Whenever your JBL speaker acts up, resetting it is one of the most effective fixes you can try. It’s quick, simple, and it works in many scenarios.
This comprehensive guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to reset every JBL speaker ever made.
Key Takeaways
- Resetting a JBL speaker can fix pairing and connection issues, battery issues, charging issues, and various other problems you may experience with your JBL speaker.
- To reset a JBL speaker to factory default settings, you usually have to use a two-button combo – you have to press two buttons simultaneously for a few seconds, and the speaker will reset.
- The most common button combos used to reset a JBL speaker are VOLUME UP and PLAY/PAUSE buttons, VOLUME UP and BLUETOOTH buttons, VOLUME UP and PHONE buttons, or LIGHTSHOW and PLAY/PAUSE buttons.
- Not all generations of the same JBL speaker model use the same button combo for reset. For example, to reset JBL Pulse 1 to JBL Pulse 4, you have to use the VOLUME UP and PLAY/PAUSE buttons. However, to reset a JBL Pulse 5, you have to use the LIGHTSHOW and BLUETOOTH buttons.
What Can You Fix by Resetting Your JBL Speaker?
Resetting your JBL speaker is a viable solution for all kinds of issues. Here are some of the issues you can fix by resetting the speaker:
- The speaker won’t turn off
- The speaker won’t charge
- The battery doesn’t hold a charge
- There’s no notification sound after you power up the speaker
- Control buttons don’t work
- The speaker won’t connect or keeps disconnecting
There’s no guarantee a simple reset will fix all these issues. Sometimes, the problem can be with your battery, charging port, broken buttons, charging cable or AC adapter, or even the speaker’s motherboard. Still, if there’s no visible damage, it doesn’t hurt to try resetting your JBL speaker.
Should You Do This Often?
If there’s no problem, there’s no need to reset your JBL speaker. However, if you experience issues with your speaker, it doesn’t hurt to try resetting it.
Resetting a Bluetooth speaker is not as aggressive as resetting a TV, Wi-Fi router, or some other piece of electronics. You don’t have to go through numerous setup steps once the speaker is restored to factory defaults. You will just have to pair it again with all devices because resetting erases information about previously paired devices.
Resetting a JBL Speaker
Below, you have step-by-step reset instructions for every JBL speaker model, including JBL Go, JBL Clip, JBL Flip, JBL Charge, JBL Xtreme, JBL Boombox, and JBL PartyBox speakers.
How to Reset JBL Charge 1?
- It’s recommended to unpair your speaker from the phone and other devices before resetting it. You can also delete the speaker from the list of previously paired devices on your phone.
- Turn on the speaker.
- Press the POWER button together with the VOLUME DOWN button and hold them.
Press and hold to reset JBL Charge 1
- You should see the LED ring around the POWER button flashing red three times, then flashing blue once. After that, the speaker should turn off.
- Turn it back on. The LED ring should be flashing red and blue alternately, indicating that the speaker is in pairing mode. Pair it with your phone, and you are good to go.
Resetting JBL Charge 1 (the Original JBL Charge) to Factory Settings
How to Reset JBL Charge 2?
- While it’s not absolutely necessary, it’s recommended to unpair the speaker from your phone and other nearby devices and remove it from the list of previously paired devices before resetting the speaker. That way, the speaker won’t automatically connect to your device when you turn it on. If you don’t forget the speaker before resetting it, you will have to do so after you reset it.
- Turn on the speaker.
- Press and hold the PHONE and VOLUME UP buttons simultaneously until the speaker turns off.
Press and hold this button combo to reset JBL Charge 2
- Turn the speaker back on. It should be in pairing mode. Pair it with your phone, and you are good to go. Your JBL Charge 2 has been successfully reset.
How to Reset JBL Charge 3?
- It’s recommended that you unpair the speaker from all your devices. You can even delete the speaker from the list of paired devices.
- Turn on the speaker – press the POWER button.
- Once the speaker is powered up, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE and VOL UP buttons for a few seconds.
Press and hold to reset JBL Charge 3
- Wait until the speaker turns off and you hear a power-off notification sound.
- Turn the speaker back on. The light around the power button should be flashing blue. This indicates that the speaker is in pairing mode. Enable Bluetooth on your device (phone, PC), find the speaker in the list of available devices, and pair your phone with it.
Resetting JBL Charge 3 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Charge 4?
- Unpair the speaker from all nearby devices (phones, PCs, laptops, tablets) and remove it from the list of paired devices.
- Power on the speaker.
- Press and hold the BLUETOOTH and VOLUME UP buttons simultaneously. The LED ring surrounding the POWER and BLUETOOTH buttons should briefly light up. After that, the speaker should turn off.
