Tag: JBL Charge Five

  • Low Frequency Mode JBL Charge 5

    Low Frequency Mode JBL Charge 5

    Unfortunately, the usual way to switch low frequency mode does not work on the JBL Charge 5. 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…

  • JBL Charge 5 Pairing

    JBL Charge 5 Pairing

    Gives JBL Charge 5 pairing directions. So these work on Bluetooth devices like the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad Apple products.  Moreover, a routine with some small variation also works for Android phones and tablets. JBL Charge 5 Pairing: Step by Step With your Charge 5 OFF (power button is dark), run through this…

  • Bass Boost JBL Charge 5

    Bass Boost JBL Charge 5

    Unfortunately, the usual way of  bass boost on the 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…

  • JBL Charge 5 Bass Boost

    JBL Charge 5 Bass Boost

    Unfortunately, the usual way of how to turn on bass boost on the 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…

  • JBL Charge 5 Not Charging

    JBL Charge 5 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 5 via an AC or car adapter. Sometimes though, the JBL Charge 5 is not charging fully. Or perhaps not at all, even when you connect…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

  • How Do I Reset My JBL Charge 5

    How Do I Reset My JBL Charge 5

    Here, we answer the question: How Do I Reset My the JBL Charge 5? First, turn the 5 on.  Next, wait for it to finish booting. Then press and release the Volume UP and Play-Pause buttons at the same time.  Then wait for the unit to shut down.  At this point, resetting is complete. So…