JBL Flip Firmware Update

An iPhone beside the JBL Flip speaker.

Covers a proposed JBL Flip firmware update procedure. However, we know of no way to update the firmware on this speaker. Indeed we find no firmware downloads for it on the JBL web site. Plus, we see no details in the included manuals.

So it’s likely that JBL thinks that the speaker works well enough with the original firmware. Indeed, our tests bear this out. Thus they do not offer a (perhaps) confusing and complicated update procedure for such a low cost speaker.

Moreover, in our tests, this Flip is still highly reliable. E.g. We experience no bugs, lost connections, distortion, or any other unwanted behaviors. Therefore firmware updating is likely unnecessary. Thus, as far as we can tell, updating this speaker is impossible for the average consumer to perform.

The -Power- button on the JBL Flip.

Finally, a no-update option makes this speaker even easier to use and enjoy. Indeed it’s nice to see a unit that works well, right out of the box, and will likely never need updates to fix problems. So if that’s the sort of worry-free operation you’re looking for in a Bluetooth speaker, then the JBL Flip model is for you. It’s a virtually zero-maintenance device, and the only maintenance it needs is to keep it clean and to exercise the battery now and then, to keep it playing well for years to come.