Yes, you heard it right! We have devised a series of straightforward steps to connect your laptop and cell phone, play whatever song you like on your cell phone, and hear it on high volume via your laptop speakers. As soon as you read about connecting your laptop and cell phone, many wire or data cables come to your mind.
Thanks to the fact we live in the age of rigorous technology, we do need any data cable. Connect the two devices using BlueTooth. As per the research, the BlueTooth can reach a range of 10 meters. So you can easily connect the laptop and cell phone even if they are kept in separate rooms and enjoy listening to any audio, songs, speeches, and many more things without any interruptions.
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Step-by-Step Guide for Windows Users
Step – 1
The first step will require you to go to the Settings option on your laptop or computer. There you will find numerous options. Click on devices and find the BlueTooth on and off option. You will need to switch on your BlueTooth software. For more convenience, use the option of ‘Show notifications to connect using Swift Pair’ and turn it on. When turned on, you can connect to supported BlueTooth devices quickly when they are close by and in pairing mode.
Step – 2
Once you are done switching the BlueTooth software on your laptop, switch on BlueTooth mode on your cell phone.
Step – 3
Once both your devices have their BlueTooth turned on, you will have to give your cell phone a few minutes to find your laptop or computer as a ready-to-connect device. You may have a list of BlueTooth active devices on your phone and search for your computer using the discoverable name of the system. Once you locate it, make sure to connect the two devices.
Step – 4
Click on the BlueTooth icon on your computer. Depending upon the phone or windows you are using, you will find a password is created on your laptop or phone. If the password is created, then use it on the respective device on your phone or laptop. Only some laptops and mobile phones will require a password.
Step – 5
Now you can connect the two devices. Once the devices are connected and paired (pairing the devices is optional), you will find many options to choose from, transfer documents, images, videos, applications, or your phone book. Among all the options, you can choose to use your laptop as a speaker for a BlueTooth phone. Select it, and voila, the work is done!
Following a handful of quick and easy steps, you can easily use your laptop speakers as a headset for your cell phone.
Step-by-Step Guide for Mac Users
We all know Macs have rock-solid speakers and sound quality, so most of us would prefer using Mac speakers as a headset for the music on our mobile phones. We must connect both devices when using a Mac as a headset for a cell phone. Many of you are already wondering about data cables and connectors. The article has got you covered on how to connect the two devices without the use of any wires. Follow these quick and effortless steps to do so-
Step – 1
Make sure your Mac is switched on, read the instructions that come along with Mac to make it discoverable, or follow the below steps to make it discoverable; so that it is convenient to find your device while pairing.
Steps to make your Mac discoverable-
- Switch on your Mac.
- Choose Apple Menu, and then go to Settings.
- Then click your ‘name’ at the top of the sidebar.
- Click iCloud on the right-hand side.
- Select the option ‘Find my Mac.’
- Then click ‘Done.’
Step – 2
Once you are done with the step mentioned earlier, you must switch to BlueTooth software on your cell phone.
Step – 3
Once you are done with step 2, you must switch on your Mac’s BlueTooth. For this, click on the Apple Menu, go to System Settings and click BlueTooth on the sidebar. You will need to hold on to the option over the device and then click connect. You will find many appliances that are ready to pair with any of your two devices. Make sure you connect your cell phone to the Mac.
Step – 4
Now the devices are connected. You will find various options to choose from, choose the option for using your Mac’s speaker as a headset, and it is done.
There can be instances when your Mac and cell phone need to be fixed, and you may follow the instructions on your Mac screen to connect them via BlueTooth.
For switching on BlueTooth software on your Mac, you may also directly click on the BlueTooth icon in the status(menu) bar and link your cell phone. If you cannot find any such icon on your menu bar, you can add it there.
Now you can play your favorite music or audio on Mac at high volume.
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Conclusion
The write-up includes appropriate, hassle-free, and less time-consuming steps to use your Mac or Windows speaker as your BlueTooth Phone.
