How To Connect Bluetooth Speaker To Projector?

For the record, Bluetooth is a revolutionary wireless technology that does not require any cables in order to transfer data over a short distance. On your mobile device, you may use Bluetooth to transfer files. Also, you can establish connections with other Bluetooth-capable devices.

Speaking of 2023, the most popular Bluetooth-enabled devices would be headphones, keyboards,  Bluetooth mouse, Bluetooth-driven watches, and the very popular, Bluetooth speakers.

Now, a projector is an output device that reproduces images by projecting them onto a screen, wall, or other surface using images created by a PC or Blu-ray player. The surface that is projected upon is often big, flat, and softly colored.

To ensure that everyone who is in the room can view a presentation, you may, for instance, make use of a projector to display it on a wide screen. For starters, projectors are both helpful in viewing videos and still images.

Connecting a speaker to your projector might be a major hassle for most of us. While there are extremely good wireless video options available (such as wireless HDMI kits and just utilizing streaming sticks like Roku or Fire Sticks), audio is still a difficult issue.

But, no worries! You’ve come to the right place. Allow me to help you with this. Keep scrolling to know how you can connect a Bluetooth speaker to your projector in no time…

Does My Projector Need to Support Bluetooth?

Yes, you’ll need Bluetooth functionality to connect your wireless speakers to a projector. Using a projector with built-in Bluetooth accessibility would be the simplest option. If this isn’t the case, you ought to grab a Bluetooth adapter or audio cable, connect your speakers to the streaming device, or both.

One thing to keep in mind is that, at least for the time being, projectors with Bluetooth capabilities are more readily available at affordable prices. However, what if your projector doesn’t already come with built-in Bluetooth? I also have a solution for that… Keep reading..

Connecting your Bluetooth-enabled Projector to a Bluetooth Audio Device

The procedure should be similar to pairing a Bluetooth speaker with your smartphone or another device. The only challenge you could face would be the additional menus and control options.

This is among the situations when having the user manual is helpful. It will undoubtedly provide you with a ton of additional info and instructions on how to travel to the screen where the projector’s Bluetooth system is located.

To get the output audio from a media player or other linked video source, first, you must link your projector to Bluetooth audio devices like speakers or headphones. Then, couple the Bluetooth device with the projector to proceed further-

Step 1: Turn on the projector.

Step 2: Press the Menu button.

Step 3: Then, select the Settings menu and press Enter.

Step 4: Select the HDMI Link option and press Enter.

Step 5: Next, choose the Audio Out Device option and press Enter.

Step 6: Select Projector and press Enter.

Step 7: Press Esc until you return to the Settings menu.

Step 8: Now, Choose Bluetooth and press Enter.

Step 9: Select Bluetooth Audio and press Enter.

Step 10: Turn it On and press Enter.

Step 11: Once again, Press Esc to return to the Bluetooth menu.

Make sure the Bluetooth audio device you want to connect to is in pairing or discovery mode (see your Bluetooth audio device manual for details).

Step 12: Select Search Bluetooth Device and press Enter to display a list of available devices.

Step 13: Select the device you want to connect to and press Enter.

Step 14: Press the Esc button to return to the previous screen or the Menu button to exit the menu.

The last connected device is automatically linked the next time you switch on the projector. Replicate these actions to switch the linked device.

What to do if my projector isn’t Bluetooth-compatible?

You’ll be glad to know that just because your projector doesn’t have Bluetooth built-in doesn’t mean you can’t connect a wireless speaker to it. Yes, you heard that right!

There are adapters available in the market for the same. They connect to your projector’s 3.5mm socket and convert the audio stream to Bluetooth. One model is the TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter and Receiver, which I personally use.

The left and right speaker signals (at least) will be transmitted by these devices into the wireless spectrum, where your Bluetooth speaker may connect to them. They may not be strong enough to handle a 7.1 channel of Dolby Atmos, but it gets the job done.

In almost all variants of this, the pairing mode for the transmitter and pairing mode for the speaker is activated in that order. Each device should immediately link when you do this immediately on both of them.

Once you’re connected, you may utilize this configuration simply as the projector had built-in Bluetooth. The Bluetooth transmitter could require power, but if so, you can attach USB power to an available connection on the projector.

What are the other ways to connect audio to my Projector?

Yes, you read that right! There are 2 other ways by which you can still connect your projector to a speaker. Have a look-

3.5mm audio jack

The standard connection you use to attach speakers to your projector is the trusty old-fashioned phone jack type. I’m sure you have used this in the past to link cell phones, music players, AVRs, micro stereos, or other sound systems to headphones.

Now, you can do the same to connect your projector to a speaker.

Optical/TOSLINK

In case you did not know, high-quality audio can be transmitted across an optical cable using 2-in-1 Audio Video HDMI cables. Furthermore, by compressing stereo sound waves or uncompressing PCM audio, it can also transport sound from your DVDs, CDs, PCs, gaming consoles, and AV recorders for two channels. How cool is that?

End Note

So, now you have every bit of information to move on and do this hassle-free. I have one last piece of advice though. If you want your current Bluetooth speaker to work with a projector you’re thinking about buying, pick one that is Bluetooth-enabled.

If you do so, you can save a fair amount of time and money. And no worries if you already have a projector that lacks an integrated Bluetooth chip. Just refer to the steps above and you’re good to go. Well, that’s all for the day!

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