The same goes for adding a Bluetooth adapter. If your device is not equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, this is the way to go. It’s also worth noting that some subwoofers support aptX audio coding technology which enables lossless audio delivery over Bluetooth connections.
How To Know If Your Subwoofer Has Bluetooth Capabilities
- Check the subwoofer manual. The manual, which should have come with your subwoofer, likely contains an answer to our question. If you can’t find the manual, don’t worry.
- Go to the manufacturer’s website. The manufacturer of your subwoofer is a great source of information about it. On their website, you may be able to find a page on your specific product that will answer any questions you have.
- Look at the box the subwoofer came in. If you still can’t get an answer from either of these sources, look at the box your subwoofer came in (or other packaging it came with). This could give you information on whether or not it has Bluetooth capabilities.
- Buy a Bluetooth adapter for your subwoofer if all else fails and/or if you want one even though yours doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth capabilities already
How to Connect Your Subwoofer Wirelessly
If your subwoofer doesn’t have Bluetooth built-in, don’t worry! You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into your subwoofer’s AUX port, and you’ll be good to go.
Follow these steps to connect your subwoofer wirelessly:
- Turn off the subwoofer and your Bluetooth device
- Turn on the Bluetooth device and pair it with the adapter (make sure the adapter is plugged in)
- Now turn on the subwoofer – you should be able to play music through it from your Bluetooth device
Turn off your subwoofer and then turn on the Bluetooth on your phone or laptop
If you’re trying to connect your subwoofer to a Bluetooth speaker, you’ll need to be prepared. The best way to do this is by first turning off the subwoofer and then turning on the Bluetooth on your phone or laptop.
Then it’s just a matter of waiting for them to connect. But before we get into that, let’s talk about why this is necessary.
The standard operating procedure for connecting your subwoofer and phone/laptop is as follows:
Turn off your subwoofer and then turn on the Bluetooth on your phone or laptop. This will allow them to communicate with each other when next time they are in range (i.e., within 10 feet).
After doing so, select which device you want it paired with by tapping the “Pair” button at the bottom right corner of the screen (or top left corner if using an iPhone).
Now press play! If everything went according to plan, music should start streaming through speakers immediately without any delay between connecting both devices together via the Bluetooth connection process outlined above (this may take up to 30 seconds).
Turn on your subwoofer and check that the Bluetooth connection worked by playing music through it
Turn on your subwoofer and check that the Bluetooth connection worked by playing music through it.
It’s important to note that your subwoofer is not going to be a Bluetooth device, but the amplifier will be. The amplifier will be able to play music through it so you can listen to what you want.
You can stream music from your phone or computer directly to your subwoofer via the new subwoofer Bluetooth connection you just learned above.
You can also connect your speakers to your subwoofer using Bluetooth. The beauty of this method is that you don’t have to run any wires and it only takes a few seconds.
What you’ll be doing is streaming music from your phone or computer directly to your subwoofer via the new subwoofer Bluetooth connection you just learned above.
Another advantage of this method is that it allows you to listen to music from your phone and other devices like an iPad or a laptop without having to plug these devices into the speaker system. Ultimately, while the benefits of wireless subwoofers are ample, they may not be necessary.
If your current subwoofer is meeting your needs at the moment, there is probably no good reason to upgrade: you’ll end up spending more money in the long run. However, if it’s time for an upgrade, this article will help you decide if a wireless subwoofer is right for you.
As long as you’re looking for a cheap replacement or something to add some flair to your audio system, it doesn’t hurt to give Bluetooth subwoofers a chance.