The JBL Charge 4 is a portable Bluetooth speaker like no other. It features a built-in power bank for charging your USB devices. Its rechargeable 7500mAH battery can deliver up to 20 hours of playback time and can charge your phone, tablet, or laptop via a USB port. The speaker supports wireless Bluetooth streaming and can connect up to two smartphones or tablets, taking turns enjoying your favorite tunes.
The six buttons on the JBL Charge 4 are clicky and texturized for easy pressing. Each button may have more than one function. Understanding JBL Charge 4 button functions allows you to make the most of your speaker.
Here’s a breakdown of what each button on the JBL Charge 4 does and how you can use them to get the best out of your portable speaker.
Key Takeaways
- Even though each button has a specific purpose, some buttons may have multiple functions. For instance, pressing the play button can play, pause, stop, or skip tracks.
- Unlike other JBL Bluetooth speakers, the JBL Charge 4 is the only wireless speaker with all control buttons in one row.
- JBL Charge 4 buttons are in the form of symbols that signify their functions.
- Some JBL Charge 4 buttons have a status light that glows or blinks depending on the executed function.
- The JBL Charge 4 does not have a dedicated reset button. Instead, users must press different button combinations to reset the speaker to factory defaults.
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Different Functions of JBL Charge 4 Buttons
Discerning what each JBL Charge 4 button does when pressed can be challenging for first-time users. After all, JBL Charge 4 controls are in the form of symbols. You must know what each symbol signifies to get the best out of your portable Bluetooth speaker.
Here’s a breakdown of JBL Charge 4 button functions:
The Power Button
The power button is the third button from the left, next to the Bluetooth button. It has a circular symbol󠄵, and its primary function is to turn your speaker on or off.
However, it has more than one function when simultaneously pressed with other control buttons.
When your JBL Charge 4 is OFF, you can turn it ON by pressing the power button once. The power button has a status light that will glow a steady white light to indicate that the speaker is ON.
If you want to turn your JBL Charge 4 OFF, press the power button once. The status light will dim out, meaning your speaker is now OFF.
Powering JBL Charge 4 ON/OFF
Play Button
The play button has a flipped triangular symbol and is on the extreme right after the volume up button. Sometimes it is called the play/pause button because pressing it also pauses the playing track.
This control button performs multiple functions, including playing, pausing, and skipping audio tracks. After pairing your JBL Charge 4 with a smartphone or tablet, pressing the play button on the speaker once will start streaming music from your device. Pressing the button once as the music is playing will pause it.
Even though the JBL Charge 4 does not have a next button, you can skip tracks by double-tapping the play/pause button. Press and release the play/pause button twice to advance to the next song. The only issue with this speaker is that you cannot go to a previous track.
Volume Up Button
The volume up button is between the Bluetooth and the play/pause buttons. As suggested by its description, this control increases the volume level of the speaker’s audio output.
If you want to adjust the volume to maximum, press and hold the volume up button for a few seconds. The speaker will emit a chiming sound when you reach the maximum volume. If you want to increase the level by just a bit, press the button once or twice. You will hear a tone with every press.
Volume Down Button
The volume down button has a minus symbol. The button is the second from the left between the Connect+ and power buttons, and its primary function is to decrease the volume level of the speaker’s audio output.
If you want to decrease the volume to a minimum, press and hold the volume down button for a few seconds. Conversely, press the button once or twice to reduce the level by just a bit. You will hear a tone with every press.
Bluetooth Button
The Bluetooth button is next to the power button. Its primary function is to put your JBL Charge 4 speaker in pairing mode so that you can pair it with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or any other compatible device. It makes the speaker discoverable for easy pairing.
Enabling Pairing Mode on a JBL Charge 4
Turn your speaker on and press the Bluetooth button once to put it in pairing mode. When in pairing mode, the speaker becomes discoverable, and you can find it on your smartphone or tablet when you search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Pairing JBL Charge 4 with an Android Device
When you pair the speaker with a compatible device, the Bluetooth icon will display a steady white light to indicate the process is complete. To exit pairing mode, press the Bluetooth button once or turn off the speaker.
Pairing JBL Charge 4 with an iPhone
Connect+ Button
One of the most intriguing features of the JBL Charge 4 is Connect+. This function lets you pair your JBL speaker with up to 100 JBL speakers with the Connect+ feature for an enhanced audio experience.
The Connect+ button is the first button from the right, next to the volume down button. It has an infinity symbol, and its primary function is to connect your speaker to multiple compatible speakers. The paired speakers play the same audio from the same audio source.
To use this feature, press the Connect+ button on the primary speaker. Press the corresponding button on all the other speakers you want to pair. After completing the pairing process, the music will play simultaneously on all paired speakers.
Pairing Two or More JBL Charge 4 Speakers Together
JBL Charge 4 Button Combinations (Secret Modes)
Even though the JBL Charge 4 has only six buttons, you can combine these buttons to perform other different functions. These button combinations let you reset your speaker, increase the bass, or know the firmware version.
JBL Charge 4 – Secret Button Combinations and Functions
Here is a breakdown of JBL Charge 4 button combinations:
Service Mode
Service, or weird mode, is a feature in JBL Bluetooth speakers that makes your speaker temporarily unusable until you exit the mode. It locks the speaker and makes all the buttons unresponsive so that no one can interfere with the settings or the playing audio.
