Tom's Tek Stop

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

JBL Flip 6 Bass Boost Directions

Unfortunately, turning ON and OFF the bass boost on the JBL Flip 6 does not work. Hopefully, JBL will add this feature back on in a later version of the firmware. But if this did work, it might function as follows, just as it has on other JBL Flip speakers. Now when ON, this mode…
How to Bass Boost JBL Flip 5

You can change how loud the bass is on the JBL Flip 5 by turning on and off bass boost. When switched on, this mode makes the passive bass radiators on each side of the unit vibrate much more. So bass boost adds a low rumble quality to the playing program, that travels pretty far…
JBL Flip 5 Software Update Instructions

Here’s our JBL Flip 5 software update instructions. This routine can take up to thirty minutes to finish, depending on the speed of your WiFi connection. Plus, you can’t reverse once done. That is, you won’t be able to return to any prior software version once you complete this speaker update. So, be sure that…
JBL Flip 5 Firmware Update, Explained

Here’s our JBL Flip 5 firmware update directions. Now this procedure can take up to thirty minutes, depending on the speed of your WiFi connection. Plus, you can’t reverse once complete. That is, you won’t be able to return to any prior firmware version once you complete this speaker update. So, be sure that you…
JBL Flip 5 Update Firmware Instructions

This post provides JBL Flip 5 update firmware instructions. This procedure may take up to thirty minutes to complete, based on the speed of your WiFi link. Further, you can’t reverse this once done. That is, you won’t be able to restore your speaker to any earlier firmware version once you complete this firmware update. …
JBL Flip 6 Update Firmware Instructions

Gives the JBL Flip 6 update firmware instructions. This routine can take five to ten minutes to finish. Factors such as WiFi connection speed and how fast your mobile device is can affect how long it takes. Note though that you can’t reverse this once you install the update. That is, you won’t be able…
JBL Flip 5 Buttons Explained

The JBL Flip 5 has several buttons across its top and side panels. The Power button lights solid when the speaker is ON. Plus the Bluetooth button glows or flashes to indicate current pairing status. Plus, an oval ring around these buttons lights up during reset or changes in speaker operational mode. So here, we…
JBL Flip 5 Button Functions

The JBL Flip 5 features several buttons and lamps across its top and side panels. The Power button lights solid when the 5 is ON. And the Bluetooth button glows or flashes to indicate current pairing status. Plus, an oval ring around these buttons lights up during reset or changes in speaker operational mode. So…
JBL Flip 6 Button Functions

The JBL Flip 6 has several buttons and lights across its top and side panels. The Power button lights solid when the speaker is ON. Also the Bluetooth button glows or flashes to denote current pairing status. Plus, an oval ring around these buttons lights up during reset or changes in speaker operational mode. So…
JBL Flip 6 Infinity Button Explained

he JBL Flip 6 has several buttons, and one of these the Infinity button. Here, we explain the function of this button, what it does, and how to use it. In summary, this control lets you join from two to over a hundred PartyBoost compatible JBL speakers together. Then they all play the same program…