating system: Android iOS, Windows Phone.
In addition to regular Bluetooth speakers, there are “smart variations”, or docking stations as they are also called, from the world’s leading manufacturers: Apple, Amazon, Yandex and others. These smart devices are essentially also wireless music equipment, only with expanded functionality. They are controlled using the built-in voice assistant - Siri, Alexa or Alice. They can be connected using either a charging connector or over the air.
This method is the simplest, but at the same time very energy-consuming. Most wireless speakers have a 3.5 mm jack, so you can connect it differently, but more on that below.
How to link a device to Alice?
The connection process is quite simple, but extremely unintuitive.
- Install the Yandex application. ...
- Open the side menu and select Devices.
- In the new Smart Home section, click + to add devices.
- Select the appropriate plugin (in our case it is Xiaomi).
- After installation, authorization will be required.
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other methods
AUX
Another popular way to connect a portable speaker to a smartphone is to use a special AUX audio cable. The wire is equipped with metal plugs on both sides, 3.5 mm in diameter with three conductors. This connector is rarely included with acoustics, but don’t worry, the accessory can be purchased at any store that sells electronics.
To use this method, it is necessary that there is a connector on the case labeled AUX, and its own power source, for example, a battery or a plug for connecting to electricity.
Connection diagram:
- Insert one end of the AUX cable into the headphone jack on your smartphone,
- Plug the other end of the cable into a special connector on the speaker housing,
- An inscription about connecting the audio jack should appear on the phone display (the headphone icon will appear),
- Start playing the track to check the connection.
The disadvantage of this method is the lack of mobility; you won’t be able to listen to music from a distance.
Via USB
Most modern smartphones are equipped with a micro-USB or Type-C connector. The connector is intended for charging the phone and for transferring data to a computer. But if you wish, you can use a USB cable to connect your gadget to the speaker (not all models are supported).
To make the connection, you need to insert one end of the cable with micro-USB into the phone, and connect the other end, with regular USB, to the socket on the speaker body.
This option has many disadvantages:
- sometimes such a connection has poor sound, especially when using cheap Chinese laces;
- not all portable speakers support this method;
- You cannot connect gadgets from Apple.
Reset
When for some reason you need to return to factory settings, you should follow these simple steps:
- Disconnect the power adapter.
- Press and hold the activation button and do not release it.
- Connect the power adapter.
- Wait 5-10 seconds and release the activation button.
- The light ring should light up.
- Connect the speaker to the Internet.
The process will take up to 10 minutes.
Possible problems
If we are talking about a wired connection, then problems with sound are mainly associated with a malfunction of the cord and connectors. But with Bluetooth everything is a little different.
Despite the fact that pairing is successful in most cases, sometimes users encounter the following problems:
- synchronization does not occur;
- there is no sound, although the connection is established;
- the smartphone does not see the audio speaker;
- Most errors can be corrected by simply rebooting the device.
- If this does not help, you need to unpair the Bluetooth gadget and re-bind it.
Bluetooth not enabled
The most common problem is that pairing mode is turned off. In this case, synchronization does not occur, since the Bluetooth module is disabled and the phone cannot detect the gadget. To resolve this error, you must enable search mode on your audio device. To do this, you need to hold the power button on the speaker for several seconds until a sound signal is heard or the color indicator changes color. After this, you need to open the smartphone settings again and select a music device from the list of found ones.
Dead battery
If the speaker does not respond to button presses, the LEDs do not light up or blink, then it is most likely discharged. It's quite easy to check. Press the power button located on the case. If there is no beep and the lights do not blink, the battery needs charging. Modern Bluetooth speakers work for 5-10 hours on a single charge, and you must remember to recharge them in a timely manner.
Connection established with another smartphone
Sometimes, the phone cannot connect to the Bluetooth speaker because there is another gadget nearby that was previously connected. Most likely the pairing happened automatically.
You need to disconnect the acoustics from the other device and try synchronization again using the method described above.
Large distance between devices
Bluetooth works at a maximum distance of 10 meters, but if there are obstacles in the form of walls or household appliances, the footage is reduced to 3-4 m.
