How to Use a JBL Charge 3 Wireless Speaker

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will walk you through using your JBL Charge 3 speakers.

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Read the important notice and then tap on the box to accept the notice and then tap Install.

This button will enable/disable Bluetooth.

This button will lower the volume.

This button will turn the power on/off.

This button allows you to link multiple supported speakers together.

This button will raise the volume.

This button will allow you to answer/hang up phone calls and will allow you to play/pause music.

Connect an audio cable on any device with 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Plug power adapter into the wall to charge your speaker.
Charge your phone/tablet using the built in power bank by plugging your USB charger cable into the Charge 3.

First, make sure your speaker is adequately charged before powering on.

Lift the rubber flap to expose the audio, charging, and USB ports of your speaker.
Always remember to firmly replace the rubber flap on your Charge 3 when the ports beneath are not in use. This flap is part of what allows your Charge 3 to achieve its IPX7 water resistance rating.

Connect the included plug into the charging port of your speaker.
Depending on the method being used to charge your speaker, charging times will vary. Charging your speaker to full takes approximately 4.5 hours.

Start by linking your speakers to each other. This can be done by pressing the JBL Link button on each speaker.

Pair one of the speakers to your mobile device.
Open the JBL Connect app from your home screen.
Once your speakers are discovered you will be given the option to set your speakers in either stereo or party mode.

Stereo Mode will play music in stereo using a speaker for left channel and a speaker for right channel.
Party Mode will play both channels on all speakers connected.