Bluetooth Troubleshooting for Spark 40

Having trouble connecting your Spark 40 to the Spark app or using it as a Bluetooth speaker? This guide covers the most common Bluetooth issues and how to resolve them.

Before you begin, make sure both the Spark app and Spark 40 firmware are up-to-date. Also, keep other Bluetooth devices away from your setup to minimize interference.

Quick Fixes

Try these steps first before performing a Bluetooth reset:

  1. Restart Bluetooth on your mobile device

    Turn Bluetooth off and back on in your phone/tablet settings.

  2. Close background apps

    Close all other apps running in the background.

  3. Turn off nearby Bluetooth devices

    Disable Bluetooth on other devices like speakers, smartwatches, or headphones that might cause interference.

  4. Forget and re-pair

    Go to your device's Bluetooth settings, find "Spark 40" or "Spark 40 Audio", and tap Forget This Device (iOS) or Unpair (Android). Then re-pair using the Spark app.


Reset Bluetooth on Spark 40

If the quick fixes above don't work, perform a Bluetooth reset. This will clear the Bluetooth pairing memory on your Spark 40.

The Bluetooth reset process is specific to Spark 40. Other Spark models use different reset procedures. See this guide for links to other models.

Before You Begin

  1. Go to your phone or tablet's Bluetooth settings and remove (forget) the Spark 40 from your paired devices list.
  2. Make sure the Spark 40 is powered off before starting the reset.

Reset Steps

  1. Step 1: Power off the Spark 40

    Turn off the Spark 40 using the power switch.

  2. Step 2: Enter Bluetooth reset mode

    Press and hold the Preset 4 button, then turn on the Spark 40 while keeping the button held down (approximately 3 seconds).

  3. Step 3: Confirm the reset

    Release the Preset 4 button when the TAP button starts blinking. This confirms the Bluetooth reset is complete.

  4. Step 4: Re-pair your device

    Open the Spark app on your mobile device and follow the on-screen instructions to pair with the Spark 40 again.

Make sure to forget the Spark 40 from your device's Bluetooth settings before attempting to re-pair. Otherwise, the connection may fail.

Still Having Issues?

If the Bluetooth issue persists after trying all the steps above, please submit a support request and our team will help you out.

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