Play audio directly from your iPhone through iHome speakers, just know how to connect iHome to iPhone.
It doesn’t matter which iPhone version you own, all of them are equipped with the Bluetooth feature which can effectively connect any speaker to it in no time. This comes in handy if you want to play your favourite music or a video on high volume.
In this article, I have explained the step-by-step procedure you have to follow to connect iHome to iPhone.
How to Connect iHome to iPhone | 3 Easy Steps
To connect your iHome speakers to your iPhone, place the speakers within a few meters of your mobile phone. Once they are within detectable distance, put both the device on pairing mode and connect them.
To connect iHome to iPhone, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Switch on the Bluetooth on your iPhone.
- Switch on Bluetooth on your iHome.
- Connect iHome to iPhone.
Let’s go through these steps in detail.
Step 1: Switch on the Bluetooth on your iPhone.
Open your iPhone, swipe down the screen, and tap on the Bluetooth icon to switch on the Bluetooth option on your phone.
You can also go to the settings app. Once you are in the app, locate and click on the Bluetooth option.
To turn on the Bluetooth option, tap on the toggle switch placed beside the Bluetooth option.
Step 2: Switch on Bluetooth on your iHome.
Now go to your iHome speaker and switch it on.
Once it is powered on, press and hold the play/pause button for a few seconds, once you hear a beep and the LED light switches on, your speaker is in pairing mode.
Step 3: Connect iHome to iPhone.
Now go back to the Bluetooth option on your iPhone, under the “Available devices” locate your iHome device, and then click on it to connect iHome to your iPhone.
How to Connect iHome to iPad
If you want to connect your iPad to your iHome speakers, the steps are mostly similar to the ones I explained above. Still, if you want to connect iHome to your iPhone follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Switch on the Bluetooth on your iPad.
To switch on Bluetooth on your iPad, go to the settings app.
Scroll through the settings menu, and click on the Bluetooth option.
Once the Bluetooth screen opens on your screen, tap on the toggle switch to enable Bluetooth on your iPad.
Step 2: Switch on Bluetooth on your iHome.
Now go to your iHome speaker and switch it on.
Once it is powered on, press and hold the play/pause button for a few seconds, once you hear a beep and the LED light switches on, your speaker is in pairing mode.
Step 3: Connect iHome to iPad.
Now go back to the Bluetooth option on your iPhone, under the “Available devices” locate your iHome device, and then click on it to connect iHome to your iPad.
How to Connect iHome to MacBook
You can connect your iHome speakers to your MacBook as well. Follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Switch on the Bluetooth on your MacBook.
To enable Bluetooth on your MacBook, switch on your laptop, then click on the Apple icon in the menu bar. The icon is located at the top-left corner of the screen.
Among the options available, click on “System preference.”
Click on the Bluetooth option.
Once the Bluetooth screen opens on your screen, tap on the toggle switch to enable Bluetooth on your MacBook.
Step 2: Switch on Bluetooth on your iHome.
Now go to your iHome speaker and switch it on.
Once it is powered on, press and hold the play/pause button for a few seconds, once you hear a beep and the LED light switches on, your speaker is in pairing mode.
Step 3: Connect iHome to Macbook.
Now go back to the Bluetooth option on your iPhone, under the “Available devices” locate your iHome device, and then click on it to connect iHome to your MacBook.
Conclusion
With that, we are at the end of the article. I hope now you know how you can connect iHome to iPhone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the pairing button on iHome?
The pairing button is located at the top of your iHome speaker. On iHome speakers, the play/pause button is the dedicated pairing button.
Why is my iHome not connecting to Bluetooth?
If your iHome speaker isn’t connecting to your iPhone, follow these troubleshooters:
Make sure your iHome speaker is fully charged.
Ensure the devices aren’t placed far apart while you are connecting them.
Make sure you have properly powered on your iHome speaker before starting the connection process.