# Connecting your headset

Before connecting your headset to Launcher, please make sure that its battery is fully charged. 

#### **Bluetooth connection on MacOS**

To connect your headset with your chosen device:

1. Go to **Bluetooth settings** and turn Bluetooth on. 
2. Open EMOTIV Launcher, click on the **Bluetooth icon** and follow the steps.

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3. Turn your headset on.
4. Your headset will appear in the devices list. If your headset is not listed, click on the refresh button. 
5. Click on **Connect** next to the headset you want to use.

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**Bluetooth connection on Windows**

There are two states for connecting your EMOTIV headset; "unpaired" or "paired". If you are having trouble connecting in the "unpaired" state, then you should try pairing the device to your computer.

**Unpaired mode**

1. Go to **Settings** and turn Bluetooth on.
2. Turn on your headset.
3. Open Launcher and open the **Devices tab.**
4. Your headset will appear in the devices list. If your headset is not listed, click on the refresh button. 
5. Click on **Connect** next to the headset you want to use.

**Paired mode**

If you're having trouble connecting your headset, you should try pairing it to your computer:

1. Go to **Settings**, then **Bluetooth and other devices.**
2. Turn on your headset.
3. Turn on **Bluetooth** and click on **Add Bluetooth of other devices.**
4. Your headset will appear on the **Add a device list.**
5. Open Launcher and open the **Devices tab.**
6. Your headset will appear in the devices list. If your headset is not listed, click on the refresh button. 
7. Click on **Connect** next to the headset you want to use.

If you’re unable to connect your headset via Bluetooth, but have other Bluetooth devices connected to your computer (e.g. a keyboard or mouse), we recommend that you disconnect your other devices and then try reconnecting your headset. 

#### **USB receiver dongle connection**

We recommend that you use a USB receiver dongle if you are in an environment with high levels of Bluetooth interference. 

To connect your headset to Launcher using a USB receiver dongle:

1. Plug the USB receiver dongle into your computer’s USB port.
2. Turn on your headset
3. Open **Launcher** and open the **Devices** tab
4. Your headset will appear on the devices list. 
5. Click on **Connect** next to the headset you want to use. If more than one headset is available, click on the headset you want to connect. 


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