Press and hold to reset JBL Charge 4
- Power on the speaker once again. The BLUETOOTH button should be blinking, indicating the speaker is in pairing mode. Pair it with your device and play some music.
Resetting JBL Charge 4 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Charge 5?
- Unpair the speaker from your phone and other nearby devices to prevent it from connecting to them. You can also turn off Bluetooth on your phone and remove the speaker from the list of previously paired devices.
- Power on your JBL Charge 5.
- While the speaker is on, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE and VOLUME UP buttons simultaneously. Hold them pressed until the speaker turns off.
Press these two buttons to reset your JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker
- Power the speaker back on. It should be in pairing mode. Pair it with your phone, and you’re good to go.
Resetting JBL Charge 5 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Flip 2?
JBL Flip 2 resets the same way as JBL Charge 2.
- First, you need to unpair JBL Flip 2 from your phone and other nearby devices to avoid the speaker connecting to those devices automatically.
- Power on your Flip 2.
- Press and hold the PHONE and VOLUME UP buttons simultaneously.
Press these two buttons simultaneously to reset your JBL Flip 2
- Keep them pressed until the speaker turns off.
- Turn it on again. It should be in pairing mode, but it shouldn’t connect automatically to your phone. If it connects automatically, the reset was unsuccessful, and you have to repeat the whole process. Pair the speaker with your phone, and you are done.
How to Reset JBL Flip 3?
- It’s advisable to unpair the speaker from your phone and other nearby devices, disable Bluetooth on your phone, and forget the speaker from the list of paired devices.
- Turn on your JBL Flip 3.
- After it turns on, press the BLUETOOTH and VOLUME UP buttons together. Hold them pressed until the speaker turns off.
Press these two buttons simultaneously to reset your JBL Flip 3
- Turn the speaker back on. It should be in pairing mode. The only thing left to do is to enable Bluetooth on your phone and pair it with the speaker. If the speaker connects automatically to your phone, you need to repeat the reset procedure.
Resetting JBL Flip 3 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Flip 4?
- Unpair the phone from your speaker and disable Bluetooth on the phone. Do the same for all nearby devices. You should also forget the speaker – remove it from the list of previously paired devices.
- Power on the speaker.
- Press the PLAY/PAUSE button and the VOLUME UP button simultaneously for a few seconds.
Press and hold this button combo for a few seconds to reset your JBL Flip 4
- The speaker should turn off. If it doesn’t, release the buttons and press them again.
- Once the speaker turns off, turn it back on.
- Your Flip 4 should be in pairing mode. You just need to enable Bluetooth on your phone and pair it with your speaker. If they pair automatically when you enable Bluetooth, the reset wasn’t successful, and you have to repeat the process.
Resetting JBL Flip 4 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Flip 5?
- It’s recommended that you unpair the speaker from all nearby devices. Also, disable Bluetooth on all nearby devices and remove the speaker from the list of paired devices.
- Turn on your JBL Flip 5.
- Press the PLAY/PAUSE and VOL UP (+) buttons simultaneously for roughly 3sec. The speaker should turn off. If it doesn’t, release the buttons and press them again.
Press these two buttons to reset your JBL Flip 5
- Power your Flip 5 back on.
- The speaker should be in discovery mode – you just need to pair it with your phone, and you are good to go. If the speaker pairs automatically with your phone, the reset was not successful, and you should repeat the whole process.
Resetting JBL Flip 5 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Flip 6?
I’ve managed to find two different sets of instructions for a Flip 6 speaker. The difference is in the button combos used to reset the speaker. Here are the JBL’s official instructions:
- Unpair your Flip 6 from all nearby devices. Disable Bluetooth on those devices and remove the speaker from the list of paired devices.
- Power on your Flip 6.
- Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE and VOLUME UP buttons. Hold them until the speaker turns off. If it doesn’t turn off, you will have to release them and press them again.
Press this button combo to reset your JBL Flip 6 (JBL’s official instructions)
- Turn your Flip 6 back on.
- Enable Bluetooth on your phone and connect it to your Bluetooth speaker. If they connect automatically, the reset procedure was not successful. You have to repeat it or try the alternative method.
Resetting JBL Flip 6 to Factory Default Settings (Official Procedure)
The alternative method entails using the PLAY/PAUSE and VOLUME DOWN buttons. All the other steps are the same.
Press and hold this button combo to reset your JBL Flip 6 (alternative method)
Resetting JBL Flip 6 to Factory Default Settings (Alternative Reset Procedure)
How to Reset JBL Go 2?
- Unpair the speaker from your phone, forget the speaker, and disable Bluetooth on your phone and other devices that were previously paired with your JBL Go 2.
- Turn on your JBL Go 2.
