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How to set up stereo and party modes for JBL Flip 6

The Flip 6 is the latest wireless portable speaker from JBL.

You can check out this step-by-step tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can set up stereo or party modes for this product.

What JBL speaker can you connect with the Flip 6?

The Flip 6 is able to connect with the following compatible PartyBoost speakers from JBL:

JBL Boombox 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
JBL Charge 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
JBL Flip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
JBL Pulse 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
JBL Xtreme 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

To set up stereo mode with the JBL Flip 6, you will need at least one more of the aforementioned PartyBoost speakers.

To set up party mode with the Flip 6, you need at least two more of these PartyBoost speakers.

How to activate stereo and party modes for JBL Flip 6

In order to set up stereo and party modes for the JBL Flip 6, you can take the following steps:

1. First off, make sure that your Flip 6 has been paired to an Android or iOS device.

If it hasn’t, turn on the speaker and then press the Bluetooth button. On the Bluetooth menu of your Android or iOS device, tap the speaker to pair the Flip 6.

2. You should also have the JBL Portable app installed on your Android or iOS device.

You can download this program from the Google Play Store on Android or the Apple App Store on iOS.

3. If you haven’t done so already, turn on the JBL Flip 6.

4. Turn on the rest of the PartyBoost speakers that you are trying to connect with the Flip 6.

5. Connect the Flip 6 to your Android or iOS device.

6. Start playing music on your Android or iOS device.

7. Next, you need to open the JBL Portable app.

8. The application should be able to detect the Flip 6 speaker, which should be playing music.

9. Next, you need to press the Connect/PartyBoost button on the Flip 6 speaker.

For the uninformed, this button looks somewhat like the infinite symbol.

10. Press the Connect/PartyBoost button on the other PartyBoost speakers.

11. The JBL Portable app should now be able to detect the rest of your speakers.

12. Tap the Partymode option that should appear in the application.

13. Finally, you can select Stereo if you have two PartyBoost speakers connected and you want to use one as the left audio output channel and the other as the right audio output channel.

If you have three or more PartyBoost speakers connected, you can also select party mode to so that the audio will output on all the speakers.

How to fix JBL PartyBox 110 audio quality and Bluetooth issues

by Kevin Chen

When operating the PartyBox 110, you may experience issues with the sound quality as well as Bluetooth connection.

You can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can resolve these issues with the portable wireless speaker.

How to fix Bluetooth connection issues with JBL PartyBox 110

In order to fix any Bluetooth connection problems you may have with the JBL PartyBox 110, you can try taking the following steps:

1. First off, you can try moving the source device (which could your smartphone tablet, and other products that support Bluetooth audio connection) closer to the speaker.

2. If you are using the speaker outdoors, then we recommend moving the source device as close as possible to your speaker as Bluetooth signals tend to get weaker in an open-air space.

3. You should also avoid any solid objects that may be blocking the line of sight between the source device and the PartyBox 110.

4. Other wireless devices may hinder the Bluetooth connection between the source device and the portable speaker. These devices include a Wi-Fi router, microwave, cordless phone and more.

So, if you are any of other devices using wireless communications, we recommend moving the source device and PartyBox 110 in another area.

5. If you are still experiencing Bluetooth connection issues, then you can try to pair the speaker again to your device.

In order to do so, you can take the following steps:

Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the speaker for at least 10 seconds.

On your source device, go to the Bluetooth menu and then forget the connection to the JBL PartyBox 110.

Next press the Bluetooth button on the speaker again.

On the Bluetooth menu of your source device, tap JBL PartyBox 110 to pair it.

If none of the aforementioned solutions help fix your Bluetooth problems, and your product is still covered under warranty, then you can try contacting JBL.

