Front right side view of the JBL Xtreme 3 speaker.

How to Put JBL Xtreme 3 in Pairing Mode

To pair the JBL Xtreme 3 with a device for the first time, you must first start pairing mode. Now in this mode, the speaker broadcasts its name and linkage details. And this allows nearby devices to connect to it. So in this post, we show you how to put the JBL speaker in pairing mode. With this information, you can then join it to phones, tablets, computers, and smart speakers.

How to Put JBL Xtreme 3 in Pairing Mode: Step by Step

1. Turn On the JBL Xtreme 3

Firstly, turn on the speaker by pressing and releasing its  Power  button once.

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

Top panel of the JBL Xtreme 3 speaker, showing all button lamps as OFF.

The speaker then comes on, as pictured next.

Picture of the -Power- button glowing.
The -Power- button glowing.

2. Press the Pairing / Discovery Mode Button and Release when the Bluetooth Button Starts Flashing

Press and release the the Pairing button.

Picture of the -Bluetooth- button glowing.
The -Bluetooth- button glowing.

When you press this Pairing button, the speaker makes a plucking guitar pairing sound. Plus, the lamp inside the same button starts fast-flashing white. See this in the last picture, just to the right of the Power button.





3. Done with How to Put JBL Xtreme 3 in Pairing Mode

Finally, while the Bluetooth button is flashing fast, the speaker is in pairing mode. So you should be able to find it on any phone, computer, or tablet.

The iPadOS -Bluetooth Settings- page, showing the JBL Xtreme 3 speaker discovered, though not connected.
The iPadOS -Bluetooth Settings- page, showing the JBL Xtreme 3 speaker discovered, though not connected.

Other Posts About the JBL Xtreme 3

    1. How to Check Battery Life on This Speaker
    2. JBL Xtreme 3 Specs
    3. Finding the Firmware Version Currently Installed
    4. Reset Directions
    5. Firmware Update Routine

References  

    1. JBL Xtreme 3 Official Product Page