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How to Pair a Bluetooth Device

Use a Bluetooth mic and/or keyboard with Ava to enhance captions and respond faster!


Bluetooth Overview

For more information on Ava Speak, click here

⌨️ If you don't have a Bluetooth keyboard yet, we recommend this one.


🎤 If you're still looking for a microphone, consider one of our recommended microphones here.


🎤 Pairing a Bluetooth Device

1. On your Bluetooth microphone, enable Pairing Mode
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​This is typically enabled by pressing on the main button for a few seconds until the device starts blinking. Otherwise, check the manual provided with the microphone.


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2. (iOS) On your phone Settings, go to Bluetooth. You should see your device at the bottom where it says OTHER DEVICES. Select the device and connect.


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(Android) Swipe down from the top of the screen > Touch and hold Bluetooth > Find the microphone in the list of devices and pair.

3. If you are using a bluetooth microphone, on Ava, Start a Conversation. Then, tap on the ⚙️ settings icon. Under the Microphone section, make sure that your bluetooth microphone is selected.


🍎 Pairing a Bluetooth Microphone on an Apple Computer

1. On your Bluetooth microphone, enable Pairing Mode
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​This is typically enabled by pressing on the main button for a few seconds until the device starts blinking. Otherwise, check the manual provided with the microphone.

2. On your computer, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth. Find your device and take all the necessary steps to pair the Bluetooth mic.


3. On Ava Web/Desktop, in the side menu on the left, click on the 🎙 microphone icon to select your Bluetooth microphone as a source and watch Ava caption away!
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💻 Pairing a Bluetooth Microphone on a Windows Computer

1. On your Bluetooth microphone, enable Pairing Mode
​This is typically enabled by pressing on the main button for a few seconds until the device starts blinking. Otherwise, check the manual provided with the microphone.

2. On your computer, go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices. Then click on "Add Device"

Follow the prompts to connect your Bluetooth microphone to your computer.


3. Once your Bluetooth microphone is connected, head over to Ava Web/Desktop and on the side menu on the left, click on the box next to the 🎙 microphone icon to select your Bluetooth microphone as a source and watch Ava caption away!
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