Listen to music anywhere with this JBL Flip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker. Powerful drivers and JBL PartyBoost technology help you feel the beat with loud, accurate audio across a wide frequency response range. This JBL Flip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker connects easily to smartphones and lets you stream wireless audio from up to 33 feet away.
A: JBL said earlier that it could connect with Aux connection as well. Now I am really confused.
Q: Can I leave the Flip 5 plugged in all the time?
A: Thanks for the review. The battery of our JBL Flip 5 will not overcharge. There is no harm in leaving your portable speaker connected to electricity at all times. You can simply pick it up, unplug it from the charger and be on your way, knowing that you have a full charge. However, if you’d like to conserve electrical energy, disconnect from charging. Let us know if you have other questions in the future using this link: https://support.jbl.com/us/en/customer-service/contact.html
Q: I have a JBL Extreme 2, can I pair it with a flip 5?
A: No, the JBL XTREME 2 is able to pair to other CONNECT + enabled speakers such as the JBL FLIP 4, The JBL FLIP 5 uses PARTYBOOST and it can be paired to another PARTYBOOST enabled speaker
Q: Is the Flip 5 waterproof (like the flip 4)? And, What is the weight of the Flip 5?
A: Yes and it’s very light. A little bigger than 4.
Q: how long does it takes to fully charged the flip 5 speaker
A: JBL Flip 5's charging time is 2.5 hours. Either way, leaving the unit plugged will not cause any damage to the battery as it has a lithium-ion battery. We suggest avoiding leaving the battery drained as it will cause your battery to deplete. For more information about this speaker, check out this link: http://bit.ly/2kFzbFD.
Q: How many flip 5’s can you pair together
A: With Flip 5's PartyBoost feature, you can pair up to 100+ Flip 5's together at the same time. This also works for other speakers that have the same PartyBooost capability like Boombox 2 and Pulse 4.
Q: Will a jbl flip 4 sync with a jbl flip 5
A: No, You will not be able to pair them to each other, the JBL FLIP4 uses CONNECT + and the JBL FLIP5 only pairs to other PARTY BOOST enabled speakers
Q: If you are listening to a book on your phone, can you pause it from the speaker?
A: Yes there is a pause/play option on the actual speaker.
Customers highly value the Flip 5's sound quality, portability, and battery life, with many praising its loud volume and compact size. Positive feedback also highlights the impressive bass, easy Bluetooth connectivity, and waterproof design. However, some users expressed concerns about charging issues and the lack of a microphone. A few also mentioned the absence of an aux input.
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Listen to music anywhere with this JBL Flip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker. Powerful drivers and JBL PartyBoost technology help you feel the beat with loud, accurate audio across a wide frequency response range. This JBL Flip 5 portable Bluetooth speaker connects easily to smartphones and lets you stream wireless audio from up to 33 feet away.

The soundtrack to our life, right in the palm of our hands. The JBL Flip 7 is undefeated JBL sound that travels with us wherever we go. Because music has no boundaries, and neither should we. Whether we're hosting a beach party, relaxing in our backyard, or setting the mood for a cozy night in, the Flip 7 is designed to enhance any experience, anywhere life takes us. And now, our signature sound is bigger and bolder than ever, thanks to JBL's AI Sound Boost. The end result? The Flip 7 leaves our friends and family wondering where all that big, glorious sound could possibly be coming from. But it's not just pretty and powerful. The Flip 7 takes a beating without missing a beat, boasting industry-leading IP68 waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof. Plus, with new Playtime Boost we can enjoy up to 16 hours of playtime—because the moment should only ever stop on our terms. Wouldn't it be great to share the sweet sound of JBL far and wide? Now we can. Effortlessly connect with other Auracast-enabled JBL speakers to cover more ground (and more ears) with the same playlist, whether we're touring the town with our cycling crew or extending our dinner party to the back patio... and the front yard. In short, this is not the average portable speaker. It's a pint-sized audio boss.

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