My asshole neighbor paired his device to MY bluetooth speaker- it’s a cheap $10 speaker so there’s no way i know how to reset the wifi settings on the speaker itself. and don’t think there’s a way you can on a basic cheap wireless speaker. It’s got an on/off button and that’s it. It doesn’t even have a +/-I don’t want to get a new speaker as I like this one bc it’s really cute and small. And if i get a new wireless speaker, he’ll just hack into that one.
-How was he able to pair the wireless speaker to HIS device? I know he hacked into the speaker wifi but does that mean he also hacked into my computer wifi?
-Now that he’s paired HIS device to MY wireless speaker, does this mean he can always pair to MY speaker, no matter what I do now?
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1- How do I get the speaker to unpair/disconnect from HIS device?
2- How do I make it so that he can never connect to any of my devices?
3- How do I make my SSID invisible while still able to connect to wireless devices?
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GODDAMNIT- now he’s disconnecting me from MY speakers whenever he wants and keeps disconnecting me.
Can we exchange emails so that I can contact you directly instead of via posts?
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well, I could probably help ya but, you’d need to provide basic info like the speaker make and model for instance, what device you’re trying to pair it too, etc. usually, audio stuff is bluetooth based and not wi-fi, but I could be wrong. Also, how do you know your neighbor is connecting to your devices? do you hear any of his audio through the speakers?
hope we can figure this out
Is it wifi or bluetooth? I’ve yet to encounter a wifi speaker, but if the device is wifi you should be able to get the information about it’s direct IP adress and manually enter that info in, then close it to new connections. To hack your wifi speaker then, he’d have to hack your wifi network. Usually the cure for a hacked wifi network is a new network name and password, preferably one with at least 1 capital letter, two numbers, and one non number character (like ‘!’)
bluetooth though…. that’s a whole other planet and I’m not sure it’s possible to completely secure a bluetooth device. In theory the process would be the same; create a dedicated connection, cut off the ability to form new connections. Bluetooth protocol is less good at this.
Oh, there is the tin foil hat method…. line a room in foil…. thereby creating a bubble that outside transmissions cannot get into. It has to be nearly continuous though, doors and windows as well. What also might work (assuming it is a phone to speaker connection) is to get some kind of box and line IT with foil, then put your phone and speaker into the box… now you have an isolated signal and the sound will vibrate through the sides of the box.
My bluetooth speaker has an option to use a 3.5 stereo in/out instead of bluetooth, and that overrides any signal… but I’m not sure if this is a feature other speakers have. If you have one, you just need a male to male 3.5 cable, usually you can pick one up at walmart for under $10. It’ll have a plug on both ends, one goes into the phone or other device, one goes into the speaker.
yes, i meant it’s a bluetooth speaker. anyone can pair to it and once it’s paired, they can always connect to it.
my cheap speaker doesn’t have a volume button to reset it. i tried to stick a pencil into a hole that looks like a reset pinhole, but the lead broke off and now it’s stuck inside -_-
i could buy new BT speakers but he’ll just do the same with any new ones. Now, the really expensive ones have a security code you have to enter, albeit still hackable but it’s one more level and most ppl don’t go past that. but those speakers with passwords are $$$.
i want to unpair this device and to stop the asshole from being able to pair it again in the future. or with any other BT devices.
Well, bluetooth devices always have a way to put them into pairing mode, else, you’d have your neighbor pairing to it, and you could listen to his p*rn playing.. ; p. just kidding.
I’d really need some more info on the speaker, again, model and make, or a link to where you bought it, or something.. else, there isn’t much I can do.
If you did find the button and you got something stuck, maybe you’ll have to open it up. A cheap set of screwdrivers could really be usefull, for a lot of things.
maybe take some pictures of the speakers?
Cheers
he does something to knock out my devices, idk what it is. then when i try to pair my device, that’s when he watches to pair HIS with MY speakers. Now that it’s paired, it’s too late to unpair it, and that speaker is so cheap ($10) that it doesn’t even have a pairing reset method (most have a power and volume button you press to reset, mine doesn’t even have a vol button). And the pinhole I thought was a reset button turned out to be the mic and now a piece of lead from my lead pencil i used to push in is stuck, so now my mic on it is broken.
Search on Amazon for “TWS Wireless Portable Small Bluetooth Speakers.” It’s the 1st one, pink round speaker that comes up. Can’t put links here.
I just want the pairing to be reset so he can’t pair with mine anymore and there just doesn’t appear to be any sort of reset
well, from what I’ve seen, there isn’t much instructions but.. seems to be pressing the power button for 3 seconds that puts the speakers in pairing mode.. they say they will sync between the two, if you have more than one, and then, after the sync tone, you can pair them on your pc or phone..
let me know how it goes.
I know I can pair it with my computer. That’s not the issue. The issue is that asshole has paired it with HIS device, and he can kick me off it anytime
You should go talk to your neighbor. The easiest fix is that your neighbor turns his Bluetooth off so that you can connect your own device. There’s no demonstrable evidence yet which suggests this person is doing anything maliciously. We don’t have the facts. I strongly recommend talking to your neighbor before anything else.
this shit is doing it on purpose. there’s been other issues.
If you have a friend who’s somewhat techie, then invite them over to help. Another option is to search for help online/Google, as others might have the same problem you do.
If you reset your wifi code, they shouldn’t be able to hack it unless they know your passwords…think of a long one that’ll be hard to guess or break.
You can also go with analog speakers which work directly when you plug in the wire, no wifi or bluetooth needed and shouldn’t be hackable…unless he can get into your pc.
Another option is to get the cops involved if you have some evidence he’s doing it. But knowing a geeky friend is usually best in these situations. If not maybe call a local computer story they might be able to offer some advice.
*store (not story)
1. if i had a techie friend, i would have already asked him/her
2. i’ve already searched on google, hence my posting for help on here
3. it’s the bluetooth not wifi
Can you tell us what blutooth adapter you’re using on the computer? If the speakers unpair themselves, might just be a weak signal. Bluetooth is rather weak, especially through walls and desk panels and stuff. Bluetooth 4.0 has a much weaker signal than bluetooth 5.0. I did upgrade my adapter (usb) and the signal is much more stable now, around my place.
I doubt the neighbor has anything to do with the problem.. I don’t see why it would be, since again, bluetooth is a pretty weak signal, and the reward for hacking such thing is pretty low. Wi-fi hacking on the other hand could have many benefits, like using your internet for free, and using your ip to make nefarious stuff on the net and stay anonymous.
The TWS speaker does support bluetooth 5.0. If you read the reviews, lots of people have a problem with the battery of the speakers. if you plug it permanently, does it disconnect the same as when it’s on batteries?
At this point, I could just send you what, like an amazon gift card, and you buy better ones?
Be well
Since you said they were some cheapo $10 speakers…you might want to invest in better ones if you can’t find a solution.
If you’re tight on money maybe get them second hand.