Connect AeroSwitch to a Device

Connect an Accent Device in Broadcast Mode

1. Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

2. Set the rotary dial to broadcast mode 0.

3. Turn the AeroSwitch on.

4. If your Accent device is running NuVoice software:

   1. Go to the Toolbox and select Access Method Menu.

   2. If switch scanning is not already selected, select Choose Different Access Method, select 1 Switch or 2 Switch, and select a specific switch scanning method.

   3. From the Access Method Menu, select Connect AeroSwitch.

5. If your Accent device is running Empower software:

   1. Go to Menu > Toolbox > System Settings > Devices & Connections.

   2. Select the Switches tab.

   3. Select the Connect Switch Connect button. A message will prompt you to press the switch to pair it.

6. Within 10 seconds, press and release the AeroSwitch top button.

7. To connect a second AeroSwitch, set its rotary dial to broadcast mode 1 and repeat steps 3 through 6.

8. Select OK twice (NuVoice) or Close (Empower).

Note: To set up switch scanning, see instructions in the NuVoice Manual or Empower Manual, depending on the software you’re using.

Connect an Accent Device in Keyboard Mode

1. Ensure the AeroSwitch is off.

2. Set the rotary dial to the keyboard mode you’d like to use and turn the AeroSwitch on.

3. On the device, open the Bluetooth settings in Windows.

4. Select Add Bluetooth or other device.

5. Select Bluetooth.

6. Press and release the AeroSwitch pairing button. The blue LED must be blinking to pair the switch. This makes the AeroSwitch discoverable to your device.

7. On the device, select the AeroSwitch from the list of discoverable devices. You may need to scroll down in the window to find it.

8. If you are prompted for a code, enter 000000.

9. Select Connect. You may need to scroll down to find the Connect button.

10. Adjust additional switch settings as needed within the software.

Connect a NovaChat Device in Broadcast Mode

1. Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

2. Set the rotary dial to the broadcast mode you’d like to use and turn the AeroSwitch on.

3. Go to Menu > Application Settings > Input > Scanning > Enable Scanning.

4. Select Switch Access > Switch Configuration and select One Switch or Two Switch.

5. Select Switch 1. The prompt “Press any switch” will appear. Press and release the preferred switch.

6. If you selected Two Switch, select Switch 2 and press and release the second switch.

Notes:

• To set up switch scanning, refer to the Chat Software Manual.

• If you are using an Android™ 10 or higher device without an amplifier connected, open the Android settings and turn the Location setting On.

Connect a NovaChat Device in Keyboard Mode

1. Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

2. Set the rotary dial to the keyboard  mode you’d like to use and turn the AeroSwitch on.

3. On the device, go to Menu > Application Settings > System > Bluetooth Settings > Connect to Switch.

4. Press and release the AeroSwitch pairing button. The blue LED must be blinking.

5. Select AeroSwitch from the listing.

6. If you are prompted for a code, enter 000000.

7. Select Pair.

8. Go to Menu > Application Settings > Input > Scanning > Enable Scanning.

9. Go to Switch Access > Switch Configuration and select One Switch or Two Switch.

10. Select Switch 1. The prompt “Press any switch” will appear. Press and release the preferred switch.

11. If you selected Two Switch, select Switch 2 and press and release the second switch.

If you are using an Android 11 or higher device:

1. Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

2. Set the rotary dial to the keyboard mode you’d like to use and turn the AeroSwitch on.

3. Press and release the AeroSwitch pairing button. The blue LED must be blinking.

4. On the device, open the Android settings and select Connections > Bluetooth.

5. Select AeroSwitch from the listing.

6. If you are prompted for a code, enter 000000.

7. Select Pair.

Note: To set up switch scanning, refer to the Chat Software Manual.

Connect a Via Device

If you are scanning within a PRC-Saltillo app, set up the Via device in broadcast mode:

1. Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

2. Set the rotary dial to the broadcast mode you’d like to use and turn the AeroSwitch on.

3. In the app settings, go to Menu > Settings > Input> Scanning and ensure that Scanning Enabled is selected.

4. Go to Scanning > Configure Switches > Switch Configuration and select One Switch or Two Switch.

5. If you selected One Switch, the prompt “Press any switch” will appear. Press and release the switch you prefer.

6. If you selected Two Switch, select Switch 2 and press and release the second switch.

If you are using iOS scanning, set up the Via device in keyboard mode:

1. In the iOS settings on your device, open the Bluetooth settings.

2. Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

3. Set the rotary dial to the keyboard  mode you’d like to use and turn the AeroSwitch on.

4. Press and release the AeroSwitch pairing button. The blue LED must be blinking.

   Note: This makes the AeroSwitch discoverable to your device.

5. On the device, select the AeroSwitch in the device’s Bluetooth settings.

6. If you are prompted for a code, enter 000000.

7. Select Pair.

Note: To set up switch scanning, refer to the manual for your Via device.

Connect an iPad^® with PRC-Saltillo App in Broadcast Mode

This section applies if you are using an iPad with a PRC-Saltillo app.

1. Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

2. Set the rotary dial to the broadcast mode you’d like to use and turn the AeroSwitch on.

3. In the app settings, go to Menu > Settings > Input> Scanning and ensure that Scanning Enabled is selected.

4. Go to Scanning > Configure Switches > Switch Configuration and select One Switch or Two Switch.

5. If you selected One Switch, the prompt “Press any switch” will appear. Press and release the switch you prefer.

6. If you selected Two Switch, select Switch 2 and press and release the second switch.

Connect a Legacy Device

This section applies if you are using a ChatFusion, TouchChat Express, or PRiO device.

1. Open the Bluetooth settings on your device.

2. Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

3. Set the rotary dial to the keyboard mode you want to use and turn the AeroSwitch on.

4. Press and release the AeroSwitch pairing button. The blue LED must be blinking.

   Note: This makes the AeroSwitch discoverable to your device.

5. On the device, select the AeroSwitch in the device’s Bluetooth settings.

6. If you are prompted for a code, enter 000000.

7. Select Pair.

8. To connect a second AeroSwitch, set the rotary dial to a different keyboard mode and repeat the steps above.

Note: To set up switch scanning, refer to the legacy manual for your device.

Using AeroSwitch with Wired Switches

Important: Before connecting a wired switch, turn the AeroSwitch off.

You can use single or dual wired switches with the AeroSwitch for 2-switch scanning.

1. Make sure the AeroSwitch is turned off.

2. Plug in the wired switch or any combination of single and dual switches into switch jacks A and B.

3. Turn the AeroSwitch back on.

4. Connect the AeroSwitch as described under the appropriate section above.