How to Charge JBL Charge 4

This video shows you how to charge your JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker.

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Video Transcript:
The JBL Charge 4 speaker sits in the middle of the rotation in JBL's portable wireless Bluetooth speaker lineup, between the Flip 4 and the larger Xtreme. The Charge 4 pumps out an impressive 30 Watts of power, has a battery life of 20 hours, supports connecting multiple Bluetooth devices, has a USB port to charge other devices, and has an IPX7 waterproof rating. Charging your JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker is fairly straightforward. All you need to charge your Charge 4 is a USB Type C cable and a USB adapter to connect to an AC power source.

Now let's walk through the steps to charge your JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker.

Step 1. Locate the input cover on the back of your JBL Charge 4 speaker. The input cover is located in the bottom center part of the back of your device, directly above the base the speaker stands on. Open the cover. This reveals inputs for a 3.5mm audio cable, a USB Type C cable, and a regular USB cable.

Step 2. Connect the large end of the USB Type C cable to either a high-power USB port on your laptop or some other device, or to a USB power adapter that connects to a power outlet. Don't connect the cable to USB ports on a computer monitor, desk phone or other similar devices, as these are generally low-power USB ports and not high-power USB ports.

Step 3. Connect the small end of the USB Type C cable to the USB Type C input, which is the left-most port on the back of your JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker. If possible, use the USB Type C cable that came with your JBL Charge 4 speaker. If the USB Type C cable is connected properly, you'll see one or all of the five LED lights located directly above the base stand on the front bottom part of the speaker light up. The number of LED lights that light up depends on the JBL speaker's current charge. For example, if your battery has an extremely low charge you'll see a single red light. Alternatively, if your speaker is fully charged, you'll see five LED lights lit up. If no lights come on after connecting the USB Type C cable, connect the USB cable to a different power source. If you're still not having any luck, try using a different USB Type C cable.

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[sgtpepper]

$130 and they don't even give you an adapter. Just a cheap 5" USB.

[rick.enbacker]

Can't believe that people need this video.

[kirkendauhl]

Quick little critique about the step process: manufacturers of electronic devices will usually tell you to plug the charger into the device first and then apply power, it’s usually under the assumption that the device is completely off and/or out of charge so it minimizes the risk of shock

[jostandaar]

I have had my charge4 charging for over 12 hours and I still have only 4 lights, the 4th one flashing. I have moved from AC power adaptor to computer to see if that made any difference. I would have thought it would be charged by now.

[craigcobb]

I've tried numerous chargers and cords. Only one red light comes on when I power up, and then keeps shutting down after 5 seconds.

[jorisv]

I need help, the speaker came with this cable. Usb c cable to be specific. But the other end of the cable is also usb but with a central divider. This end doesn’t fit in any of my adapters.

[DocSnyder]

What does it mean if if it takes 12+ hours to fully charge? It never did take so long before!

[FranTecnoGamerJR]

hello, I wonder if we can use USB input to charge the JBL speaker also, I mean for example using apple charger conecting the port C to USB?

[doreenr]

I just got my jbl charge 4 a few weeks ago. I let the battery go down/plugged it in-I've been using it. Do I leave the power button on while it's charing or do I shut it off while charging. All 4 light are on and only one is blinking. When I un-plug it all 4 lights are steady except one. Plz advice. Thank-You for posting the video. I just unplugged it and plugged it back in and that light is still blinking. I am using the power chord that came with it.

[el_elfss]

Why does my 5th light allways flicker, how can i know ots charged?

[BrandonXFox]

when charging the speaker how can you tell if battery is fully charged, currently I have 4 solid LED lights with the 5th one flashing. do all of the led lights remain solid when fully charged or do they turn off or etx?

[harleydriverpdtnm]

Thanks Max
Excellent information. It’s now plugged in and charging ! Keep up the great work!

[MF-sign]

I’ve been charging my charge 4 ( new) for a day and a half and it’s only blinking up to the fourth green light. It won’t go all the way to the fifth charge indicator light. Is this normal? Thanks

[simongamer]

Do I need a original charger because mine is broken and it doesn't charge so well😣

[lasoniagallashaw]

When playing the jbl flip 4 speaker do you play it with the blue tooth icon on or just play with the on button lit up?

[mattormattiesever]

Yea i got one for ya- can I use my new macbook power adapter to charge my speaker (reg USB is taking FOREVER- or is the adapter too much for the cell inside the speaker?

[jorge]

Can I charge my charge 4 with any USB adapter?

[haposwald]

Both my jbl4 have 1 blinking light and don’t seem to be charging? I have tried different outlets with same result?

[sampaioluan]

I bought a JBL Charge 4 a few days ago and I'm having trouble loading it, it does not come out of the first loading point do I need any specific charger? I managed to charge her the 1st time and the second time I could not.

[cristianjimenez]

Hello, would u say that charging this speaker with a 30watt charger is a good idea. I wanna use my MacBook Air charger since they both charge via USB-C so I figured y not