How to Connect Multiple JBL Speakers

If you are considering JBL speakers for your home entertainment, then it’s a worthy investment. Did you know that you can connect up to 100 JBL speakers wirelessly using Bluetooth?

In addition, the JBL brand has made its name over the years, and no matter the size of the speaker, it often produces superb sound. 

Here is a quick step guide to connecting multiple JBL speakers:

Step 1: Connect the first JBL speaker
Connect the first JBL speaker to your smartphone or whatever Bluetooth device you want to connect to. All you need to do is to activate pair mode by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button for about 3 seconds.

Step 2: Play music through the first JBL speaker
Now play a song on your Bluetooth speaker. All you need to do is to play music using an app on your phone or however, you normally play music on your source device.

Step 3: Press the Connect button on all speakers
If you are using Bluetooth Connect, just press the connect button on all the speakers and they will connect automatically. The speakers will be connected within about 30 seconds.

Read on if you need more details on how to connect your JBL speakers. 

Why Connect Multiple JBL Speakers?

The JBL brand utilizes different technology to connect to multiple speakers without a glitch. So, whether you are planning to host a party or change the sound environment in your home, we’ve got your back.

Here you’ll learn step-by-step how to connect your JBL speakers in a straightforward process.

In addition, instead of using multiple JBL speakers, you can simply get a JBL soundbar with a subwoofer and pair your JBL soundbar with your subwoofer. This is a powerful and simple option. Check our article on how to pair a JBL subwoofer and a soundbar to learn more.

Can I Connect More Than One JBL Speaker?

Like any other industry-made speaker in the market, multiple JBL speakers can be connected together. The answer is therefore yes! Actually, you can connect up to a hundred JBL speakers, and that should not be a big problem if you have the space and time to do it.

However, you first of all need to ensure that the JBL devices you use have either the JBL Connect feature or the JBL Connect +. Alternatively, you can have the JBL Party Boost option.

The JBL speakers can be easily connected wirelessly. That should excite you as you won’t need AUX cables!

You also have the advantage of doubling up the volume as you listen to the stereo sound just as the one at your favorite party.

Which JBL Speakers Can I Connect?

Most JBL speakers can be connected together. However, not all JBL speakers can be connected to each other easily. Below, we list some of the best JBL speakers that use the same technology and can be connected to each other using various apps:

How Do You Connect Multiple JBL Speakers?

Before starting the JBL speakers’ connection process, you understand the features that make the speaker arrangement work.

For instance, JBL Extreme, JBL Flip, JBL Boombox, JBL Clip, JBL Charge, and JBL Pulse are designed with a JBL to connect feature which allows easy connection of multiple JBL speakers.

If you are using two or more of the JBL speakers from the series mentioned above, through a JBL Connect feature, you can pair the speakers together and play music from all of them at the same time.

For 100 JBL speakers connection, you require the JBL Connect+ feature and not the JBL Connect. Now, let’s see the step-by-step connection of multiple JBL speakers together.

#Step 1: Turn On all JBL speakers

The first step is to connect all the speakers you plan to pair together before initiating any process.

#Step 2: Connect all JBL speakers to the source

After you ensure all the speakers are turned ON, connect them to your device (Smartphone, iPad, computer) via Bluetooth.

You have to make sure all the speakers are connected using the same device. If you rely on a smartphone as your source of connection, it may limit you, especially reaching out to every speaker.

#Step 3: Play audio from source

When you are sure all the JBL speakers are linked to the source, you can play music from the source (computer or smartphone).

The music will play from a single JBL speaker.

#Step 4: Press the Connect button on playing the JBL speaker

Immediately the music starts to play from one of the JBL speakers, proceeding to connect all other speakers. Then you can hit the Connect button of the JBL speaker that is playing the music.

#Step 5:  Press the Connect button on other JBL speakers

This should be the last step, and you need to press the Connect button to all other Speakers.

It will trigger them to connect all JBL speakers. As you do so, ensure the connection to the source is not interrupted.

