So, I have
Xubuntu 14.04.4
on an old Toshiba Lifebook S
laptop. I have been using (so far) Blueman Device Manager 1.23
to manage connection and, honestly, I would not be able to report successful connections.
The JBL Charge 2+ made by JBL is the second generation of the JBL Charge brand. JBL Charge 2 Plus troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals.
My
GT-I9195
seemingly connects, but no way I manage to browse its filesystem or send a file (yet - I do accept it when prompted...).So there's a tough chance the problem lies with my hardware or with Blueman. Anyway, I got this: I have just purchased a bluetooth stereo speaker JBL Charge 2+. My laptop 'sees' it but when pairing asks for a pin code. Neither '0000' nor '1234' work.
I could find absolutely nothing on this issue on the net - posts on this forum about JBL Charge 2 do not seem to apply, they are quite old, and anyway they have remain unanswered.
Thanks for your help - or thanks for trying.
rotsecrotsec
4 Answers
According to the quick start guide the code is 0000, so you must have other problems with your connection.
Edit - that link appears to be for a Charge, this link for the Charge 2 does not show any code at all.
Edit 2 - neither does this manual for the Charge 2+.
Organic MarbleOrganic Marble
There is no pin code. All you have to do is update your Bluetooth drivers.
Device manager > Bluetooth > Update drivers
I had this stupid pin problem, and these steps were enough to fix it.
StephanoStephano
On Ubuntu 16.04 the automatic code selections works after some tries. Not super solid, but after turning BT off and on again i could finally select it in the sound settings as output. In the sound settings i did need to switch the mode to 'A2DP sink' from the preconfigured 'HSP/HFP'. As said not completely hasslefree but i now got the beats rocking with the combination of Thinkpad x230's integrated Bluetooth and a JBCL Charge 2+ :)
krautoskrautos
Bluetooth is a pain but make sure Pulseaudio is installed with
Then make sure pulseaudio is started. I typed pulse in the box on the Start menu.
Then try to connect. You may have to fiddle in the pulse volume control to output from the Charge 2+ instead of pc speakers.
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In the world of technology, it’s not uncommon for companies to revamp their products, creating a new and improved version of a former model. Portable Bluetooth speakers are no exception.
JBL performed one such upgrade when it followed up its popular Charge 2 wireless speaker with the Charge 2+.
So whether you’re a Charge 2 owner wondering if you need to level up or a newbie to the JBL speaker space entirely, we’re telling you everything you need to know about these two music-pumping devices.
At a glance: Unless you care about protection from rain and splashes, the JBL Charge 2+ doesn’t deliver much more than the JBL Charge 2.
JBL Charge 2 | JBL Charge 2+ | |
---|---|---|
Retail price | $99.99 | $99.95 |
Colors | Black, blue, purple, white | Black, blue, gray, orange, pink, red, green, yellow |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Built-in microphone | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | Up to 12 hours of playback | Up to 12 hours of playback |
Splash-proof | No | Yes |
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Design
JBL maintained its signature look between the Charge 2 and Charge 2+. Both speakers have a lightweight, cylindrical design emblazoned with the JBL logo and feature a panel of buttons on the side.
Weighing about 1.3 pounds, these Bluetooth speakers are compact and portable enough to be carried in one hand.
The JBL Charge 2 comes in black, blue, purple and white, while the Charge 2+ steps it up a notch with a wider array of bold colors: black, blue, gray, orange, pink, red, green and yellow.
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Features and functionality
By and large, these two products have more features in common than they do differences. Each is designed to deliver big bass sound while maintaining a minimal size and extreme portability.
Here’s a quick look at some of their similarities:
- Battery life. Enjoy continuous music playback for up to 12 hours with both the Charge 2 and the Charge 2+. Recharging takes four hours. When plugged in, the speakers also can charge your devices (such as smartphones and tablets).
- Social mode. Perfect for parties, this mode allows three compatible devices to take turns wirelessly playing through the same speaker.
- Speakerphone. Both speakers have a built-in microphone, so you can answer calls and talk on speakerphone in between blasting your tunes.
For all their commonalities, we identified one obvious difference.
The Charge 2+ is splash-proof. Unlike its predecessor, this one can go in the rain or chill with you by the pool. It’s not fully waterproof, so won’t withstand being submerged in water, but you won’t have to fret if you get it wet.
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Price and availability
The JBL Charge 2 retails for $99.99 from JBL (although it wasn’t in stock on the JBL site as of early July 2016), while the Charge 2+ is sold for $99.95 from JBL (currently available on back order). It’s not uncommon to find these two on sale at Amazon. Whether or not you get yours at a discount, always consider using a relevant rewards credit card when you shop to earn cash back on your purchase.
Keep in mind that the original Charge 2 is more difficult to find than the Charge 2+, which is readily available from retailers such as Best Buy and Kohl’s.
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Sound off
So which speaker sounds like a hit in your life?
If you already own the JBL Charge 2, we recommend saving your money and skipping on the upgrade. The Charge 2+ won’t offer much more than you already have.
But if you’re never owned either speaker, the JBL Charge 2+ gives you everything the Charge 2 does, plus the peace of mind that it’s splash-proof. Pick this one if you plan on bringing your portable speaker with you to the beach this summer.
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