JBL makes nice speakers that offer a lot of value for the price. Generally, they function fine and rarely have issues, but like with any tech product, there will be times where hardware and software issues arise. If your speaker isn’t turning off, turning on by itself, or turning off automatically, what do you do?
JBL speakers may not turn off due to a software bug or hardware problem. To fix this issue, you can try resetting the device. The reset process varies depending on the model of the speaker, but it usually involves holding down a combination of buttons.
There could be other reasons why your JBL speaker won’t turn off. For example, if the speaker is in lock mode, it may not turn off. To fix this issue, you can try unlocking the speaker or exiting the lock mode.
Another reason could be that the power button is damaged. In this case, you can try fixing the power button or sending the speaker for repair.
If none of these solutions work, you can try other fixes such as draining the battery or upgrading the firmware version. If the problem persists, it may be due to a hardware error and you may need to contact JBL support or send the device for repair.
How to Reset JBL Speaker
After you are done using your speaker, naturally, you want to turn it off to preserve battery life. Normally you simply hit the power button, and the device will shut itself off as it should. Unfortunately, some people have a bizarre issue where their JBL speakers are refusing to shut off normally – but why is this happening?
You could blame it on a broken power button, and while that is technically possible, the more likely scenario is that it is simply a bug that can be resolved quite easily.
In this instance, resetting the speaker is the first thing you should try. This will restore the speaker to factory default, and it is handy for situations like this where your speaker is having software related issues. Resetting a JBL speaker is very easy, but because each model has a different way of doing it, we will list how to reset the various wireless models on the market.
To reset a JBL Charge speaker, Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons together until the ring of light around the Power button flashes red 3 times and then turns solid blue before turning off to indicate that the reset was successful
The process to reset a JBL Flip speaker varies depending on the model of the speaker. Here are the steps to reset some of the JBL Flip models:
- JBL Flip 2: To reset the JBL Flip 2 speaker, turn on your device, press and hold the Phone and the volume + buttons at the same time for about 5 seconds. The device will power off as it restores to the factory default.
- JBL Flip 3: To reset the JBL Flip 3 speaker, turn on your device, press and hold the play and the volume + buttons at the same time for about 5 seconds. The device will power off as it restores to the factory default.
- JBL Flip 4: To reset the JBL Flip 4 speaker, turn on your device, press and hold the play and the volume + buttons at the same time for about 5 seconds. The device will power off as it restores to the factory default.
- JBL Flip 5: To reset the JBL Flip 5 speaker, turn on your device, press and hold the play and the volume + buttons at the same time for about 5 seconds. The device will power off as it restores to the factory default.
- JBL Flip 6: To reset the JBL Flip 6 speaker, turn on your Flip 6, press and hold the play button and the volume + button together for about 5 seconds. The device will turn off and then restart to the factory settings.
JBL Link:
The process to reset a JBL Link speaker varies depending on the model of the speaker. Here are the steps to reset some of the JBL Link models:
- JBL Link View: To reset the JBL Link View speaker, turn on your device, find the volume keys on the back of the JBL Link View, press together both volume down and up and keep it. JBL Link View will display remaining time from 10 to 1 seconds in descending order, through whole this time you need to keep Volume Buttons pressed. After, the whole countdown JBL Link View will play voice message about continuing factory reset process. You can release buttons now. JBL Link View will reboot itself, and you need to redo Google Voice Assistant configuration once more.
- JBL Link Portable: To reset the JBL Link Portable speaker, turn on your device, press and hold the Mute Button for over 10 seconds. After a few seconds, you should hear a loud sound and the JBL Link Portable light will start to flash in red color. JBL Link Portable will turn off and your will need to power it on again by pressing Power Button once.
- JBL Link 10: To reset the JBL Link 10 speaker, turn on your device by pressing and holding the Power button. Next, press and hold the Mute button for about 13-15 seconds. Once the device turns off, turn it back on by pressing the Power button. Once the device turns on it should be in the pairing mode.
JBL Go:
To reset a JBL Go speaker,Press and hold the Volume + button and the Bluetooth button together for 10 seconds. If the device turns off, turn it back on by pressing the Power button
JBL Xtreme:
To reset a JBL Xtreme speaker, Turn on the speaker by pressing the Power button. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Play/Pause button together until the unit powers itself down. After hearing the power down jingle, turn on the speaker again by pressing the Power button
JBL Clip: While the device is powered on, hold down the “Play/Pause” and “Power” buttons for approximately 30 seconds until the device powers off.
