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NOTES:
 – Make sure that your speaker is connected to the same Wi-Fi network 
as your Android or iOS device. 
 – If your speaker is not discovered by the JBL One app, hold   and   
together for more than 10 seconds to re-enter the Wi-Fi setup mode.  
 – To enable Chromecast built-in, Alexa Multi-Room Music, and Alexa 
Cast, please register Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa on the 
Google Home app and Amazon Alexa app respectively. 
5.1.2 Wired connection with your home network 
through an Ethernet cable (Optional)
1.  Use an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to connect the speaker 
to your home network.
2.  On your Android or iOS device, download and launch the JBL 
One app for music streaming and control.
NOTES:
 – On your Android or iOS device, you can rename the speaker in the 
JBL One app.
 – On your iOS device, add the speaker to the Apple Home app and 
manage it together with other AirPlay 2-compatible speakers.
 – On your iOS device, if the speaker has been added to your home 
network, you can start AirPlay streaming from an AirPlay-compatible 
app (See “7.1.3 Play through AirPlay”). 
 – Availability of online music streaming services varies by country.
 – Some features require subscriptions or services not available in all 
countries.
5.2  Connect to your Bluetooth device
Through Bluetooth, connect the speaker with your Bluetooth 
device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.
ON
Settings Bluetooth
Bluetooth
DEVICES
JBL Authentics 200 
Now Discoverable
Connected
Settings Bluetooth
Bluetooth
DEVICES
JBL Authentics 500 
Now Discoverable
Connected
5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device
1.  To select Bluetooth source, press  .
 →  (Fast ashing white): Ready for Bluetooth pairing.
2.  On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for 
“JBL Authentics 200” or “JBL Authentics 500” within three 
minutes.
 →  (Solid white): Successful connection. 
5.2.2 To reconnect the last paired device
Your Bluetooth device is retained as a paired device when the 
speaker  goes  to  standby  mode.  Next  time  you  switch  to  the 
Bluetooth source, the speaker reconnects the last active device 
automatically. 
5.2.3 To connect to another Bluetooth device
1.  In the Bluetooth source, press  .
 → The speaker enters the Bluetooth pairing mode.
2.  Follow the Step 2 under “5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device”. 
NOTES:
 – This speaker supports multi-point connection. You can pair a second 
Bluetooth device without disconnecting the rst one. 
 – The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the 
speaker 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 
speaker, such as microwaves and wireless LAN devices. 
 – Voice commands are not supported in Bluetooth mode. 
5.3  Connect to an external audio device
•  Connect the speaker to an external audio device using 
a 3.5mm audio cable (sold separately), with one end 
connected to the AUX socket on the speaker, and the other 
end to the 3.5 mm audio output connector on the audio 
device.
NOTE:
 – After the audio cable is connected, ensure that no music plays 
through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to start music playback through the audio 
cable.