JBL Charge Firmware Update

Covers the JBL Charge firmware update directions.  However, we know of no way to upgrade the software on this particular speaker. Indeed we find no firmware downloads for this unit on the JBL web site.  Plus, we see no details for this in the included manuals. So it’s likely that JBL thinks that the speaker … Continue reading JBL Charge Firmware Update

How to Connect JBL Charge 3 to Alexa

This post shows how to connect JBL Charge 3 with Alexa speakers such as the Echo and Dot models.  Since this Bluetooth connection happens directly between the Charge 3 JBL and Alexa, you need not turn Bluetooth on in the mobile device you’re using to set up this linkage. How to Connect JBL Charge 3 … Continue reading How to Connect JBL Charge 3 to Alexa

How to Turn Off JBL Charge 3

We explain how to turn off the JBL Charge 3 here.  Now most Bluetooth speakers have a Power button that they prominently position on the unit so it’s easy to find.  Indeed, this speaker is no exception to this pattern, as we find its Power button on the side button panel to the left of … Continue reading How to Turn Off JBL Charge 3

Finding JBL Charge 3 Firmware Version

Here, we show how finding JBL Charge 3 firmware version is done on this Bluetooth speaker. Now you may wish to know the exact version number, while troubleshooting speaker connection and other problems.  Thus, to get the release info of the firmware installed on your Charge 3, you’ll need a mobile device with Bluetooth, the … Continue reading Finding JBL Charge 3 Firmware Version

How to Connect JBL Charge 3 to iPhone

This post shows how to connect a JBL Charge 3 to iPhone. How to Connect JBL Charge 3 to iPhone, Step by Step With your Charge 3 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, at the lock … Continue reading How to Connect JBL Charge 3 to iPhone

How to Pair JBL Charge 3 with iOS Devices

This post shows JBL Charge 3 how to pair with iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad line of Apple phones and tablets. How to Pair JBL Charge 3 with iOS Devices, Step by Step First, with your JBL Charge 3 powered off (power button is dark), run through this routine to … Continue reading How to Pair JBL Charge 3 with iOS Devices

JBL Charge 3 Blinking Red Light

Many JBL speakers, including the Charge 3 model with power bank, have a blinking red light when the battery is almost out of power. In the case of this speaker, we find this lamp in the battery gauge on the speaker’s base, in the front. Sometimes though, this red light blinks for long periods as … Continue reading JBL Charge 3 Blinking Red Light

Pairing Victor Reader Trek with JBL Charge 3

The Victor Reader Trek GPS navigator, eBook player, pod catcher, and internet radio now can pair to the JBL Charge 3 wireless speaker. We listen to podcasts and music albums often on our Charge 3 by way of the VRT. So yes, this Bluetooth speaker pairing allows you to listen to any audio media that … Continue reading Pairing Victor Reader Trek with JBL Charge 3

How to Make JBL Charge 3 Discoverable

To link the Charge 3 JBL speaker with a Bluetooth source device for the first time, or to refurbish the connection information stored on that device, you must know how to make the JBL Charge 3 discoverable.  Now in this mode, this BT speaker advertises its Bluetooth name and current linkage details on the BT … Continue reading How to Make JBL Charge 3 Discoverable

JBL Charge 3 Picture Gallery

We picked up this JBL Charge speaker for review and testing.  Furthermore, along the way in those efforts, we took some pictures of this portable speaker for follow up posts.  The result is this JBL Charge 3 Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Picture Gallery.  So hopefully these pics and screenshots answer most questions about how to … Continue reading JBL Charge 3 Picture Gallery