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And based on voice responses, control pins to turn on lights or motors.Shields used:Text to Speech and Speech Recognition.Security Cam: Sense movement with an Arduino ultrasonic sensor, take a picture, record audio, upload to Azure and alert you.Shields used:WebCameraMicrophoneGetting Started : HardwareWhat you needArduino Uno or compatible device.Bluetooth module: SparkFun BlueSMiRF Silver ( and 4 wires to connect.A Windows 10 device: because of its many "shields", we recommend a Windows Phone (Lumia 520, Lumia 635)Set up your ArduinoPrepare the Bluetooth module if necessary (the Bluetooth module may need to have headers soldered onto it).Except for one difference below, connect the Bluetooth module to the Arduino per your wiring diagram (BlueSMiRF wiring diagram).DIFFERENCE: Use pins 0 and 1 instead of 2 and 3:The Bluetooth TX should connect to pin 0 (Arduino RX).The Bluetooth RX should connect to pin 1 (Arduino TX).Set up your Windows 10 device ( using the virtual-shields-universal repository)For Windows Phone: Windows 8 users can get the "Windows Insider" application from the app store. This allows the user to opt into receiving Windows 10 Technical Previews as updates.For other devices: make sure you're running Windows 10.Pair your device to the Arduino Bluetooth device in the Bluetooth settings.BlueSMiRF default pin code is 1234.NOTE: The red blinking light on the BlueSMiRF continues to blink red after a successful pairing. This is expected. It only turns green after a connecting with the application.When pairing you should see a device name like "RNBT-76BC" the last four characters are the last four characters of

On the pop-up menu. Page 71: Hardcopy Cable Replacement Hardcopy Cable Replacement 10.1 Introduction The Bluetooth Hardcopy Cable Replacement profile (HCRP) provides services to replace the cable between a host and peripheral device with a Bluetooth link. The most common devices using these services are laptops and desktop computers, however other devices are not excluded. Page 72 ♦ If there is no driver installed for the Bluetooth printer, then BlueSoleil™ displays a message asking the user to install a driver for the Bluetooth Printer, see the Windows system icons in the bottom right hand corner of the Windows desktop. (Figure 10.1) Install the driver for the printer on Computer A and set its port to COMx. Page 73 Figure 10.3: Disconnect from the Bluetooth Printer... Page 74: Human Interface Device Human Interface Device 11.1 Introduction A typical Bluetooth Human Interface Devices (HID) is a Bluetooth-enabled mouse, keyboard or joystick. The HID service allows wireless communication to Bluetooth HID devices. The HID profile can be used in the following scenarios: ♦ Connecting a computer to a Bluetooth Mouse. Page 75 Figure 11.1: Find Bluetooth mouse and its service Step 7: Double-click the HID service icon to connect to Mouse B. After the connection is successfully set-up, a dashed line appears between the center ball and the Mouse B icon. The HID service icon turns green (Figure 11.2). Page 76 Step 8: Install drivers for Bluetooth mouse. ♦ If this is the first time Computer A has connected to a Bluetooth mouse, wait for a few seconds to allow Windows to install drivers for a Bluetooth mouse. ♦ You will see two new devices in Computer A: Bluetooth HID Mouse in ‘Human Interface Devices’... Page 77: Connect A Computer To A Bluetooth Keyboard 11.3 Connect a Computer to a Bluetooth Keyboard This section outlines how to connect a computer (Computer A) to a keyboard (Bluetooth Keyboard B). Computer A: Desktop, PIII, 800MHz, 128M A Bluetooth USB dongle Windows 2000 IVT BlueSoleil™ Step 1: Insert the Bluetooth USB dongle into the computer. Page 78 Figure 11.4: Find Bluetooth keyboard and its service Step 7: Double-click the HID service icon to connect to Keyboard B. After the connection is successfully set-up, a dashed line appears between the center ball and the Keyboard B icon. The HID service icon turns green (Figure 11.5). Page 79 Step 8: Install drivers for the Bluetooth keyboard. ♦ If this is the first time Computer A has connected to a Bluetooth keyboard, wait for a few seconds to allow Windows install drivers for a Bluetooth keyboard. ♦ You will see two new devices in Computer A: Bluetooth HID Keyboard in ‘Human Interface Devices’... Page 80: Connection Shortcut Connection Shortcut 12.1 Introduction Connection shortcut profile is used to save time used in searching for devices and browsing services. Once a connection has been established, it can be saved as a shortcut. The shortcut is then used to re-establish the connection, without having to search for the remote Bluetooth device and

Upgrading from Windows 7 and Windows 8 .To check the Bluetooth driver, click on the Start Menu and select Device Manager . Expand the Bluetooth sub menu, right-click on your Bluetooth driver and select Update Driver .If no updates are found, you can try selecting Uninstall device and restart the computer. Windows will automatically reinstall a copy of the driver later.7. Dynamic LockFinally, if you've connected your phone to your computer, you might want to consider turning on Dynamic Lock. Dynamic Lock monitors the distance between paired Bluetooth devices. If you move out of range of your computer, Windows will automatically lock your device. Once the device is back in range, it will unlock again.To set up Dynamic Lock, you first need to make sure your device is connected to the computer using the steps above, then go to Settings> Accounts> Sign-in options> Dynamic Lock and check the box. Allow Windows to detect when you're away and automatically lock the device.The above article has provided you with the most basic information on how to turn on, connect, troubleshoot Bluetooth. You can now connect other devices to your Windows 10 computer easily.

This tutorial will show you how to pair a pen with your Windows 11 PC.You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu.References: Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows - Microsoft Support Learn how to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect a Bluetooth device support.microsoft.com Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows - Microsoft Support Learn how to troubleshoot Bluetooth problems in Windows. Resolve issues connecting a Bluetooth device or accessory. support.microsoft.com Here's How:1 Open Settings (Win+I).2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side. (see screenshot below step 4) Open Bluetooth & devices settings​3 Turn on Bluetooth if not already.4 Click/tap on Add device. (see screenshot below) 5 Click/tap on Bluetooth. (see screenshot below) 6 Make sure your pen is in pairing mode.Usually for pairing mode, you will need to press and hold the top button on the pen for a few seconds until a light is solid or blinks.You may need to read the manual for your pen for its specific pairing mode instructions. HP PCs - Setting up and using the HP Tilt Pen | HP® Customer Support This document is for the HP Tilt Pen. support.hp.com How to use your Surface Pen - Microsoft Support Learn to set up and use your Surface Pen to work, play, and create. support.microsoft.com 7 Click/tap on your pen when it has been discovered to connect it. (see screenshot below) 8 Click/tap on Done when pairing the pen has been successfully completed and now connected. (see screenshot below) 9 You will now see your pen listed as a connected device in Settings > Bluetooth & devices when discovered. (see screenshot below) 10 You can now close settings if you like.That's it,Shawn Brink Related TutorialsShow or Hide Pen Menu icon on Taskbar in Windows 11Add and Remove Apps on Pen Menu in Windows 11Rename Bluetooth Device in Windows 11Remove Bluetooth Device in Windows 11Enable or Disable Ignore Touch Input when using Pen in Windows 11Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse in Windows 11Enable or Disable Display Additional Keys Pressed when using Pen in Windows 11Enable or Disable Pen Cursor in Windows 11Enable or Disable Pen Visual Effects in Windows 11Check Battery Level of Bluetooth Devices in Windows 11Enable or Disable Pen Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11Enable or Disable Use Pen Button as Right-click in Windows 11Enable or Disable Use Top of Pen to Erase Ink in Windows 11