Computers use sound cards to connect to devices such as mixers, recorders, and speakers. Today, many components can be connected wirelessly, thanks to the "Bluetooth" technology, which allows an almost instant connection to the computer.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Connect Using Bluetooth
Step 1. Open the Start menu
You can do this by clicking the button in the lower left corner of the desktop. Click the Settings button on the right side of the menu.
Step 2. Click "Devices"
This is the second item in the menu. Below it you will read the "Bluetooth, printers, mouse" setting.
Step 3. Select "Bluetooth"
On the left side of the menu, the third item is "Bluetooth". Click on it, then turn on Bluetooth by clicking on the button next to "Off". If it is already activated, skip this step.
Step 4. Wait for the device to be found
If it is on and at the right distance, it will appear on the screen. Just click on it to activate the Bluetooth connection.
If your computer can't find your device, try turning it on and off, as well as turning Bluetooth off and on again
Method 2 of 3: Add an Audio Device without Bluetooth
Step 1. Turn on the device
This will make it appear within the menu. If you need to connect it to your computer, do so before turning it on. It will likely have a USB port to plug directly into the system, or an audio cable to plug into the headphone jack.
Step 2. Open the Start menu
Click the Start button in the lower left corner of the desktop. From this menu you can open all applications on your computer.
Step 3. Find the Control Panel
In the Start menu, you will see the Control Panel entry. Click on it. On Windows 8, it's on the right side of the menu, at the top. On Windows 10, it's the blue square on the desktop.
If you have deleted the Control Panel from the desktop, you can click the Settings button in the Start menu. Once done, click on "Devices". This is the second item in the menu. Now, select "Connected devices" on the left side of the screen. Finally, scroll down and click "Devices and Printers". If you were able to find the device, skip the next step
Step 4. Click "Hardware and Sounds"
Within the menu you just opened, you will see the "Hardware and Sounds" option. Next to it, there is an icon with a printer and a speaker.
Step 5. Click "Add a device"
It is a blue link in the upper left part of the menu. Once clicked, a window will pop up. Inside, you will find all the devices detected by the computer.
If you can't find the device, try turning it off and on again, then repeat the scan. In other words, make your device "discoverable"
Step 6. Enter the WPS pin
A window will open asking you for a code. You will not be able to continue without entering it. You should have received it when purchasing the device. It is an alphanumeric combination with case recognition. Some audio devices do not include this safety measure. Once the code has been entered, the device will be connected to the computer.
Method 3 of 3: Add a Device to a Mac
Step 1. Open the Audio MIDI Setup application
To do this, open the "Go" menu. This is the fifth option on the right, in the top toolbar. Once open, scroll down to "Utilities". This is the tenth item. Click it and two lists will appear in a new menu. You can find the program you are looking for in the left section, about halfway through the list.
Step 2. Click (+)
This is the Add button. You can find it in the lower left corner of the Audio Devices screen. A drop-down menu will appear where you will see two options to choose from. Select the first, "Create an aggregate device".
Aggregated devices are virtual audio interfaces that can be used by the system. They allow you to connect the inputs and outputs of one or more audio instruments connected to your Mac
Step 3. Click on the device
Its name will appear on the left side of the screen after adding it. If you want to rename it, just double-click on it and choose a new name.
Step 4. Enable "Use"
Once you have selected the new device and chosen the correct name, click on it. Now, check the "Use" box. You will find it on the left side of the window.
Check multiple boxes if you want to enable more than one aggregated device. The order in which you do this will determine the sequence of inputs and outputs in the application menu
Step 5. Connect the clocks
Aggregate devices have built-in clocks, and time is important to programs, because they record the activities you work on. Combine them so that they all use the same clock by selecting one device as the master. At the top of the screen, you'll see Clock Source, with a menu. Click on the device you want to use as the master.
If one device is more reliable than the others, use it as a clock
Step 6. Use the device
Once you've completed the steps, go back to the Audio MIDI Setup application and right-click (or CTRL-click) the device you want to use. A menu will appear where you can choose whether to use it as an input or an output.
