HP All-in-One PCs - Sending Audio from a Phone to Your Computer with HP Audio Stream

This document is for select HP and Compaq All-in-One computers with Bluetooth audio streaming.

HP Audio Stream is a feature that allows you to stream music from your smartphone to your All-in-One PC. With HP Audio Stream you can reliably stream music from mobile apps, such as Spotify or Pandora, to your computer speakers.

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HP Audio Stream is compatible with iOS version 11 and later, and Android.

Connect your smartphone to your PC via Bluetooth for audio streaming.

Bluetooth is usually enabled by default on the PC. It the Bluetooth icon is not on the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen, use the following instructions to enable Bluetooth and allow Bluetooth devices to find your PC.

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You might need to update or install the Realtek Bluetooth Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows. Check for the latest version of the driver on the software and driver download page for your computer.

1. Click the Action Center icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
2. Right-click the Bluetooth box.

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   Bluetooth can be toggled off and on by clicking the Bluetooth box in the Action Center.

   
3. Click Go to Settings.
   
4. Use the Bluetooth toggle switch to enable Bluetooth.
   
5. Find and click More Bluetooth options.
   
6. Select Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC, and then click OK.
   

Open the settings menu on your smartphone and make sure Bluetooth is enabled.

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The steps to enable Bluetooth vary depending on the smartphone model and operating system.

Pair the PC and the smartphone.

1. Click the Action Center icon in the lower right corner of the screen, and then click Connect.
2. Select your smartphone from the Connect list.
3. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the pairing of the devices.

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   The procedure for pairing your smartphone with your computer varies depending on the smartphone model and operating system.