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forcing bluetooth connections (Original Post) mopinko Oct 12 OP
You need to put it in pairing mode RainCaster Oct 12 #1
nope. mopinko Oct 12 #2
Both have to be in pairing mode RainCaster Oct 12 #4
Unpair it from tue iPad. usonian Oct 12 #3
it's not even on. mopinko Oct 12 #5
Take the speaker outside the Bluetooth range of the Phoenix61 Oct 12 #6
Yep, that's what I'd be trying canetoad Oct 12 #7

RainCaster

(11,543 posts)
1. You need to put it in pairing mode
Sat Oct 12, 2024, 09:05 AM
Oct 12

Find the BT button and hold it down for 5-7 seconds, or until the blue light starts flashing fast. Then your phone should be able to see it.

usonian

(13,772 posts)
3. Unpair it from tue iPad.
Sat Oct 12, 2024, 09:28 AM
Oct 12

Even when things are 100% working, pairing it will prevent others from doing so.

mopinko

(71,797 posts)
5. it's not even on.
Sat Oct 12, 2024, 10:19 AM
Oct 12

unfortunately, this dilemma is caused by the fact that the pad got dunked in the sink yesterday.
it's working, but flaky. sitting in some rice rn. but may be hopeless.

Phoenix61

(17,641 posts)
6. Take the speaker outside the Bluetooth range of the
Sat Oct 12, 2024, 10:54 AM
Oct 12

iPad and put it in pairing mode. If it can’t find the iPad … worth a shot.

canetoad

(18,121 posts)
7. Yep, that's what I'd be trying
Sat Oct 12, 2024, 03:29 PM
Oct 12

Take the iPad completely out of the equation and try pairing the other devices.

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