The Clip 4 is the latest miniature speaker from JBL.
You can follow this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can pair it, factory reset its settings, clean it and more.
How to pair the JBL Clip 4
In order to pair the JBL Clip 4 to another device, you need to take the following steps:
1. First, make sure that the Clip 4 has battery life. Turn on the speaker and then look at the LED indicator at the top side of the mini speaker. If it is blinking, you need to recharge the speaker using the included USB cable.
2. Now that your speaker is powered on, you can then open the Bluetooth menu on the device you want to pair the Clip 4 with.
In this guide, we will be using a smartphone with the Android operating system as an example.
The Bluetooth menu on an Android device is located in Settings > Connected Devices > Bluetooth. In the Bluetooth menu, you need to select “Pair new device” or its equivalent.
3. Next, you need to press the Bluetooth button on your JBL Clip 4 when it is powered on. If done correctly, you should see the speaker appear in the aforementioned Bluetooth menu on your device.
4. Select the JBL Clip 4 option from the Bluetooth menu on the device you are trying to pair it with. This will pair the two together.
How to disconnect the JBL Clip 4 from a paired device
To disconnect the Clip 4 from a paired device, you need to do the following:
1. If you simply want to disconnect the Clip 4 but want to keep its pairing setting so that you can quickly connect it to the same device later on, you can press the power button on the speaker.
2. If you no longer want to connect to the same device, you need to go back to the aforementioned Bluetooth menu on the device.
On Android, the menu is located at in Settings > Connected Devices > Bluetooth.
3. Locate the JBL Clip 4 under “Paired devices,” or its equivalent heading.
4. You should be able to find a way to forget or delete the speaker from the device.
On Android, you can select the gear cog symbol located to the right of the wording. In the subsequent Device details menu, you will find the “Forget” option.
5. If you want to pair the Clip 4 to the same device again, you need to redo the pairing steps we mentioned earlier in this tutorial.
How to factory reset JBL Clip 4
In order to factory reset the JBL Clip 4, you need to do the following:
1. First off, you need to turn on your Clip 4 speaker if you haven’t done so already.
2. With the speaker turned on, press and hold the Volume+ and Play/Pause at the same time for at least 10 seconds.
3. The Clip 4 will be turned off and its settings will be completely reset to its original default settings.
4. If you want to pair this speaker to the same device as before, you will need to delete or forget the original Bluetooth connection before using the aforementioned pairing procedure.
How to clean JBL Clip 4
To clean the outside of the JBL Clip 4, we recommend using highly concentrated isopropyl alcohol with a cotton swab or microfiber cleaning cloth. This solution is great for electronic devices because it will clean oil, dirt and other containment. Not to mention that it will also evaporate quickly and won’t leave behind any residue, making it safe for electronics.
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When cleaning with isopropyl alcohol, make sure the speaker is not turned on until the solution is completely dry.
If your JBL Clip 4 have been in pool water or saltwater, you need rinse the speaker as the chemicals in the pool water and salt from the saltwater will cause damage to the waterproof seal and outer casing over time if not cleaned properly.
To clean the Clip 4 from pool and/or saltwater, you can simply rinse the speaker using regular tap water. The speaker can withstand being underwater at up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes.
Make sure that the Clip 4 is turned off before rinsing. You should also make sure that the speaker is completely dried out before turning it back on again.
Can you pair the JBL Clip 4 with another speaker?
Unfortunately, you can’t pair the Clip 4 with another speaker as this product does not support JBL Connect +, JBL Partyboost or True Wireless Stereo.
Does JBL Clip 4 support voice assistance?
The JBL Clip 4 does not support Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant any other form of voice assistance.
Does the JBL Clip 4 come with any 3.5mm aux ports?
The Clip 4 does not come with any 3.5mm auxiliary ports for inputs or outputs. It can only communicate with other devices using a Bluetooth connection.