How to fix audio quality issues with JBL PartyBox 110

To fix audio quality issues with the PartyBox 110, you can try doing the following:

1. If your speaker is wet, try to let it completely air dry.

2. If your speaker is dusty, use a dry cloth to remove the dust buildup.

3. If you are using the Bass Boost feature, you can try adjusting it to Level 1, Level 2 or Off.

If the light on the button is a dim white than it indicates that you are using Level 1 of Bass Boost. A solid bright light indicates that you are on Level 2. Finally, if there isn’t any light at all, then it means that this feature is currently disabled.

4. If you are using a Bluetooth connection, then make sure you follow the first guide in this article as the audio quality could be related to having a weak Bluetooth signal.

5. If you are using an AUX input, then you can try using another AUX cable.

6. You can also try playing another audio file on your source device.

7. Moreover, you can try using another source device as the audio quality issues may not be related to your speaker at all.

If the aforementioned potential solutions did not resolve the sound issues, and your PartyBox 110 is still under warranty, then we recommend contacting JBL.

How to prevent water damages to JBL PartyBox 110

by Kevin Chen

The PartyBox 110 is the latest portable speaker released by JBL in 2021.

You can take a look at this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can prevent the 110 model of the PartyBox series from getting water damaged.

What in the IP rating for JBL PartyBox 110?

The PartyBox 110 has an ingress protection rating of IPX4.

In terms of water protection, this speaker should be shieled from water splashes from any directions. This product has not been rated for any protection against dust buildup.

How to prevent JBL PartyBox 110 from water damages

As you can see from the IP rating, the PartyBox 110 only offers limited water protection against splashes. Therefore, we recommend taking the following precautions when using this speaker:

1. Make sure you keep the protective covers for the back panel (this is where the USB, AUX in addition to other controllers and ports are located) and AC power closed at all time near water.

2. If you need to use the AC power or the back panel, then you need to keep your speaker away from water contact.

3. In general, it is recommended that you avoid putting the PartyBox 110 near any body of water such as the pool, sink or bathtub.

4. You should not place a drink, or any other types of water containers, on top of the speaker.

5. Furthermore, you should avoid using the product in a place that has extremely high humidity such as a sauna.

6. If you are recharging the PartyBox 110, it is very important that you keep the speaker and the AC power cable dry before doing so.

What to do when you get too much water on your JBL PartyBox 110

If you get too much water on your JBL PartyBox 110, you can take the following steps:

1. To begin, we recommend wearing rubber gloves before touching the water damaged speaker so that you won’t get potentially shocked.

2. Next, you need to turn off the speaker if it hasn’t already been turned off.

3. You should then remove any cables you have attached to the speaker.

4. Afterwards, move the speaker away from the water.

5. If you have any excess water, try to gently shake it off.

6. Finally, you have to wait until the PartyBox 110 completely air dries to room temperature. To be extra cautious, you can wait for a couple days.

We don’t recommend trying to speed up this process by using a heating source such as hair blow dryer as it may cause damages to your speaker.

7. After waiting until your speaker is dry again, you may want to try to turn it back on to see if it is still functioning normally.

How to fix power, no sound and unresponsiveness issues with JBL PartyBox 110

by Kevin Chen

When using your JBL PartyBox 110, the portable speaker may not appear to be powered on, may not be responding your button presses and/or may not be outputting any sound.

You can take a look at this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can potentially fix these issues.

How to fix issues with the JBL PartyBox 110 not turning on

To begin to fix these issues, we suggest checking if your PartyBox 110 is powering on correctly.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to press the power button on your speaker.

If you see the indicator below the power button show a completely white light, then that indicates that your speaker should be turned on with more 80% battery life.

If you see a partial white light, then it means that the battery is between 15% to 80% charged.

If you see a red light, then the battery life is less than 15%.

If you don’t see any light at all, then it may be due to a depleted battery life.

2. If you don’t see any light coming out of the indicator below the power button, plug the AC power supply cord that came with the PartyBox 110 to the speaker and the other end of the cable to a power outlet.

3. After plugging the portable speaker into the power outlet, you should be able to turn it on by pressing the power button.

4. If the PartyBox 110 is still not turning on even when plugged in, then you can try plugging it into a different power outlet.