Problems during the connection process
Typically, users do not have any problems and are able to connect the first time. But if suddenly an incomprehensible error occurs, which is accompanied by the notification “Hmm, I can’t connect,” it is recommended:
- Place your phone next to the Station and press the “Play sound again” button.
- Click the “Start over” button and connect to the Internet again, carefully entering the password for the selected network.
Important! The same network must be installed on the phone and the Station.
If you fail to connect again, you should contact the Yandex service center (addresses can be found on the official website).
Question answer
How to connect 2 audio speakers at the same time
Since electronics manufacturing companies compete with each other, the wireless connection of two speakers of different brands is currently implemented with great difficulty.
The most common ways are:
- make a wired connection using two AUX cables and a mini-jack adapter. This scenario is simple to implement: The ends of the cords are connected to the speakers, and the other ends are inserted into the splitter adapter. The other side of the adapter connects to the connector on the phone;
- buy a portable speaker from JBL, Sony or other companies that supports the function of synchronizing two or more devices;
- download and install the special AmpMe program. The application allows you to connect to several devices at the same time. The program supports any phone;
- buy cell phones with Bluetooth 5.0. This module, implemented on some of the latest smartphone models, allows you to connect several audio devices simultaneously via Bluetooth.
Can I connect landline speakers to my phone?
Stationary speakers, such as those from a computer, old Soviet passive speakers, car speakers or from a music center, are found in every home. But you can’t connect them without an amplifier.
But it is quite possible to use a music center with a built-in amplifier. To do this, you need an AUX headphone jack and a special adapter. On one side, the adapter has a plug for a standard 3.5 mm jack, and on the other, 2 tulip-type plugs. AUX is inserted into the mobile phone, “tulips” into the connector labeled IN, the main thing is that the colors of the plugs match.
I have a model with an NFC chip, what should I do?
For modern smartphones with an NFC chip, synchronization is even easier than when connecting via Bluetooth. This technology works best when both devices have a chip. You need to bring the speaker to the back of the phone (as close as possible). A confirmation request should appear on the screen. An affirmative answer will initiate pairing and everything will start working.
How to set it to turn on automatically
New generation audio speakers can be configured to automatically turn on music. First, you need to synchronize your devices by selecting your docking station from the list of connected ones. The gadget will make a short sound indicating successful binding. Music will play automatically every time you turn on the player.
How to connect to the radio
To output sound from a mobile phone to the speakers in the car, use two options:
- AUX cord,
- Bluetooth channel (for expensive radios).
Detailed instructions above.
Where can I get the application?
The first thing you need to know about how to connect Yandex.Station to an iPhone is how the device works in general. There is no separate special software from the developer; just download the Yandex application.
Having problems connecting Alice to the Internet? We have already told you how to fix errors using the link
You can find the program in the App Store using the search bar (magnifying glass on the bottom panel). The application is available to every user absolutely free.
Is it possible to set up Yandex Station without a phone?
All initial setup of the station occurs only using the mobile application. It is impossible to turn it on for the first time without using the phone. However, further settings can be made through a regular browser. To do this, you need to log into the same account as in the application, go to the Yandex.Passport website, open the device settings page and change the settings.
How a portable speaker works
The creation of portable speakers can be dated back to the beginning of 2000. Then the first to produce such equipment was the Sony Ericsson Walkman company. Naturally, the assortment did not offer a huge selection and not everyone could afford such a toy. Naturally, everyone was interested in how a Bluetooth speaker works. Today they are universal for all devices, which is why they have become so widespread. The devices differ not only in functionality, but also in design, sound, and other parameters, which add up to the final price.
The speaker is a portable speaker system. There may be several speakers inside the equipment at once. The connection to the device is made via a Bluetooth wireless channel, but sometimes Bluetooth does not see the speaker. The absence of additional wires has significantly increased the popularity of the product. The sound quality is in no way inferior to conventional wireless accessories, while achieving mobility. Naturally, you need batteries or a rechargeable battery to operate. Now is it clear how to use a bluetooth speaker?
Enable "Listen to Hey Siri"
To make Siri respond to your voice commands on a locked phone with the screen turned off, you need to enable a couple of options in the settings:
- Click “Settings”.
- Click "Siri and search".
- Click on the switches “Listen to Hey Siri” and “Siri with screen lock”, they should light green.
