zoom sound connect to bluetooth audio that doesn't have microphone

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February 19, 2022
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"I'm having the same issue exactly as described. Android Zoom app refuses to send audio to any bluetooth speaker that doesn't have a microphone. It would be much better if I could listen to presentations, large group meetings, etc. via an external speaker which can achieve much higher volume than my phone device can."

I am using ipad7 and android phone. And my speaker is Britz bluetooth speaker.

How may I solve this problem?

Best answer by IP-Man

Hi @pdanoo ,

I was able to test this on my Android device and have the same experience. Seems like this is a limitation on a mobile application regardless. However, on a Desktop/laptop client, you may be able to select the audio output to be your Bluetooth Speaker and Mic input to be your laptop's built in Mic.

IP-ManAnswer

Community Champion | Employee

Hi @pdanoo ,

I was able to test this on my Android device and have the same experience. Seems like this is a limitation on a mobile application regardless. However, on a Desktop/laptop client, you may be able to select the audio output to be your Bluetooth Speaker and Mic input to be your laptop's built in Mic.

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DECH

Explorer

Is it likely that some App. could get around this or duplicate the method you mentioned with regard to other computers; or even produce a false signal that there is a microphone in the speaker - or could Zoom change the App. I presume this may have been instigated after there were numerous complaints about not being able to be heard if/when connection to non miked speakers was allowed - but if so then maybe a large warning sign could work for most users.