5. If the speaker is still not powering on, and it is still under warranty, then you can try contacting JBL.

How to fix unresponsiveness issues with JBL PartyBox 110

If you believe that your JBL PartyBox 110 but is not responding to your button presses, then you speaker may have been set to demo mode. In order to disable it, you need to press and hold the Play and Bass Boost buttons at the same time for five seconds.

If you are still experiencing responsiveness issues, then you can also try factory resetting the speaker by pressing and holding the Play and Lights button for 10 seconds. After your speaker has rebooted, you will need to pair it again to the source device.

If none of the aforementioned potential solutions work, and your PartyBox 110 is still under warranty, then we recommend contacting JBL.

How to fix sound issues with the JBL PartyBox 110

If your PartyBox 110 is turned on and is responding to your button presses but appears to be muted, then you can do the following:

1. First off, you can try rotating the wheel of the clockwise to increase the volume level.

2. You should also make sure that the connected source device is not muted.

You can try turning up the volume by pressing the volume up button of the device.

Furthermore, you can also try increasing the volume of the media player on the device if possible.

3. If you still can’t get any sound, then you can try connecting another device to your speaker.

4. If your PartyBox 110 still can’t play any sound after trying multiple devices, then you might want to consider contacting JBL if your product is still covered under warranty.

How to fix audio, Bluetooth, microphone and power issues with PartyBox On-The-Go

by Kevin Chen

When using the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go, you may run into several issues.

You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can fix the most common problems with this portable speaker.

How to fix PartyBox On-The-Go when it doesn’t turn on

If your JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is not turning on, then it may be due to its depleted internal battery.

The speaker has a maximum battery life of 6 hours. That length could lessen depending on how you are using the PartyBox On-The-Go.

To fix this issue, you can simply plug the speaker into a power outlet by using the included AC power cable.

You should then be able to start using the speaker. Alternatively, you can wait until the internal battery fully charges, which should take around 3.5 hours, to use the speaker without it being plugged into a power outlet.

How to fix PartyBox On-The-Go unresponsive buttons

If the speaker is not responding to your button presses, then it may be in demo mode. For the uninformed, the demo mode of the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go will disable all buttons with the exception of the play, light effects, bass boost, volume up and volume down buttons.

In order to disable demo mode, you need to press and hold the play and bass boost buttons at the same time for at least 5 seconds.

Afterwards, you should be able to use all the buttons on the speaker.

How to fix PartyBox On-The-Go no sound issues

If your PartyBox On-The-Go is not outputting any sound, you can try doing the following:

First off, make sure that the speaker is turned on.

If your speaker is turned on but you aren’t getting any sound, try adjust the volume by pressing the volume up and volume down buttons. You can also try pressing the volume up and volume down buttons at the same time as doing so will mute or unmute the speaker.

One last fix you can try is to look at the audio source. For example, if your phone is connected to your speaker over Bluetooth, you need to make sure that the audio you are playing on your phone isn’t muted.

How to fix PartyBox On-The-Go poor audio quality issues

If you are getting sound from the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go but it is of poor quality, then your issue may be related to the Bluetooth connection.

To resolve this, we recommend moving the speaker and the other device it is connected with over Bluetooth closer together.

You need to also make sure that aren’t any physical objects in between the speaker and the other device. Wi-Fi, microwaves and other Bluetooth devices could also weaken the connection as well. Furthermore, outdoor usage will also hinder the Bluetooth connection between the speaker and the other device.

How to fix PartyBox On-The-Go Bluetooth connection issues

If you can’t get your device connected to the PartyBox On-The-Go, you can try taking the following steps:

First off, make sure that the Bluetooth connection is enabled and previously paired with the speaker on the other device.

The PartyBox On-The-Go and the other device needs to be close together (the maximum range is 33 feet). Furthermore, you also need to make sure that there isn’t any physical objects or other wireless signals that may hinder the Bluetooth connection.

