Spark MINI connection problems (Android)
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Well, I finally got it to work, but boy it wasn't simple. Fresh out of the box, using the quick start guide, 3 simple steps, right? Nope. 90 minutes later...
Right out of the box, I turn it on, won't Connect. I turn off all nearby bluetooth devices, won't connect. Not audio connection or amp connection. Not from amp, not from tablet bluetooth (for audio only).
So, if you get one, first thing to do is update the firmware. Unfortunately, if you have an Android device for controlling your Spark app, you need to update the firmware with a Windows or Mac device. Find the latest instructions on Spark site, connect to computer via USB. It only takes a few minutes, but it would help if the instructions said to do this.
After that, still won't connect as an amp. I do Add Device in the app, won't connect (as an amp).
So, what solved it for me was to then try to connect it as a Bluetooth audio device (in the Spark App). Got that to work. THEN, magically it's also connected as an amp.
90 minutes, should have been 10. PG, please please please update your quick start guide.
(I seem to remember having similar startup issues with my Spark 40!)
Now, on to trying it out. Hoping it's gonna be awesome.