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Product Reviews, Experiences, and Technical Insights from Thomas J. Hesley

How to Charge Sony Speaker

This piece covers how to charge Sony speaker, the common variety. Do this easily through the USB or barrel power in port. Any Sony speaker has one somewhere. The water resistant models have it behind a flexible sealing door, shown in the pictures below. Note that you can still play your speaker as it charges,…
How to Charge Logitech Wonderboom Speaker

Covers how to charge the Logitech Wonderboom speaker easily through the hidden micro USB charge port on the back. In a nut shell: First, select a hefty enough USB power adapter. Why? Because Logitech does not include this with the speaker. But they do sell one for roughly $20 US. Next, connect a micro USB…
How to Charge UE Wonderboom

Covers how to charge the UE Wonderboom easily. Use the hidden micro USB charge port on the back of the unit, near the bottom. So here, we run through the charging instructions for this “big sounding” portable Bluetooth speaker. In short, first select a powerful enough USB power adapter. Why? Because Logitech does not include…
How to Charge JBL Xtreme 2

Here’s how to charge JBL Xtreme 2 through its DC input power port using the included 19 volt charger. Follow these tips, and you’ll likely never see that the speaker won’t charge. And if all components are working properly, it will always charge if you follow this routine. How to Charge JBL Xtreme 2: Summary…
How to Charge JBL Go 1

This piece covers how to charge the JBL Go 1 Bluetooth speaker. Do this simply through the USB power in port, on the right side panel of the unit. Note that you can still play your Go 1 while it charges. First, pick a strong enough USB power adapter, as no charger comes with the…
How to Charge JBL Clip 2

You can charge JBL Clip 2 conveniently via the hidden USB charge port. Here, we run through how to charge the JBL Clip 2 for these beach-ready wireless speakers. In short: First, choose a strong enough USB charging adapter. Why this? Because JBL does not include this with the Clip 2 as a standard accessory.…
How to Charge JBL Flip 2

Here, we cover how to charge JBL Flip 2 portable Bluetooth speakers. Indeed, you can charge JBL Flip 2 wireless speakers easily through their exposed USB charge ports. To summarize: First, select an adequate USB power adapter. Why this? Because the Flip 2 does not come with this standard. Plus, the Flip 2 needs a…
How to Charge JBL Flip 4

You can charge JBL Flip 4 wireless speakers conveniently via their hidden USB charge ports. To summarize: First, select an adequate USB power adapter. Why this? Because the Flip 4 does not come with this as a standard accessory. Plus, the Flip 4 needs a high power USB power source to charge fully in a…
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…
How to Charge JBL Xtreme 3

Here’s how to charge JBL Xtreme 3 through its protected-against-moisture USB-C power port. Follow these tips, and you’ll likely never see that the speaker won’t charge. How to Charge JBL Xtreme 3: Summary In short, first, we suggest that you charge this speaker with the included JBL charger. Why? Because this charger meets the speaker’s…