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Which Bluetooth connection do you need?
Spark LIVE has two independent Bluetooth connections. Choose the one you need:
Use Spark LIVE as a Bluetooth speaker to stream music from any app on your phone or tablet. Paired from your phone's Bluetooth settings.
Pair Spark LIVE with the Spark app to browse presets, edit tones, tune, and access ToneCloud. Paired from inside the Spark app.
Go to Tone Control guide →Connect to the Mobile Device (Bluetooth Audio)
- Open the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device:
iOS: Settings → Bluetooth
Android: Settings → Connections → Bluetooth -
Press the PAIR button on the rear panel while Spark LIVE is powered on.
- In the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device, look for Spark LIVE Audio in the list of available devices.
- Tap on Spark LIVE Audio to pair and connect.
Good to Know
Volume control
Use the MUSIC knob on the top panel to adjust Bluetooth playback volume on Spark LIVE. Volume can also be controlled from the source device (phone/tablet).
Output routing
Bluetooth audio streams through Spark LIVE's internal speakers, the L/MONO & R line outputs, and the headphone output.
Both connections at once
You can use Spark LIVE as a Bluetooth speaker while playing guitar - Spark LIVE mixes the Bluetooth audio and your guitar signal together, so you can jam over music from any app while editing tones with the Spark app.
Troubleshooting
Spark LIVE Audio doesn't appear in my Bluetooth list
- Make sure Spark LIVE is powered on and you pressed the PAIR button - the Bluetooth LED should be breathing.
- Try a factory reset on Spark LIVE and re-pair.
Paired successfully but no music plays
- Turn up the MUSIC knob on Spark LIVE.
- Check that your source device (phone/tablet) is not muted and volume is up.
Bluetooth keeps disconnecting
- Stay within Bluetooth range (~10 m / 30 ft) of Spark LIVE.
- Move away from Wi-Fi routers, microwaves, and other 2.4 GHz devices that can cause interference.
- Forget the device on your phone, then re-pair.