JBL Charge 3 Charging Instructions

JBL Connect Plus app on iOS, showing its JBL Charge 3 speaker Home screen. The Settings button is highlighted.

llow these instructions that show how JBL Charge 3 charging via its hidden DC input charging micro USB port works. Discussed below.

JBL Charge 3 Charging Instructions: Introduction

First, we recommend recharging the JBL Charge 3 with the included JBL USB charger. Why? Because this power adapter meets the speaker’s amperage needs, and is provided by JBL besides. Presumably, JBL thinks that this is a well-matched AC charger. So, we won’t buck any systems here. Yet in a pinch, you could fully charge it with other non JBL adapters. But exploring those options is beyond the scope of this post.

JBL Charge 3 Charging Instructions: Step-by-Step

1. For Best Results, Use the Included USB Power Adapter

As stated earlier, we’re using the JBL USB wall charger AC adapter included with this speaker, as shown next.

JBL AC power adapter, mains side view, Showing the safety labels.

2. Open the Port Door

Pry open the port door flap on the lower back of the speaker. Then pull it toward you to open all the way. This exposes the USB power out and micro USB charging input ports.

The USB power ports on the back of the JBL Charge 3.

3. Plug in the DC Power Cord to the Charge 3

Then plug the USB connector end of the charge cord into the matching micro USB input port.

The USB charging cord inserted.

4. Plug the AC Power Adapter into a Working Wall Outlet, to Continue with JBL Charge 3 Charging Instructions

Connect the charger into a working AC outlet.

The JBL Charge 3 charging. Showing all connections made.

At least one of the battery status lamps lights up on the Charge Three when you apply charging power. There are five lamps on the Charge 3 that come on in succession as battery recharging progresses.

5. Let the Speaker Charge Until All Battery Power Lights Go Dark

Battery charging is almost complete when all but the last of the battery status lights light solid. The last one continues to blink for several minutes more to top off the charge, as shown next.

Charging is in progress but nearly complete. Showing all battery gauge lights glowing.

The battery recharge cycle finishes when all battery status gauge lights go out, as shown next.

The JBL Charge 3 now at full charge, with all battery gauge lights OFF.

6. Unplug the USB Charging Cable

The next picture shows the USB charging port after we removed the charge cord.

The open USB power ports door seal.

7. Fully Push Closed the Water Resistant Port Door to Continue with JBL Charge 3 Charging Instructions

Close this power port seal completely. If you do not, then water could get into the unit. Then it might damage the Charge 3’s electronics inside. So, take great care to correctly close the port door. Thus you get the full water resistance protection.

See how this port door looks when fully closed and sealed in the next picture.

The door seal closed.

8. JBL Charge 3 Charging Instructions Done !

We have now fully charged our JBL Charge 3. Note that the battery status gauge just after turning on the speaker following a full recharge. All lamps glow. This means that the speaker is indeed at full charge.

All battery gauge lamps glowing, meaning that the internal battery has a full charge currently.

Finally, repeat this recharging every twenty hours of music play. This keeps the battery power bank in ready-for-use condition. In fact, we charge ours when the battery gauge lights show just one lamp glowing. We don’t wait until it’s completely dead. Why? Because keeping this speaker charged is important if you charge your phones / tablets from it.