Devices and Connections

  • Published on Oct 31, 2025
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Connect to Wi-Fi

  1. Go to Menu > Toolbox > System Settings > Devices & Connections. The Devices & Connections window will open to the Wi-Fi tab.

    The Devices & Connections window shows the Wi-Fi tab selected and a Choose button to the right of "Wi-Fi Connection".

  2. Select the Wi-Fi Connection Choose button. The Windows Wi-Fi Manager lists available wireless networks.

  3. Select the network you want to connect to.

  4. Select Connect, enter the network password, and select Next.

  5. When the connection is made, select Close to close the Devices & Connection window.

  6. To return to Empower, select the PRC logo that appears in the taskbar at the top.

Connect to Bluetooth Audio

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

  2. Select the Bluetooth Audio tab.

    The Devices & Connections window shows the Bluetooth Audio tab selected.

  3. Select the Pair Device button. Available Bluetooth audio devices will be listed.

  4. Select the Pair button for the device you want.

  5. When the device is paired, a Connect button will appear.

  6. Select Connect to connect the device.

  7. Select Close.

To disconnect the device:

When the device is connected, a Disconnect button is displayed. Select Disconnect when you want to disconnect the device but not unpair it.

To reconnect the device:

When the device is disconnected, a Connect button is displayed. Select Connect when you want to reconnect the device.

To disconnect and unpair the device:

Select the delete icon only if you want to disconnect and unpair the device.

Connect to a Switch

Use the Switches tab to connect your device to an AeroSwitch® or Freedom Switch™, depending on which Accent model you have.

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

  2. Select the Switches tab.

    The Devices & Connections window shows the Switches tab selected and a blue Connect button and gray Disconnect All button to the right of "Connect Switch".

  3. Turn the switch on.

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

  5. Within 10 seconds, press the switch.

    Note: If you do not press the switch within 10 seconds of seeing the message, the switch will not connect to the Empower software on your device.

  6. If you plan to use more than one switch, repeat steps 3 through 5 for each additional switch.

  7. Select Close.

To disconnect (unpair) all switches:

If you want to disconnect (unpair) all switches from Empower on your device, select Disconnect all.

Important: If multiple switches are connected, you cannot disconnect only one. Selecting Disconnect all disconnects all previously connected switches.