How to Connect JBL Soundbar to Phone [Wireless & Wired Methods]

It’s been years since I’ve connected the JBL soundbar to my Smart TV for the best audio experience. The sound quality is admirable, and I personally don’t face any distorted audio while listening to my favorite content. Meanwhile, I decided to connect my phone to the JBL soundbar to listen to my desired songs in high quality. You can connect the JBL Soundbar to your Smartphone through remote apps, Bluetooth, or AUX Cable.

In this article, I’ve listed the possible methods for connecting the JBL soundbar to your smartphone using wired and wireless methods.

How to Connect JBL Soundbar to Phone Via Bluetooth

Using the built-in Bluetooth feature on your JBL soundbar, you can connect it to your Android Phone or iPhone wirelessly.

1. Plug the power socket into the wall outlet and turn On your JBL soundbar.

2. After that, put your JBL soundbar in pairing mode. To do this, fetch your JBL soundbar remote control and press the Bluetooth button for 3-5 seconds.

3. A light will start flashing on your JBL soundbar, indicating your device is ready to pair.

4. Now, open the Control Center and enable the Bluetooth option.

5. Under the Bluetooth devices section, choose your JBL soundbar and pair it up.

Finally, play a piece of music on your phone to listen to it from your JBL soundbar.

How to Pair JBL Soundbar to Phone Using Apps

Apart from Bluetooth connectivity, you can also install applications like JBL One and Google Home to pair the JBL soundbar to your phone using WiFi.

JBL One

JBL One is a smartphone application for setting up JBL accessories, including a soundbar. Connect the phone to the same WiFi connection before going into the below steps.

1. Initially turn on your JBL soundbar and ensure it displays SETUP WIFI.

2. Fetch your Android or iPhone and unlock the device.

3. Install the JBL One app from the App Store or Play Store.

4. After installing, open the app and allow the required permissions to proceed further.

5. Make sure to turn on the WiFi and Bluetooth features on your smartphone.

6. Now, the JBL One app will search for nearby devices.

7. Once the app fetches your JBL soundbar, click the Connect button.

8. Next, press the Source button on your JBL soundbar to complete the pairing.

9. Finally, enter the WiFi password to connect your JBL soundbar to the WiFi network.

Now, you can calibrate the audio settings using the JBL One app for the best sound experience.

Google Home

Google Home is an all-in-one application to connect and control smart devices. Using this app, you can also connect the JBL Link Bar to your smartphone.

1. Ensure your JBL soundbar displays the SETUP WIFI message.

2. Take your Android or iPhone and connect it to a stable internet.

3. Install the Googe Home app on your phone via the App Store or Play Store.

4. Open the Google Home application and sign in with Google credentials.

5. Then, click the + icon at the top and select the Add New Devices option.

6. After that, you can follow the prompts to connect the JBL Link Bar to WiFi.

After a successful connection, you can control the soundbar using the Google Home app.

How to Connect JBL Soundbar to Phone using AUX Cable

However, if you face issues with wireless connectivity, you can also buy an AUX cable (wired connection) to connect the JBL soundbar to your phone.

1. Fetch an AUX cable of good quality and ensure it’s not damaged physically.

2. Insert one end of the 3.5mm AUX cable into the AUX IN port of your JBL soundbar.

3. Then, plug in the other end of the AUX cable to the 3.5mm Audio jack on your smartphone.

Note: As Apple removed the headphone jack back in 2016, you can’t use this method on iPhone 7 or later models. Instead, you can buy a Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter to make it work.

After connecting the devices, you can listen to your favorite song or other audio from your JBL soundbar.

How to Fix JBL Soundbar Not Connecting to Phone

Sometimes, the audio from your phone might not work on your JBL soundbar even after a successful connection. In that case, I’ve mentioned some troubleshooting techniques that will save your day.

• Place your phone and JBL soundbar within the specific range (30 meters) for an error-free connection.
• Inspect the Bluetooth and WiFi indicator on your soundbar and ensure it is enabled.
• While connecting wirelessly, make sure to disable all the nearby Bluetooth devices.
• Restart your JBL soundbar and your smartphone, and try pairing it again.
• At last, you can reset your JBL soundbar to its factory defaults and connect it to the phone again.

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