Using Jabra Speakerphones - Speak 710 & Speak2 75

Introduction

This article presents instructions for connecting and using the two Jabra speaker/microphone device models in use at the college: the Speak 710 and the Speak2 75. These models are often deployed with Obsbot auto-tracking cameras as a 'Mobile HyFlex' kit to enable blended synchronous instruction when teaching from a video-enabled (HyFlex) room is impractical, or a HyFlex room is unavailable.

Details

The sections below provide basic information on using the Jabra devices.

Which item do I have?

Use these images to determine which Jabra speakerphone you are working with. Both are excellent Bluetooth speaker/microphone devices that support the connection of two units to cover a wider area.

Regardless of the version you have, if you connect wirelessly, be sure to plan time for the device to charge.

Photograph of the Jabra Speak 710 model speakerphone. Jabra Speak 710 (Jabra label in center)

Photograph of the Jabra Speak2 75 model speakerphone. Jabra Speak2 75 (Jabra label on the side)

Jabra Speak 710

(Jump to Jabra Speak2 75 info)

To connect the Jabra 710 speakerphone to your computer, follow the steps below.

  1. Plug the supplied Jabra Link Bluetooth adapter into a USB port on your computer. The Jabra speakerphone and the Jabra Link are pre-paired and ready to use out of the box.A diagram showing a laptop and the Jabra Link bluetooth adapter and a green arrow pointing from the adapter to the laptop's USB port.
  2. After connecting, go to the audio settings for your computer, and select the Jabra speakerphone as the playback and recording device.

How do I link two Jabra Speak 710 speakerphones?

If two Jabra Speak 710 speakerphones are within a 2m/6ft range of each other, the Link button will be visible. To temporarily link the audio between them, press the Link button on both speakerphones.

Diagram showing a pair of Jabra 710 speakerphones with a green arrow pointing to the Link button, which is two intersecting circles, like a simple Venn diagram.

The link will be disconnected if you turn off or enter pairing mode on one of the speakerphones. Afterward, the link does not automatically reconnect. You will need to manually reconnect using the same procedure as above.

To unlink the speakerphones, press the Link button on one of the speakerphones.

Note: If two Bluetooth devices are connected to the Jabra Speak 710, the last connected Bluetooth device is replaced by the temporary link.

How do I set my Jabra device as the default audio device on my Windows computer?

To manually set your Jabra device as the default audio device, follow these steps.

  1. In the Windows taskbar, right-click the Sound icon, and then select Sound settings.A screen capture of the right edge of the taskbar showing the mouse pointer at the Speaker icon and the pop-up menu, which includes the Sound settings option.
  2. In the System > Sound panel, under Choose where to play sound, select your Jabra device. If you don’t see any options, click the arrow next to Speakers, as shown here.A screen capture of the System Sound settings panel showing the Output options, where you select the speaker device to use, and the Input options, where you select the microphone device.
  3. Similarly, under Choose a device for speaking or recording, select your Jabra device.
  4. If your Jabra device does not show as the Default device, click the arrow to the right.
  5. In the System > Sound > Properties panel, select Is default for communications and then select Also use as default for audio.
  6. If necessary, repeat under Input.

How do I set my Jabra device as the default audio device on my macOS computer?

To manually set your Jabra device as the default audio device, follow these steps.

  1. On the Apple menu, select System Settings.
    A screen capture of the Apple menu with the option for System Settings encircled.
  2. On the left, scroll down until you can select Sound.
  3. In the Sound panel, under Output & Input, on the Output tab, select your Jabra device. If you are using a Jabra wireless device, select the connected Bluetooth adapter, such as the Jabra Link 370.A screen capture of the Sound panel with the Output tab selected and, in the list under it, the Jabra Link 370 device highlighted.
  4. Likewise, on the Input tab, select your Jabra device or the connected Bluetooth adapter.A screen capture of the Sound panel with the Intput tab selected and, in the list under it, the Jabra Link 370 device highlighted.

How do I charge the Jabra Speak 710?

You can charge the Jabra Speak 710 by plugging its attached USB cable into a USB power source, such as a computer or a USB wall charger.
A diagram of the Jabra device with its integrated USB cable extended and a green arrow pointing from the cable connector to the USB port on a laptop computer.

The Jabra Speak 710 battery takes approximately three hours to charge completely. A fully charged battery powers the device for up to fifteen hours.

Jabra Speak2 75

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Video: Connecting a Speak2 75.  https://youtu.be/eNfC1aOh07c

Video: Linking two Speak 2 units.  https://youtu.be/UH0aIbfBWkQ

 

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