JBL speaker · Reset guide
How to reset JBL speaker
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This guide covers Flip, Flip 2–7 and Flip Essential models. Read the model label first; the original Flip uses different buttons from later versions.
01 · Start here
Before resetting your device
- Check the exact Flip model before using its button combination. Start with the speaker powered on.
Source: JBL: factory reset Flip speakers
02 · Reset and reconnect
Reset and reconnect your JBL speaker
Before you start
The reset clears settings and saved Bluetooth data.
Original Flip
Volume Down + Power · more than 6 seconds
- Hold both buttons for more than six seconds; the speaker switches off as it resets.
Source: JBL: factory reset Flip speakers
Flip 2 or Flip 3
Volume Up + Phone · more than 3 seconds
- Hold both buttons for more than three seconds until the speaker switches off.
Source: JBL: factory reset Flip speakers
Flip 4–7, Flip Essential or Essential 2
Volume Up + Play · more than 3 seconds
- Hold both buttons for more than three seconds until the speaker switches off.
Source: JBL: factory reset Flip speakers
After the reset
Power on and pair your Bluetooth device again.
Frequently asked questions
Does every JBL speaker use the same buttons?
No. Even the Flip generations above differ.