If you still can’t connect, then your speaker may already be connected to another Bluetooth device. To resolve this, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the PartyBox On-The-Go for at least 20 seconds. This will disconnect the speaker with the other device. You can then try to connect the speaker with your desired device once again.

How to fix PartyBox On-The-Go wireless microphone issues

If you are having issues with the microphone of the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go, you can try doing the following:

First off, make sure that the microphone is turned on and still has sufficient battery life remaining. If the battery level is low, then we recommend replacing the batteries.

You can also try pairing the mic to the speaker again. To do so, turn off both devices. Afterwards, turn on the speaker. Place the microphone on top of the speaker and then turn the mic on. The two devices should be paired and connected within 3 minutes.

It should be noted that the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go can only support a maximum of two microphones.

How to factory reset the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go

Factory resetting the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go may also help fix some of the aforementioned issues.

To restore the speaker to its original default settings, simply press and hold the play button for at least 10 seconds.

How to play audio files from USB storage on JBL PartyBox On-The-Go

by Kevin Chen

The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go is capable of playing music and other audio files from a USB storage device. To see how you can use this feature, you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech.

JBL PartyBox On-The-Go USB Minimum Requirements

In order to use a USB storage device with the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go, you need to meet the following minimum requirements:

USB Connector: USB Type-A
USB Interface: USB 2.0 or later
USB Format: FAT16 or FAT32

Supported Audio Formats for JBL PartyBox On-The-Go USB Audio Playback

The PartyBox On-The-Go speaker is compatible with the following audio formats for playback when using the USB connection:

WAVE Extension, PCM Codec, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz Sample Rate and less than 5 Mbps Bitrate
WAVE Extension, LPCM Codec, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz Sample Rate and less than 5 Mbps Bitrate
WAVE Extension, IMA_ADPCM Codec, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz Sample Rate and less than 5 Mbps Bitrate
WAVE Extension, MPEG Codec, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz Sample Rate and less than 5 Mbps Bitrate
WAVE Extension, MULAW Codec, 44.1 KHz to 192 KHz Sample Rate and less than 5 Mbps Bitrate
MP3 Extension, MPGE1 layer1/2/3 Codec, 32 KHz to 48 KHz Sample Rate and 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps Bitrate
MP3 Extension, MPGE2 layer1/2/3 Codec, 16 KHz to 24 KHz Sample Rate and 8 Kbps to 160 Kbps Bitrate
MP3 Extension, MPGE2.5 layer3 Codec, 8 KHz to 12 KHz Sample Rate and 8 Kbps to 160 Kbps Bitrate
WMA Extension, up to 320 Kbps Sample Rate and 8 Kbps to 48 Kbps Bitrate

How to connect USB storage device to JBL PartyBox On-The-Go

In order to connect a USB storage drive to the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go, open the cover located on the back of the speaker.

Here, you should find the USB Type-A port that you need to use in order to plug in your USB storage device.

How the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go will play USB audio files

After plugging in your USB storage device, the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go will scan for audio files.

The speaker will start to play compatible audio files, in alphabetical order, from the root folder first and then up to 8 levels of subfolders.

So, if the PartyBox On-The-Go can’t find your audio file, first make sure that the file is in a compatible format. You can then try moving the audio file to the root folder to see if the speaker is able to detect it.

How to control the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go will play USB audio files

To control the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go when it is playing an audio file thorough a USB storage device, you have the following options:

Press the Play button once to play an audio file from the USB connection.
When an audio file is playing, press the Play button once to pause the to pause the audio.
When an audio file is playing, press the Play button twice in quick succession to skip to the next audio file.
When an audio file is playing, press the Play button three times in quick succession to skip to the previous audio file.
When an audio file is playing, use the + button to increase the volume as well as the – button to decrease the volume.
When an audio file is playing, press and hold the + and – buttons at the same time to mute. You can also press these buttons at the same time to unmute the speaker.

Can you play audio from USB, Bluetooth and AUX connections at the same time with PartyBox On-The-Go?

