A:Answer You have to pair it to your device, whether phone, tablet, pad, computer, whatever. The instructions should be included with packaging, but if not, then you hold down the power button (middle button) until the light flashes blue and red. That means it is in pairing mode. Have your device ready to search available bluetooth and it should be discovered. Pair it to your device and you are good to go. Powering off will not un-pair the device, the next time you use it it should recognized immediately.