How to Connect JBL Flip 5 to Alexa

This post shows how to connect the JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth speaker to Alexa smart speakers. Since this pairing happens between the JBL and Alexa devices directly, you need not turn Bluetooth on in the mobile device you’re using to set up this connection. How to Connect JBL Flip 5 to Alexa With your Flip … Continue reading How to Connect JBL Flip 5 to Alexa



How to Bass Boost JBL Flip 5 Speaker

You can change how loud the bass is on the JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth speaker, by turning on and off its bass boost mode. When switched on, this mode makes the passive bass radiators on each side of the unit vibrate much more.  Plus, bass boost adds a low rumble quality to the playing program, … Continue reading How to Bass Boost JBL Flip 5 Speaker



How to Factory Reset JBL Flip 5 BT Speaker

Shows how to factory reset the JBL Flip 5 speaker to return it to default factory settings.  Factory resetting erases any earlier paired Bluetooth devices from its memory.  Clearing these stops it from pairing to any nearby Bluetooth devices after the reset.  Also, you might reset this speaker to get it ready for sale or … Continue reading How to Factory Reset JBL Flip 5 BT Speaker



JBL Flip 5 Buttons Not Working, How to Fix

When the buttons on your JBL Flip 5 speaker are not working, this likely means one or more things.  Either your unit is broken past reparability, the battery inside no longer recharges due to age or heavy use, or, you accidently put your speaker into service mode a.k.a. secret or weird mode.  So, assuming that … Continue reading JBL Flip 5 Buttons Not Working, How to Fix



JBL Flip 5 Buttons Explained, Codes, Meaning

The JBL Flip 5 waterproof mono speaker features several buttons and lamps across its top and side panels.  The Power button lights solid when the speaker 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 … Continue reading JBL Flip 5 Buttons Explained, Codes, Meaning



JBL Flip 5 Firmware Upgrade Instructions

Here’s our JBL Flip 5 firmware upgrade 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 firmware version once you complete this speaker upgrade.  So, be sure that … Continue reading JBL Flip 5 Firmware Upgrade Instructions



JBL Flip 5 Firmware Update Instructions

Here’s our JBL Flip 5 firmware 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 firmware version once you complete this speaker update.  So, be sure that … Continue reading JBL Flip 5 Firmware Update Instructions



JBL Flip 5 Specs, Specifications

Here, we list JBL Flip 5 specs.  First of all, these specifications cover the speaker’s length, width, weight, battery recharge time, output power, and music play time per charge.  We also give this speaker’s frequency response, and Bluetooth support details as well as other interesting tidbits. Moreover, it’s clear from the published specs, that the … Continue reading JBL Flip 5 Specs, Specifications



JBL Flip 5 Charger Type, Replacement

An adequate JBL Flip 5 charger type, is a USB AC wall or car charger that supplies at least 2.4 amps at 5 volts (14 watts or more). Note that currently, JBL does not include a compatible USB charger with this speaker.  So, you’ll need to either have one already or purchase one. Also, the … Continue reading JBL Flip 5 Charger Type, Replacement



JBL Flip 5 Blinking Red Light, How to Fix

Many JBL speakers, including the Flip 5, have a blinking red light when the battery is almost out of power. In the case of the 5, we find this lamp in the battery gauge on the speaker’s buttons panel. Sometimes though, this red light blinks for long periods as you play the speaker.  E.g. It … Continue reading JBL Flip 5 Blinking Red Light, How to Fix