Pair Spark LIVE with the Spark App (Tone Control)

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Which Bluetooth connection do you need?

Spark LIVE has two independent Bluetooth connections. Choose the one you need:

Connect to the Spark App (Tone Control)

Pair Spark LIVE with the Spark app to browse presets, edit tones, tune, and access ToneCloud. This connection is made from inside the Spark app, not from your phone's Bluetooth settings.

1. Power on Spark LIVE by holding the Power button.
2. Open the Spark app and tap Connect.
   Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your mobile device.
3. The Spark app will search for nearby Spark LIVE devices.
4. If multiple Spark devices are present, select the Spark LIVE matching your serial number to ensure you're connecting to the correct device.
5. You'll see a "Successfully connected" message when the Spark app is connected to Spark LIVE.
6. You can always check the connection status on the product card in the Menu tab.

Good to Know

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.

Bluetooth permissions on your phone

If the Spark app can't find Spark LIVE, or Spark LIVE Audio isn't appearing in your phone's Bluetooth settings, check that Bluetooth permission is enabled for the Spark app:

• iOS / iPadOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Bluetooth → enable Spark.
• Android: Settings → Apps → Spark → Permissions → enable Bluetooth and Nearby devices (or Location on older Android versions).

Troubleshooting

The Spark app can't find Spark LIVE

• Confirm Bluetooth is on and Spark app has permission (Settings → Privacy & Security → Bluetooth → enable Spark).
• Make sure Spark LIVE is powered on and within Bluetooth range (~10 m / 30 ft).
• Close the Spark app completely from your phone's app switcher, then reopen and tap Connect.

"Successfully connected" doesn't appear

• Wait 10-15 seconds - initial handshake can take a moment.
• Restart the Spark app and try again.
• Power cycle Spark LIVE (hold Power for 10 s to force shutdown, then power on).

Can't reconnect after previously pairing

1. Open the Spark app, tap the Menu tab, select the Spark LIVE device card, and tap Forget this device.
2. On your phone's Bluetooth settings, forget any "Spark LIVE Audio" entry too (if you had also paired for music).
3. Reboot Spark LIVE and re-pair from the app.

Still stuck? See Connection Troubleshooting for a full diagnostic guide by product.