Bluetooth / Wireless

  • Can I submerge Charge 3 in water?
    Yes. The Charge 3 can be submerged in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes in accordance with the international IPX7 standard.
    Can Charge 3 be updated and how?
    Charge 3 can be updated with the JBL Connect app, which will inform the user when an update is available.
  • Can the metal carabiner be removed from the unit? If I lose it, can I buy it separately?
    The carabiner can be removed from Clip 2 and can be purchased as a spare-part.
    Is it ok to wash it if the fabric part gets dirty?
    Yes you can wash it if the fabric is dirty. But remember to close the USB cover.
    What is the battery life expectancy for Clip2?
    Up to 8 hours of play time, depending on how loud you play and the source material.
    Can I charge the speaker when it is wet?
    You need to dry the micro USB or power ports completely before plug-in power for charging.
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  • is it possible to see what the battery level is?
    There are 5 leds which indecates the current charge level, Each led indicates 20% of charge.
    Which JBL products have the Connect technology
    The first JBL speakers featuring the JBL Connect technology are: JBL Flip 3, JBL Pulse 2, JBL Xtreme, JBL Boost TV and JBL Charge 3, SB 450 A firmware upgrade is available for the JBL Charge 3 ,which will upgrade Connect to JBL Connect+. After this fw upgrade, it is no longer possible to connect the Charge 3 with other products which have JBL Connect ( Flip 3, Boost TV, Pulse 2, Xtreme )
    Only one of the two speaker units is active when used as a telephone speaker. Is this correct?
    Yes, this is correct. In order to minimize interference between speaker and microphone during telephone conversations, one speaker unit is deactivated.
    Can I charge the speaker when it is wet?
    You need to dry the micro USB or power ports completely before plug-in power for charging.
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  • When soundshift is on, I still hear music from my JBL Connected device, how come?
    Soundshift only works for the Boost TV itself, and cannot stop the other JBL Connect device. To stop the second device, press the JBL Connect button on your remote or device and they will disconnect.
    Which JBL products have the Connect technology
    The first JBL speakers featuring the JBL Connect technology are: JBL Flip 3, JBL Pulse 2, JBL Xtreme, JBL Boost TV and JBL Charge 3, SB 450 A firmware upgrade is available for the JBL Charge 3 ,which will upgrade Connect to JBL Connect+. After this fw upgrade, it is no longer possible to connect the Charge 3 with other products which have JBL Connect ( Flip 3, Boost TV, Pulse 2, Xtreme )
    How do I turn SoundShift On?
    1. First pair your phone to the Boost TV. You can test this by streaming music to the product.
    2. Then press the TV button to switch to the TV sound. Press the TV button again so the LED light is blue--Blue LED means that SoundShift is ON.
    3. When you press PLAY on your phone, then you will hear your Bluetooth audio break in over the TV sound. This confirms that SoundShift is working.
    4. Simply press SoundShift button again, this will now turn OFF the SoundShift. Now you can watch TV without any interruption from Bluetooth devices.
    How do I pair an additional Bluetooth device to Boost TV
    Short-press the Bluetooth Button to activate pairing mode. Now set your device to scan for Bluetooth devices. It will find the BOOST TV and allow you to pair to it.
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  • Which JBL products have the Connect technology
    The first JBL speakers featuring the JBL Connect technology are: JBL Flip 3, JBL Pulse 2, JBL Xtreme, JBL Boost TV and JBL Charge 3, SB 450 A firmware upgrade is available for the JBL Charge 3 ,which will upgrade Connect to JBL Connect+. After this fw upgrade, it is no longer possible to connect the Charge 3 with other products which have JBL Connect ( Flip 3, Boost TV, Pulse 2, Xtreme )
    Can I submerge the speaker into water or any liquid?
    You should not submerge the speaker into any water or liquid.
    Is the device still splash-proof if the flap over the aux input and the charging socket is open?
    No, only if the socket is closed.
    Can I wirelessly link JBL Flip 4 together with JBL Flip 3, Pulse 2 or Xtreme?