The JBL PartyBox On-The-Go can only playback audio from one source at a time.

The USB storage device is top priority. This means that the speaker will switch to playing audio files from the USB connection every time you plug a compatible device into its USB port.

The second top priority is Bluetooth. So, if you plug a USB storage device into the PartyBox On-The-Go while it is playing audio from a Bluetooth connection, then the speaker will automatically switch to the audio from the USB device.

Audio coming from AUX input is the lowest priority. This means that the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go will only play audio files over the AUX connection if the speaker isn’t connected to a Bluetooth or USB connection.

JBL Flip 6: How to pair, update firmware, factory reset and more

by Kevin Chen

The Flip 6 is the latest JBL portable speaker. You can check out this starter guide at Seeking Tech to learn how you can pair, update its firmware, factory reset and more.

How to pair the Filp 6 to your phone, tablet or other Bluetooth device

In order to pair the JBL Flip 6 to your smartphone, tablet or bother device, you can take the following steps:

1. On the other device, head over to the Bluetooth menu where it can detect new potential wireless connections.

Using the Google Pixel 6 phone as an example, you need to open the Settings app and then go to Connected devices > Pair new device.

2. Turn on the Flip 6 speaker, which should be relatively close to your device, by pressing the power button.

3. Press the Bluetooth button on the Flip 6.

4. On the screen of your Pixel 6, select the Flip 6 speaker to begin the pairing process.

Does the JBL Flip 6 for aux input?

The JBL Flip 6 does not have an aux input. Therefore, you won’t be able to pair it with another audio device over a wired connection.

What are the audio controls for JBL Flip 6?

The Flip 6 speaker comes with the following buttons:

The “+” button will increase the volume level.

The “-” button will decrease the volume level.

The “Play” button will play an audio file or pause a currently playing audio file if pressed once. If you double tap this button, you will be able to skip to the next track.

How to recharge FIlp 6

In order to recharge the JBL Flip 6, you can use the included USB charging cable.

You plug the USB-C end of the cable (which is the smaller one) to the charging port of the speaker and then the other end to an USB-A power source.

You should see the charging indicator next to the Bluetooth and power buttons. Once the indicator turns completely off, then it indicates that the wireless speaker has been fully charged. It can take up to 2.5 hours to fully recharge.

Keep in mind that, while the Flip 6 offers water protection, its USB-C charging port needs to be dry. Otherwise, the speaker will send out an audio warning if you are try to recharge it while its port is wet.

How to update the Flip 6 firmware

In order to update the firmware for the JBL Flip 6, you can do the following:

The firmware for this speaker can only be updated through the JBL Portable App. Therefore, you need to download this mobile application on the Google Play Store if you are using an Android or Apple App Store if you are using iOS.

Next, you need to connect the Flip 6 to the Android or iOS device where you have the JBL Portable App installed.

Open the app and it should let you know if there is a new firmware update available for your speaker.

How to factory reset JBL Flip 6

In order to restore the Flip 6 to its original factory settings, you can take the following steps:

1. If you previously paired the Flip 6 with your smartphone, tablet and any other devices, make sure you delete and/or forget the pairing on their respective Bluetooth menus.

2. After removing all the pairing information of the paired devices, turn on the JBL Flip 6 speaker.

3. Next, you need to press and hold both the “+” and “play” buttons at the same time for at least 3 seconds.

4. The Flip 6 should then turn off.

5. The next time you turn it back on, the speaker will be using its original factory settings.

What’s the difference between the JBL PartyBox 110 and 200?

by Kevin Chen

The PartyBox 110 is the latest party speaker released by JBL. You can check out this comparison guide to see how this new model stacks up against the PartyBox 200.

Quick Summary

When compared to the JBL PartyBox 200, the new JBL PartyBox 110 comes with a rechargeable battery, which means that you won’t need to plug it into a power outlet.

The PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to provide water protection in addition to supporting Aux-out and the JBL PartyBox App.

