How to Bass Boost JBL Charge 5

Unfortunately, the usual way for how to bass boost JBL Charge 5 does not work. Further, we know of no other way to activate this mode. But you could simulate it by adjusting an equalizer app on your streaming source device. Hopefully, JBL will add this feature in a later version of the firmware. But … Continue reading How to Bass Boost JBL Charge 5

How to Know JBL Charge 5 Is Fully Charged

To summarize how to know JBL Charge 5 is fully charged… First, choose a USB power adapter that’s big enough. Details below. Next, connect the black USB-C cable that comes with the speaker between the Charge 5 and charger. Too thin a cable will not get you to fully charged state as fast as possible. … Continue reading How to Know JBL Charge 5 Is Fully Charged

How to Put JBL Charge 5 in Low Frequency Mode

Unfortunately, the usual way how to put JBL Charge 5 in low frequency mode does not work. Hopefully, JBL will re add this feature in a later version of the firmware.  But if this did work, it might work as it has on other JBL Charge speakers.  Now when ON, this mode makes the passive … Continue reading How to Put JBL Charge 5 in Low Frequency Mode

How to Check Battery Level on JBL Charge 5

The JBL Charge 5 has a group of LEDs behind a translucent white bar in its front lower area.  This displays battery charge level whether it’s draining or charging.  Furthermore, this gauge shows charging progress, or how full the battery is at a given time. It also tells you how much “juice” the battery has … Continue reading How to Check Battery Level on JBL Charge 5

How to Charge JBL Charge 5

Recharge this speaker through the USB-C charging port on its back. To summarize how to charge the JBL Charge 5: First, choose a USB power adapter that’s big enough. Next, connect the Black USB-C cable included with the speaker between the Charge 5 and the power adapter you’re using. Then plug the adapter into a … Continue reading How to Charge JBL Charge 5

How to Tell if JBL Charge 5 is Fully Charged

Shows how to tell if JBL Charge 5 is fully charged.  Well, this portable speaker has a strip row of LEDs on the lower front. These lights display battery charge level.  Thus, to tell this, read this indicator.  If the entire meter bar lights, then it is either at, or near, full charged state. How … Continue reading How to Tell if JBL Charge 5 is Fully Charged

How to Turn On Low Frequency on JBL Charge 5

Sadly, the normal way to up the low frequency response on the JBL Charge 5 does not work. And we know of no other way to switch to this mode. So Hopefully, JBL will re add this feature in a later version of the firmware.  This mode on other JBL speakers that support it, adds … Continue reading How to Turn On Low Frequency on JBL Charge 5

How to Check Battery Life on JBL Charge 5

Describes how to check battery life on JBL Charge 5. Se discuss this in terms of how long the speaker plays after a full charge.  Or, how long the battery lasts before replacement becomes necessary. How to Check Battery Life on JBL Charge  5: Per Charge How long should the battery last?  The built in … Continue reading How to Check Battery Life on JBL Charge 5

How to Update JBL Charge 5

Here is our How to Update JBL Charge 5 routine. First, this procedure can take up to thirteen minutes to finish. How long depends on the speeds of your WiFi connection, mobile device, and other factors.  Furthermore you can’t reverse once you How to Update.  Thus you won’t be able to return to any prior … Continue reading How to Update JBL Charge 5

How to Connect JBL Charge 5 to Alexa

Explains how to connect JBL Charge 5 to Alexa devices. So this pairing happens between the JBL and Alexa units directly. Thus you need not turn Bluetooth on in the mobile device you’re setting up this connection with. How to Connect JBL Charge 5 to Alexa: Step by Step With your Charge 5 switched OFF, … Continue reading How to Connect JBL Charge 5 to Alexa