    No, JBL Flip 4 can wirelessly link with JBL Connect+ compatible speakers only. Currently, the Flip 4, Pulse 3 and Charge 3 ( after a firmware upgrade ) have the JBL Connect+ feature
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  • Which JBL products have the Connect technology
    The first JBL speakers featuring the JBL Connect technology are: JBL Flip 3, JBL Pulse 2, JBL Xtreme, JBL Boost TV and JBL Charge 3, SB 450 A firmware upgrade is available for the JBL Charge 3 ,which will upgrade Connect to JBL Connect+. After this fw upgrade, it is no longer possible to connect the Charge 3 with other products which have JBL Connect ( Flip 3, Boost TV, Pulse 2, Xtreme )
    When using JBL Connect, how far can i take the second speaker with me?
    JBL Connect feature is using Bluetooth technology, so it is hard to say how far you can walk away. Depending on what other signals you have at your place that could interupt and wall material between speakers.
    Only one of the two speaker units is active when used as a telephone speaker. Is this correct?
    Yes, this is correct. In order to minimize interference between speaker and microphone during telephone conversations, one speaker unit is deactivated.
    Can I place my Flip3 in the bathroom, where it is humid, and it may be splashed with water?
    Yes, steam and drops of water in a bathroom are fine.
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  • How can I see that the device is fully charged?
    When the Xtreme is ON, the row of 5 diodes at the bottom of the front will light up in turn, with the top flashing LED showing how far charging has progressed. When full charge has been reached, all diodes light constantly. In some cases, the fifth diode keeps on blinking, but does not light up constantly, no matter how long charging continues. Sometimes it will show constant light after charging has been stopped. This is normal, caused by tolerances in the circuits, and is no cause for alarm. The battery is charged to the same level. If the Xtreme is OFF, no diodes will light when full charge has been reached.
    Which JBL products have the Connect technology
    The first JBL speakers featuring the JBL Connect technology are: JBL Flip 3, JBL Pulse 2, JBL Xtreme, JBL Boost TV and JBL Charge 3, SB 450 A firmware upgrade is available for the JBL Charge 3 ,which will upgrade Connect to JBL Connect+. After this fw upgrade, it is no longer possible to connect the Charge 3 with other products which have JBL Connect ( Flip 3, Boost TV, Pulse 2, Xtreme )
    Can I place my Xtreme in the bathroom, where it is humid, and it may be splashed with water?
    Yes, steam and drops of water in a bathroom are fine.
    Can I use my Xtreme outside in rainy weather?
    Yes, this is no problem.
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  • The Bluetooth pairing acknowledgment signal is very loud. Is it possible to reduce the volume of this signal, or will there be a software upgrade that changes the volume?
    It is true that some Bluetooth products have a very loud BT acknowledgment tones. We are sorry, but the level of such tones cannot be changed, and no software solutions will appear.
  • After I updated my computer to Windows 8/10, I am no longer able to establish a Bluetooth connection with my speaker to play music. How can I correct the problem?
    This is because most Windows do not support A2DP stereo audio streaming via Bluetooth, the standard for music-listening through Bluetooth. The system will support keyboards, mice, printers etc. via Bluetooth, but not audio. It is necessary to download the proper drivers, either from the computer manufacturer, the software manufacturer or the manufacturer of the Bluetooth chip in the computer. Help to do this must be sought with the companies that supply one or more of these computer features.
    Is the case waterproof?
    The case handle light rain and snow, but will not be waterproof if submerged into water.
    Can the case be used to carry accessories with the speaker?
    No. The case can only be used to carry the speaker.
    Issues with the JBL Portable App and your Android device
    There might be several reasons that our Portable app may not be working correctly on your Android device. First, your Android device must have 5.0 OS (Operating system) or higher to support JBL Connect app. Devices under 5.0 OS will not be supported. If you are having trouble viewing your JBL Portable device in the app, please disable Bluetooth, and then turn it back on again. Now you should be able to see your device in the JBL Portable app.
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  • How is it possible to check the software version of a JBL Horizon?
    By pressing and holding the Bluetooth and the Volume PLUS buttons at the same time. The software version is shown in the display.
    For how long does the alarm sound, if it is not interrupted?
    Horizon's alarm sounds for 3 minutes, then it shuts off, or rather it goes into snooze, for 9 minutes. Then it sounds the alarm again for 3 minutes, followed by snooze for another 9 minutes. After this final snooze period, it starts playing, and keeps on playing until it is manually shut off. The light shuts off with the audio.
    How do I program preset FM stations in my JBL Horizon?