- While the speaker is on, press the BLUETOOTH button and the VOLUME UP button. Keep them pressed until the speaker turns off.
Use these two buttons to reset your JBL Go and JBL Go 2
- Turn it back on.
- Pair it with your phone, and you’re done. If they pair automatically when you enable Bluetooth on your phone, you need to repeat the reset procedure.
Resetting JBL GO/GO 2 to Factory Default Settings
How to Reset JBL Go 3?
To reset your JBL Go 3, you have to use the same button combo as for JBL Go and Go 2. The only difference is the position of the buttons.
- Unpair the speaker, delete it from the list of previously paired devices, and disable Bluetooth on all nearby devices.
- Power on your Go 3.
- Press the BLUETOOTH and VOL UP (+) buttons at the same time. Keep them pressed until the speaker turns off. If it doesn’t turn off, release the buttons and press them again.
Use these two buttons to reset your JBL Go 3
- Turn it back on.
- Pair it with your phone and play some music.
Resetting JBL GO 3
How to Reset JBL Clip 2?
- It’s recommended that you disconnect the speaker from your phone and other nearby devices. You should also forget your Clip 2 from the list of paired devices and disable Bluetooth on your phone.
- Turn on your Clip 2.
- Press the PHONE and VOL UP (+) buttons together and hold them until the speaker turns off. If it doesn’t turn off, release the buttons and repeat the process.
Use the PHONE and VOLUME UP buttons to reset the JBL Clip and Clip 2
- Turn the speaker back on.
- Enable Bluetooth on your phone and pair the speaker with it. If they pair automatically, the reset procedure was unsuccessful, and you have to repeat it.
How to Reset JBL Clip 3?
- Unpair your Clip 3 from your phone and remove it from the list of previously paired devices. You may also want to disable Bluetooth on all nearby devices to prevent your speaker from connecting to them.
- Power on your Clip 3.
- Press the BLUETOOTH and VOLUME UP (+) buttons simultaneously. Keep them pressed until the speaker turns off.
Use these two buttons to reset your JBL Clip 3
- Turn the speaker back on.
- Pair it with your phone, and you’re done. If the speaker pairs automatically, the reset was not successful – try resetting it again.
Resetting JBL Clip 3 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Clip 4?
- As always, it’s recommended to unpair your phone and other devices from the speaker and remove the speaker from the list of paired devices (forget it). You could also disable Bluetooth on all nearby devices.
- Turn on your JBL Clip 4.
- Press the VOLUME UP (+) button on the front and the BLUETOOTH button on the back of the speaker simultaneously. Hold them pressed and observe the LED on the top. Release them when the speaker powers off.
Use this button combo to reset your JBL Clip 4
- After the speaker turns off, turn it back on.
- The speaker should be in pairing mode. If it’s not in pairing mode, repeat the reset process. Enable Bluetooth on your phone, pair it with the speaker, and you are good to go.
Resetting JBL Clip 4 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Boombox, Boombox 2, and Boombox 3?
The reset procedure for JBL Boombox, Boombox 2, and Boombox 3 is the same. Here are the steps:
- While it’s not necessary, you should unpair your phone and other devices from the speaker and remove the speaker from the list of saved devices. If you don’t do it now, you will have to do it after you reset the speaker. You may also want to disable Bluetooth on all nearby devices.
- Turn on the speaker.
- Press the VOLUME UP and PLAY/PAUSE buttons simultaneously and observe the LED around the POWER and BLUETOOTH buttons. When the speaker turns off, release the buttons. If it doesn’t turn off, release the buttons and press them again.
Press these two buttons together to reset JBL Boombox, Boombox 2, and Boombox 3
- Power the speaker back on.
- Pair it with your phone and other devices.
Resetting JBL Boombox and Boombox 2 to Factory Defaults
Resetting JBL Boombox 3 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL Xtreme, Xtreme 2, and Xtreme 3?
All three versions of the JBL Xtreme speakers can be reset the same way. Here’s the procedure:
- It’s recommended that you unpair your phone and other nearby devices from your speaker and forget it from the list of paired devices. If you don’t do it now, you will have to do it after you reset the speaker. Also, it’s not a bad idea to disable Bluetooth on your phone.
- Turn on your JBL Xtreme.
- Press the VOLUME UP and PLAY/PAUSE buttons together. Hold them pressed until the speaker turns off. If it doesn’t turn off after a few seconds, release the buttons and repeat the procedure.
Press these two buttons to reset JBL Xtreme, Xtreme 2, or Xtreme 3 Bluetooth speaker
- Turn the speaker back on. Your JBL Xtreme should be in pairing mode, and the Bluetooth button should be flashing. If the speaker is not in pairing mode, you need to repeat the reset procedure.
