How to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers to One Device (2024)

With the proliferation of smart speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, there are more Bluetooth devices in homes than ever. To get audio to multiple speakers, use an app such as AmpMe, Bose Connect, or a few from Ultimate Ears, as well as Bluetooth 5, which send audio to two devices at once.

Use AmpMe to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers

There are a few apps that connect multiple Bluetooth devices, including AmpMe, Bose Connect, and Ultimate Ears. AmpMe is the most versatile, as it's not brand-specific, while the Bose and Ultimate Ears apps require the respective company's Bluetooth speakers.

AmpMe syncs smartphones and Bluetooth speakers together to stream audio from SoundCloud, YouTube, or your media library. Users can create or join parties on any of these platforms, and sync with unlimited devices. (Visit AmpMe's website to learn more about the app's features.)

The person who creates the party controls the music, but other users can send song requests using the app's chat feature. The host can also turn on the Guest as DJ feature, which lets other participants add songs to the queue.

After you download the app, link it to either your Facebook or Google account, then see if any of your contacts are on AmpMe, or turn on location services and find a party near you.

To start a party:

1. Tap the + (Plus) sign.

2. Select the service, then tap Connect

   

3. Log in to your account.

4. Choose or create a playlist.

   

Use Audio Company Apps to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers

With the Bose Connect and Ultimate Ears apps, you can pair a smartphone with multiple speakers, but only on particular models.

• Bose Connect: This app works with Bose speakers and headphones, and a Party Mode feature streams audio to two headphones or two speakers at once. Download Bose Connect for iOS or get the Android Bose Connect app; the app pages list compatible devices.
• Ultimate Ears: The Ultimate Ears Boom app has a feature called PartyUp that connects and streams music to over 150 speakers—excluding the Wonderboom, Blast, and Megablast models.

Use Samsung's Dual Audio Feature

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S8, S+, or newer model, take advantage of the company's Bluetooth Dual Audio, which works with most Bluetooth speakers and headphones; Bluetooth 5 isn't required.

To enable this feature:

1. Go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.

   These steps apply to Samsung devices running Android 8 and higher. The settings options layout may look a little different depending on your version.

   

2. Tap Advanced.

   In earlier Android versions, tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.

3. Turn on the Dual Audiotoggle switch.

   

4. To use Dual Audio, pair the phone with two speakers, two headphones, or one of each, and audio will stream to both.

   If you add a third speaker, the first paired device will be booted off.

   See Also

   How to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Audio Devices on Windows

Use HomePod Stereo Pair

Apple has a similar feature to Samsung's Dual Audio called HomePod Stereo Pair that allows users to pair an iPhone or Mac with two HomePod speakers.

When you set up a HomePod in the same room as another one, you'll get an option to use the speakers as a stereo pair. You can also use the Home app to set up this feature on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. In either case, both HomePods must be in the same room to pair them. Here's how to do that.

1. Open the Home app > tap HomePod > Settings.

2. Click or tap Create Stereo Pair.

3. Select a second HomePod.

4. You'll see two HomePod icons in the app. Tap or click a HomePod to map it to the correct channel (right and left).

5. Click or tap Back, then Done.