Finding JBL Charge 5 Firmware Version

Here, we show how finding JBL Charge 5 firmware version works on this BT speaker. You may wish to know this exact number installed on the speaker, to troubleshoot speaker connection problems and other issues. Thus, it’s handy to be able to quickly find this number in a pinch. Now, to get the release info … Continue reading Finding JBL Charge 5 Firmware Version



JBL Charge 5 Watts Output, Input

The Charge 5 JBL Bluetooth speaker by Harman Kardon is a moderate to medium power, desktop style unit with enough RMS watts to fill a typical size room with full sounding tunes. It also has a built in power bank for recharging light to moderate duty phones and smaller tablets. But what do the watts … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Watts Output, Input



JBL Charge 5 Specs Watts

The Charge 5 JBL Bluetooth speaker by Harman Kardon is a moderate to medium power, desktop style unit with enough RMS watts in its specs to fill a typical size room with full sounding tunes. It also has a built in power bank for recharging light to moderate duty phones and smaller tablets. But what … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Specs Watts



JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Pairing Instructions

This post gives JBL Charge 5 pairing instructions, for Bluetooth source devices like the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad line of Apple phones and tablets.  Moreover, a routine with some small variation also works for Android phones and tablets. JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Pairing Instructions With your Charge 5 JBL speaker switched off (power … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth Pairing Instructions



How to Check Battery Level on JBL Charge 5

The Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker has a group of LEDs behind a translucent white bar in its front lower area, as we see in the pictures that follow.  This displays battery level whether it’s draining or charging.  I.e. The Charge 5 JBL battery level gauge shows you charging progress, or how full the battery is … Continue reading How to Check Battery Level on JBL Charge 5



JBL Charge 5 Battery Indicator

The Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker has a group of LEDs behind a translucent white bar in its front lower area, as we see in the pictures that follow.  This displays battery status whether it’s draining or charging.  I.e. The Charge 5 JBL battery indicator shows you charging progress, or how full the battery is at … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Battery Indicator



How to Connect JBL Charge 5 to iPhone

This post shows how to connect a JBL Charge 5 wireless speaker with the iPhone. How to Connect JBL Charge 5 to iPhone, Step by Step With your Charge 5 powered OFF (power button is dark), run through this routine to connect it with your iPhone. 1. Visit the Home Screen on the iPhone Firstly, … Continue reading How to Connect JBL Charge 5 to iPhone



How to Connect JBL Charge 5 to Alexa

This post shows how to connect the JBL Charge 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 Charge 5 to Alexa With your Charge … Continue reading How to Connect JBL Charge 5 to Alexa



JBL Charge 5 Blinking Red Light, How to Fix

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