How To Connect JBL Earbuds to an iPhone

Have you bought JBL earbuds to amplify the music experience on your iPhone but don’t know about connecting the two devices? 

To make things easier for you, we took the time to write a comprehensive step-by-step guide on connecting JBL earbuds to an iPhone.

Connecting JBL Earbuds to an iPhone 

If you’re struggling with how to connect JBL earbuds to an iPhone, our 2 step-by-step methods will help you accomplish this task without a problem!

Method #1: Connecting Automatically

To connect JBL earbuds to an iPhone automatically, follow these steps.

1. Open the JBL earbuds case, pull out both earbuds and locate the indicator lights.
2. Wait until one of the indicator lights flashes blue and white.
   
3. Open Settings on your iPhone, tap “Bluetooth”, and toggle the button beside “Bluetooth”.
4. Select your JBL earbuds.
5. Once the indicator turns blue, the earbuds will connect successfully with your iPhone. 

Method #2: Connecting Manually

If the indicator light does not turn on automatically, you may need to connect the JBL earbuds manually to your iPhone with the following steps.

1. Open the JBL earbuds case and pull out both earbuds.
2. Hold the power buttons on both earbuds for 5 seconds until the indicator lights flash white twice.
3. Press the power buttons again for 2 seconds till the indicator lights flash white twice.
4. Open Settings on your iPhone, tap “Bluetooth”, and toggle the button beside “Bluetooth”.
5. Select your JBL earbuds.
   
6. The indicator light will turn blue once the earbuds connect to your iPhone.

Are Your JBL Earbuds Not Connecting to Your iPhone?

If JBL earbuds are not connecting to your iPhone, try troubleshooting them with the following methods.

Method #1: Checking the Charging

To resolve JBL earbuds connectivity issues with your iPhone, ensure that they are charged with the following steps.

1. Open the App Store.
2. Download the JBL Headphones app.
   
3. Once the app installs, launch the app and tap “+” to add your device with the on-screen instructions.
4. Open the JBL earbuds case, select them within the app, and locate the battery icon.
5. Charge the earbuds if the battery is below 50%. 
6. Once fully charged, try reconnecting them to your iPhone.

Method #2: Removing the JBL Earbuds Bluetooth Profile

Another way to sort out connectivity issues between JBL earbuds and your iPhone is by removing their Bluetooth profile on your phone with the following steps.

1. Open Settings, tap “Bluetooth”, and select the “i” icon beside your JBL earbuds.
2. Tap “Forget This Device”.
   
3. Tap “Forget This Device” again to confirm the action.
4. Reconnect the earbuds to your iPhone to check whether the issue has been resolved.

Method #3: Resetting the JBL Earbuds

You can also fix JBL earbuds connectivity issues with your iPhone by resetting them with these steps.

1. Locate the power button on the JBL earbuds case and open the lid.
2. Hold the power button on the case for 5 seconds until the indicator light turns red.
   
3. Close the case to complete the resetting process.
4. Open Settings on your iPhone, tap “Bluetooth”, and select the “i” icon beside “JBL Earbuds”.
5. Tap “Forget This Device”.
6. Open the case to reconnect JBL earbuds to your iPhone, and verify the fix!

Summary

In this guide, we’ve discussed connecting JBL earbuds to an iPhone. We have also discussed resolving connectivity issues between the earbuds and an iPhone with various troubleshooting methods.

Hopefully, your question is answered, and you can now enjoy music on public transport without hearing any external noise!

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