Picture of the JBL Pulse 3 speaker connected to AC power and charging.

How to Charge JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth Speaker

This piece covers how to charge the JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth speaker. Do this simply through the USB power in port on the back. Here, we detail this charging procedure for these party ready wireless speakers. Note that you can still play your Pulse 3 while it charges.





In summary, pick a strong enough USB adapter, as no charger comes with the Pulse 3 speaker.  Also note that while this unit accepts a USB micro plug for recharging, you can use either a USB-A or USB-C charger, so long as you have the right cable to connect the speaker and adapter.  If your charger provides the 5 volts at 2.3 amps (11.5 watts) power level, then it really doesn’t matter whether it’s a USB-A or USB-C power supply.  JBL does include an older style USB-A charger and cable with this speaker.

Next, with all that said, connect your cable between the speaker and that adapter. Then, plug the charger into a working wall outlet.

Finally, after four and a half (4.5) hours, your speaker completes charging.  So it’s ready to play once more for up to twelve (12) hours before needing another recharge.

How to Charge JBL Pulse 3 Speaker

1. Choose Correct Size AC or Car Adapter

In this case, we’re charging our speaker with a Key Power USB charging station, as we picture next.

Now as mentioned earlier, the Pulse 3 needs 5 volts at 2.3 amps to recharge fully in the specified time.  So this adapter outputs plenty enough current to do this job well.

Picture of the Key Power USB-C charging station, side view.
The Key Power USB-C charging station, side view.

2. Find the Micro USB Port on the Speaker

Find this USB-C charging port on the left side panel, beside the carrying loop, as shown next, pointed at by the yellow arrow.

Picture of the micro USB power input port on the JBL Pulse 3 portable speaker.
The micro USB power input port on the JBL Pulse 3 wireless speaker.

 

3. Power Off your Pulse 3 JBL Speaker (Optional)

Note that the Pulse3 still charges when powered either ON or OFF.

Picture of the dark -Power- button.
The dark -Power- button.

But depending on how much above-and-beyond recharging capacity your charger delivers, The speaker might charge faster when turned OFF, especially when using lower current chargers.





4. Plug in the USB Cord to the Speaker to Continue with How to Charge the JBL Pulse 3 Speaker

Then, plug the mating end of your USB cable into the matching port on the speaker, as displayed in the next shot.

Picture of a micro USB power cord inserted into the DC input port on the JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth speaker.
A micro USB power cord inserted into the DC input port on the JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth speaker.

5. Plug the Other End of the Cable into your Adapter

Next, connect the A end of the cord to the power adapter.

6. Plug the USB Adapter into a Working Wall Receptacle

Now that we connected the JBL Pulse 3 and our USB charger, we then plug the adapter into a working AC outlet, as shown next.

Picture of the speaker connected to AC power and charging.
The speaker connected to AC Power and charging.

The battery gauge lights up blinking white when the speaker receives power from the adapter.

Now if you don’t see this meter start flashing, then either you speaker is already at full charge, or either your speaker, cable, charger, or wall outlet are defective.  Troubleshoot each of these in turn to isolate and fix the problem.

7. Let the JBL Pulse 3 Charge Until the Battery Gauge Stops Blinking

Full battery charging completes when the speaker’s the battery meter shows all lamps glowing steadily, as we see next.

Picture of all of the lamps lit on the JBL Pulse 3 battery status gauge, showing that it is fully charged.
All lamps lit on the JBL Pulse 3 battery status gauge, showing that it is fully charged.

8. Unplug the USB Charge Cable from Speaker to Continue with How to Charge a JBL Pulse 3 

After disconnecting the cord, be sure to completely close the port door on the speaker, for continued protection against water and dampness getting into the speaker’s internal components.





9. Done with How to Charge JBL Pulse 3 !

Finally, we have now fully charged our JBL Pulse 3 portable speaker.

Repeat this charging every twelve hours of play, to keep its battery in top working condition for many years to come.

Other Posts About the JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth Speaker

  1. How to Make JBL Pulse 3 Discoverable
  2. JBL Pulse 3 Bluetooth Pairing Instructions
  3. JBL Pulse 3 Charger Type and Replacement Recommendations
  4. How to Factory Reset a JBL Pulse 3 Speaker
  5. JBL Pulse 3 Firmware Update Instructions

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References for How to Charge JBL Pulse 3 Speaker 

  1. JBL Pulse 3 Speaker Official Product Page at JBL.com

Revision History

  • 2022-08-15: First published.