How to Fix JBL Boombox 2 / 3 Bluetooth Not Connecting or Pairing

If you can’t connect your JBL Boombox 2 or Boombox 3 to your phone or another device via Bluetooth, check out the solutions below to fix it.

JBL Boombox 2 / 3 Bluetooth Not Connecting or Pairing, Here’s How to Fix It

Not just with JBL, Bluetooth problems are common among speakers. But it can be more frustrating if you’ve skipped the basic speakers and gone for a premium one like the JBL Boombox or Boombox 3. Here are the troubleshooting methods to fix the Bluetooth not connecting issue on your speaker so that you can continue listening to your favorite tracks.

Fix 1: Pair Your Bluetooth Device Again

If you can’t connect your phone or other devices to your JBL speaker via Bluetooth, probably you’re not following the right steps. Follow these steps to pair your JBL Boombox 2 or Boombox 3:

1. Turn on your JBL Boombox.
2. Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds to turn on Bluetooth.
3. If you see the blue light flashing on your JBL speaker, it means that the device is ready to pair.
4. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone or another device.
5. Search for Bluetooth devices and tap on your JBL Boombox.
6. Pair the Bluetooth device and you’re ready to rock.

If you’ve followed the steps in the same order, but still can’t connect your phone to the JBL speaker, try other methods that we’ve mentioned below.

Fix 2: Disconnect Other Paired Devices

Your JBL Boombox 2 or Boombox 3 may have automatically connected to another paired device (your phone, PC, TV, etc). When your JBL speaker does not blink a blue light, it means that the device is already paired to another Bluetooth device. In this case, you have to disconnect the connected device, and then try to pair the speaker with your phone.

Fix 3: Put Your Device Close to the Speaker

If your JBL Boombox speaker is not sitting near your device, you might not able to pair the speaker. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology, hence you need to make sure that the two devices trying to connect to each other are not separated by a large distance.

Put your device beside your JBL speaker and then try to connect to it. Let us know if this solution does the trick. If the problem persists, you may need to try other solutions.

Fix 4: Charge Your Bluetooth Speaker

If you haven’t charged your JBL speaker recently, chances are that the battery has drained completely. You should therefore charge the speaker for at least an hour and then try connecting it to your device.

Fix 5: Reset Your JBL Speaker

Your JBL Boombox speaker may be running into system glitches, which could be causing the Bluetooth function to not work properly. Resetting the speaker is likely to fix the issue.

Here are the required steps:

1. Disconnect your JBL speaker from the charger.
2. Press the power button to turn on the speaker.
3. Press and hold the power button and volume up (+) button for 3 seconds. Your speaker should restart.

Once your JBL Boombox reboots, try connecting your device.

Wrapping It Up

Having a powerful speaker like JBL Boombox 2 or Boombox 3, but can’t use it because of Bluetooth issues can be a frustrating experience. There are ways to tackle these problems which we discussed in this post. Hopefully, one of the solutions worked for you. If the issue persists,  contact JBL support.