Have you ever wanted to connect two JBL speakers together to create a surround sound system for your TV or stereo and increase the bass? Well, you’re in luck. It’s easy to connect two or more JBL speakers together for better sound experience. By linking your JBL speakers, you can play the same music in multiple rooms at once, without losing sound quality.
This article discusses how to connect JBL speakers together and how to use the PartyBoost, Connect+ feature
You can also use the app is called JBL Connect and you can download it on both iOS and Android devices. The app allows you to control your speakers as well as set up profiles for each speaker individually so they will automatically switch between presets when connecting them together.
How To Pair JBL Speakers Together Using JBL Connect Plus feature
JBL’s Connect+ feature lets you connect up to 100 speakers in your home, giving you an easy and simple way to wirelessly listen to your favorite tracks at whichever volume. It’s available on most JBL Bluetooth speakers. This can be a great option for increasing your audio output if you already own multiple JBL speakers.
Step 1
First, make sure all your speakers are turned on.
Step 2
Ensure that all speakers you want to connect to the same source are connected via Bluetooth.
Step 3
When all your JBL speakers are connected to the source, play some music. In this case, that only one speaker at a time would play audio from your smartphone or computer. Press the “Connect” button of the speaker which is playing audio. The last step is to press “Connect” on all other JBL speakers you want to connect together.
How to Link JBL Speakers Using PartyBoost
JBL’s newest technology called PartyBoost allows you to easily connect multiple speakers to produce the same sound from a single source. With PartyBoost, you can connect up to 100 JBL speakers together. This is how you’re going to connect all of the speakers together.
Step 1
First thing you have to do of course is to turn on all speakers that you want to connect. At this point, it is very important that only one of those speakers is going to be paired with your smartphone or source music. Make sure that the other speakers are not connected to any other audio sources.
Step 2
On the speaker, which is connected to the phone, press the PartyBoost button. You can also use the JBL Portable app to enable PartyBoost mode.
Step 3
On speaker 2, press the PartyBoost button to connect them both. If you are playing music, it should be coming out of both speakers. If you want to use multiple speakers, press PartyBoost on the next speaker and wait for a connection.
If you want to use the Stereo mode of PartyBoost, we recommend having two same speakers. The color of the speaker may be different. For example, you can only use Stereo mode when connecting two JBL Flip 6 speakers together. You can not use Stereo mode with one Flip5 and one Flip6 at the same time. Stereo mode does not work with more than two speakers.
Please note that JBL Connect speakers can only connect to other JBL Connect speakers and JBL Connect+ speakers. PartyBoost speakers can only connect to other PartyBoost speakers.
FAQs
Which JBL speakers have PartyBoost?
JBL speakers with PartyBoost include: Boombox 2, Xtreme 3, Charge 5, Pulse 4, Flip 5, Flip 6, Clip 4.
Can I upgrade from JBL Connect + to JBL PartyBoost using a firmware update?
No, you cannot upgrade from JBL Connect + to JBL PartyBoost using a firmware update. JBL has released firmware updates for the JBL PartyBoost, but they are not compatible with the Connect + model.
What is the difference between JBL Connect and Connect Plus?
Early models of Connect only allowed you to connect up to two devices, but newer models of Connect+ now allow you to connect more than 100 JBL devices with the same source.
What speakers does JBL connect have?
Speakers with JBL connect include: JBL Flip 3, JBL Pulse 2, JBL Xtreme, JBL Boost TV, JBL Charge 3
Conclusion
By following the steps in this article you can easily connect multiple JBL speakers together to create an impressive audio setup. Whether you are looking to create a home theater system or just want to boost your party playlist, using JBL speakers will ensure great sound quality. So get started and have some fun!
