How to Set Up a Sengled Bluetooth Speaker Bulb

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will help you pair to your Sengled Pulse or Solo speaker, and use the Sengled Pulse app to control the lamp.

Tools You'll Need:

  • A paperclip
  • iPhone charging cable
  • Access to a computer with iTunes installed
  • Any other non-consumable tools needed
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Supplies You'll Need:

  • Zip ties
  • Any other consumable supplies
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Before You Begin:

Sengled Pulse App
To use your Sengled Pulse and Solo bulbs, you will need to have the Sengled Pulse App installed on your smartphone or tablet.

Sengled

Supported Bulbs

Sengled offers multiple types of bulbs, each with a slightly different use and program to control them. This guide will help you install and setup the Sengled Pulse or Solo bulb.

Sengled Pulse

Sengled Pulse

Sengled Solo

Sengled Solo

Other Sengled Bulbs

We have the following guides available for other Sengled bulbs.

Sengled Wi-Fi Bulb

Sengled Wi-Fi Bulbs

Sengled Wi-Fi Bulbs
The Sengled Wi-Fi bulb connects to your Wi-Fi router.

Sengled Element

Sengled Element Starter Kits

Sengled Element
For Sengled's range of Zigbee bulbs, anlong with the Sengled Smart Hub.

Sengled Snap

Sengled Snap

Sengled Snap
For bulbs with a security camera built in, using the Sengled Snap app.

2. Install Bulb

  1. Turn off the power to the lamp or light fixture where you want the smart light.
Light switch off.
  1. Remove your old bulb.
  2. Carefully screw in your new Sengled bulb.
Screw in bulb
  1. Turn your light on.
Light switch on.

3. OS Choice

To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.

There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.

Android SmartphoneiOS SmartphoneAndroid smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus.Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones.

Example Android home screen.
Example iOS home screen.

4. Pair Bluetooth Device

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.

Use one of the following connection methods:

  • Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
  • Method 2 - Settings

Drop down menu

  1. Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
  2. Locate the Bluetooth icon.
Picture of the Bluetooth B symbol.
  1. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
  2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
    This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
  3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
  1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

Android menu settings

  1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
Screenshot of the Android Apps menu.
  1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
Screenshot of the settings icon.
  1. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
  2. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
    This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
  3. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
Screenshot of the Android Bluetooth menu highlighting the on and off switch at the top and a device from the available devices list.
  1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

5. Basic Use

  1. Open the Sengled Pulse app, then select Lights at the bottom to access controls for turning your light on and off, as well as adjusting the brightness.
Sengled Pulse

Pulse light control
  1. Select Sounds at the bottom to access controls for turning the speaker on or off, as well as adjusting the volume.
Pulse Sounds adjustment

6. Pair Bluetooth Device

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

From any iOS Device:

  1. Open Settings.
iOS Settings icon.
  1. Tap Bluetooth.
iOS settings menu highlighting the bluetooth option.
  1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
    This process will vary depending on what kind of device you have. Refer to your device's documentation for specifics on how to accomplish this.
  2. Wait for your iPhone to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
iOS bluetooth settings.
  1. Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iPhone.
  2. If there is a passkey, put it in.
  3. If there is no passkey then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.