That’s it. Now, all your JBL speakers are successfully connected and playing music from a single source simultaneously.

#Step 6: Confirm successful pairing

After successfully pairing your JBL speakers to your portable computer or smartphone, the laptop on the JBL device may stop blinking. Instead, check audio confirmation to see if the device is paired through a voice confirmation or a tone.

How To Identify a JBL Device On Your Portable Computer Or Smartphone

Windows 10

If you are using Windows, open Bluetooth and search for devices that appear in the system settings. Then, click the Bluetooth button found within the toolbar by selecting “Show Bluetooth devices.”

Check in the list for the JBL device and tap to connect. The other option is to search for Bluetooth in the “Windows search box,” and after it appears, confirm the Bluetooth is on and then click “Add Bluetooth or different device and select your device from the available list.

macOS

On your Mac device, go to the Apple menu, and then go to system preferences, and the next step tap Bluetooth. Select the JBL device from the list and click “connect”. If it asks, click “settle for.”

iPhone

If you are using an iPhone as your source, go to settings and then tap Bluetooth. Then, activate the Bluetooth and check whether your JBL device shows up below the “other devices” to attach it.

Android

For Android, you go to settings, turn the Bluetooth, and tap “pair a new device.” If you see the JBL device appear in the list, tap on it, and that should pair together with your smartphone.

Is Connect+ functional to an Analog or PC input?

It’s not possible; on phone JBL/ HK devices, the only feature that Bluetooth supports is Connect+. But the Connect+ app is easy to install.

With The Connect App, What Else Can I Do?

You can rename the primary connected unit’s Bluetooth name and set stereo or party mode. If a compatible Connect/ Connect+ speaker is designed with a firmware upgrade, the app can be installed. Stereo mode is only utilized for the same products.

The point to ponder is you cannot control the JBL Connect Boost TV even after pairing using a JBL Connect app.

How do I disconnect one JBL speaker from many connected together?

There are two ways to disconnect a single speaker when all your JBL speakers are connected.

First, you can turn off or disconnect by pressing the button again. After that, only the disconnected JBL speaker will stop playing while others continue to play music normally.

Why Do My JBL Speakers Fail To Connect Together?

If you try to connect, but nothing happens, you need to check whether your JBL speakers have the JBL Connect feature. Lack of the Connect feature is the main culprit that you need to recheck to prevent JBL speakers from pair together.

Is it possible to connect JBL Flip and JBL Charge speakers?

Certainly yes, both JBL Flip and JBL Charge speakers can pair together successfully because they are designed with a JBL Connect feature.

Are All JBL Speakers Compatible?

Before connecting multiple JBL speakers, it is important to check feature compatibility. The speakers should therefore have the same pairing/ daisy chaining technology.

For example, JBL speakers with the JBL connect feature are not compatible with Party Boost. If you have a JBL flip 4 then consider adding JBL flip 4 and not JBL flip 5 since it has the PartyBoost feature hence making them incompatible.

For JBL Connect, you can use the following speakers to connect to each other as they have the same “Connect” function:

• JBL Clip 2
• JBL Pulse 2
• JBL Charge 3
• JBL Flip 3

For JBL Connect + connection, the following speakers are recommended:

• JBL Flip 4
• JBL Boombox
• JBL Extreme 2
• JBL Charge 4
• JBL Pulse 3

Speakers with the PartyBoost function that can be connected to each other are:

• JBL Flip 5 and
• JBL Pulse 4

How To Connect Multiple JBL Speakers

1.      Bluetooth And JBL “Connect”

Bluetooth is one of the easiest ways to connect JBL speakers together. You can connect up to 100 JBL speakers with a Bluetooth connection. However, the speakers must have the JBL Connect+ feature to allow this connection. If you need to connect more than two JBL speakers through Bluetooth, here are the five easy-to-follow steps.

Step 1: Turn On The Speakers

The first step is to turn on all the speakers. Once you have done that, turn on pairing mode.

