JBL TUNE215BT Quick Start Guide
Model: TUNE215BT
What's in the Box
The package contains the following items:
- JBL TUNE215BT headphones
- USB charging cable
- Assortment of ear tips
- Quick Start Guide booklet
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How to Wear
To wear the headphones correctly, insert the earbuds into your left (L) and right (R) ears. Ensure a secure fit by rotating them slightly. A correct fit is indicated by a checkmark ✔️, while an incorrect fit is shown with a cross ❌.
A circular icon with two arrows ? suggests rotating for a secure fit.
Power On & Connect
To power on and enter pairing mode, press and hold the central button on the in-line control unit for more than 2 seconds (indicated by >2s and a clock icon ⏰). The headphones will automatically enter pairing mode.
On your device (e.g., smartphone), navigate to Bluetooth settings. You will see "JBL TUNE215BT" listed as discoverable. Select it to connect. A Bluetooth symbol ? indicates the connection status.
Note: The device will show "Connected" once paired.
Button Command
The in-line control unit features buttons for managing your audio and calls:
- Play/Pause Music: Press the central button (0) once (×1). ▶️ / ⏸️
- Next Track: Press and hold the (+) button for >2 seconds. ⏭️
- Previous Track: Press and hold the (-) button for >2 seconds. ⏮️
- Volume Up: Press the (+) button once (×1). ➕
- Volume Down: Press the (-) button once (×1). ➖
- Answer/End Call: Press the central button (0) once (×1). ?
- Activate Voice Assistant: Press the central button (0) twice (×2). ?️
- Power On/Off: Press and hold the central button (0) for >2 seconds. ⚡
- Reject Call: Press and hold the central button (0) for 2 seconds. ❌?
- Mute/Unmute Microphone: Press the central button (0) twice (×2) during a call. ?
Multi-Point Connection
These headphones support connection to a maximum of 2 devices simultaneously.
To connect the 2nd device: Enter pairing mode with the 2nd device.
Instructions for managing multiple devices:
- To switch music source, pause the music on the current device and select play on the 2nd device.
- Phone calls will always take priority over music playback.
- If one device goes out of Bluetooth range or powers off, you may need to manually reconnect the remaining device.
- To disconnect multi-point, select "Forget This Device" on your Bluetooth devices.
A diagram illustrates connecting to a 1st Bluetooth device (phone) and a 2nd Bluetooth device (laptop), both linked to the headphones. A link icon ? is present.
Charging
Connect the headphones to a power source using the provided USB charging cable. A full charge takes less than 2 hours (indicated by ? 2HR).
A quick charge feature provides approximately 1 hour of music playback from just 10 minutes of charging (indicated by 10 MIN ⚡ = 1 H ?).
LED Behaviors
The LED indicator on the headphones provides status information:
- No Device Connected: Solid blue dot (•)
- BT Connecting: Flashing blue light (?✨)
- BT Connected: Solid blue dot (•)
- Low Battery: Flashing red light (?✨)
- Charging: Solid red dot (•)
- Fully Charged: Solid white dot (⚪)
A diagram shows the in-line control unit and the LED indicator.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | TUNE215BT |
| Driver Size | 12.5 mm / 0.5" Dynamic driver |
| Power supply | 5V 1A |
| Weight | 18.3 g / 0.04 lbs |
| Headset battery type | Lithium-ion battery (3.7 V / 130 mAh) |
| Charging time | < 2 hrs |
| Music playtime with BT on | up to 16 hrs |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 ohm |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB SPL@ 1kHz 1mW |
| Microphone sensitivity | -25 dBV/Pa @1kHz |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth profile version | HFP 1.7, A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Bluetooth transmitter frequency range | 2.400 GHz - 2.4835 GHz |
| Bluetooth transmitted power | < 6 dBm |
| Bluetooth transmitted modulation | GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK |
| Maximum operation temperature | 45 °C |
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