How to Use Phone as Speaker for PC Via USB?

Suppose a laptop’s internal speaker is not working, then no need to worry anymore, and you don’t need to buy an extra speaker to attach to the PC or laptop. There is a fantastic solution that uses the phone as a speaker for PC. Now the question is, how? We’ll share some tips to access the phone with pc as a speaker; it can connect with USB or without USB. There can be many reasons to use the phone’s speaker on the PC to play music or videos. Let’s have a look at its quick guide. However, keep in mind that these tips are for PC and Android/smartphone users only.

How to Use Phone as Speaker For PC via USB?

Connecting the phone to a PC via USB doesn’t require a wifi connection like the wireless method. Modernized technologies and technical hacks make our lives more comfortable than before. Now no need to hire somebody to fix the problem; you can fix it by yourself with these tricks.

Connect the phone to the PC through a USB cable and turn on the USB tethering.
To turn on USB tethering, go to settings=> Network & internet => Hotspot & tethering.
Remember: Different devices might have different steps to turn on the USB tethering.
Now open the SoundWire application on your phone and PC. The PC application will show a Server address, enter it on the Android phone app.
Now it’s time to connect the phone app to the PC or laptop. The status will show on pc that is it connected or disconnected.
With this trick, enjoy any music from a Laptop or PC on the phone’s speaker without any WiFi network.

There are some other ways to connect a phone to pc but without a USB. Let’s have a sharp look at it. Wharfedale Speakers is a great option to enjoy loud music.

Wireless Method

The wireless method required both devices to have a wifi connection. WiFi connection must be the same for both the computer and the phone. Now follow these steps:

Go to the Google Play Store, search for “Sound Wire (free)”, and Install this app.
Now Open the search engine(google) on your PC and search “Sound Wire Server for PC”, then download it.
After Downloading on both devices, make sure that both devices are on the same Wireless Network.
NO open the Sound Wire App on both sides (on PC, and phone) and check if it is connected to the PC or not.
If it is not connected, add the server address manually, as shown on the PC screen.
Now the phone’s speaker is connected to the PC and ready to enjoy the music.

AudioRelay- Another App

There is another app that can also be used to turn on the phone’s speaker for PC. The app is “AudioRelay” This one is also a good choice and works perfectly. The procedure is the same as above but if you are still confused, look at it. Note: Make sure the PC and phone are on the same WiFi network. Go to Play Store and install the AudioRelay app on a Smartphone/Android device. Now go to the system browser and Download and install AudioRelay for Windows. After installing the app on both sides, open it on pc and phone. Now connect your phone to the PC via the server address. To get the server address, open the app on the window, and the server address will show on the screen. When the phone gets connected, it’s ready to listen to audio or music. So these are some of the techniques to utilize the Android phone as a speaker. Anyhow, what will you be applying for? Have any different ideas? Hey!!! Quickly Do let us know in the comments section. Feel free to reach out if you have any doubts or queries.

FAQ’s

How can I use my Android phone as a USB speaker?

It’s not possible to use your Android phone as a USB speaker in the traditional sense, as USB speakers are designed to connect to a computer’s USB port and not to an Android phone. However, there are several ways to use your Android phone as a speaker for your computer or another device. One way is to use an app such as SoundWire, which allows you to stream audio from your computer to your Android phone over a Wi-Fi or USB connection. To use SoundWire over USB, you’ll need to install the SoundWire Server on your computer and the SoundWire app on your Android phone. Then connect your phone to your computer via USB and launch the SoundWire app to start streaming audio. Another option is to use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to forward audio from your computer to your Android phone over a USB connection. This method is more technical and requires some knowledge of command-line interfaces and ADB. Here are the basic steps: Connect your Android phone to your computer via USB. Enable USB debugging on your Android phone by going to Settings > Developer options and toggling on USB debugging. Install the ADB tools on your computer if you haven’t already done so. Open a command prompt or terminal window on your computer and enter the following command: adb forward tcp:8080 tcp:8080 Download and install an app such as SoundSeeder Music Player on your Android phone. Launch SoundSeeder on your phone and tap the “Speaker” button. Tap the “SoundSeeder Speaker” option and select “USB audio” as the input. Play audio on your computer and it should be streamed to your Android phone. Note that not all Android phones support USB audio, so this method may not work on all devices. Additionally, using your Android phone as a speaker for your computer may not provide the best audio quality, as the phone’s speakers are not designed for this purpose.

Does all USBs support audio?

No, not all USB connections support audio. USB is a versatile interface used for a wide range of purposes, including data transfer, power delivery, and audio transmission. While most modern computers and audio devices support USB audio, some older devices or less advanced USB connections may not be capable of transmitting audio signals. There are specific USB audio standards such as USB Audio Class 1 and 2 that ensure audio devices and computers can communicate and exchange audio signals. USB audio devices include headphones, microphones, audio interfaces, and DACs. Additionally, some USB ports are specifically designed for audio and offer higher-quality audio output compared to regular USB ports. So, it’s essential to check whether your USB connection and audio device support USB audio if you want to transmit audio signals over USB.

How do I get my computer to recognize my USB speaker?

To get your computer to recognize your USB speaker, you need to follow these steps: Check if your USB speaker is properly connected to your computer. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged into both the speaker and your computer. Check if your USB speaker is turned on. If it has a power button, make sure it is switched on. Check if your computer recognizes the USB speaker. To do this, go to your computer’s “Device Manager” and look for the USB speaker under the “Sound, video and game controllers” section. If you don’t see it there, it means that your computer is not detecting the speaker. Install the driver software for your USB speaker. Some USB speakers require drivers to be installed before they can work with your computer. You can usually find the driver software on the manufacturer’s website. Set your USB speaker as the default playback device. To do this, right-click on the speaker icon in your system tray and select “Playback devices”. From there, select your USB speaker and click “Set Default”. If your USB speaker still doesn’t work, try unplugging it and plugging it back in, or try using a different USB port on your computer. If you continue to experience issues, contact the manufacturer for further assistance.

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