    The owner's manual can be a bit difficult to understand. Here is what to do to program a preset station that has not already been saved in any preset: 1 Turn on the radio by clicking the FM button. 2 Find the station you want to save by doing what is shown under pt. 8 B or C, either clicking or pressing/holding for more than 2 seconds the left/right arrow buttons. 3 Press and hold the FM button for more than 2 seconds. Now the preset number appears blinking. 4 Click on the left/right arrow buttons to skip through the preset positions. 5 When you have located the desired memory preset position, such as Preset 4, confirm by clicking the FM button. Now the desired FM station is saved in memory preset 4. If you have already saved an FM station in a preset memory position, and want to have a new station placed there instead, here is what to do: 1 Turn on the radio by clicking the FM button. 2 Jump to the preset station you want to change with the round central button. Each click advances to the next preset. 3 When you are on the preset you want to change, e.g. preset 4, press and hold the FM button for more than 2 seconds. 4 The FM symbol and the frequency will now blink. 5 Before they stop blinking, click, or press and hold one of the arrow buttons to go through the FM frequencies step by step, or perform station search. 6 When you have found the new station you want to save in preset 4, click the round central button. 7 Now the new station is saved in preset 4.
    How do I keep the radio playing after having been awakened by radio?
    After the wake-up process is finished, and the radio alarm has been turned off by pressing the alarm button, it is necessary to press the radio button to keep the radio playing.
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  • Only one of the two speaker units is active when used as a telephone speaker. Is this correct?
    Yes, this is correct. In order to minimize interference between speaker and microphone during telephone conversations, one speaker unit is deactivated.
    Is the case waterproof?
    The case handle light rain and snow, but will not be waterproof if submerged into water.
    Can the case be used to carry accessories with the speaker?
    No. The case can only be used to carry the speaker.
    How to reset: Flip 2, Flip 3, Clip 2
    In power ON mode press and hold the "Volume +" and "Phone" buttons at the same time for more than 3 seconds -> Unit will power Off by itself. 
    Now the unit is reset to factory default.
     
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  • When I try to pair the FLIP to my smartphone, the FLIP does not show on the device Bluetooth list, so pairing is impossible. What should I do?
    Please press the round POWER Button on the FLIP again for 3 seconds, until the light in the button flashes blue/red. This will deactivate any active BT connection in the FLIP, and it should now become visible in the list of BT components on your smartphone or tablet. Pairing is now possible.
    What do the LED colors mean?
    Here is a list of what the LED lights mean.
    • Light OFF: Power OFF, no charger connected, OR charger connected, fully charged.
    • RED light ON: Power OFF, charger connected and charging.
    • BLUE light flashing: Power ON, no Bluetooth connected.
    • Constant BLUE light: Power ON, connected to Bluetooth device.
    • RED/BLUE light flashing: Power ON, in pairing mode.
    • RED light flashing: Power ON, low battery.
    If I pair my Bluetooth speaker to my phone, and record a video with the phone, will the speaker's microphone serve as audio source?
    No, all recordings made on the telephone will be using the telephone's built-in microphone. Replay of the recording will be heard over the speaker afterwards, though, as long as it is paired to the telephone.
    After I updated my computer to Windows 8/10, I am no longer able to establish a Bluetooth connection with my speaker to play music. How can I correct the problem?
    This is because most Windows do not support A2DP stereo audio streaming via Bluetooth, the standard for music-listening through Bluetooth. The system will support keyboards, mice, printers etc. via Bluetooth, but not audio. It is necessary to download the proper drivers, either from the computer manufacturer, the software manufacturer or the manufacturer of the Bluetooth chip in the computer. Help to do this must be sought with the companies that supply one or more of these computer features.
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  • After I updated my computer to Windows 8/10, I am no longer able to establish a Bluetooth connection with my speaker to play music. How can I correct the problem?
    This is because most Windows do not support A2DP stereo audio streaming via Bluetooth, the standard for music-listening through Bluetooth. The system will support keyboards, mice, printers etc. via Bluetooth, but not audio. It is necessary to download the proper drivers, either from the computer manufacturer, the software manufacturer or the manufacturer of the Bluetooth chip in the computer. Help to do this must be sought with the companies that supply one or more of these computer features.
