How to connect the iPhone 4S to the Jabra Solemate Max

Step by step instructions on how to pair the iPhone 4S to the Jabra Solemate Max wirelessly using bluetooth and connecting using a cable.

iPhone 4S

These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 4S. Ensure you have version 1.27 or greater of the Jabra Solemate Max firmware, visit the official Jabra Solemate Max support site [2] to download the latest version. You can switch off the default 'Solemate is connected' announcements by holding down the Volume down button when turning on the Jabra Solemate Max until you hear 'Sound prompts off'.

Legal: This website may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this page. As an Amazon Associate WikiConnections earn from qualifying purchases. For more details please read the disclaimers page.

How to connect from the iPhone 4S to the Jabra Solemate Max using Bluetooth

Step by step instructions on how to pair the iPhone 4S to the Jabra Solemate Max wirelessly using bluetooth.

  1. The following instructions describe how to pair the Jabra Solemate Max with the iPhone 4S. On the right hand side of the speaker locate the power button, there are 3 settings - off, on and bluetooth. From the off position slide the power switch all the way to the top and hold it until the indicator light turns flashing blue and you hear the announcement "Go ahead and connect me, use the Bluetooth setting on your phone".
  2. From the home screen on the phone open Settings control panel, then go to the Bluetooth menu and turn on the Bluetooth option.
  3. Underneath select Jabra Solemate Max from the list of nearby devices to connect to the iPhone, it will then say "Paired" next to the name of the device.
  4. The Jabra Solemate Max and the iPhone 4S are now ready to be used to play music. Tapping on the AirPlay icon in any iOS application which can play audio will bring up a list of devices where you will be able to toggle between headphones, the loudspeaker and the Jabra Solemate Max. In future you can turn on the Jabra Solemate Max and it will automatically connect to the iPhone 4S without needing to pair again, just turn both devices on and wait for the "Solemate is connected" announcement.
  5. As long as you don’t pair the Jabra with any other devices this will continue to automatically connect to the iPhone 4S.
How to connect from the iPhone 4S to the Jabra Solemate Max using Bluetooth

Playing music on the Jabra Solemate Max from the iPhone 4S using a phone cable

Which cable to use to connect the iPhone 4S to the Jabra Solemate Max which cable to use to connect the iPhone 4S to the Jabra Solemate Max.

  1. These instructions show you how to hook up the iPhone 4S to the Jabra Solemate Max using a cable to play music. Locate the headphone socket on the top left of the iPhone.
  2. With the speaker turned off locate the line in port on the Jabra Solemate Max. This is located on the right of the speaker below the power switch.
  3. Connect the headphone socket on the iPhone 4S to the line in on the Jabra Solemate Max port using a 3.5mm stereo male to 3.5mm stereo male cable [3].
  4. Any sounds from the iPhone 4S will stop playing on the phone speaker and play on the Jabra Solemate Max instead.
  5. When the line in port is used the Bluetooth facility will be disabled, you'll hear a "Bluetooth off" announcement and you'll only be able to listen to audio from the iPhone 4S. You can now play audio on the Jabra Solemate Max from the iPhone 4S. [AD]
Playing music on the Jabra Solemate Max from the iPhone 4S using a phone cable

See also

  1. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  2. Jabra - official Jabra Solemate Max support site
  3. 3.5mm stereo male to 3.5mm stereo male cable - The mini stereo 3.5mm (1/8") stereo audio cable is a common cable used to connect audio devices together.