How To Pair JBL Headphones: the best Guide
By Robert Jones · 2021-10-13
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## JBL Headphones: Getting Connected Right, so you've got a new pair of JBLs, or maybe you're just trying to get your old ones to play nice with a new gadget. Happens all the time. I've been messing about with all sorts of audio gear for donkey's years, and Bluetooth pairing can sometimes be a right faff, even for us old hands. But honestly, once you know the basics, it's pretty straightforward. Stick with it. ### The Absolute Basics: First Time Pairing Most JBL headphones, a bit like most modern Bluetooth bits and bobs, are designed to jump into what they call "pairing mode" automatically the very first time you switch them on. You'll usually see a blinking LED, often blue or white, letting you know it's looking for something to connect to. If you've just unboxed them, charge 'em up first, then power them on. Easy. Then, grab your phone, tablet, or whatever you're trying to connect to: 1. **Switch on Bluetooth:** Go into your device's settings and make sure Bluetooth is active. You'll usually find this under "Connected Devices" or similar. 2. **Scan for Devices:** Your device should start looking for nearby Bluetooth signals. 3. **Find Your JBLs:** Look for "JBL" followed by the model name in the list of available devices. Tap on it. 4. **Confirm:** You might get a pop-up asking to confirm the pairing. Say yes. Done. If it works, the LED on your headphones will usually go solid, and you'll likely get an audible confirmation – a little chime or a voice saying "connected." Lovely. ### Pairing Again: When It's Not the First Time So, your JBLs have been paired before, but you want to connect them to a *different* device, or they're being a bit stubborn connecting to a device they *were* connected to. This is where you might need to manually kick them into pairing mode. Different models do it slightly differently, but there's a common theme. **Common Methods to Force Pairing Mode:** * **Hold the Power Button:** On many models, especially the smaller true wireless earbuds, you