    The JBL Micro Wireless is not completely mute when I turn the volume on a Bluetooth source unit to minimum.
    Even when reducing volume to minimum on the Bluetooth source unit, it does not reduce the audio signal to zero. In this case the Micro Wireless will playback music at a very low volume.
  • If I have a JBL Authentics L8 or L16 that is connected to Wi-Fi, do I need an Adapt to stream to it?
    Yes, you will need to connect an Adapt to stream music to the JBL Authentics products.
    My Authentics L8/L16 can not connect to Wi-Fi network. How come?
    If you are experience connectivity problems with Wi-Fi connection, please try to reset all Wi-Fi settings. This can be done by pressing power button for 10 seconds, the power button will quickly flash to indicate it has been reset. After you have reset all Wi-Fi settings, please shutdown the device and pull out the power cable from the wall socket. Put back in the power cable into the wall socket and try do the Wi-Fi setup again.
    Is there a firmware update for the Authentics L8 / L16 as shown in JBL Music App v.3.0?
    With the release of v.3.0 of the JBL Music app, owners of the JBL Authentics L8 and L16 are now greeted with a message that an update is available. If you own one of these speaker systems, and you know that it already supports Spotify Connect, the update firmware is already installed, and you can ignore this message. If your speaker system does not already support Spotify Connect, the update is available for you, but you cannot perform it yourself, it must go to a service center to be updated. Please contact Harman Helpdesk or the distributor in your country for advice regarding servicing.
    My telephone/tablet computer/laptop computer closes down or has a distorted screen image when placed on top of L8 or L16. Why?
    Some mobile phones, tablet computers or laptop computers will react to the powerful magnetic field from the loudspeaker drive units that are right beneath the top panel. Some have magnetic sensors built in, which means that covers with magnets in the lid can turn the phone ON when the cover lid is opened, and turn it OFF again when the lid is closed. Such phones may turn off if placed on certain portions of the top panel. Other devices are simply sensitive to magnetic fields. You can move the device around on the top of your L8 or L16 speaker, to check if some locations are better than others. The magnetic fields are most powerful near the front panel, where the speaker units are mounted. If you cannot find a location which works, your particular phone, tablet or laptop cannot be used while resting on the top panel of your speaker. There are no reports of damage to any devices because of this phenomenon.
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  • If I have a JBL Authentics L8 or L16 that is connected to Wi-Fi, do I need an Adapt to stream to it?
    Yes, you will need to connect an Adapt to stream music to the JBL Authentics products.
    My Authentics L8/L16 can not connect to Wi-Fi network. How come?
    If you are experience connectivity problems with Wi-Fi connection, please try to reset all Wi-Fi settings. This can be done by pressing power button for 10 seconds, the power button will quickly flash to indicate it has been reset. After you have reset all Wi-Fi settings, please shutdown the device and pull out the power cable from the wall socket. Put back in the power cable into the wall socket and try do the Wi-Fi setup again.
    Is there a firmware update for the Authentics L8 / L16 as shown in JBL Music App v.3.0?
    With the release of v.3.0 of the JBL Music app, owners of the JBL Authentics L8 and L16 are now greeted with a message that an update is available. If you own one of these speaker systems, and you know that it already supports Spotify Connect, the update firmware is already installed, and you can ignore this message. If your speaker system does not already support Spotify Connect, the update is available for you, but you cannot perform it yourself, it must go to a service center to be updated. Please contact Harman Helpdesk or the distributor in your country for advice regarding servicing.
    My telephone/tablet computer/laptop computer closes down or has a distorted screen image when placed on top of L8 or L16. Why?
    Some mobile phones, tablet computers or laptop computers will react to the powerful magnetic field from the loudspeaker drive units that are right beneath the top panel. Some have magnetic sensors built in, which means that covers with magnets in the lid can turn the phone ON when the cover lid is opened, and turn it OFF again when the lid is closed. Such phones may turn off if placed on certain portions of the top panel. Other devices are simply sensitive to magnetic fields. You can move the device around on the top of your L8 or L16 speaker, to check if some locations are better than others. The magnetic fields are most powerful near the front panel, where the speaker units are mounted. If you cannot find a location which works, your particular phone, tablet or laptop cannot be used while resting on the top panel of your speaker. There are no reports of damage to any devices because of this phenomenon.
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