On the other hand, the JBL PartyBox 200 features bigger woofer, more tweeters and higher output power. Furthermore, the PartyBox 200 is the only product in this comparison to provide RCA L/R input and output.

PartyBox 110 vs. PartyBox 300 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the PartyBox 110 and PartyBox 200 below.

	JBL PartyBox 110	JBL PartyBox 200
What’s in the Box	1x JBL PartyBox 110 Speaker 1x Quick Start Guide 1x Warranty Card 1x Safety Sheet 1x AC Power Cord	1x JBL PartyBox 200 Speaker 1x Quick Start Guide 1x Warranty Card 1x Safety Sheet 1x AC Power Cord 1x 12V DC Cable
Weight	10.84 kg	15.32 kg
Dimensions	568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm	690 mm x 320 mm x 310 mm
Drivers	2x 5.25" Woofers 2x 2.25" Tweeter	2x 6.5" Woofers 3x 2.25" Tweeters
Output Power	160 Watts	240 Watts
Frequency Response	45 Hz to 20 kHz	45 Hz to 20 kHz
Inputs	3.5mm Aux-in Mic/Guitar input (with volume control) USB port	3.5mm Aux-in Mic/Guitar input (with volume control) RCA L/R input USB port
Outputs	Aux-out	RCA L/R output
Bass Boost?	Yes	Yes
True Wireless Stereo?	Yes	Yes
Light Show Mode?	Yes	Yes
JBL PartyBox App?	Yes	No
Battery Life	Up to 12 hours	N/A
Recharge Time	3.5 hours	N/A
Waterproof Rating	IPX4	N/A
Warranty	1-year warranty	1-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the speaker units, both JBL products also include an AC power cord as well as several documents. The PartyBox 200 comes with a 12V DC Cable as well.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included inside the boxes of both below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

1x JBL PartyBox 110 Speaker
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Warranty Card
1x Safety Sheet
1x AC Power Cord

JBL PartyBox 200:

1x JBL PartyBox 200 Speaker
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Warranty Card
1x Safety Sheet
1x AC Power Cord
1x 12V DC Cable

Weight

The 200 model of the PartyBox weighs more than the 110 model.

You can find the weights for both speakers below:

JBL PartyBox 110: 10.84 kg
JBL PartyBox 200: 15.32 kg

Dimensions

The PartyBox 200 is also bigger in size than the PartyBox 110.

You can find the speaker dimensions below:

JBL PartyBox 110: 568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm
JBL PartyBox 200: 690 mm x 320 mm x 310 mm

Drivers

When it comes to the drivers, the PartyBox 200 offers bigger woofers as well as an additional tweeter when compared to the PartyBox 110.

You can take a look at the drive setups below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

2x 5.25″ Woofers
2x 2.25″ Tweeter

JBL PartyBox 200:

2x 6.5″ Woofers
3x 2.25″ Tweeters

Output Power

The PartyBox 200 also has a higher power output than the PartyBox 110.

You can find the output power specs below:

JBL PartyBox 110: 160 Watts
JBL PartyBox 200: 240 Watts

Frequency Response

The frequency responses for these JBL speakers are the same with a range of 45 Hz to 20 kHz.

Inputs

For inputs, the PartyBox 200 is the only one out of these two products to come with an RCA L/R input.

You can find the supported inputs for both below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

3.5mm Aux-in
Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)
USB port

JBL PartyBox 200:

3.5mm Aux-in
Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)
RCA L/R input
USB port

Outputs

As for outputs, the PartyBox 110 is the only one to come with an Aux-out while the PartyBox 200 is the only one to come with an RCA L/R output.

Bass Boost

The 110 and 200 models of the PartyBox both include a bass boost mode that you can enable in order to enhanced the bass effects.

True Wireless Stereo

These two JBL speakers also work with True Wireless Stereo (or TWS), which is a connection mode that you can use to set up a stereo output by wirelessly connecting two speakers.