- Enable Bluetooth on your phone and pair it with your speaker. That’s it – you have successfully reset your JBL speaker!
Resetting JBL Xtreme
Resetting JBL Xtreme 2
Resetting JBL Xtreme 3
How to Reset JBL Pulse 3?
As always, it’s recommended to unpair the speaker from your phone, forget it from the list of paired devices, and disable Bluetooth on your phone. Do the same thing for all other nearby Bluetooth sources that were previously connected to the speaker.
- The speaker has to be turned on in order to reset it.
- While the speaker is on, press the VOLUME UP and PLAY/PAUSE buttons together. Hold the buttons pressed until the speaker turns off. If it doesn’t turn off, release the buttons, wait a few seconds, and press them again.
Use the PLAY/PAUSE and VOLUME UP buttons to reset your JBL Pulse, Pulse 2, and Pulse 3
- Turn the speaker back on.
- Pair it with your phone and play some music.
Resetting JBL Pulse 3
How to Reset JBL Pulse 4?
Before you reset your JBL Pulse 4, you should unpair the speaker from your phone and other nearby devices and forget the speaker from the list of paired devices. If you don’t do it now, you will have to do it after you reset it.
- Power on your Pulse 4.
- While the speaker is powered on, press the VOLUME UP (+) and PLAY/PAUSE buttons simultaneously. Hold them pressed until the speaker turns off. If it doesn’t turn off, release the buttons and repeat the process.
Use the VOLUME UP and PLAY/PAUSE buttons to reset your JBL Pulse 4
- Turn the speaker back on.
- Pair the JBL Pulse 4 with your phone and play some music.
Resetting JBL Pulse 4
How to Reset JBL Pulse 5?
Unlike the previous JBL Pulse speakers, JBL Pulse 5 resets in a different way – you have to use a different button combo to reset it. Follow this procedure:
- Unpair your Pulse 5 from your phone and other devices. Forget it from the list of paired devices. You can even disable Bluetooth on your phone.
- Power on your Pulse 5.
- On the back of the speaker, press the BLUETOOTH and LIGHTSHOW buttons together. Hold them pressed until the speaker turns off. If it doesn’t turn off, release the buttons, wait a few seconds, and press them again (simultaneously).
To reset your JBL Pulse 5, use the LIGHTSHOW and BLUETOOTH buttons
- Turn the speaker back on.
- Enable Bluetooth on your phone and pair it with the speaker. Play some music and enjoy.
How to Reset JBL PartyBox 100?
To reset your JBL PartyBox 100, follow this procedure:
- Unpair the speaker from your phone, remove it from the list of paired devices (forget it), and disable Bluetooth on your phone. Do the same for all other nearby devices.
- Power on your PartyBox 100.
- While the speaker is powered on, press the PLAY/PAUSE and VOL UP (+) buttons together and hold them until the speaker turns off (approx. 5-10 sec). If the speaker doesn’t turn off, release the buttons, wait a few seconds, and press them again. This time, make sure you press them simultaneously.
Use the VOL UP (+) and PLAY/PAUSE buttons to reset your JBL PartyBox speaker
- After the speaker turns off, release the buttons and wait for it to finish the reset and reboot. You don’t have to press the POWER button to turn it on.
- Enable Bluetooth on your phone and pair it with the speaker.
Resetting JBL PartyBox 100 to Factory Defaults
How to Reset JBL PartyBox 110?
Before you begin, it’s recommended that you unpair the speaker from your phone and remove it from the list of paired devices. You can even disable Bluetooth on your phone. Do the same thing for all nearby Bluetooth devices to prevent the speaker from connecting to them.
Now, follow these steps:
- Turn on your PartyBox 110.
- Press the LIGHTSHOW and PLAY/PAUSE buttons simultaneously until the speaker turns off (approx. 5 sec). If it doesn’t turn off, release the buttons and press them again.
Use the LIGHTSHOW and PLAY/PAUSE buttons to reset your JBL PartyBox 110
- Wait for the speaker to reboot. When it turns on, it should be in pairing mode. You don’t have to press the POWER button to turn it back on – you just have to wait. If the speaker doesn’t turn on, you may have to repeat the whole process.
- Pair the speaker with your phone and play some music.
Resetting JBL PartyBox 110 to Factory Defaults
Take Away
I hope this comprehensive guide helped you find the exact reset procedure for your JBL speaker. If you have trouble resetting your speaker, leave a comment below, and I will do my best to figure out an alternative solution that works for you.
Have in mind that while resetting your JBL speaker can fix many issues, this is not a universal solution for every problem you may have with your speaker. Sometimes, you have to dig deeper to find the right fix.
