Big blue won't pair with iPad even though the iPad shows it's discoverable. Also, when I connect speaker it ipod using cable, it beeps but won't play.

Open settings on iPad Bluetooth scan for devices make iPad discoverable press and hold power button on jbl untill red and blue light flash look on iPad see your jbl press and done give that a try or try reverting to instructions if you still can't connect with iPad troubleshoot by trying to connect to Android if it connects to Android then retry with iPad and messing with Bluetooth settings or iPad may need an update check in settings general

If your portable speaker is Bluetooth-enabled, here is the general procedure:

1. Press and hold the function control button on the speaker until you see red and blue lights flashing in rapid succession on the speaker (the speaker is now in "pairing" mode).
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPad and then tap on Scan. iPad will begin scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices. When you see a name similar to that of your speaker, tap on it . You will be asked for a passcode/passkey to pair the iPad with the speaker. Enter '0000' or '1234' (without the quotes).
3. Once the passkey is accepted, the two devices are now paired. The light on the speaker should become a steady blue.
4. On the iPad, tap on Connect. If the iPad connects to the speaker, you will see Connected. You are done. Play some music from the iPad to see if you can hear it coming through the speaker.

You should have this procedure detailed in the set up guide that came with the speaker. Please note that pairing is required only for the first time you try to connect the two devices, to get them "acquainted" to each other. After that, all you need is to connect the iPad to the speaker every time you want to listen to your iPad through the speaker.

Since it does not seem to follow the pairing instructions.....Return it for a replacement!

The speaker has to be paired with your iPad before it will work. Check your documentation on how to put your speaker in "discoverable" mode long enough for the iPad to find it. If you have previously paired your speaker and it at one time did function is your iPad, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on on the iPad. Also, check the batteries on the speaker if it has previously functioned with your iPad...

clear any past stored passwords. reset unit and put into discovery mode. Usually holding the pair button for a few seconds puts the LED blue into fast flashing - discvery mode

Kathryn,

The speaker can only pair with one device. I had the same issue pairing it with my phone and then to my iPad.

You simply need to unpair it with your daughters iPod by turning off the bluetooth on that iPod, turn off then back ON the speaker and connect again to your own iPod by turning on the Bluetooth, Selecting BT100 from the list and wait for it to say CONNECTED (not paired).
Hope this helps!

Pairing with iPhone

1. Connect the iPhone Dual Dock or iPhone Bluetooth Travel Cable to a USB 2.0 port on your computer (not on the keyboard).
2. Connect iPhone and the headset to the dock or cable. The headset pairs with iPhone automatically.

Pairing iPhone Bluetooth Headset with another Bluetooth-enabled deviceTo pair the iPhone Bluetooth Headset with another wireless device, such as a Bluetooth-enabled phone or computer.
Step 1: Set the headset to be discoverable

1. Turn off the headset.
2. Press and hold the headset button for about eight seconds, until you hear the startup tone and then five quick high beeps.
   
   The headset is now discoverable and will remain so for about five minutes. The status light blinks while the headset is discoverable.

Step 2: Turn on Bluetooth on the other device and search for devices

1. On the device, turn Bluetooth on and set the device to search for other Bluetooth devices.
2. On the device, choose iPhone Bluetooth Headset and enter the PIN code 0000.

See the instructions that came with your other Bluetooth-enabled device for more information about pairing it with Bluetooth devices.

Go to settings, General, blue tooth and remove any "other" previous paired BT devices & Turn off BT, then go to Sett. General, scroll down to reset and reset network settings, this will not delete anything. Power off BT speaker. after iPad re-boots turn on BT Speaker First, make sure BT is off on iPad as well as WIFI-wait like 10-15 seconds and then turn BT on in iPad it should see your speaker now and let you pair it up.

Among the convenient features of the Apple iPad is the ability to pair the iPad with Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth devices allow the iPad to interact with wireless accessories including headsets and keyboards.

Like most things related to the iPad, connecting an iPad to a Bluetooth device a quick process.

Refer to the device's instruction manual for directions to make the Bluetooth device discoverable.

Typically, this involves holding down a button for a few seconds.

To pair an iPad and a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device must be discoverable.

Turn the iPad's Bluetooth capability on.

Go to the settings menu on the iPad by tapping the "Settings" icon on the iPad home screen.

Tap "General" from the left panel and then "Bluetooth."

Once you are in the Bluetooth screen, slide the "On/Off" switch to "On" to turn on Bluetooth.

Select the device you wish to pair with the iPad from the list of discoverable Bluetooth devices that appears on the screen.

Depending on the device, a password may be required.

Refer to the Bluetooth device's product manual for this password.

Hope this helps.

Hi, this instructions works on some iPads, you can try it on yours.

How to Pair A Bluetooth Device With The iPad

Among the many convenient features of the Apple iPad, the ability to pair the iPad to any Bluetooth device is very convenient.

Bluetooth devices allow your iPad to interact with devices ranging from headsets to computers without the use of wires.

Like most things related to the iPad, connecting an iPad to a Bluetooth device is easy. Follow these simple steps to do so.

Instructions


Things You'll Need:

* iPad
* Bluetooth Device (headset or other)



First, in order to pair the iPad to a Bluetooth device you need to make sure the Bluetooth device is discoverable. Refer to the instruction manual for the device (which you can find online usually if you lost it) on how to do this.

Typically, it just involves holding down a button for a few seconds.


Next, you need to turn the iPad's Bluetooth capability on. Go to Settings by touching the Settings App icon that looks like gears.


Within Settings, select General and then Bluetooth. Once you are in the Bluetooth screen, press the on/off switch to turn Bluetooth on. Make sure it reads "on".


Once you turn on Bluetooth, you should see the discoverable Bluetooth device show up on the screen as part of a list. Select the device you wish to pair with the iPad.

Depending on the device, it may prompt you for a password. Refer to the Bluetooth device's product manual for this password.



Tips & Warnings


A white Bluetooth icon on the top of the screen indicates a device is connected to the iPad

A gray Bluetooth icon on the top of the screen indicates Bluetooth is on but no device is connected.