To use TWS with the PartyBox 110, you will need two PartyBox 110 speakers.

To set up TWS with the PartyBox 200, you will need one PartyBox 200 speaker in addition to either a PartyBox 200 or PartyBox 300 speaker.

Light Show Mode

These party speakers also come with a light show mode that you can use to display various lighting effects.

JBL PartyBox App

The PartyBox 110 is the only one in this comparison to be supported by JBL PartyBox App.

You can use this smartphone application to customize settings and update the firmware of the speaker.

Battery Life

The JBL PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to come with a rechargeable battery as it can last up to 12 hours per full charge.

Recharge Time

The internal battery PartyBox 110 should take around 3.5 hours to fully recharge.

Waterproof Rating

The JBL PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to provide water protection.

With an IPX4, this speaker should be protected against water splashes from any direction.

Warranty

The JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker and JBL PartyBox 200 High Power Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker each are covered with a one-year warranty.

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How to fix Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED Bluetooth audio delay/lag

by Kevin Chen

Support for Bluetooth earphones, headsets, headphones and speakers were recently added to the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED systems.

When using the Bluetooth connection for audio, you may notice that there is a delay or lag in relations to what is happening on the screen.

You can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can fix these wireless audio latency issues.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to turn off your console and then turn it back on again.

In order to do so, you need to do the following:

Press and hold the power button on your Switch, Switch Lite or Switch OLED until the Power menu shows up on screen.
In the Power menu, select Power Options.
Select Turn Off.
Press the power button again on your system to turn it back on.

2. You can also try turning off the connected Bluetooth audio device, turn it back on again and then reconnect it you’re your Switch system.

To do so, you need to take the following steps:

Follow the instructions from the manufacture of the Bluetooth audio device to turn it off.
Follow the instructions from the manufacture of the Bluetooth audio device to turn it back on again.
On your Switch system, go to System Settings.
On the left column of the System Settings menu, scroll down and then select Bluetooth Audio.
On the right side of the same screen, select your Bluetooth audio device.
In the next screen, select Connect Device.

3. If possible, you may want to factory reset your Bluetooth audio device and then pair it to your Switch system again.

You can do so by doing the following:

Follow the instructions from the manufacture of the Bluetooth audio device to factory reset it.
Go to System Settings on your Switch system.
Scroll down and then select Bluetooth Audio on the left side of the System Settings menu.
Next, select your Bluetooth audio device on the right side of the same screen.
In the next screen, select Remove Device.
In the pop-up notification, select Remove Device again.
Follow the instructions from the manufacture’s Bluetooth audio device to set the device to pairing mode.
On the Nintendo Switch system, you should be back in the Bluetooth Audio menu. Here, you need to select Pair Device.
In the Pair Bluetooth Audio Device menu, select your device.
In the pop-up notification, select OK.

4. You can also try updating the firmware of your Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite or Nintendo Switch OLED.

You can do so by taking the following steps:

From the Home menu, select System Settings.
Inside the System Settings menu, scroll down on the left column and then select System.
On the right side in the same screen, select System Update.

5. If the Bluetooth audio latency issue is only happening when you play one specific game, then you can try closing the game and then opening it again.

You can also try updating the game by taking the following steps:

From the Home menu, navigate to the problematic game.
With the game highlighted, press either the + button or – button.
Select Software Update from the left column in the next screen.
On the right side of the same screen, select Via the Internet.

6. Furthermore, you can try repositioning the Bluetooth audio device to your Switch, Switch Lite or Switch OLED system.

You should try to move connected Bluetooth audio device as close as possible to the game system.

You should also make sure that there are no solid objects that may block the direct line of sight in between the audio device and your Switch.

Other wireless devices may also interrupt Bluetooth connection between the audio device and the system. Therefore, you should make sure you aren’t near any Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and any other wireless devices.

7. If none of the aforementioned potential solutions help resolve the Bluetooth audio delay and lag issues, then we recommend using a wired connection.

