If your iPhone and speaker end up too far apart, you may have to reconnect them. [1] X Research source
Consult your Bluetooth speaker’s manual if you do not know how to invoke “pairing” mode.
Your speaker will appear here. Their name will likely reflect the brand name, the model number, or a mixture of both.
If you don’t see your speaker’s name in the list of Bluetooth devices, disable and re-enable Bluetooth on your iPhone to reset the devices list. Some speakers come with a default password. If prompted to enter a password after pairing, consult the speaker’s manual.
Likewise, attempting to use an old model of Bluetooth speaker with a newer iPhone (such as 6S or 7) may cause synchronization issues.
Press and hold the Power button on the side (or top) of your iPhone until slide to power down appears. Slide the power icon at the top of the screen right. Wait for a minute, then press and hold the power button until the Apple icon displays.
If you bought your speaker online, you can usually still bring it into a retail store like Best Buy to have them take a look at it.