How to Connect Harman JBL Bar 9.1 with Bluetooth Devices

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

THIS GUIDE WILL HELP CONNECT THE HERMAN JBL BAR 9.1 WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES

The JBL Bar 9.1 soundbar brings the audio experience of a movie theater into your home with two detachable surround speakers and the added punch of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D sound. With 820 watts of total system power, you can enjoy every Oscar-worthy performance through powerful, crystal-clear audio.

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 9.1_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 “BT 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 9.1_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.