A wired connection will generally have less latency when compared to a Bluetooth connection.

So, if you have earphones, headsets, headphones or speakers with an audio cable, you can try connecting it to the audio jack of your Switch system. You should experience less delay and lag by doing so.

JBL PartyBox 110: How to pair, update firmware, play from USB, check battery and factory reset

by Kevin Chen

The PartyBox 110 is the latest portable party speaker from JBL.

You can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech to see how you can pair this speaker to another device, set up True Wireless Stereo, play audio files from an USB device, see its battery status and factory reset.

How to pair the JBL PartyBox 110 to another Bluetooth device

In order to pair the PartyBox 110 to another Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone, you need to do the following:

1. First, make sure that you enable Bluetooth on the other device.

For this example, we will be using an Android smartphone. You can get to the Bluetooth menu by dragging the top panel down and then tapping the gear icon. Next, you need to select “Connected devices” and then Bluetooth.

2. You need to move the party speaker and the other device near each other. The PartyBox 110 has a maximum Bluetooth range of around 33 feet.

You should also make sure that there isn’t any objects or other wireless connections that may weakened the Bluetooth connection.

3. Press the Bluetooth button located on the top of the speaker. The Bluetooth button light should start blinking.

4. On the screen of the other device, you should see JBL Party Box 110. Tap it to pair the speaker. The blinking light of the Bluetooth button should turn solid.

On the Android phone, you need to tap “Pair new device” from the aforementioned Bluetooth menu to find the JBL Party Box 110.

How to set up True Wireless Stereo with JBL PartyBox 110

The JBL PartyBox 110 supports True Wireless Stereo (TWS), which lets you pair two of the same speaker models together to enable stereo playback.

In order to use this feature, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, you need two JBL PartyBox 110 speakers for TWS.

2. Move the speakers close together. The maximum Bluetooth range is approximately 33 feet.

3. Turn on both speakers.

4. Press the TWS buttons on the back of two speakers.

How to update the JBL PartyBox 110 firmware

In order to updated the firmware for the JBL PartyBox 110, you need to take the following steps:

1. On a compatible device (such as smartphone or tablet), download and install the JBL PartyBox app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

2. Pair, if you haven’t done so already, and connect the PartyBox 110 speaker to the compatible device that have the JBL PartyBox app installed.

3. Open the JBL PartBox app.

4. You should find the option to update the JBL PartyBox 110 speaker to its latest firmware in the Settings of the JBL PartBox app.

How to play audio from USB device on JBL PartyBox 110

To play audio from a USB device, you need to do the following:

1. First off, make sure the USB device you are connecting to the JBL PartyBox 110 is using either the FAT16 or FAT32 format.

2. The audio files on the USB device should be in the following formats:

.mp3
.wma
.wav

3. Connect the USB device to the USB Type-A port located on the back of the JBL PartyBox 110.

How to check battery status for JBL PartyBox 110

To check the remaining battery life of the JBL PartyBox 110, you need to take the following steps:

1. Find the LED power indicator, which is located below the Power button on the top side of the speaker.

2. If the LED is fully white, then it indicates that you have at least 80% of battery life left.

3. If the LED light is half white and half black, then it indicates that you have between 15% to 80% of battery life left on the speaker.

4. If the LED light is black and red, then it indicates that you have less than 15% battery life left on the speaker.

Keep in mind that rechargeable batteries tend to degrade over time when you recharge them. So, we recommend recharging the JBL PartyBox 110 only when it gets down to 15%.

The PartyBox 110 has a battery life of up to 12 hours. It can take 3.5 hours to recharge the portable speaker.

How to factory reset the JBL PartyBox 110

Resetting the JBL PartyBox 110 will restore the speaker to its original factory settings.

If you are interested in doing so, you need to do the following:

1. Turn on your JBL PartyBox 110.

2. Press and hold the Play/Pause and Lights buttons for at least 10 seconds.

The speaker will automatically turn off and then turn back on again.