How to set up the Razer Wireless Control Pod

Updated: 12-Sep-2023 | Answer ID: 13581
This answer is a step-by-step process in setting up the Razer Wireless Control Pod.

 

The Razer Wireless Control Pod features Command and Audio modes for managing your Razer devices.

  • Command mode – lets you connect the control pod to:
    • Your PC so Razer Synapse get to control and customize the control pod's functions for your Razer devices; or
    • The Razer Audio app to link it to up to three Razer speaker systems and customize media controls for each device.
  • Audio mode – to directly control the Razer speaker systems that are linked to the control pod.

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • The Razer Wireless Control Pod
  • Two AAA batteries
  • A Windows PC with Bluetooth connectivity, or an Android or iOS device and compatible Razer speakers

You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.

Step-by-step process

Inserting the batteries

  1. Rotate the bottom cover to detach it.

  2. Insert the AAA batteries in the battery compartment.

    The status indicator will blink magenta to indicate the control pod is in Command mode and ready for pairing.

  3. Reattach and rotate the bottom cover to lock it in place.

Command mode

  1. Activate Bluetooth on your PC and wait for the control pod to appear on the list of devices. Ensure the control pod is ready for pairing.

    Note: The control pod must be within a meter of the PC.

  2. Select "Razer Wireless Control Pod" on the list.

  3. Wait for the status indicator to turn to solid magenta. This means the control pod is now connected to the PC.

    Note: If you cannot pair it in 90 seconds, the control pod will deactivate Command mode (pairing) and sleep. Press any button to wake the device and reactivate the mode.

  4. Open Razer Synapse and remap the controls of the control pod. Ensure the latest software version is installed on your PC.

Audio mode

  1. Download the Razer Audio app for iOS or Android.

    Note: If the control pod is already paired with a device and you want to connect it to a new one, disconnect it from the device’s Bluetooth settings. Then, press and hold the Source button for 4 seconds to activate Command mode (pairing).

  2. Launch the Razer Audio App. Ensure the control pod is in Command mode (pairing) and the status indicator is blinking magenta.

  3. Tap on "SEARCH FOR DEVICES".

  4. Select the "Razer Wireless Control Pod." The status indicator will be solid magenta to indicate successful pairing.

  5. Start linking the control pod by selecting up to three supported devices.

  6. Tap on "UPDATE".

  7. Tap on "USE IT NOW" on the Razer Audio app or manually press the Source button three times to switch the control pod to Audio mode.

    Notes:

  • The status indicator will blink alternately in blue and white. Once linked, it will show solid white before displaying the speaker's current input source.
  • When the light is green, the connected speaker is in USB mode, and when in blue, the connected speaker is in Bluetooth mode.

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