How to Connect Jambox to iPhone

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• Charging Your Jambox
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• Enabling Jambox Pairing Mode
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• Connecting an iPhone
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• Q&A
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• Tips
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The Jambox is a lightweight speaker produced by the Jawbone company. It is designed for use with Bluetooth enabled devices and is praised for its portability.

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Part 1

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Charging Your Jambox

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   Plug your Jambox speaker into the wall. It comes with a charger cord that fits into a 2-prong wall outlet.
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   Opt to connect your Jambox directly to your computer to charge it. You can plug a micro USB cord into your Jambox. Connect the other end to your USB port.

   • Make sure you are not connecting the micro USB cord to a keyboard. It will not charge if connected to a computer accessory other than a USB hub.
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   Wait for the LED ring light on the side of the Jambox to flash a white light. It will flash a red light until it is charged. It takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge a Jambox.
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   Disconnect the charger cord when charging is complete.
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Part 2

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Enabling Jambox Pairing Mode

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   Hold the power switch on the side of the Jambox in the up position for 3 seconds.
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   Listen for an audio message from the Jambox that informs you it is in pairing mode. The LED ring light should flash red and white.
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   Lower the Power button to the middle position. There is a top, middle and down position.
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Part 3

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Connecting an iPhone

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   Bring your iPhone within 33 feet (10.1 m) (11 yards) of your Jambox. It will be able to pair via Bluetooth at this distance or less.
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   Turn on the iPhone. Go to your Home screen. Select the Setting app.
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   Look for the word “Bluetooth” near the top of your Settings list. Tap on it.
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   Slide the Bluetooth radio button into the on position, if it is turned off. Wait a few seconds for it to search for devices.
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   Look for “Jambox by Jawbone” in the list of available devices. Tap on it.
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   Enter the general passcode of “0000.” Your Jambox and iPhone should be connected.
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  What do I do if my Jawbone mini Jambox won't pair to my iPhone 8?

  

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  There is a small ‘pairing button’ under the main power button on the side of the speaker. It has two small arrows on it. Hold this button until the speaker says, "Big Jambox is in pairing mode."

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  What if the music doesn't play?

  

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  Disconnect from Bluetooth and reconnect. If music doesn't play yet, restart the Jambox.

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  What should I do if my Jambox connects and plays for a short time, but then fades away?

  

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  In this case, there might be a technical problem with your Jambox, so you may want to replace it. Alternatively, check to ensure that you have a strong internet connection. Your Jambox might be disconnecting occasionally.

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• If you are having problems connecting your iPhone to your Jambox, try deleting the device on your iPhone Bluetooth list. Then, pair the devices again.
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Things You'll Need

• Jambox
• Mini USB cord
• Charger cable
• iPhone