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Auracast explained: linking JBL speakers
You may have seen "Auracast" on a JBL box and wondered what it means. In short, it's a way to link speakers so they play together. Here's what that means for you.
What Auracast does
Auracast is a Bluetooth feature. With compatible JBL speakers, it lets you link two or more speakers so the same music plays from all of them.
That's handy when one speaker isn't enough. Put one in the sala and one in the garden, or one on each side of a function room, and everyone hears the music, not just the people standing near the speaker.
Which of our speakers support it
These speakers in our range support Auracast:
- Portables: the JBL Go 4 and the JBL Flip 7.
- PartyBox for everyday parties: the JBL PartyBox 130, JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2, JBL PartyBox Encore 2 V2 and JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2.
- Karaoke favourites: the JBL PartyBox Encore 2 Plus, JBL PartyBox Encore 2 Plus V2 and JBL PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus.
- Big parties and events: the JBL PartyBox 330, JBL PartyBox Stage 320 and JBL PartyBox 720.
You can also check any product page: Auracast is listed under Connectivity in the specs.
If you plan to link different models, ask our team before you buy.
Two for a bigger crowd
For a big party, two speakers spread around the space can work better than one speaker in the corner. The sound reaches more of the room, and no one has to stand right next to the speaker to hear it.
That's the idea behind our Auracast Party Pair set: two PartyBox 130 speakers that you can link with Auracast for a wider sound across the room. You'll find the set on the PartyBox 130 page.
The speaker in our Auracast Party Pair set: link two for a wider sound across the room.
When one speaker is enough
You don't need Auracast to enjoy any of these speakers. For a small room or a few friends, one speaker on its own is often all you need.
Think of Auracast as room to grow. Start with one speaker now, and if your parties get bigger, say for a family reunion or a fiesta in the street, you can add a second Auracast speaker later.
Older speakers link differently
Older JBL speakers without Auracast use a different way to link. If you're hoping to pair a new speaker with one you already own, check both models first, or message us and we'll help you find out.
Need a hand?
If you're not sure how to link your speakers, ask our team. We're happy to walk you through it.
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