How to Connect Harman JBL Bar 5.1 with Bluetooth Devices

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

THIS GUIDE WILL HELP CONNECT THE HERMAN JBL BAR 5.1 WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES

The JBL Bar 5.1 transforms from a soundbar into a true wireless 5.1 home theater system for an epic movie and music-listening experience. The soundbar features two detachable battery-powered wireless surround speakers with up to 10 hours of playtime, 510W of total system power, a 250mm wireless subwoofer, and three HDMI inputs to connect 4K devices, and Bluetooth.

2. Connect Via Bluetooth

Through Bluetooth, connect the soundbar with Bluetooth devices, such as a smartphone, tablets, and laptops.

Connect a Bluetooth Device

1. Press Power to switch on
   

1. To select a Bluetooth source, press the button on the soundbar or the Bluetooth button on the remote control
   
   → “BT Pairing â€: Ready for BT pairing
   
   
2. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for "JBL Bar 5.1_xxxx" within three minutes.
   
   → Successful connection: The device name is displayed if your device is named in English. A confirmation tone is heard.
   
   

To reconnect the last paired device

The Bluetooth device is retained as a paired device when the soundbar goes to standby mode. Next time you switch to the Bluetooth source, the soundbar reconnects the last paired device automatically.

To connect to another Bluetooth device

1. In the Bluetooth source, press and hold the button on the soundbar or Bluetooth button on the remote control until â€œBT Pairing” is displayed.
   
   → The previously paired device is cleared from the soundbar.
   → The soundbar enters the Bluetooth pairing mode. 
   
   
2. On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for "JBL Bar 5.1_xxxx" within three minutes.
   
   → Successful connection: The device name is displayed if your device is named in English. A confirmation tone is heard.

• The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the soundbar and Bluetooth device exceeds 33 ft (10 m). 
  
  
• Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the Soundbar, such as microwaves and wireless LAN devices.