Why Does My JBL Charge 5 Die So Fast

Answers the question: Why does my JBL Charge 5 die so fast? Several different problems can cause this. So we discuss this in terms of how long the speaker should play after a full charge.  Or, how long the battery should last before replacement becomes necessary. Why Does My JBL Charge 5 Die So Fast: … Continue reading Why Does My JBL Charge 5 Die So Fast

JBL Charge 5 Bass Problem

Unfortunately, the usual way to activate the JBL Charge 5 bass does not work and is a problem. 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 … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Bass Problem

Connect to JBL Charge 5

Gives the Connect to JBL Charge 5 routine. This works with common source devices. So these include the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad line of Apple phones and tablets.  A routine with some small variation also works for Android phones and tablets. Connect to JBL Charge 5: Step by Step With your Charge 5 … Continue reading Connect to 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

JBL Charge 5 Full Volume Battery Life

The JBL Charge 5 full volume battery life we discuss in terms of the following. How long the speaker plays at loudest volume from a full charge. JBL Charge  5 Full Volume Battery Life: Per Charge How long should the battery last at full volume?  The built in lithium ion battery lasts up to eight … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Full Volume Battery Life

JBL Charge 5 Only Turns ON When Plugged In

When your JBL Charge 5 only turns ON when plugged in, this likely means one or more things.  One or more of the following issues can cause this. The JBL Charge 5 is defective. The battery is faulty. The charger is defective. Or, service mode is active. So, assuming that the speaker is still okay, … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Only Turns ON When Plugged In

Check Battery 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 Check Battery JBL Charge 5

JBL Charge 5 Functions

The JBL Charge 5 has six functions 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 to show the speaker’s pairing status. And, there’s also a port … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Functions

Does JBL Charge 5 Have Bass Boost

Answers the question: Does JBL Charge 5 have bass boost? Unfortunately, the answer appears to be NO. It does not seem to work. Further, we know of no 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 … Continue reading Does JBL Charge 5 Have Bass Boost

JBL Charge 5 Blinking Red

Many speakers, including the JBL Charge 5 model end up blinking red when the battery runs low. In this case, 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. It begins pulsating red during play and … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Blinking Red