In this article, we give detailed instructions on how to charge your JBL Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker. If your speaker’s components are working correctly and you follow these instructions and tips, your speaker will never fail to charge.
It is highly advisable to charge your speaker using the JBL charger that comes in the box. Not only is it provided by the manufacturer, but it’s customized to meet your speaker’s needs. Still, it is possible to charge your JBL Xtreme 2 speaker using other wall charger options.
How to Charge Your JBL Xtreme 2 Speaker
If the gauge is a single red light, plug the DC output charging cord jack into the speaker. Then plug the charging into a wall outlet.
You don’t have to wait until the JBL speaker is fully charged so you can use it. Once you’ve plugged it in, it will continue to play. However, it will take a longer time to achieve a fully charged status, and more especially when you are playing at high volumes.
It takes the JBL Xtreme 2 speaker about two to three and a half hours to fully charge.
When to Charge the JBL Xtreme 2
According to the manufacturer, the speaker can last up to 15 hours. Most product reviews have proved that the Xtreme 2 speaker can go up to 20 hours at a reasonable volume level.
You can tell when your speaker is on a low battery by checking the lights at the bottom of the speaker. If there’s a single flashing red light, it’s time to plug in your speaker to the charger.
Step By Step Charging Instructions for Your JBL Xtreme 2 Speaker
This instructional guide focuses on the JBL wall charger that comes with the speaker.
1. Open the Charging Port Cover
Stick a blunt screwdriver or a Lego pry tool into the slot on top of the port door. This will pry the port open and expose the charging port and the USB power out.
2. Plug in the DC Power Cord
Once you plug the DC power cord into the JBL Xtreme 2 speaker, plug the barrel connector end of the wall adapter into the DC input port on your speaker.
3. Plug into an Outlet
When you’ve successfully connected the Xtreme 2 speaker and its JBL AC adapter, it’s time to plug the charger into a functioning outlet.
If the charger is functioning correctly, there should be at least one flashing light on the speaker.
The five lights will continue to light in succession as the speaker continues to charge.
4. Let Your Speaker Charge
While you can use your speaker while it is charging, please note that it will take longer to achieve a fully charged status.
You will know your battery is almost charged when only one status light is blinking. This will only be for a few minutes to complete the charging process. When the battery is full, the battery status lights on the speaker will go off.
5. Unplug the DC Cable from your Speaker
6. Close the Port Door
It’s very important that you keep the port door on the speaker closed. This is because it helps to waterproof the connector area. It also helps to keep dirt and dust from the area.
If water and dust get into the connector area, they might damage the electronic components of your speaker.
As such, always make sure to close the port once you finish charging your speaker.
7. Charging Complete!
You’ve successfully completed the charging process of your JBL Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker. All battery lights will glow when you turn on your speaker to indicate a fully charged battery.
It’s advisable to charge your speaker every fifteen hours of use. You don’t have to wait until your speaker dies off. Plug in your portable Bluetooth speaker once the last battery status light starts glowing red.
If you don’t use the speaker often, the user manual advises charging it at least once every three months.
Frequently Asked Questions on JBL Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth Speaker
How to Charge JBL Xtreme with USB?
Unlike other JBL models, the Xtreme 2 portable speaker does not charge via USB or a micro-USB. Instead, it only charges with the cable provided.
My JBL Xtreme 2 Keeps Shutting Off
In most cases, a portable speaker will keep shutting off if the battery is aging. It means that the battery is unable to maintain a constant and steady supply of current to the speaker. Battery life is highly dependent on usage patterns and environmental conditions.
You can solve this problem by replacing your battery. However, ensure your battery is changed by a qualified electrical technician.
How to Charge JBL Xtreme 2 without Charger
Since the JBL Xtreme 2 speaker does not charge via a USB cable, it will be impossible to charge it using your laptop or desktop.
How Long Does It Take to Fully Charge a JBL Xtreme 2 Speaker?
According to the manufacturer, achieving a full battery takes about three to four hours. This, of course, depends on the state o the battery when you plug it in and the type of charger you’re using. Non-JBL wall chargers will undeniably take longer to fully recharge the battery.
How Can I Tell If My Speaker is Charging?
Once you connect your speaker to a charger, five lights will light in succession as charging progresses.
Charging will continue until the lights are lit and the last led is still blinking. The last light will only flash for a few minutes before all lights go off, indicating full battery status.
When you unplug your JBL speaker, the charging indicator light also acts as the battery indicator. As such, the more lights, the longer the battery life.
Why is My JBL Xtreme 2 Not Charging?
If the light indicator continues to flash in red after you plug in the speaker, it means that your battery is not charging. In most cases, the reason why your speaker won’t charge is because of faulty hardware. It is highly advisable to find the root of the problem before you try to fix anything.
Some other reasons why your battery is not charging could be;
- An inactive power outlet
- A faulty battery. It might be expired or damaged
- The micro-USB might be faulty
- You are using the charger incorrectly
- The charging port might be damaged by dirt or water.