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How to Connect a Karaoke Mic to Bluetooth Speaker

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Connect a karaoke mic to a Bluetooth speaker by turning on the speaker and the microphones, then pairing your phone to the speaker over Bluetooth for the music. The wireless microphones pair with the speaker on power-on, so the voice and the music come through the same speaker. A wired microphone connects through a mic input instead.

Turn on the speaker and the microphones

Power on the speaker, then power on the microphones. The wireless microphones pair with the speaker when you turn them on. If a microphone stays silent, turn it off and on again to pair it fresh.

Pair your phone to the speaker over Bluetooth

Open Bluetooth on your phone or tablet and pick the speaker from the list of devices. Play a song to check that the music comes through the speaker. The phone supplies the music, while the microphones send the voice through the same speaker.

Set the mic volume apart from the music

Set the microphone volume on the microphone or on the speaker, then set the music volume below it so the voice stays ahead of the music. Sing a line and listen to the balance, then adjust the mic volume until the words come through over the music.

Put the lyrics on a TV

Plug an HDMI cable from the machine to a TV to show the lyrics on the bigger screen. The Ikarao machines list HDMI for a TV, so the words follow the song on the screen while you sing. Keep the TV in view of the singer.

Charge the microphones after the session

Put the microphones back in their charging slots or on their charger after the session, so they are ready for the next one. The Ikarao machines store and charge the microphones in the top speaker slot. A flat microphone at the start of a party is the one fault you can avoid.

What you need

Ikarao Karaoke Machine for Adults with Lyrics

Ikarao Karaoke Machine for Adults with Lyrics

A karaoke machine with 2 wireless microphones that connect on power-on, a built-in 13.3 inch screen for lyrics and a 460W Bluetooth speaker.

  • Power: 460 W
  • Wireless mics included
  • Bluetooth
  • Party lights
  • 1 year warranty stated
GREEN KEEPER GKD60 Karaoke Machine with 2 Wireless Microphones

GREEN KEEPER GKD60 Karaoke Machine with 2 Wireless Microphones

A portable Bluetooth speaker with 2 wireless microphones that auto-pair, M.PRI mic priority and an 8000mAh battery for outdoor singing.

  • Power: 500 W
  • Wireless mics included
  • Bluetooth
  • Runs on batteries
  • Party lights
Ikarao Karaoke Machine for Adults

Ikarao Karaoke Machine for Adults

A portable karaoke machine with 2 self-charging wireless microphones, an 8 inch lyrics display and a 140W Bluetooth speaker.

  • Power: 140 W
  • Wireless mics included
  • Bluetooth
  • 1-year warranty stated
  • 7.3 lb, the lightest here
Moukey Karaoke Machine

Moukey Karaoke Machine

A portable PA speaker with 2 UHF wireless microphones, a 10 inch woofer and 2 extra 6.35mm jacks for wired microphones.

  • Power: 160 W
  • Wireless mics included
  • Bluetooth
  • Party lights
  • 1 year warranty stated

These come from our ranked list Best Bluetooth Karaoke Machine, which compares them spec by spec.

Frequently asked questions

Do karaoke microphones pair automatically?

The wireless microphones in this guide pair with the speaker when you turn them on, so there is no pairing step for the mics. Pairing is only for the phone or tablet that supplies the music over Bluetooth.

Can I use a wired microphone with a Bluetooth speaker?

Yes, if the speaker has a mic input. The Moukey machine lists 2 extra 6.35mm jacks for wired microphones, and the Ikarao Shell S2 lists a wired mic input.

How long do the microphones run on a charge?

The Ikarao Break X1 lists 30H mic battery life, and the GREEN KEEPER lists 13 hours of play at 50% volume. Charge the microphones after the session so they are ready for the next one.

Can I connect two speakers for more sound?

Yes. The GREEN KEEPER and Moukey machines link two speakers over Bluetooth through TWS, so the pair plays as one system.

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