Is your JBL Flip 6 beeping, making a weird noise, or blinking a white light when charging? Don’t worry, I can help you fix this issue quickly.
This issue has been faced in previous models of JBL speakers as well. People with JBL Flip 6 are encountering the same issue__beeping sound when charging.
After researching a lot about this issue [1, 2], I came to know that the reason for 90% of people encountering this issue was the charging port. A wet or dirty charging port was causing the lights to flash or make a weird beeping noise.
Here are the causes and a detailed breakdown of steps to solve the issue. Just read this article completely and your problem will surely be solved.
Causes of Beeping in JBL Flip 6
There are many causes when your Flip 6 starts beeping or blinking white light when charging. However, the major reasons reported by many users are described below.
- Wet charging port
- Dirt or debris in the charging port
- Using a third-party charging cable
How to Fix Beeping in Flip 6?
Beeping in JBL Flip 6 is a warning and you need to resolve it before using or charging the speaker to avoid any damage. Follow the steps below:
Dry the Charging Port
The first and foremost solution that is more likely to solve your beeping sound problem is to dry the wet charging port of your JBL Flip 6 speaker.
How to dry properly?
- Turn off the speaker
- Gently shake the speaker if you notice excess water there
- Use a dry cloth or cotton swab to absorb the moisture
- You can keep it in the air for some time to dry properly
- If you have silica gel you can place the speaker in a container and place gel packs around for several hours to absorb the moisture
- Finally, check the port and if you still see it as wet consider repeating the process until it is dried completely
If the wet port was the issue, after following the above procedure, there will be no beeping sound or blinking of white light when you plug in the charger.
Remove Dirt/Debris from the charging port
If you notice dirt or debris inside the charging port, it must be cleared to stop the beeping sound in your JBL speaker. Here is the procedure to do it properly:
- Turn off the speaker
- Use compressed air to dislodge loose particles
- Use a soft-bristle brush like a toothbrush with soft bristles to gently clean the inside of charging port
- If you notice any debris stuck inside, use something like a wooden toothpick to gently dislodge it
- After cleaning, plug in the charger and see if it charges without any warning
Change the charging cable
You should try to use the original cable for your JBL Flip 6 to avoid damages and issues like this when charging. However, if you have been using a third-party cable, it may be the reason for the beeping sound.
Try changing the cable and see if it charges without warning. If not, you may need to get an original cable maybe from a friend to see if the cable is a problem or not.
We also have a comprehensive guide for JBL Flip 6 neither charging nor turning on.
Final Words
I hope this will fix any weird beeping sound or white blinking in your JBL Flip 6. The charging port is found to be the major culprit in warning sounds or lights and fixing it will surely solve the issue. If this guide solves your problem, let me know in the comments section.
I’ve been an Audiophile since childhood. I specialize in troubleshooting speakers for any technical problem and I can help you choose the sound system that best matches your preferences. Stay tuned and continue reading my posts.