# How to Pair a Bluetooth Device

Use a Bluetooth mic and/or keyboard with Ava to enhance captions and respond faster!

Updated over a month ago

## Bluetooth Overview

For more information on Ava Speak, [click here](https://intercom.help/ava/en/articles/1461799-use-ava-speak-to-voice-for-you-what-you-type-in-keyboard)

⌨️ If you don't have a Bluetooth keyboard yet, we recommend [this one](http://amzn.to/2lVfoi4).

🎤 If you're still looking for a microphone, consider one of our recommended microphones [here](https://intercom.help/ava/en/articles/3100058-which-microphone-wired-or-bluetooth-should-i-use-with-ava).

## 🎤 Pairing a Bluetooth Device

1. On your Bluetooth microphone, enable **Pairing Mode**  
   _This is typically enabled by pressing on the main button for a few seconds until the device starts blinking. Otherwise, check the manual provided with the microphone_.

2. (iOS) On your phone **Settings**, go to **Bluetooth**. You should see your device at the bottom where it says **OTHER DEVICES**. Select the device and connect.

(Android) Swipe down from the top of the screen > Touch and hold **Bluetooth** > Find the **microphone** in the list of devices and pair.

3. If you are using a Bluetooth microphone, on Ava, **Start a Conversation**. Then, tap on the ⚙️ **settings icon**. Under the **Microphone** section, make sure that your Bluetooth microphone is selected.

## 🍎 Pairing a Bluetooth Microphone on an Apple Computer

2. On your computer, go to **System Preferences > Bluetooth**. Find your device and take all the necessary steps to pair the Bluetooth mic.

3. On **Ava Web/Desktop**, in the side menu on the left, click on the 🎙 **microphone icon** to select your Bluetooth microphone as a source and watch Ava caption away!

## 💻 Pairing a Bluetooth Microphone on a Windows Computer

2. On your computer, go to **Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices**. Then click on " **Add Device**".

Follow the prompts to connect your Bluetooth microphone to your computer.

3. Once your Bluetooth microphone is connected, head over to **Ava Web/Desktop** and on the side menu on the left, click on the box next to the 🎙 **microphone icon** to **select your Bluetooth microphone** as a source and watch Ava caption away!