Q: How do I use my ULTIMATE EARS speaker with a computer?
Yes, if your computer has Bluetooth capabilities.
Mac
- From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
- Open the Bluetooth preference pane.
- Click “+” to add a new Bluetooth device.
- Turn the speaker on.
- Hold down the Bluetooth button (below the power button) until you hear a tone.
NOTE: The Bluetooth connection button will blink rapidly, meaning the speaker is ready for pairing.
- Select BOOM 2 from the list of available devices and click Continue.
Once your speaker is paired and connected, you may have to select the BOOM 2 as the default playback device in the your System Preferences. Here’s how:
- From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
- Open the Sound preference pane.
- Select the Output tab.
- Select BOOM 2.
PC
- Turn the speaker on.
- Hold down the Bluetooth button (below the power button) until you hear a tone.
NOTE: The Bluetooth connection button will blink rapidly, meaning the speaker is ready for pairing.
- Open your Control Panel.
- Select Hardware and Sound.
- Select Devices and Printers.
- Select Bluetooth Devices.
- Click Add a device.
- Select BOOM 2 from the list of devices, and then click next.
NOTE: If the Bluetooth Device Control window opens, expand the Headset type menu and select “My hands-free device BOOM 2 does not have a display” and then click Apply.
Once your speaker is paired and connected, you’ll have to select the BOOM 2 as the default playback device in the Windows Sound settings. Here’s how:
- Open your Control Panel.
- Select Hardware and Sound.
- Select Manage audio devices (under Sound).
- Select “Speakers Bluetooth Hands-free Audio” and click Set Default.
- Click OK.