JBL Wave Beam Quick Start Guide

What's in the Box

JBL Wave Beam earbuds
Charging case
USB-C charging cable
Ear tips (Sizes S, M, L)
Quick Start Guide

App

Download the JBL Headphones app for enhanced control and personalization of your listening experience.

Available on Google Play and the App Store.

How to Wear

Try different ear tip sizes (S, M, L) for a perfect fit and optimal audio performance. Insert the earbuds into your ears and adjust for a secure fit.

First Time Use

Place the earbuds into the charging case to begin.

Power On & Connect

Open the charging case. The earbuds will power on automatically and enter pairing mode.

On your device's Bluetooth settings, select "JBL WAVE BEAM" to connect.

Fast Pair is available for Android™ 6.0+ devices.

Dual Connect

Stereo Mode: Use both earbuds for immersive sound.

Mono Mode: Use either the left or right earbud individually.

Controls

Left Earbud:

Tap: Play/Pause music, Answer/End call.
Double Tap: Next track.
Triple Tap: Previous track.
Hold (2s): Activate Voice Assistant (Bixby/Siri®/Others).

Right Earbud:

Tap: Play/Pause music, Answer/End call.
Double Tap: Next track.
Triple Tap: Previous track.
Hold (2s): Activate Voice Assistant (Bixby/Siri®/Others).

*Enable advanced controls by connecting your JBL WAVE BEAM to the JBL Headphones App.

VoiceAware

Adjust ambient sound awareness levels via the JBL Headphones App to control how much of the outside world you hear.

Power Off

Place the earbuds in the charging case to power them off.

Manual Setup

Connect to a new Bluetooth device: Follow the standard Bluetooth pairing process.

Factory Reset: With earbuds in the case, press and hold the touch area on both earbuds for 5 seconds until they reset.

Do More With The App

Explore features like Ambient Sound Control (Ambient Aware, TalkThru), customize gestures, and adjust the equalizer for personalized audio settings.

Charging

Place earbuds in the charging case.

Connect the charging case to a power source using the USB-C cable.

Charging Time: Less than 2 hours from empty.

Quick Charge: 10 minutes of charging provides 2 hours of playback.

LED Behaviors

Earbuds:

White (Pulsing): Charging
White (Solid): Fully charged
Blue (Pulsing): Bluetooth connecting
Blue (Solid): Bluetooth connected
Blue (Off): Bluetooth not connected

Charging Case:

Red: Low battery
Orange: Medium battery
Green: High battery
Red-Orange-Green (Pulsing): Charging
Off: Fully charged

Technical Specifications

Model: WAVE BEAM
Driver Size: 8 mm / 0.315" Dynamic Driver
Power Supply: 5V - 1A
Earbud Weight: 4.4 g per pc (8.8 g combined)
Charging Case Weight: 39.5 g
Earbud Battery Type: Lithium-ion polymer (48 mAh/ 3.85 V)
Charging Case Battery Type: Lithium-ion polymer (530 mAh/ 3.7 V)
Charging Time: <2 hours from empty
Music Playtime (BT on): 8 hours
Talk Time: 4.5 hours
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance: 16 ohm
Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL@1 kHz
Maximum SPL: 95 dB
Microphone Sensitivity: -38 dBV/Pa@1 kHz
Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Profile Version: A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.7
Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth Transmitter Power: <15 dBm
Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation: GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8DPSK
Maximum Operation Temperature: 45 °C

Battery Lifespan Warning

To prolong battery lifespan, fully charge at least once every 3 months. Battery life varies by use and settings.

Compliance & Safety

This equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow specific operating instructions for RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter.

The device is designed to meet European Union requirements for radio wave exposure, with a SAR limit of 2W/kg averaged over ten grams of tissue. The highest reported SAR value is 0.221W/kg.

WARNING: Do not attempt to open, service, or disassemble the battery. Do not short circuit. May explode if disposed of in fire. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose or recycle used batteries according to instructions.

Note: Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85dB may cause auditory damage.

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