If you have a JBL speaker and want to connect it to your computer or laptop but don’t know how to connect JBL speakers to a computer or laptop, then this guide is for you. Here, you’ll learn all the methods for connecting your JBL speaker to your computer or laptop running macOS or Windows. We have multiple ways of connecting these, and we’ll look at each method.
It doesn’t matter which JBL speaker you own; after reading this step-by-step guide, you can connect your JBL speaker to your PC. We have also provided a guide on how to connect multiple JBL speakers together.
Can I connect my JBL speaker to my PC?
Yes, you can connect a JBL speaker to your PC, whether it’s Windows or MAC OS; JBL supports both. You can easily connect the JBL speaker to your PC with some easy steps that are given below.
Methods for Connecting JBL Speakers to Computer and Laptops
We have two methods to connect the JBL speaker to the PC. The connection can be made via AUX cable or Bluetooth.
- Without Bluetooth using an AUX Cable
- With Bluetooth
#1 Method: Connecting JBL speaker to your computer or Laptop with AUX Cable
Connecting JBL speakers to PCs or laptops via AUX cable is easy. However, not all JBL speakers have a wired connection. The newer JBL speakers come only with Bluetooth as a connection method. Here are some compatible JBL speaker lists. If you have any of these speakers, you can connect your JBL speaker to your PC via AUX. Otherwise, you have to connect it with Bluetooth.
- JBL Flip 5
- JBL Charge 5
- JBL Pulse 4
- JBL Go 3
- JBL Link 20
- JBL Link 300
- JBL Link 500
How to connect JBL speaker to PC without Bluetooth?
To connect your JBL speaker to a PC without Bluetooth, you need a 3.5mm male-to-male AUX cable, a JBL speaker that supports an AUX cable, and a PC.
- Turn on your JBL speaker if it’s off by pressing the power button. Once your JBL speaker is on, you can move to the next step.
- Now, open the slot cover where the AUX port of your speaker is located.
- Connect one end of the 3.5mm AUX cable to your JBL speaker.
- Now, connect the other end of your AUX cable to the audio output port of your computer or laptop.
Now, you’re all set to play music on your PC or laptop, but if it isn’t working, then you might need to change the audio output device. The steps for changing the audio output device is different for different operating system.
On Windows
If you’re using a Windows device, then follow the steps given below to change the audio output device. The process is the same for windows 7, windows 8, windows 10, and windows 11.
- In the bottom right corner of your PC or laptop, you’ll see a volume icon. Click on it.
- Now, a popup will appear, and click on the arrow icon pointing upwards. Then, a panel will appear with a list of available devices. Now select your JBL speaker as the preferred audio output device.
- In some cases, when you click on the volume icon, the popup that appears doesn’t have any option to change the audio output device.
- In this case, right-click the volume icon, and a popup appears with many options.
- Click on the open sound settings option, then the sound setting will open, and you’ll see an option to choose your output device.
- Now, choose your JBL speaker for the output device, and you’re all set.
On Mac OS
If you’re using a macOS, then follow the steps given below to change the audio output device. The process is the same for every macOS device.
- In the upper-left corner, find and click on the Apple menu icon.
- From there, click on system preference.
- Then go to sound preference and find and click the output button.
- Now, you’ll see a list of connected and recognized audio devices. Here, select your JBL speaker, and you’re done.
After completing the steps test by playing music, you’ll see everything working correctly. If you are still unable to connect, follow the steps again carefully.
#2 Method: Connecting JBL speaker to your computer or Laptop with Bluetooth
Here are some of the speakers that don’t have an AUX port. You can connect them only via Bluetooth.
- JBL Flip 5
- JBL Charge 5
- JBL Pulse 4
- JBL Go 3
- JBL link 20
- JBL link 300
- JBL link 500
How to connect JBL speaker to PC with Bluetooth
To connect your JBL speaker to your PC with Bluetooth, you need to follow the steps given below:
- Turn on your JBL speaker if it’s off. You can do this by pressing the power button until a sound doesn’t come from the speaker. Once your JBL speaker is on, you can move to the next step.
- Make sure your JBL speaker is not connected to another device. To verify this, check the blue light to see if it’s stable or blinking continuously. If the blue light is blinking, that means your device is ready to pair.
On Windows
If you’re using a Windows device, then follow the steps given below to change the audio output device. The process is the same for windows 7, windows 8, windows 10, and windows 11.
- Open the start menu, it’s in the bottom left corner of the screen, also you can, press the windows key from your keyboard. Alternatively, you can also use Bluetooth in the search box.
- Now, click on settings, and it’ll open the settings app.
- Click on the devices option, and now you’ll see the Bluetooth option. If the Bluetooth is not already on, turn it on by toggling the switch.
- Click “Add Bluetooth or other devices” and then on Bluetooth. After doing this, you’ll see a list of available devices.
- From the list, select your JBL speaker to connect it to your PC or laptop. Within a few seconds, you’ll hear sound from your speaker, which means your speaker is paired to your PC or laptop.
After completing the given steps, your JBL speaker is now connected to your Windows PC or laptop.
Mac OS
If you’re using a macOS, then follow the steps given below to change the audio output device. The process is the same for every macOS device.
- To begin, click on the Apple icon located in the top left corner of your screen to open the Apple menu. Click on system preferences and then on the Bluetooth icon.
- You’ll see a list of available devices; now click on the connect button, which is on the right side, to the name of your JBL speaker.
After completing the given steps, your JBL speaker is now connected to your macOS.
Connecting JBL speaker to your computer or Laptop with Bluetooth adapter.
If your PC or laptop doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth, you can still connect your JBL speaker to your PC or laptop. To connect these, you’ll need a Bluetooth adapter. You can easily buy the Bluetooth adapter from your local market or online shopping websites.
- Once you have a Bluetooth adapter, connect it to the USB port of your PC or laptop.
- Turn on your JBL Bluetooth speaker and put it into pairing mode.
- Now, you can turn on Bluetooth on your laptop or computer and check for the available devices.
- You’ll see the list of available devices. Click on the name of your JBL speaker and follow the on-screen instructions.
After completing the steps, your laptop or computer is connected to your JBL speaker using a USB port.
Troubleshooting Common issues while connecting Bluetooth to a PC
Bluetooth Unavailability on PC:
If your PC doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth, you can try connecting using a wired connection, or you can also purchase a Bluetooth adapter and then connect it using the steps given above.
Audio Not Playing After Connection
If you have successfully connected your JBL Bluetooth speaker to your PC and the audio is not playing, you can try the following things:
- Make sure your JBL speaker is set as the default audio output device.
- Check if your device is not muted or the volume is not low.
- Also, restarting your device can help.
Pairing Issues:
If you are getting paring issues with connecting your JBL speaker to your laptop or computer, follow the instructions below:
- Ensure your JBL speaker is in pairing mode and not connected to any other device.
- Turn on Bluetooth on your PC and check the available devices list. If your JBL speaker is not on the list, try restarting both PC and Bluetooth.
Delay in Audio:
When we play music in a JBL speaker using Bluetooth, the audio we hear is delayed sometimes. This issue is because of the older version of the Bluetooth connection. To solve this, use a low-latency Bluetooth device.
Conclusion
In the article above, we have shared effective and well-tested methods for connecting JBL speakers to a laptop or computer, whether it’s macOS or Windows.
I hope you understood the process of connecting JBL speakers to a laptop or computer and you got the help you needed. If you have any questions, queries, or suggestions, let us know using the comment section below.
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