JBL Flip 6 Won’t Connect to App

Shows how to avoid the  JBL Flip 6 Won’t Connect to App problem.

1. Make sure your mobile device has a good internet connection.
2. Update both app and Flip to the latest versions of the software.
3. You first must pair the Flip to the device running the app properly. Only then will the app find it if all else if okay.
4. If it still does not connect, move the Flip and your device as close to each other as you can. Then try again.
5. Try stopping all other apps on your device. One or more of them could be preventing the app from finding the Flip.
6. Reboot both the Flip and source device, and try again.

JBL Flip 6 Won’t Connect to App: Step by Step Directions to Connect Correctly

So with your Flip 6 powered OFF, run through this routine to connect it to your iPhone.

1. Navigate to the Home Screen on the iPhone

Firstly at the lock screen, swipe up from the bottom. This to bring up the phone’s Home screen, or press the Home button if your phone is older.

2. Find the Settings App

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

3. Bring up the Settings App

Tap the Settings app icon.

The phone then displays the first page of its settings.

4. Go to the  Bluetooth  Page to Continue with JBL Flip 6 Won’t Connect to App

Then tap the Bluetooth item.  Our Bluetooth screen then displays, similar to the following.

Note that our Bluetooth is ON here. But if yours shows as OFF, then move the switch item to the ON position.

Now since the Flip 6 is currently OFF, it does not show up in the Bluetooth devices list. Also, we don’t see it since we’ve never paired  it with this iPhone before.

5. Turn On your Flip

So turn on this unit by quickly pressing its Power button. The speaker then boots and that button starts glowing white.

The speaker then powers up and makes a rising guitar strum sound.

But since the iPhone does not know about this Flip 6, it will not pair to it automatically. The light in the Pairing  button denotes this not-paired state by either remaining dark, or by quick flashing.

6. Start Bluetooth Pairing Mode

So to see your Flip 6 on your mobile device, start up pairing mode on it. To do that, press the Pairing button. It’s the rightmost button in the buttons island. So it’s right of the Power button, and left of the battery meter.

The speaker then plays the single note guitar sound. Also the Pairing button starts fast blinking white.

7. Find your Flip on the Phone to Continue with JBL Flip 6 Won’t Connect to App

8. Next, Connect with the Speaker

So tap the JBL Flip 6 entry in the Other Devices list.

Your iPhone then connects with the Flip (named “JBL Flip 6” here). The mobile device’s Bluetooth screen then changes to look something like the following.

9. Done with JBL Flip 6 Won’t Connect to App !

At last, we have a connection with this BT speaker. Now the app should find the Flip.

Other JBL Flip 6 Posts

1. Turning OFF Without Pressing the Power Button
2. Why Won’t My JBL Flip 6 Turn ON
3. How to Setup
4. How Do You Know When JBL Flip 6 Is Fully Charged
5. Dimensions

References for JBL Flip 6 Won’t Connect to App

1. Official JBL Flip 6 Support Page
2. Where to Buy the JBL Flip 6