Picture of the JBL Clip 2 Bluetooth speaker, front view, horizontal.

How to Put JBL Clip 2 in Pairing Mode

To pair the JBL Clip 2 with a Bluetooth source device for the first time, or to renew the connection information stored on that device, you must know how to fire off pairing mode on the speaker.  In this mode, the JBL Clip 2 sends out its Bluetooth name and current linkage data over the BT airwaves.  So in this post, we show you how to put this tiny speaker into pairing mode, so you can join it to phones, tablets, computers, and smart speakers.

How to Put JBL Clip 2 in Pairing Mode, Step by Step

1. Turn On the JBL Clip 2

Turn on the speaker by pressing its  Power  button once.

See this button, pointed at by the bright green arrow, in the next picture.

Picture of the -Power- button on the JBL Clip 2.
The -Power- button on the JBL Clip 2.

The speaker then comes on, as pictured next.

Picture of the top rear of the JBL Clip 2, powered on. showing the status light glowing blue.
Top rear view of the JBL Clip 2, powered on. showing the status lamp glowing blue.

2. Press the Pairing Mode Button and Release when the Status Lamp Starts Quickly Flashing

In addition, to be able to discover your speaker on your source Bluetooth device, place it into pairing mode.





For that, press and release the the Pairing button. E.g.  The green arrow points this button out in the next picture.

Picture of the -Pairing- button.
The -Pairing- button.

When you press this Pairing button, the speaker makes a plucking guitar pairing sound. Plus, the Status lamp begins fast-blinking blue.

3. Done with How to Put JBL Clip 2 in Pairing Mode

Finally, while the Status light is blinking, you should be able to see your Clip 2 JBL on any in-range phone, computer, tablet, or smart speaker, as shown next. E.g. Our speaker here is named “JBL Clip 2”.

Screenshot of the iOS Bluetooth Settings page, showing the JBL Clip 2 as discovered though not paired.
iOS Bluetooth Settings page, showing the JBL Clip 2 as discovered though not paired.

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References 

    1. JBL Clip 2 Official Product Page at JBL.com

Revision History

    • 2021-08-09: Shortened the tags and internal links lists.
    • 2020-08-15: First published.