My iPhone won’t find my JBL speaker

The single biggest reason a Bluetooth device isn't seen by a new iPhone is it has NOT been put in pairing mode to be seen per the manufacturers directions. If it's not in pairing mode, your iPhone simply won't see it to connect to it. Have you put it in pairing mode?

bcollins201 wrote:

My supposedly new phone doesn’t seem to be able to connect with my JBL speaker through Bluetooth. It can’t find it.

If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

bcollins201 Said:

"My iPhone won’t find my JBL speaker: My supposedly new phone doesn’t seem to be able to connect with my JBL speaker through Bluetooth. It can’t find it."

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Troubleshooting iPhone Bluetooth:

A. Verify Compatibility:

Looking at the organ packaging, verify that it is compatible with your iPhone and iOS.

B. Use this Link: Set Up and Use Bluetooth Accessories on iPhone - Apple Support

C. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc)

1. Go To: Settings
2. Tap: General
3. Tap: Reset
4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
5. Enter: [Your Passcode]

Make sure you speakers on and is disconnected to all devices. If you bought this from a used, please contact the seller and make sure that it is pairing mode 🙂

My supposedly new phone

Is this the iPhone XR that you mention in your profile?

The XR was discontinued more than 2 years ago, so it is unlikely that your phone is "new". If it is, it has been sitting in a warehouse for 2+ years.