Your device should reboot if you follow these instructions. If not, let the battery run out and recharge the device. There is a chance that the power and charge logic needs to be reset.
JBL Speaker Won’t Turn On: Causes/How to Fix
If you are having the opposite of the above problem and your JBL speaker isn’t turning on. Ensure that the device has a charge. If you can plug it in and power it on, then the issue was likely that the battery simply ran out. It’s easy to make this mistake since many Bluetooth speakers have decently long battery lives, and it isn’t uncommon to forget to charge them.
- Your speaker might also not be charging due to a faulty cable or a broken charging port resulting in the battery running out unexpectedly. Try different charging cables to see if this resolves your issue.
- Other reasons why your JBL speaker isn’t turning on can also come down to a faulty battery or a faulty circuit board. Some JBL models make it easy for the user to service the battery, while others can be tricky. If you need a new battery, you should be able to find one online for your particular model – just ensure that you don’t damage your device in the replacement process.
Do JBL Speakers Turn Off Automatically? Causes/How to Fix
If you have left your speaker idle for at least ten minutes with nothing connected to it, JBL speakers will turn themselves off to conserve power. This is a perfectly normal feature. It also doesn’t indicate a problem with the device itself.
JBL Speaker Keeps Turning Off: Causes/How to Fix
If you find that your JBL speaker keeps turning off by itself, check to see if the battery has a charge. It’s possible that either the charging cable or charging port has been damaged, and so it isn’t receiving any power when plugged in.
Try different cables to see if that resolves the issue. If your speaker is an older model, it’s an even bigger possibility that the issue is with the charging cable since Micro USB connectors are known for being very flimsy.
It’s also also possible that the speaker thinks its battery is lower than it is; in this case, you can factory reset the speaker to reset its charging logic or simply let the battery drain. Here is how you can reset each JBL speaker model:
JBL Charge: While the device is powered on, hold the “Volume Up” and the “Bluetooth” buttons at the same time until you see the light ring illuminates
JBL Flip: While the device is powered on, hold the “Volume Up” and the “Play” buttons down at the same time until the device powers off.
JBL Link: While the device is powered on, hold down the “Mute” for approximately 15 seconds until the device powers off.
JBL Go: While the device is powered on, hold the “Volume Down” and “Bluetooth” buttons for 5 seconds until the device powers off.
JBL Xtreme: While the device is powered on, hold down the “Volume Up” and “Play” buttons for approximately 5 seconds until the device powers off.
JBL Clip: While the device is powered on, hold down the “Play/Pause” and “Power” buttons for approximately 30 seconds until the device powers off.
JBL Speaker Keeps Turning on and Off: Causes/How to Fix
If your JBL speaker keeps turning on and off by itself, then that is certainly not normal. JBL speakers don’t have a feature where they automatically turn on, so this shouldn’t be happening. The possible explanation for this would be that the power button is being activated by dust underneath it or the circuit board is faulty.
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We recommend contacting JBL if you aren’t comfortable with doing a teardown to remove any potential debris. Their standard warranty covers faulty units, and you should be able to get a fix/replacement.
As for the speaker turning off automatically, JBL has a feature where the speaker will turn off if nothing is connected to it for 10 minutes. This helps preserve power, and so it’s nothing to worry about. But if it’s shutting off during music playback, then the issue could be that the battery is on low power due to the charging cable or charging port not supplying power to the device.
A Quick Note About Old JBL Speakers
Keep in mind that if your speaker is particularly old, battery life may have deteriorated over the years. We would recommend an upgrade, in this case, the new models are fantastic and sport noticeable improvements over the old ones. Furthermore, there are new lineups to choose from. We linked a video below that goes over each model.
Final Thoughts
A speaker that refuses to turn off or keeps turning off can often be resolved by resetting the speaker. If this fails to resolve the issue, then letting the battery run out to reset the charging logic usually works in this instance.
If your speaker is shutting off by itself or won’t turn on, it may not be charging due to a broken charging port or charging cable. If none of our tips have worked, contact JBL.
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Keep in mind that if your speaker is particularly old, battery life may have deteriorated over the years. We would recommend an upgrade.
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