JBL Charge 5 LFM Mode

Unfortunately, the usual way to switch LFM mode does not work on the JBL Charge 5. Hopefully, JBL will introduce this feature in a later version of the firmware.  But if this did work, it might function as it has on other JBL Charge speakers.  Now when ON, LFM mode makes the passive bass radiators … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 LFM Mode

JBL Charge 5 Blinking Red Light

Many JBL speakers, including the Charge 5 model, have a blinking red light 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 … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Blinking Red Light

Low Frequency JBL Charge 5

Unfortunately, the usual way to toggle low frequency 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 bass … Continue reading Low Frequency JBL Charge 5

Buttons on JBL Charge 5

There are six buttons on JBL Charge 5 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 unit is ON or OFF. The Bluetooth lamp blinks or glows solid to show the pairing status. And, there’s also a port access … Continue reading Buttons on JBL Charge 5

How to Know When JBL Charge 5 Is Fully Charged

To summarize the answer to how to know when JBL Charge 5 is Fully charged… First, choose a USB power adapter that’s big enough. Details below. Next, connect the black USB-C cable that comes with the speaker between the Charge 5 and charger. Too thin a cable will not get you to fully charged state … Continue reading How to Know When JBL Charge 5 Is Fully Charged

How Do I Know When My JBL Charge 5 Is Fully Charged

To answer the question: How Do I Know When My JBL Charge 5 Is Fully Charged ? First, check that your USB charger is big enough to do the job. Details below. Next, check all connections for trueness. So Connect the black USB-C cable that comes with the speaker between the Charge 5 and charger. … Continue reading How Do I Know When My JBL Charge 5 Is Fully Charged

Why Is My 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, you my ask: Why is my JBL Charge 5 is not charging ? Not even when you … Continue reading Why Is My JBL Charge 5 Not Charging

JBL Charge 5 Fully Charged Indicator

The JBL Charge 5 speaker has a fully charged Indicator 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 … Continue reading JBL Charge 5 Fully Charged Indicator

How Long Does JBL Charge 5 Battery Last

We detail how long does JBL Charge 5 battery last, in terms of how long the speaker plays after charging.  Or, how long the battery lasts before you must replace it. How Long Does JBL Charge 5 Battery Last: Per Charge How long should the battery last?  The built in lithium ion battery lasts up … Continue reading How Long Does JBL Charge 5 Battery Last

JBL Charge 5 Check Battery

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 JBL Charge 5 Check Battery