Tag: JBL 5

  • JBL Charge 5 Buttons

    JBL Charge 5 Buttons

    The JBL Charge 5 has six buttons and a few lamps across its top. There’s also a battery gauge light strip. The Power button lights in white to show that the 5 is ON or OFF. The Bluetooth lamp blinks or glows solid to show pairing status. And, there’s also a port access panel on…

  • JBL Charge 5 Speaker Charging Time

    JBL Charge 5 Speaker Charging Time

    The usual JBL Charge 5 speaker charging time we discuss in this post. You charge the Charge 5 JBL Bluetooth speakers via the USB-C charge port door on the back of the unit. And to get the quickest charge time and fullest charge, use a high current USB charger system. JBL Charge 5 Speaker Charging…

  • JBL Charge 5 Won’t Turn OFF

    JBL Charge 5 Won’t Turn OFF

    When your JBL Charge 5 won’t turn OFF, this likely means one or more things. And we offer below a couple solutions for the most likely cause. JBL Charge 5 Won’t Turn Off: Causes Now in this model, one or more of the following may cause this speaker to fail to shut down. The button…

  • JBL Charge 5 Speaker Bass Mode

    JBL Charge 5 Speaker Bass Mode

    Unfortunately, the usual way to activate the JBL Charge 5 Speaker bass mode does not work. Further, we know of no other way to switch this mode ON. 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…

  • JBL Charge 5 Speaker Reset

    JBL Charge 5 Speaker Reset

    This JBL Charge 5 speaker reset routine explains how to restore default settings. In short, it goes as follows: First, power on the 5. Next, press the reset button combo code (given below).  Wait for the unit to power OFF, and once that occurs, reset is complete. Now for an in-depth look at this process,…

  • JBL Charge 5 Speaker Battery Life

    JBL Charge 5 Speaker Battery Life

    The JBL Charge 5 speaker battery life we discuss in terms of how long it plays after a full charge.  Or, how long the battery lasts before replacement becomes necessary. JBL Charge  5 Battery Life: Per Charge How long should the battery last?  The built in lithium ion battery lasts up to twenty (20) hours…

  • JBL Charge 5 Speaker Not Charging

    JBL Charge 5 Speaker Not Charging

    Most JBL Bluetooth speakers, including the Charge 5, offer truly wireless operation via the lithium ion battery they have inside. And when that battery dies, you can recharge the speaker via an AC or car adapter. Sometimes though, you may see the JBL Charge 5 speaker not charging fully. Or perhaps not at all, even…

  • How to Charge JBL Charge 5 Speaker

    How to Charge JBL Charge 5 Speaker

    Recharge this speaker through the USB-C charging port on its back. To summarize how to charge the JBL Charge 5 Speaker: 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…

  • When Is JBL Charge 5 Fully Charged

    When Is JBL Charge 5 Fully Charged

    The JBL Charge 5 has a meter in its front lower area. This displays battery status. Whether it’s draining or charging.  So it displays charging progress. Or it shows how full the battery is at a given time while charging. It also tells you how much “juice” the battery has left as the battery discharges.…

  • JBL Charge 5 Secret Codes

    JBL Charge 5 Secret Codes

    The JBL Charge 5 has several Secret Codes to access various functions. To work these, there are six buttons and a few lamps across its top. There’s also a battery gauge light strip. The Power button lights in white to show that the speaker is ON or OFF. The Bluetooth lamp blinks or glows solid…