If you have a new device, meaning Bluetooth has never paired to the speaker, don’t panic as you will be directed automatically into pairing mode. To confirm this, you will see the LED light blinking.

Step 2: Pair The Speakers With The Source

If you are using an android powered device, follow the steps below to pair your device with the speakers. All the speakers must be connected to the smartphone as a source device.

• Go to settings
• Turn on Bluetooth
• Click on “Pair New Device” on the Bluetooth section
• Tap on your JBL Device in the list, it should be paired with your phone.

If you are using an IOS powered device:

• Open your settings
• Activate Bluetooth
• Go to other devices
• Attach it to your desired JBL Device

For Windows,

• Go to system settings and then open “Bluetooth and search for devices”
• Alternatively, you can also click on the Bluetooth Button in your toolbar and then select “Show Bluetooth Devices”
• Look for the JBL Device and tap on it to connect.

For macOS,

• Open Apple menu
• Next, select System Preferences
• Now click “Bluetooth”
• Click “Connect to JBL Device”

Step 3: Confirm That The Speaker Is Paired Successfully

At this stage, we need to confirm that the devices are paired successfully. To know this, there should be an audio confirmation for this or just a tone.

Step 4: Play Some Music

Now feel the music and the beats by playing the audio from your smartphone or computer. You will only get the audio playing from one of the connected devices as Bluetooth cannot play on multiple devices.

Step 5: “Connect” All The Other JBL Speakers

You just realized that only one JBL speaker is producing sound while you need all the others to produce the same sound too!

To activate the other speakers, press the “Connect” button on the speaker playing the audio. This button somewhat looks like an hourglass. Repeat this step by pressing the Connect Buttons on each JBL speaker to connect them together. 

All the devices should however be connected successfully to the music source such as a smartphone, iPad, computer, or soundtrack. You can now enjoy the music from all the connected JBL speakers.

2.      Using PartyBoost To Connect JBL Speakers

JBL PartyBoost is the latest technology from JBL. It allows you to connect multiple JBL speakers and play audio from the same source. The good news is, it allows you to connect up to 100 speakers together! However, the technology will not allow you to connect to JBL Connect or Connect+ speakers. Some of the speakers that are compatible with this technology include JBL Charge 5, JBL Xtreme 3, JBL Plus 4, and JBL Flip 5.

Step 1: Turn On The JBL Speakers

To begin this connection, turn on all the JBL Bluetooth speakers to be connected.

Step 2: Connect One Of The Speakers To The Source

Proceed by connecting one of the JBL speakers to the source device through Bluetooth. For instance, you can connect a JBL Flip 5 to your iPhone or computer. The Bluetooth LED backlight should be on when the connection is successful.

Step 3: Press Partyboost On The Connected Speaker

On the speaker, you have connected to the source, press PartyBoost. You should see the LED lights on.

Step 4: Connect To The Other Speakers

To connect to the other JBL speakers, press the PartyBoost button on each one of them. You should see LED lights ring around the center buttons light. This is a sign that your speakers have been connected and the audio played from the source will sound in every JBL speaker.

3.      JBL Connect App/ JBL Portable App

As an alternative, one can conveniently use a JBL Connect app to connect two JBL speakers. The app is available for download from download platforms such as Google PlayStore for Android-powered devices and Apple AppStore for iOS devices.

With the help of the JBL connect app, you can pair two portable speakers to enjoy audio from one source. Remember that this app also requires the two speakers to be compatible with each other so as to connect.

One great advantage of this app is you can easily control how you listen to your audio track either via party mode or amplify the sound.

Some of the speakers that support the JBL connect app include Flip 5, Charge 5, Pulse 4, Xtreme 3, and Boombox 2.

Conclusion

From now on, it is possible to connect multiple JBL speakers to numerous devices through Bluetooth. Moreover, the entry of Bluetooth 5 is promising and will connect multiple speakers more than a reality. So, the procedure shared above should help you fix multiple JBL speakers’ connections and allow you to blast music the way you like it.