Wired Mode (3.5mm Audio)

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Engage Cosplay edited this page May 9, 2026 · 3 revisions

Wired Mode (3.5mm Audio)

This guide explains how to use your Engage Pro Elite with a wired audio connection.

🔌 What is Wired Mode?

Wired mode outputs audio through the 3.5mm audio jack using an external speaker or amplifier.

In this mode:

Bluetooth is disabled
Audio is sent directly via cable
Connection is immediate (no pairing required)

A video demo for this can be seen here -> Connecting via Aux cable

▶️ How to Enter Wired Mode

Plug a 3.5mm audio cable into the device
Connect the other end to:
- a speaker
- an amplifier
- or headphones (for testing)
Ensure the external device is powered on and volume is set appropriately
Hold Button 4 on the hand unit
If Pro Elite is powered on press Button 2 on the main board to reboot it or just power on
Boot sound will play and Button 4* can be released

✅ Expected Behaviour

Audio should play immediately when triggered
No connection delay (unlike Bluetooth)
Button inputs should trigger sounds as normal

🔁 Switching Back to Bluetooth Mode

To return to Bluetooth mode:

Simply power the device on without holding Button 4

The device will revert to default Bluetooth behaviour.

❌ Common Issues

No Audio Output

Check cable is fully inserted
Check external speaker is powered on
Increase volume on connected device

Very Low Volume

Increase volume on external speaker/amplifier
Check audio source settings

Still No Sound

Confirm you entered wired mode correctly (Button 4 held at boot)
Try a different 3.5mm cable
Test with wired headphones to isolate the issue

🧪 Testing Tip

Wired mode is useful for testing:

If audio works in wired mode but not Bluetooth → likely a Bluetooth issue
If audio fails in both modes → check SD card, files, or firmware

🛠 Still Having Issues?

👉 See: Troubleshooting Guide
👉 See: How to Report an Issue