Many users often accidentally put their speakers in service mode when they press the Bluetooth and play buttons simultaneously. Once in service mode, your speaker won’t respond. No matter how hard you try, it won’t turn on or off. Fortunately, you can exit service mode using these steps:
- Connect your JBL Charge 4 speaker to a charger.
- Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet.
- Press the Bluetooth and Play buttons.
- Maintain this position for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Release the buttons when the speaker turns on.
- Unplug the charger from the speaker.
- Test all the control buttons to see if they are responsive.
Low-Frequency Mode
Despite its size, the JBL Charge 4 is renowned for its thundering bass. But for some reason, you may wish to increase the bass. To do so, you must put the speaker in low-frequency mode.
Low-frequency mode reduces the treble and frequency of the audio output, increasing the bass as a result.
Here are the steps to activate low-frequency mode:
- Press the power button to turn on your speaker.
- Press the Bluetooth and Volume Down buttons simultaneously.
- Maintain this position for about 10 seconds.
- Release the buttons when the indicator light displays a steady white glow.
- Your speaker is now in low-frequency mode.
Follow the above steps to exit low-frequency mode. Release the Bluetooth and the volume down buttons when the white light goes off.
Enabling LFE Mode on JBL Charge 4
Reset JBL Charge 4
Software bugs can cause your JBL Charge 4 to malfunction or become unresponsive. Resetting the speaker can help fix this issue. A reset erases all custom settings and restores the speaker to factory defaults.
Since the JBL Charge 4 has no dedicated reset button, you must press a specific button combination to reset the speaker to factory defaults.
Here’s how to reset your JBL Charge 4:
- Press the power button to turn the speaker on.
- Press the Volume Up and Bluetooth buttons simultaneously for 10-15 seconds.
- Maintain this position until the speaker turns off.
- Unpair connected devices so they don’t try to reconnect to the speaker when it becomes discoverable.
- Wait for about 15 seconds before turning on the speaker again.
Resetting JBL Charge 4 to Factory Defaults
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What do the buttons on the JBL Charge 4 do?
- Answer: The JBL Charge 4 has several buttons that do different things.
- The volume up and down buttons increase or decrease the sound levels.
- The Bluetooth button lets you pair the speaker with compatible devices like your smartphone, tablet, and laptop.
- Pressing the Connect+ button pairs your wireless Bluetooth speaker with up to 100 compatible JBL speakers for an enhanced audio experience.
- The play/pause button allows you to play, stop, or pause audio on your speaker.
- Question: How do I adjust the bass on my JBL Charge 4?
- Answer: You can adjust the bass on your JBL Charge 4 by putting the speaker into low-frequency mode. This mode reduces the treble while increasing the bass on the speaker. It entails pressing the volume down and Bluetooth buttons simultaneously until the oval ring lights a steady white glow.
- Alternatively, you can adjust the bass via the JBL portable app on your iOS or Android to make the most of your speaker. The mobile application has an equalizer that lets you control or adjust the bass on your JBL Charge 4. Download and install the app on your smart device to change different sound settings.
- Question: How do you skip songs on JBL Charge 4?
- Answer: The JBL Charge 4 speaker only has a Play/Pause button that lets you play, pause, or stop audio on the speaker. If you want to skip to the next song, quickly press and release the Play/Pause button twice.
- You can also advance to the next song on the audio source device, such as your smartphone or tablet. Tap the next button on your smart device to skip to the next song.
- Question: What is the hourglass/infinity button on my JBL Charge 4 speaker?
- Answer: The hourglass/infinity symbol on your JBL Charge 4 speaker is the Connect+ button. This feature lets you connect up to 100 compatible JBL speakers simultaneously for an enhanced audio experience. The speakers stream the same audio from a single source. They must support the Connect+ feature for them to connect, amplifying your listening experience.
- Question: What buttons do I press to reset my JBL Charge 4 speaker?
- Answer: The JBL Charge 4 does not have a dedicated reset button. To reset the speaker, press the volume up and Bluetooth buttons simultaneously for 10-15 seconds. Wait until the speaker turns off. Unpair connected devices, so they don’t try to reconnect to the speaker when it becomes discoverable. Wait for about 15 seconds before turning on the speaker again.
Conclusion
The JBL Charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker has six buttons, including Connect+, volume up (+), power, Bluetooth, play/pause, and volume down buttons.
Understanding JBL Charge 4 button functions allows you to make the most of your speaker effortlessly. You can turn it on or off, play, pause, or skip tracks, reset the speaker, pair your JBL with other devices, and increase volume levels.
Can I connect a JBL charge 4 speaker and a JBL change 5 in the connect + function?
Hi, Jefferson
JBL Charge 4 and JBL Charge 5 feature two different wireless daisy-chain technologies. JBL Charge 4 features JBL Connect + technology, while the JBL Charge 5 features JBL PartyBoost technology. Because of the different wireless daisy-chain technologies, you can’t connect these two speakers together. You can only connect JBL speakers featuring the same daisy-chain technology. For example, you can daisy-chain JBL Charge 5 with other JBL speakers that support JBL PartyBoost (JBL Flip 5, Xtreme 3, Pulse 4, etc.).
Hope this answers your question
Steve