Make Your Bluetooth Speakers Discoverable
To connect Bluetooth speakers to any laptop, make sure the speakers are discoverable—that is, set them to pairing mode. Typically, you’ll press and hold the power button or the Bluetooth button for about five seconds. When the Bluetooth LED blinks, the speakers are ready to be paired with the laptop according to the steps below. If you don’t see the blinking LED, consult the documentation that came with the speakers, or go to the manufacturer’s website for specific instructions.
How to Connect Your Windows Laptop to Bluetooth Speakers
Although most modern Windows computers support Bluetooth, some business-class desktop PCs and some old consumer-class PCs do not. If you can’t find the Bluetooth settings, purchase and install a hardware USB receiver to enable Bluetooth compatibility. To pair a new device in Windows 10, press Win+K, then select the device from the list that appears in the Action Center window. The devices pair automatically.
How to Connect to Bluetooth Speakers on a Mac
The steps for connecting with a laptop running OS X or macOS are similar to connecting a peripheral on Windows.
Troubleshoot a Pairing Failure
When it works, pairing Bluetooth speakers and a laptop is a simple process, but sometimes things don’t go smoothly. Here are a few simple fixes that might help:
Confirm that the speakers are turned on.Use the pairing technique recommended in the documentation.Turn Bluetooth off and on again on the laptop.Position the speakers within five feet of the laptop.Fully charge the laptop and the speakers (or attach to a power outlet).Move away from the Wi-Fi router, which can interfere with the connection.Turn both the laptop and the speakers off and back on.Remove any obstructions between the speakers and the laptop.
