Setting Up Blue2 Switch Access with the QuickTalker Freestyle and Go Talk Now Plus🔗

Step 1: Connect Blue2 to QuickTalker via Bluetooth

1. On the QuickTalker device, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Power on the Blue2 and press the Bluetooth button located next to S1.
3. Blue2 should appear in the QuickTalker Bluetooth device list. Select Blue2, then select Pair.

QuickTalker is now connected to the Blue2.

Step 2: Configure Blue2 Switch Assignment

Ensure that pressing the desired switch cell (blue or yellow) is mapped to the space bar — indicated by the first symbol that lights up on the switch.

To change the switch assignment:

1. Toggle on the M (circle icon) on the underside of the Blue2.
2. Press the switch repeatedly until it scans through and highlights the first symbol (space bar).
3. Toggle off the M to save the setting.

Result: The space bar symbol will now highlight every time the switch cell is activated.

Step 3: Configure Scanning in Go Talk Now Plus

1. Open Go Talk Now Plus.
2. Select Settings, then scroll down to Scanning.
3. Set Scanning Device Type to Space and Enter Switch.
4. Configure Auto Scan based on access method:
   1. One switch auditory scan: Toggle Auto Scan on.
   1. Two switch step scanning: Leave Auto Scan off.
5. Toggle on Go Talk Now Auditory Cues Replace iOS Cues.
6. Scroll up and select Regular Volume under the auditory cues setting.

Step 4: Set Up Auditory Cues per Cell (Optional)

To add individual auditory cues to page cells, follow these steps for each cell:

1. Go to Page Editor.
2. Select the desired cell.
3. Select Auditory Cue and program the cue content.
4. Select Done.
5. Repeat for each remaining cell.

Note: Auditory cues must be programmed individually for each cell.

Step 5: Configure Player Settings

1. From the main screen, hold down the home (house) icon for 8 seconds to access Player Settings.
2. Open Settings.
3. Under Player Settings, select Auditory Cues and choose Regular Volume.
4. To enable auditory cues for navigation and interface features, toggle on Auditory Cues for Navigation/Interface.

For additional assistance with programming, please contact the SLP Empowerment team at [email protected] or schedule a meeting with our team.