JBL Wave Beam Quick Start Guide
What's in the Box
- JBL Wave Beam earbuds
- Charging case
- S/M/L ear tips
- USB-C charging cable
- Quick Start Guide
JBL Headphones App
Get even more control and personalization of your listening experience with this free app.
Available on Google Play and the App Store.
(For China only)
How to Wear
Step 1: Try different sizes for a perfect fit and audio performance.
Select the appropriate ear tip size (S/M/L).
Step 2: Insert the earbuds into your ears, ensuring a secure fit.
First Time Use
Step 1: Remove the earbuds from the charging case.
Step 2: The earbuds are now ready for pairing.
Power On & Connect
Step 1: Open the charging case to power on the earbuds.
Step 2: Connect via Bluetooth.
For Android™ 6.0+:
Open your phone's Bluetooth settings.
Select "JBL WAVE BEAM" to pair. The device will be tied to your Google Account.
Fast Pair: Choose "JBL WAVE BEAM" to connect.
Dual Connect
Stereo Mode: Use both earbuds (L and R) for immersive sound.
Mono Mode: Use either the left (L) or right (R) earbud individually.
Controls
Left Earbud (L):
- Tap x 1: Play/Pause music, Answer/End call
- Tap x 2: Next track
- Tap x 3: Previous track
- Hold (2s): Activate Voice Assistant (Bixby/Siri®/Others)
Right Earbud (R):
- Tap x 1: Play/Pause music, Answer/End call
- Tap x 2: Next track
- Tap x 3: 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 the level of ambient sound you hear. Choose from Low, Mid, or High settings via the JBL Headphones App.
Power Off
Place the earbuds back into the charging case to power them off.
Manual Setup
Connect to a new Bluetooth device
Follow the on-screen instructions to pair with a new device.
Factory Reset
To reset your JBL Wave Beam to factory settings, place both earbuds in the charging case, keep the case open, and press and hold the touch area on both earbuds for 5 seconds until the LEDs flash blue.
Do More With The App
Explore features like Ambient Sound Control (Ambient Aware, TalkThru), Gestures customization, and Equalizer settings within the JBL Headphones App.
Charging
Place the earbuds in the charging case. The case will charge the earbuds.
Charging Time: Less than 2 hours from empty.
Quick Charge: 10 minutes of charging provides approximately 2 hours of music playback.
LED Behaviors
Earbuds:
- (White) Charging: Earbuds are charging.
- (White) Fully Charged: Earbuds are fully charged.
- (Blue) BT Connecting: Bluetooth is connecting.
- (Blue) BT Connected: Bluetooth is connected.
- (Blue) BT Not Connected: Bluetooth is not connected.
Charging Case:
- (Red) Low: Battery level is low.
- (Orange) Mid: Battery level is medium.
- (Green) High: Battery level is high.
- (Red-Orange-Green) Charging: Case is charging.
- (Off) Fully Charged: Case is fully charged.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 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) / 0.0097 lbs per pc (0.0194 lbs combined) |
| Charging Case Weight | 39.5 g / 0.0871 lbs |
| 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 hrs from empty |
| Music Playtime with BT on | 8 hrs |
| Talk Time | 4.5 hrs |
| 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 |
Safety and Compliance
This equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The portable device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by European Union market (France). These requirements set a SAR limit of 2W/kg averaged over ten gram of tissue. The highest SAR value 0.221W/kg reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the head.
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 THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Attention: In accordance with Brazilian law nº 11.291, prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85dB may cause auditory system damage.
Manufacturer: Harman International Industries, Incorporated, USA, 06901 Connecticut, Stamford, Atlantic Street 400, Office 1500.
Made in China.
Importer: OOO "HARMAN RUS CIS", Russia, 127018, Moscow, Dvintsev St., 12, bldg. 1.
Warranty Period: 1 year.
Service Life: 2 years.
Service Center Information: www.harman.com/ru
Technical Support: 8 (800) 700 0467
Organization authorized to receive consumer claims: OOO "HARMAN RUS CIS".
Product certified.
Date of manufacture is determined by the two-letter designations in the second group of serial number symbols, following the separator "-". The coding corresponds to the order of Latin alphabet letters, starting from January 2010: 000000-MY0000000, where "M" is the month of production (A - January, B - February, C - March, etc.) and "Y" is the year of production (A - 2010, B - 2011, C - 2012, etc.).
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
