Screenshot of the JBL Flip 5 speaker showing as Connected on an iPhone.

JBL Flip 5 How to Pair

Shows on a JBL Flip 5 how to pair it with common devices like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod. A like procedure works for Android devices as well.

JBL Flip 5 How to Pair: Step by Step

With your 5 powered OFF, run through this routine to pair it to your mobile device.

1. Navigate to the Home Screen on your Mobile Device

Firstly, press the Home button to bring up the mobile iOS device’s Home screen.

2. Find the Settings App

Then we find ours on the second page of an iPad home screen.

Screenshot of an iOS Home page. Showing the -Settings- app.
An iOS Home screen. Showing the -Settings- app.

3. Bring up the Settings App

So tap the Settings app icon.





The iOS device then displays the first page of its settings.

4. Go to Bluetooth Settings  to Continue with JBL Flip 5 How to Pair

Our Bluetooth settings screen then displays.

Note that our Bluetooth is ON here. But since the Flip 5 is currently OFF, it does not appear in the devices list. Also, we don’t see it since we’ve never paired the 5 with this iPad Air before.

Screenshot of the previously paired Bluetooth devices list. Note that no JBL Flip 5 appears here.
The previously paired Bluetooth devices list. Note that no JBL Flip 5 appears here.

5. Turn On your JBL Flip 5 

Then turn on the Flip 5 by quickly pressing its Power button.

Picture of the top of the JBL Flip 5, powered OFF. Showing the dark -Power- button.
Top view of the JBL Flip 5, powered OFF. Showing the dark -Power- button.

The 5 then powers up.

But since the iPad does not know about this speaker, it will not pair with the 5 automatically.

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

6. Start Up Discovery Mode

Now, to see your JBL Flip 5 on your mobile device, place it into discovery mode. To do that, press and release the Bluetooth button.

Picture of the blinking -Bluetooth- button.
The flashing -Bluetooth- button.

Then the 5 plays a repeating single pluck guitar note. Also, the Bluetooth button begins flashing white.





7. Find The 5 on your Mobile Device to Continue with JBL Flip 5 How to Pair

See the screen shot next. We found our Flip 5 there.

Screenshot of the iOS -Bluetooth Settings- page, showing the -Tom's Flip 5- as discovered.
The iOS -Bluetooth Settings- page, showing the -Tom’s Flip 5- as discovered.

8. Next, Pair with your 5

Tap the JBL Flip 5 entry in the Other Devices section of the Bluetooth devices list.

Your source device then pairs with the 5 (“Tom’s Flip 5” in this demo). The mobile device’s Bluetooth Settings screen then changes to look something like the following.

Screenshot of the -Bluetooth Settings- page. Showing the  -Tom's Flip 5- now connected.
The -Bluetooth Settings- page. Showing the  -Tom’s Flip 5- now connected.

9. Done with JBL Flip 5 How to Pair !

Finally we have now paired our JBL Flip 5. Furthermore, similar routines work with iPod Touch, iPad Pro, and any iPhones as well. So long as they support Bluetooth. Pairing with Android devices works in similar fashion.

Other Posts About the JBL Flip 5

    1. JBL Flip 5 Infinity Button Definition
    2. What Do I Do When the Buttons Stop Working?
    3. Connect Details
    4. The PartyBoost Concept Explained
    5. The Firmware Update Procedure Details

References for JBL Flip 5 How to Pair

    1. JBL Flip 5 Official Product Page