Think of those beautiful moments at the swimming pool or kitchen when you need a handy but powerful speaker. Those are the times when you’d be glad you have a Bose Soundlink Color Speaker 2.
As you know, it’s a speaker that can be charged with a USB cable and taken anywhere you go. So, when something goes wrong and the device stops charging, it can be a real bummer. This is why we are going to talk about what causes it and how to fix it.
Bose Soundlink Color 2 Not Charging: Likely Causes
A device with a charger is almost useless unless you can actually charge it. Every time you turn it on, you get closer to having to plug it into a socket for a good old battery charge. With that in mind, let’s look into why your device isn’t charging.
Your speaker may have gone into battery protection mode: If you haven’t used the device for a while, it is likely to be in a sleep mode. It serves to protect the battery and save it. When you’re bored, you tend to fall asleep. When you get involved in activities like walking, dancing, or running you’re unlikely to fall asleep. The same thing applies to your speaker. When it is left idle for a long time, it goes into a state very much like deep sleep. You would have to do something unusual to get it up and running.
You may have a faulty USB cable or port: This is another possibility. The wires inside the cable may be broken. USB cables can be fragile. If you have ever had problems with a smartphone USB cable, you already know this: Everything may be working fine in your speaker but if your charger is damaged, there’s not much you can do. Let’s not forget the port that the USB cable goes into. If something is wrong with it, it won’t matter that the cable itself is working fine. Don’t they say a little can go a long way?
The power outlet may be the problem: A common mistake we make is assuming a power outlet has power in it. Even though you’re used to connecting to a certain power source, it can suddenly stop supplying electricity. A power surge can easily damage it. This is why one of the first things you should do to get to understand why your speaker isn’t charging is to check the power outlet. No electricity flow means no charging.
A dead or drained battery: A battery is one of the things in your speaker that is most prone to damage. Every time you use the Bose rechargeable speaker and recharge it, the battery loses some of its strength. Over time, it becomes unable to keep the charge. Each battery has a lifespan. When the time frame is over, any power the battery can store will be limited. At some point, you may have on your hands a battery that won’t even charge. This is why it’s important to keep track of how long your battery has been in use.
It’s time to look into what you can do to get your Soundlink Color 2 charging and producing all your favorite songs. You’ll find some tips below.
Bose Soundlink Color 2 Not Charging: How to Fix
Reset the speaker
Doing a reset will help wake it up. We’ve seen how a speaker can go into hibernation mode which makes it impossible to charge it. To undo this, take the following steps:
Connect the speaker to your power outlet. Push the Play/Pause button and hold it for 15 seconds or more. While you’re still keeping the button pushed down, disconnect the speaker from the power source. Next, let go of the Play/Pause button. Wait for a few moments and then try charging it again. You should start charging at this point. Wait for an hour or so before you try turning the speaker on.
Change the USB cable
While they are not so delicate, USB cables need to be changed from time to time. You can get one at an appliance store or a Bose shop. There’s no reason to continue using something that may be faulty. Some Soundlink Color 2 owners use USB cables owned by other brands and it works for them. A few even claim that it charges their speaker better than Bose ones. The brand of USB cable you use is up to you. What is important is trying things out to see what works. Don’t feel you have to stick to a particular USB cable.
Try another power outlet
You likely have many different wall sockets in your home. Some may be easier to use than others. You may even have those that are your favorite because they are close to a convenient spot in your apartment. All you need to do is try those sockets to see which one has power in it. If you have the tool for checking that there is electricity flowing through the socket, use it. Or call an electrician to check it out for you. You shouldn’t feel stuck with any single wall socket. The speaker is mobile after all.
Change the battery
Your speaker uses a rechargeable battery that has a fixed lifespan. If you’ve changed the USB cable, made sure you’re using a good power outlet, and reset the speaker, there’s a good chance that your speaker is now charging normally. If it still isn’t, try getting a new battery to replace it. You can either get a new battery at an electrical appliance store or from a Bose service center. You’re going to need some tools if you want to change it by yourself.
Getting your Bose speaker charging and ready to fill your world with music doesn’t take too much effort. But you do need to follow a guide like the one above to start your journey.
