Do i need to download a bluetooth driver

The following steps&#;are to&#;connect a Bluetooth headset to a computer.&#;

To connect a Bluetooth headset to a phone,&#;visit How to connect a Bluetooth headset to a phone.

Bluetooth Compatibility

1. How do I find out if my computer or laptop is Bluetooth Compatible?
2. Do I need a Bluetooth USB dongle?
3. How do I pair and connect Bluetooth to my&#;Windows?
4. How do I pair and connect Bluetooth to my MAC?&#;
5. My Bluetooth is paired/connected to my Windows/MAC but audio still plays through the speakers instead of the headset. How do I fix that?

How do I find out&#;if my computer or laptop&#;is Bluetooth Compatible?

Most newer laptops&#;have Bluetooth hardware&#;installed; however, older laptops or desktops most likely don't have Bluetooth compatibility.

Look for the Bluetooth icon in your system tray (task bar).&#;&#;If you do not see that icon, follow the steps below for your device to see if it is&#;Bluetooth Compatible.

PC

1. Open the Device Manager on your PC or laptop.
2. If Bluetooth Radios is listed, you have Bluetooth enabled.&#; If there is a yellow exclamation icon over it, you may need to install the proper drivers.&#; Right-click on the item and select Update Driver Software.&#; Follow the prompts on your PC.
3. If Bluetooth Radios is not listed, check the Network Adapters category.&#; Look for any entries that contain the word "Bluetooth."

MAC

1. Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner and select About this Mac.
2. Select More Info.&#; Expand theHardware category and look for a "Bluetooth" entry.
3. Also check System Preferences in the Apple menu.&#; Look under the Hardware or Internet & Wireless sections.
   

Do I need a Bluetooth USB dongle?

If your&#;computer or laptop is not Bluetooth compatible, or&#;the Bluetooth is not working properly,&#;plug&#;the&#;USB Bluetooth dongle in any USB port on your computer or laptop.

The device driver should automatically install.&#;&#;You can then pair your Bluetooth accessory to your computer or laptop.

For Windows 7, you can install the Motorola Bluetooth Driver.

How do I pair and connect Bluetooth to my Windows computer?

1. Turn off any Bluetooth devices previously paired with your headphones.
2. Power on your Bluetooth device.
3. Click on the Bluetooth&#;icon on your PC.
4. Choose Add a Device and follow the instructions on your PC.

5. If requested, enter the Motorola&#;default Bluetooth passkeys: or

How do I pair and connect Bluetooth to my MAC?

1. Turn off any Bluetooth devices previously paired with your headphones.
2. Power on your Bluetooth device.
3. Open System Preferences in the Apple menu.
4. Click on the Bluetooth icon.
5. Click the "+" symbol.
6. Select Bluetooth Device and Continue.&#; Your Bluetooth device is now paired.
7. Click on the settings &#;icon and select Use as Audio Device.&#; Your Bluetooth device is now connected.
8. Start playing&#;sound.
9. Click on Bluetooth&#;icon at the top of the screen.
10. Select Bluetooth Device, then Open Sound Preferences.
11. To use as a mono device, select Bluetooth Device on both the input and output tabs.
12. To use as a stereo device, select Bluetooth Device Stereo on the input tab.
13. If requested, enter the Motorola&#;default Bluetooth passkeys: or

My Bluetooth is paired/connected to my Windows/MAC but&#;audio still&#;plays through the&#;speakers instead of the headset.&#;&#;How do I fix that?

Windows

1. Right click the Volume&#;icon on the bottom right of your screen.
2. Select Playback Devices.
3. Right click on the paired Bluetooth device and set it as the default.

MAC

Once you pair and connect your device to a MAC, you will still have to manually choose to "use as Audio Device".

1. Click on the Settings&#;icon and select Use as Audio Device.&#;&#;Your Bluetooth device is now connected.
2. Start playing sound.&#;&#;