JBL Pulse 4

JBL Pulse 4

Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Sold from 2019 until 2022

Predecessor Product: JBL Pulse 3
Successor Product: JBL Pulse 5

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Getting started with your JBL Pulse 4

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Product Specifications

Output power (W)
20
Dimensions (cm)
9.6 x 20.7 x 9.6
Dimensions (in)
3.8 x 8.1 x 3.8
Weight (kgs)
1.26
Weight (lbs)
2.8
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP V1.3, ACRCP V1.6
Bluetooth frequency
2.402 - 2.480GHz
Bluetooth transmitted modulation
GFSK, π/4 - DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth transmitter power
≤10dBm
Bluetooth version
4.2
Charging time (hrs)
3.5
Maximum music playing time (hrs)
12
Bluetooth
Yes
Charging cable
Yes
JBL PartyBoost
Yes
Lightshow
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Rechargable battery
Yes

Sound you can see

Kick start your party with JBL signature sound and a dazzling LED light show all in 360 degrees. Our bold, IPX7 waterproof design shines bright and will keep the tunes flowing for up to 12 hours on a single charge. Tap the JBL Connect App to change the sound-responsive colors and patterns and connect with other JBL PartyBoost compatible speakers to make your party epic.

Pulse 4 shines through the night with an amazing, high-resolution, 360-degree LED lightshow.
Pulse 4 delivers JBL signature sound in every direction with its ingenious, 360-degree speaker array.
Ready to get your groove on? Pulse4 delivers up 12 hours of party time on a single charge.
Bring your speakers anywhere. Pool party? Perfect. Sudden cloudburst? Covered. Bash on the beach? Pulse4 is IPX7 waterproof up to three-feet deep for fearless outdoor entertainment.
Download the JBL Connect App to rule your party with ease. And visualise your music with a variety of light show themes or even customize your very own. Ready to tune out? Turn your speaker into an ambient light show whether your music is on or off.
PartyBoost allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost-compatible speakers to truly pump up your party.
It couldn't be easier to connect your LED light show with other nearby Pulse4's. Simply hold your speaker nearby and shake it to sync up.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • If you are having trouble with distortion or drop out, try the following suggestions:

    Move the audio source closer to the speakers

    Move the speakers closer to each other

    Make sure the streaming speaker (host) only connects to one audio source, disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the streaming speaker (host) and other audio source

    Make sure the audio source only connects with one streaming speaker (host), disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the audio source and other speakers

    Restart both your speakers and the audio source

    Make sure speakers are away from other sources of wireless signal – you could be experiencing interference

    Re-pair the audio source with your speaker

    If you’re streaming audio content from the internet, the issue could be with the internet connection and not your speaker

  • If the buttons on your portable speaker are not working properly or are unresponsive while plugged into a power source, please try running the speaker on battery. If the buttons perform correctly while running on battery, this means your power supply is not providing enough current/amps. Be sure to use a power supply that has a rating equal to or greater than the amperage rating indicated in your product specs.
  • You can change the JBL Pulse lightshow via JBL Portable app.

    1. Connect the Pulse with your phone, open the JBL Portable app and wait for app to recognize your speaker.  
    2. Click the Lightshow button to enter the lightshow set-up

    3. Swipe left and right to change lightshow
    4. Swipe to customized page, to select your favorite pattern and customize your lightshow
    5. Click the color wheel to change color or enter camera color picker
    6. Click the brightness button to adjust brightness of the lightshow



                                                                                                                                           
  • In the customized lightshow, you can select up to 3 patterns, however; the preset color cannot be changed. You can always adjust the lightshow brightness. 
     
  • 1. In order to change the name of the speaker, you must first connect your speaker via Bluetooth and then download the JBL Connect app.
    2. Once the app is downloaded choose app and wait for it to recognize your device.
    3. Now that your speaker is highlighted, choose the gear located either below or to the right of the speaker image.
    4. Once you choose the gear you will have the option to edit the name by clicking on the small pencil icon.
    5. After you change the name, you will see a notification stating to "Reconnect to  Apply New Name"
    6. Go to your Bluetooth settings select "Forget This Device" and then reconnect to establish the new speaker name.
  • You will need to dry the charging port completely before plugging in power for charging.
     
  • If there are drop out or connection issues when using PartyBoost or Connect+, it could be one of three things.

    1.      Units are too far apart (move units closer together) 

    2.      Interference from other 2.4gHz wireless units in the area.

    3.     Unit is no longer working as designed

    Here are some steps to isolate the issue:

     Try taking the units out of the house and test it outside with no interference to see if you still experience connectivity issues. If you still experience connectivity issues, please try steps below:

    Whatever unit drops off, remove that from the chain. Test the rest of the speakers and keep doing it until you find the speaker that is causing the drop outs.  If all speakers begin to drop off, please try a different order and repeat. Repeat this process with each unit being the “main speaker”. 

     Make sure to turn off all WiFi/RF devices. (Router, laptop, baby monitor, Nest cams, IP cams, WiFi switches, WiFi outlets, WiFi lights, cordless phones, etc.) 

    You should be able to identify the issue/speaker by following these steps. 

  • This product does not feature speakerphone or voice assistant functionality as it does not have a microphone.
  • This speaker does not have an Aux Input, so no analog connection is possible.
  • • Always have clear line of sight between your Bluetooth device (speaker, headphones etc.) and source device (Smartphone/tablet/PC etc). Be aware of obstacles in front of your devices.

    • Try to shutdown other products that have Bluetooth, but are not being used. They are often the reason for interference even though they are not being used.

    • Do not stand too close to your Wi-Fi router since a Wi-Fi signal is stronger and in many cases will "overlap" the connection.

    • Be aware of walls around you. Concrete and brick walls will often interrupt the signal, as it cannot pass through such thick walls.

    • Bluetooth signals cannot travel through water, which includes the human body. Make sure with wireless headphones to keep your source device and the receiver on the same side of your body.

    • Open spaces such as parks can cause issues for your devices, as open air is "bad" for any Bluetooth signal if it cannot reflect from objects around you.
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