4 best ways to connect two speakers to one phone

Our experts checked several options for connecting two speakers to one telephone and selected the most efficient ones.

Wire connection

Unfortunately, the only 100% workable option at the time of compiling the material (March 2019) to connect two speakers to one telephone is to use wired communication.

You will need:

1. Any phone with a 3.5 mm jack connector for connecting to headphones or speakers;

2. Two speakers with 3.5 mm jack;

3. Two AUX cables ("3.5 mm male" - "3.5 mm male");

4. Adapter-splitter for two AUX connectors ("3.5 mm male" - two "3.5 mm mother").

5. Life hacking may not work if you have:

6. Phone without AUX connector, but with USB Type-C connector and Type-C adapter - 3.5 mm.

Instruction:

1. Connect the adapter-splitter to the phone;

2. Connect the AUX cables to the connectors on the speakers;

3. Connect the AUX cables with the other end to a splitter adapter.

4. Everything. You can include music. It is worth noting that the speakers will work in stereo mode, that is, one will play the left channel, and the second - the right one. Spreading them far apart is not recommended.

Wireless connectivity on Samsung flagship smartphones

Bluetooth 5.0 technology supports audio playback on several devices connected to a smartphone at the same time. However, it is quite rare - only in a few Samsung models. In addition, it requires special optimization from the manufacturer.

You will need:

1. Samsung's flagship smartphone. The technology works on the following devices - Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 +, S9, S9 +, Note 8, Note 9;

2. Any two Bluetooth speakers.

3. Life hacking may not work if you have:

4. Any other phone that is not in the above list.

Instruction:

1. Connect the speakers to your smartphone, but don't start the music yet. If one of them turns off - do not worry. The main thing is to establish a connection;

2. Open the Settings app on your smartphone;

3. Select Bluetooth there (depending on the firmware version it may be called “Connections”, and Bluetooth itself is already in the “Connections” section);

4. Click the three dots icon in the upper right corner (this button may also be called "Advanced") and select Dual audio;

5. Turn on Dual audio mode;

6. You can include music!

This mechanism works exclusively on devices with Bluetooth 5.0 and the corresponding optimization from the manufacturer. Therefore, it is only available on the above Samsung smartphones.

In addition, the signal on one speaker will slightly lag behind the signal on the other. If the devices are located close to each other, it is noticeable. And if in different rooms - then, accordingly, no.

Connect using Bose Connect and Ultimate Ears apps

If you have audio equipment from Bose or Ultimate Ears (UE), you can connect it to your smartphone using special proprietary applications.

You will need:

1. Two Bose or UE columns;

2. Corporate application Bose Connect, UE Boom or UE MegaBoom.

3. Life hacking may not work if you have:

4. Audio equipment of any other manufacturer;

5. Installed an application that is not suitable for your audio model;

6. Very old phone.

Instruction:

1. Install the necessary application;

2. Select PartyUp mode in the Ultimate Ears or Plus Mode application in the Bose Connect application;

3. Connect the second device, following the prompts on the screen.

4. As mentioned above, this mechanism works only with products from only a few manufacturers. Which, moreover, are practically not represented in the domestic market. Nevertheless, if you suddenly have audio equipment of these particular companies - why not take advantage of this useful feature?

Multiple speaker communication via Sony Party Chain

The new speakers from Sony have the Party Chain function, which is designed to synchronize the work of several speakers. And it can be used to connect two speakers to one phone! The only "but" - it must be Sony models with support for the Party Chain function.

You will need:

1. Sony Audio with Party Chain;

2. Bluetooth phone.

3. Life hacking may not work if you have:

4. Audio equipment of any other manufacturers. Party Chain works only on Sony, neither wired nor wireless connection with speakers from other companies is supported.

Instruction:

1. Connect the first column to the smartphone. She will be the so-called "party master";

2. Press the "ADD" and "+" buttons on the "party host" and hold them for 6 seconds. A beep should sound, and the Bluetooth and L / R indicators should start blinking white;

3. On the second column, press the “ADD” and “+” buttons and hold them for 3 seconds.

4. With Party Chain technology you can connect as many speakers as you like. However, it is supported only by a limited number of Sony audio systems. Connect Philips or, for example, JBL in this way will not work.

5. It is worth noting that Party Chain synchronizes not only the sound, but also the LED illumination of devices. It looks spectacular.

Conclusion

Unfortunately, there are very few mechanisms to connect two speakers to one telephone and all of them are connected with one or another “compromise”.

For example, only one is universal - wired. But for this you have to buy a splitter adapter and, possibly, cables. In addition, it strongly divides the sound into channels.

Other flagships are available for Samsung flagship smartphones and speakers from Bose, Ultimate Ears and Sony. But owners of equipment from other manufacturers can only get the wires and buy adapters.