How to Connect and Use Multiple Bluetooth Speakers

You must first find Bluetooth speakers that are compatible with pairing before you begin to connect multiple wireless Bluetooth speakers. Most Bluetooth speakers can pair with other speakers (especially if they are of the same brand), but you should always doublecheck that the wireless speakers you are trying to connect are equipped with pairing technology.

You must also ensure that the device you are trying to connect to Bluetooth speakers can handle dual audio. Without dual audio, it is impossible to figure out how to connect two Bluetooth speakers at once. Most smartphones, TVs and computers and tablets manufactured since 2017 have Bluetooth 5.0 technology, which can connect up to seven different Bluetooth devices at once. However, this number can sometimes be limited to less than that depending on the manufacturer. If you are unsure if your device can support dual audio, you can typically check under your Bluetooth settings. 

If you have a Bluetooth compatible device and wireless speakers from the same brand, you are now ready to connect multiple Bluetooth speakers. The steps to pairing Bluetooth speakers together are pretty straightforward:

• Make sure your device is on and is not paired with anything else, such as Bluetooth headphones or a wireless keyboard.
• Turn your Bluetooth speakers on. Some speakers just need the power button to be pressed once for it to start pairing with your device. Other speakers require you to hold the power button down until the speakers are registered. There are also speakers with an entirely separate button for pairing that needs to be pressed down and held or tapped until a connection occurs.
• Your speakers should automatically connect. If not, a display message asking permission for the device to pair with the speakers will appear that will simply prompt you to select “OK”, “Connect” or “Allow.” If you are unable to initially connect, you might have to check your device’s Bluetooth settings to make sure your speaker is detectable and then start the pairing process over from the beginning.

Manufacturers make pairing multiple Bluetooth speakers as simple as possible, but sometimes you can’t always initially connect. Here are the most common reasons why you are having pairing issues connecting multiple Bluetooth speakers:

• The batteries in the speakers may be running low. Try charging your speakers and then pairing them again once they are fully charged.
• The speakers might be too far away to recognize each other. Moving the speakers closer together when pairing them typically solves any connectivity issues.
• The speakers or your pairing device might need a reset. Try turning your speakers and your device off for at least thirty seconds before turning them back on. If your speakers have both a power button and a Bluetooth button, press and hold down each button simultaneously to reset back to the factory settings.

If you have done everything and are still trying to figure out how to connect two Bluetooth speakers to one iPhone, or even more than two speakers to any other device, contacting the manufacturer is recommended.

Just one wireless Bluetooth speaker can be enough for some people, with its advanced sound and rich bass. Yet, pairing multiple Bluetooth speakers can help you achieve a fully immersive dynamic sound that is unattainable with just one speaker. Both audiophiles who love laying back and solitarily taking in a new vinyl album and people who enjoy having a party with friends will enjoy a more amplified, engaging sound experience.

Pairing more than one Bluetooth speaker also lets you enjoy your favorite music from anywhere in your home. This is great when hosting larger social gatherings that occupy various areas in your house and you want to keep the playlist going or when you are moving around while you clean. Or, if you keep your paired Bluetooth speakers consolidated to your living room, they can be a great alternative to a home theater stereo system for that captivating movie theater sound.