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JBL Pairing Protocols Explained
JBL has used five different pairing protocols over time. Most of them are not compatiable with each other. here’s a quick rundown of the different technologies:
Auracast (Latest)
Auracast is the newest Bluetooth broadcast standard that JBL has begun adopting. It allows one device to transmit audio to an unlimited number of compatible receivers — not just speakers, but also headphones and hearing aids. It’s the future-proof option for large multi-speaker setups.
PartyBoost
Introduced in 2019, PartyBoost allows you to connect multiple JBL speakers together. It supports pairing two speakers for stereo sound or linking over 100 speakers for big gatherings. However, it’s only compatible with other PartyBoost-enabled models.
Connect+
Launched around 2017, Connect+ lets you pair up to 100 speakers, but it isn’t cross-compatible with PartyBoost. It was JBL’s first real step into large-scale multi-speaker setups.
TWS (True Wireless Stereo)
TWS is simpler: it pairs just two identical speakers together for left/right stereo sound. Some JBL models use TWS instead of PartyBoost or Connect+. It doesn’t support large daisy-chains, but it’s very common in compact, budget-friendly speakers.
Connect (Legacy)
The earliest version, found on older models like the Charge 3 at launch. Connect supported linking just two speakers together. It’s not compatible with Connect+ or PartyBoost, and is now considered legacy.