JBL Flip 2 Charging

Here, we offer our JBL Flip 2 Charging procedure for this popular Bluetooth speaker.  Indeed, you can charge these JBL Flip 2 wireless speakers easily through the exposed USB charge port. To summarize: First, select an strong enough USB car or wall adapter. Why this? Because the Flip 2 does not come with this standard so far as we know.

Plus, the Flip 2 needs a medium power USB power source to charge fully in the shortest time.

Next then, connect a micro USB cable between the JBL Flip 2 and that adapter. Then, plug the power supply into a working wall outlet.

Finally after a few to four hours, your JBL speaker will fully recharge. Then, you’ll be able to play it again for up to four hours at mid volume levels, before you must charge it again.

JBL Flip 2 Charging: Step by Step

1. Choose Right Size Charger

In this demo, we’re using the RavPower 24 watt dual port USB charger adapter, as shown next.

2. Find the Flip 2 USB Charge Port

Locate the micro USB charging port on the port side of the speaker, as shown next.  Unlike the later models of the JBL Flip speaker line, the USB charge port on the JBL Flip 2 is exposed.  Not hidden behind any waterproofing hatch. So, needless to say, the Flip 2 is neither waterproof nor splashproof.

3. Plug in the Micro USB Cord to the Flip 2

Then, plug the small end of your micro USB charge cord into the matching micro USB female port in the Flip Two, as shown next.

4. JBL Flip 2 Charging: Plug the Other End of the USB Cord into your USB Power Adapter

Next, connect the A end of the USB charge cable to the power adapter, as shown next.

5. Plug the USB Power Adapter into a Working Outlet

Now that the Flip 2 and our RavPower adapter are connected together, we plug the RavPower into a working AC outlet, as shown next. In this demo, we’ve plugged ours into a surge protector power strip. Plus, we ran our speaker completely dead before this demo.

At least one of the battery status lamps lights up and blinks on the Flip 2 when you apply enough USB charging power, and its battery has discharged completely.

Further, there are five lamps that light in succession as the speaker battery charging progresses, as shown in the next picture.

6. Let the JBL Flip 2 Charge Until All Battery Power Lights Go Out

JBL Flip 2 Battery charging is done when all of the battery gauge lights glow solid. None flashing.

7. Unplug the USB Charge Cable from the JBL Flip 2 

As soon as you can, disconnect the charge cable from the speaker after charging completes.  We suggest against leaving the speaker connected to power for very long, as this helps preserve battery recharging ability.

We have now fully charged our JBL Flip 2 portable Bluetooth speaker. Note that the battery charge status gauge just after turning on the Flip 2 after a full recharge. All lamps glow as shown in the step 6 pictures above, meaning that the speaker battery is now fully charged.

8. Repeat Battery Recharging as Needed

Repeat this charging process every three to five hours of music play through the Flip 2, to keep its battery in top condition. We charge ours when the battery status meter lights show only one light glowing, as shown next.

9. Done with JBL Flip 2 Charging !

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2. JBL Flip 2 Charger Replacement Adapter Suggestions
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References for JBL Flip 2 Charging

1. JBL Flip 2 Product Page, on JBL.com
2. Where to Buy the JBL Flip 2