Q: How do I use my ULTIMATE EARS speaker with a computer?

Yes, if your computer has Bluetooth capabilities.

Mac

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
2. Open the Bluetooth preference pane.
3. Click “+” to add a new Bluetooth device.
4. Turn the speaker on.
5. 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.

1. 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:

1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
2. Open the Sound preference pane.
3. Select the Output tab.
4. Select BOOM 2.

PC

1. Turn the speaker on.
2. 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.

1. Open your Control Panel.
2. Select Hardware and Sound.
3. Select Devices and Printers.
4. Select Bluetooth Devices.
5. Click Add a device.
6. 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:

1. Open your Control Panel.
2. Select Hardware and Sound.
3. Select Manage audio devices (under Sound).
4. Select “Speakers Bluetooth Hands-free Audio” and click Set Default.
5. Click OK.