If my computer doesn't have Bluetooth, and I've got the speaker connected/charging via USB, will the speaker play sound?
343841
no, the speaker will not play via the USB cord. It will only play wireless through bluetooth or with an audio cable
454714
The USB port is only for charging. You need bluetooth or 3.5mm audio port in order to play your music.
1527728
most likely, the speaker needs to be plugged in and charged. I have three speakersand that is the most likely answer.
337664
No, it should work. I bought one, and just plug the usb port in, and it works well, just adjust your sound because it is loud. If it is not working when you plug it in the usb, it might be a connecting issue with your usb port, or the speaker itself.
1876685
Check the packaging really carefully, you may have trashed it by accident (it's very small). Don't worry! Firstly, you can easily use any bluetooth device with these speakers. Or, if you really want a Creative bluetooth dongle, I could sell you mine
1914409
Your computer would have to connect via bluetooth, if your computer has bluetooth...
48078
No. It has to be hooked up to the computer. The sound comes from your computer's speakers.
1530703
As long as the computer is Bluetooth enabled and the two have been successfully connected, the Jam Classic speaker will play any audio from the computer (including system sounds).
1926477
If your laptop has Bluetooth you will be able to connect to the speakers, but the simplest thing is to just plug the aux into the headphone port.
1318752
You have to turn on your Bluetooth on your computer. If your comp don't have Bluetooth you have to use the audio cable.
447400
I don't know. You need a usb port and an audio jack. If you have those it should work. Or, if you charge it on another computer that has a usb port it will run for quite awhile on it's battery with just the audio jack plugged in. Hope this helps. It's a good little speaker.
56531
You won't if your PC has a Bluetooth receiver built into it. If it doesn't, then you will need a small "USB Bluetooth Adapter", that slides in one of your PCs USB ports before it will sync up the speaker. These can be found at any elec store for around $8-$12.
331587
just a USB ..might have to go into system preferences and them into the sound setting and select the Altec Lansing speaker....it should work then,
1527727
most likely, the speaker needs to be plugged in and charged. I have three speakers and that is the most likely answer.
2166968
You don't need anything if your laptop (or any other device) has Bluetooth. If it doesn't, you'd need a bluetooth adapter plugged into an available USB port. For the latter, the software/drivers should ship with, or, more often, be downloadable from the adapter manufacturer. DBests are wonderful speakers, and after you pair them the first time, they'll connect automatically and immediately whenever you turn the speakers on while you're playing music.
481798
I have plugged it into a portable speaker, but I just used the audio out port, not USB.
2046417
You will need a bluetooth connection for these speakers to work. If you are connecting these speakers to your computer, it may or may not have built in bluetooth. Mine did not, I had to buy the little adapter. This one works: Kinivo Btd-400 Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter for Windows 8/Windows 7/Vista