Setting up your External Microphone & Camera
In SignGlasses, we require the use of an external microphone and encourage the use of an external camera, where applicable. This guide will walk you through connecting the ones we can recommend.
Tip: Select the name of microphone you are using from the menu on the left-hand side of this screen to jump to those instructions.
External Camera
Most webcams are compatible! Make sure it has a resolution of at least 720p.
To connect it, simply plug it in to your computer and it should be automatically recognized as a camera option. If you have any trouble with this, please reach out to us!
External Microphone
Many microphones are compatible with SignGlasses.
When using a lapel microphone, please remember that the person speaking will need to clip the microphone to their collar or lapel. It's best to keep the microphone unobstructed. If it is covered by a jacket or rubbing against a scarf, there will be some audio interference.
Here are the connection steps for some of the microphones we recommend.
I'm using the Samson XPD2 Lavalier Microphone
Notice that this device has 2 pieces: the USB receiver and the transmitter/microphone.
Plug the USB receiver into your computer
Turn on the mic by clicking the transmitter's top power button.
A steady amber light will now show on both devices. This means it is on!
Give the microphone to the presenter
When you join the SignGlasses session, select the Samson microphone as your microphone.
I'm using the Noxgear Wearable Bluetooth Speaker/Mic
Turn on the microphone by pressing and holding the play ⏯️ button for 2 seconds until a light turns on
The microphone will show a blue light and with audibly state that is "On", the battery status, and whether it is "connected"
Go to the Bluetooth settings on your computer or mobile device and select Noxgear 39g as your bluetooth device
Give the microphone to the presenter
When you join the SignGlasses session, select the Noxgear 39g microphone as your microphone.
If the microphone flashes a red & blue light. This means it is trying to pair. To pair it:
Select Noxgear 39g from the list of available bluetooth devices
It should immediately connect once you select it as your bluetooth device, but it also announces "connected" through the speaker
The microphone also comes with a small user guide! We recommend giving this to the user with the microphone or storing it so you can refer to it if needed.
I'm using the DeWalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker/Mic
Turn on the microphone by pressing and holding the circle 🔘 button for 2 seconds until a light turns on
The microphone will show a blue light once it is turned on.
Go to the Bluetooth settings on your computer or mobile device and select DEWALT WEARABLE SPEAKER as your bluetooth device
Give the microphone to the presenter
When you join the SignGlasses session, select the DEWALT WEARABLE SPEAKER microphone as your microphone.
If the microphone flashes a red & blue light. This means it is trying to pair. To pair it:
Select DEWALT WEARABLE SPEAKER from the list of available bluetooth devices
If asked for a password, enter in 0000
It should immediately connect once you select it as your bluetooth device, but it also announces "Your device is connected" through the speaker
The microphone also comes with a user guide! We recommend giving this to the user with the microphone or storing it so you can refer to it if needed.
I'm using the Jabra Speak 510 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
First, turn on the speaker by holding the power button for 2 seconds.
If it doesn't turn on, it most likely needs to charge
This speaker can connect to your device in 3 different ways.
Tip: If you're using a mobile device, follow the steps for using a Bluetooth connection.
I'm using a Bluetooth connection
Press and hold the speaker's Bluetooth button for 3 seconds until it flashes blue, then release
Go to the Bluetooth settings on your computer or mobile device and turn on Bluetooth
Select the Jabra Speaks from the list of available bluetooth devices
If asked for a password, enter in 0000
Once the light on the Jabra speaker turns solid blue, the Jabra has connected to your device!
When you join the SignGlasses session, select the Jabra microphone as your microphone.
I'm using the USB Cable
Plug the Jabra Speaker's USB cable into your computer.
Your computer should now automatically see this speaker as an audio option! If it doesn't recognize it, leave the cable connected and restart your computer.
When you join the SignGlasses session, select the Jabra microphone as your microphone.
I'm using the USB Dongle
Plug in the USB dongle for the Jabra Speaker
Press and hold the speaker's Bluetooth button for 3 seconds until it flashes blue, then release and wait for it to turn solid blue
Once the light on the Jabra speaker turns solid blue, the Jabra has connected to your device!
If it doesn't turn solid blue after a minute or so, unplug the dongle and plug it back in.
When you join the SignGlasses session, select the Jabra microphone as your microphone.
Any questions? Reach out to us at techsupport@signglasses.com or text us at (801) 477-7958.