AbleNet Blue2 4th Generation Bluetooth Switch User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- AbleNet
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AbleNet Blue2 4th Generation Bluetooth Switch User Guide
Setup For iPad or iPhone
- Go to Settings App > Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is turned on
- Turn Blue2 on
- On Blue2, press the Mode button to select a use mode
- Under devices, select BLUE2-XXXXXXXXX (X’s denote Blue2’s serial number). If you see more than one Blue2 listed, look on the back of Blue2 and match the serial number on Blue2 to the serial number on the iPad or iPhone.
- Configure iOS Switch Control or switch settings in the app you are going to use
- Activate the white and orange switch tops on Blue2
For use with macOS, Windows, and Chrome go to www.ablenetinc.com and visit the Blue2 product page.
Product Descriptions
External Switches
Plug wired switches into switch jack 1 or switch jack 2 on Blue2.
Sleep Mode
After 15-minuts of inactivity, Blue2 will go into sleep mode. Activate either switch to wake Blue2. Blue2 will re-connect to your device within approximately 3-seconds.
Charging
- Select appropriate wall adapter for your region
- Connect Blue2 to wall charger
- While charging the switch indicator light S1 and S2 will blink on and off. When fully charged the switch indicator lights will remain lit.
Note: Fully charge battery before storing.
Use Modes
Blue2 sends keystrokes to the app or software when a switch is activated. The keystrokes for each mode are listed on the back of Blue2.
- Mode 1: Space, Enter
- Mode 2: 1, 3
- Mode 3: ~1, ~3
- Mode 4: Left mouse click, right mouse click
- Modes 5 and 6: Program 1 to 4 keystrokes of your choice
Programming Modes 5 and 6
You can program one to four keystrokes of your choice with modes 5 and 6 on Blue2.
- Turn Blue2 on
- Plug a keyboard into Blue2’s USB programming jack
- Move Blue2’s learn switch to on by moving it left
- Select mode 5 or 6 on Blue2
- Activate Switch 1 to start recording mode. The S1 light will blink while in recording mode.
- Activate up to four keystrokes that you would like recorded to Switch 1 on the USB keyboard.
- Activate Switch 1 to stop recording mode
- Activate Switch 2 to start recording mode. The S2 light will blink while in recording mode.
- Activate up to four keystrokes that you would like recorded to Switch 2 on the USB keyboard.
- Activate Switch 2 to stop recording mode
- Move Blue2’s learn switch to off by moving it to the right
- Disconnect the keyboard from Blue2
- Select your new mode to use
Support
If you encounter issues, go to www.ablenetinc.com and visit the Blue2 product page.
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
- Consult AbleNet Technical Support or your local Distributor for help.
For private households:
Information on Disposal of Users of WEEE
This symbol on the product and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product. to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge.
Alternatively, in some countries, you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with your national legislation.
For professional users in the European Union:
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment(EEE), please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
For disposal in countries outside of the European Union:
This symbol is only valid in the European Union(EU). If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.