How To Make Bluetooth & Computer Speakers Play Simultaneously
By Robert Jones · 2021-09-15
Commonly, when you direct the sound to Bluetooth speakers, the computer speakers
## Why Bother with Both Speakers Anyway? Setting up your computer speakers and Bluetooth speakers to play at the same time? Sounds a bit daft, doesn't it? Like trying to pat your head and rub your tummy. But trust me, there are times when it comes in handy. I've been tinkering with audio gear for over 20 years – first in my mate's garage, then eventually turning it into SpeakersMag.co.uk – and I've come across this need more often than you'd think. Maybe you're trying to fill a bigger room. Your computer speakers might be great for up close, but they run out of puff when you're trying to get sound to the kitchen. Or maybe you've got a cheap set of Bluetooth speakers that sound a bit thin on their own, but when paired with your PC's built-in sound? Suddenly, you've got a bit more oomph. I used to do this all the time when I was reviewing budget soundbars – running them alongside my desktop monitors just to see how they blended. It's a proper faff sometimes, but if you want that extra bit of coverage or a slightly richer sound, it can be worth the effort. ## The Nitty-Gritty: How to Get Them Jabbering Together Right, let's get down to how you actually *do* this. It's not always straightforward, and it depends a lot on your computer's operating system and what kind of sound card you've got. This usually requires a bit of software trickery, a bit like trying to get an old analogue mixer to play nice with a new digital one. It's not plug-and-play like you'd hope, but we can usually get there. ### For Windows Users: The