WIN10 restricts Cortana's ability to connect with Bluetooth speakers.

moaman97
Junior Member

07-20-2016, 10:25 AM

This unusual tactic limits Cortana's ability to connect with Bluetooth speakers other than the Harman Kardon models they're promoting. I'm hoping someone can assist in discovering a solution to bypass this restriction.

moaman97

07-20-2016, 10:25 AM #1

LeStylez
Member

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07-21-2016, 04:32 AM

That's really funny. My suggestion would be to connect a Bluetooth sender to your phone’s port, making Cortana believe you’re using standard headphones.

LeStylez

07-21-2016, 04:32 AM #2

That's really funny. My suggestion would be to connect a Bluetooth sender to your phone’s port, making Cortana believe you’re using standard headphones.

copyoflegos
Junior Member

07-22-2016, 02:47 AM

The issue mainly involves a PC, but I've already tried that and it didn't work.

copyoflegos

07-22-2016, 02:47 AM #3

The issue mainly involves a PC, but I've already tried that and it didn't work.

Th3G4merX
Senior Member

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07-22-2016, 04:13 AM

I checked what I tried, using standard wired headphones.

Th3G4merX

07-22-2016, 04:13 AM #4

I checked what I tried, using standard wired headphones.

SteveSmurf
Junior Member

08-10-2016, 04:07 AM

I also used an external Bluetooth transmitter.

SteveSmurf

08-10-2016, 04:07 AM #5

I also used an external Bluetooth transmitter.

Kay_macedo
Member

08-10-2016, 12:54 PM

They're referring to a USB Bluetooth dongle, which is different from the transmitter I demonstrated. This device works purely on hardware—Windows doesn't recognize it. You wouldn't need a computer; it could pair with an old Sony Walkman to play cassette tapes through your Bluetooth speaker.

Kay_macedo

08-10-2016, 12:54 PM #6

riptide1680
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08-23-2016, 02:40 AM

can you send me an amazon link

riptide1680

08-23-2016, 02:40 AM #7

can you send me an amazon link

RonanWilk
Member

158

08-23-2016, 11:30 AM

They actually possess equipment and/or programs that your device lacks. The Harmon Kardon speaker functions as a connected IoT gadget, whereas your speaker operates independently without internet access.

RonanWilk

08-23-2016, 11:30 AM #8

Shardgale
Senior Member

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08-24-2016, 05:16 AM

That’s not the main issue I was thinking about. I’m trying to connect Cortana to my notebook using a Bluetooth speaker, but Windows 10 blocks it. I understand Invoke works as a separate app, but I don’t want that kind of setup.

Shardgale

08-24-2016, 05:16 AM #9

javers8
Member

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08-31-2016, 07:44 AM

#10

You're asking about Cortana's functionality on your laptop. It means you want to know if Cortana can be connected to your computer and play audio through its speakers.

javers8

08-31-2016, 07:44 AM #10

You're asking about Cortana's functionality on your laptop. It means you want to know if Cortana can be connected to your computer and play audio through its speakers.