This article applies Connection of Philips Bluetooth Speaker to Laptop in Windows 10,8 and 7 operating systems. Check the Applicable Products and Categories section of this article before starting these steps. Using your Bluetooth audio device for music playback or calls via USB is not possible.
Steps for the Connection of Philips Bluetooth Speaker to Laptop Windows 10:
Step 1:
The first important step is to make sure the laptop / desktop has a Bluetooth module. Some laptop / desktop might not come with this hardware. Check the manual of your laptop / desktop on the availability of the Bluetooth module.
If your laptop / desktop does not come with a Bluetooth module, an external Bluetooth module adapter can be purchased to help you enable Bluetooth function on your laptop / desktop.
Step 2:
If your computer is asking for a Bluetooth driver, contact your computer manufacturer.
If you’re using a VAIO computer, Bluetooth drivers are available online. Downloads are posted on your model support page.
By entering pairing mode, you make the device you want to connect to your laptop or desktop computer discoverable.
The steps to enter pairing mode may vary depending on the device you want to connect (headphones, speakers, smartphone, etc.).
Example: The WH-1000XM4 wireless Bluetooth headset immediately goes into pairing mode when used for the first time.
However, the second time you pair it, you will have toppers and hold the pairing mode button for 7 seconds.
How do I put my Bluetooth audio device into pairing mode?
If your computer is asking for a Bluetooth driver, contact your computer manufacturer.
If you’re using a VAIO computer, Bluetooth drivers are available online. Downloads are posted on your model support page.
By entering pairing mode, you make the device you want to connect to your laptop or desktop computer discoverable.
The steps to enter pairing mode may vary depending on the device you want to connect (headphones, speakers, smartphone, etc.).
Example: The WH-1000XM4 wireless Bluetooth headset immediately goes into pairing mode when used for the first time.
However, the second time you pair it, you will have toppers and hold the pairing mode button for 7 seconds.
How do I put my Bluetooth audio device into pairing mode?
Bluetooth speakers and headphones have a pairing button. To activate pairing mode, press and hold the pairing button for several seconds
If you are using your Bluetooth speakers or headphones for the first time, they will most likely go into pairing mode automatically when you turn them on.
Step3:
Remember to turn OFF Airplane mode (Windows 10)
Go to [Start].
Select [Settings].
Go to [Network & Internet].
Change the option [Airplane Mode] to [OFF].
Connection of Philips Bluetooth Speaker to Laptop in Windows 8:
Click the [Start]button, then go to [Settings].
Click on [Devices].
Click the [Bluetooth & other devices]/[Bluetooth] tab and ensure Bluetooth is set to [ON].
If Bluetooth is not set to [ON], select [More Bluetooth options] / [Advanced Bluetooth settings] underneath Related Settings.
The Bluetooth settings window will open. In the first tab [Options] you will see a [Discovery] section with the [Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC] option.
Check the [Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC] option and click the [Apply] button at the bottom.
Connection of Philips Bluetooth Speaker to Laptop in Windows 7:
Go to [Control Panel].
Use the search function (Ctrl + F) to find [Bluetooth].
Click on [Change Bluetooth settings] and ensure the following settings are enabled: Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer. Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer. Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect.
Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect.
Press[Apply].
Window 10 users also use these types of settings:
1) On your speaker, press the Power button, then pressthe Bluetooth button to make it discoverable.
The method to make your speaker discoverable may vary. Your can check the instruction manual if you have any doubts about it.
2) On your computer keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type blue. On your screen, click Bluetooth and other devices settings.
3) Make sure the switch says On (ifit says Off, click the switch). Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
4) Select Bluetooth.
5) Click the name of your speaker, and then clickPair.
The two devices should have connected successfully. You might also need to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
Step 4:
Before Connection Update Bluetooth Driver:
In order for your Bluetooth devices to work the way it should, it’s always recommended you have the latest Bluetooth driver on your laptop. If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the Free or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):
1)Downloaded install Driver Easy.
2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3) Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).
You can also click Update to do it for free if you like, but it’s partly manual.
4) Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Hopefully you have successfully connected the Bluetooth speaker to your laptop by now. If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, please let me know in the comments.