Voice Assisted
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Smart TV CompatibilityIt is always recommended to use our range of Soundbars, such as the JBL Bar series - if you want a speaker for your Television or Smart TV as they are designed specifically for this use, whereas our Portable speakers are designed primarily for use with Phones and Tablets.
Portable speakers with an Aux-in port, such as the Xtreme 3 and Boombox 3 - if connected through an Aux cable, should have less issues compared to using Bluetooth, however there can be issues with audio/video synchronization if used for this purpose.
Support for Bluetooth connectivity between a TV and speaker depends on a number of different factors such as Bluetooth & A2DP versions and Audio Codecs used by each device. This can vary based on the brand, model and age of the devices, however we cannot confirm if any specific combination of TV and speaker will work without issues such as latency or lip sync delay.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When using the Device Utility app to set up my speaker, my Wi-Fi network is not appearing in the list. How can I connect to my Wi-Fi network?If the network does not appear, you can manually type in the network name (SSID) and password to connect.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!I am trying to use Chromecast, but it is not working after the setup.To use Chromecast, you must continue the setup in the Google Home app first.
Configuring the speaker only with Apple WAC will not enable the Chromecast feature.
For this to happen, you must sign-in with your Google account.
You can quickly try out the Chromecast feature, and if you do not like it, reset your Citation or LINK speaker, and redo the configuration part on your Apple device.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to stream music with your Apple deviceOur new JBL Link Music and Link Portable both support Apple AirPlay 2. Pick up your Apple device, use your favorite music streaming service, and connect to the JBL speaker! Please note: before using Apple AirPlay 2, you will need to install it on your WiFi network, either using the Google Home app or Apple Home app ( your choice! ).Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback! -
Smart TV CompatibilityIt is always recommended to use our range of Soundbars, such as the JBL Bar series - if you want a speaker for your Television or Smart TV as they are designed specifically for this use, whereas our Portable speakers are designed primarily for use with Phones and Tablets.
Portable speakers with an Aux-in port, such as the Xtreme 3 and Boombox 3 - if connected through an Aux cable, should have less issues compared to using Bluetooth, however there can be issues with audio/video synchronization if used for this purpose.
Support for Bluetooth connectivity between a TV and speaker depends on a number of different factors such as Bluetooth & A2DP versions and Audio Codecs used by each device. This can vary based on the brand, model and age of the devices, however we cannot confirm if any specific combination of TV and speaker will work without issues such as latency or lip sync delay.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!Buttons unresponsive when plugged into a power sourceIf the buttons on your portable speaker are not working properly or are unresponsive while plugged into a power source, please try running the speaker on battery. If the buttons perform correctly while running on battery, this means your power supply is not providing enough current/amps. Be sure to use a power supply that has a rating equal to or greater than the amperage rating indicated in your product specs.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When using the Device Utility app to set up my speaker, my Wi-Fi network is not appearing in the list. How can I connect to my Wi-Fi network?If the network does not appear, you can manually type in the network name (SSID) and password to connect.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!I am trying to use Chromecast, but it is not working after the setup.To use Chromecast, you must continue the setup in the Google Home app first.
Configuring the speaker only with Apple WAC will not enable the Chromecast feature.
For this to happen, you must sign-in with your Google account.
You can quickly try out the Chromecast feature, and if you do not like it, reset your Citation or LINK speaker, and redo the configuration part on your Apple device.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback! -
When using the Device Utility app to set up my speaker, my Wi-Fi network is not appearing in the list. How can I connect to my Wi-Fi network?If the network does not appear, you can manually type in the network name (SSID) and password to connect.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to connect a Bluetooth mobile device1. Open the Google Home app 2. Select the LINK VIEW 3. Select SETTINGS. 4. There is a line that says Paired Bluetooth Devices. 5. When you select it, it gives you the option to ENABLE PAIRING MODE. 6. Use your voice - "Hey Google, Open Bluetooth" and LINK VIEW will enable Bluetooth connection. You can disable Bluetooth using "Hey Google, Close Bluetooth" Once you have enabled Bluetooth pairing mode on your LINK VIEW, simply go into your Bluetooth settings menu on your mobile device and connect.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!Google Assistant Not Making/Taking Phone CallsAs of December 1, 2022, Google Assistant on third party smart displays, soundbars, and speakers are no longer able to make a voice call to a landline or mobile number on the carrier network. Voice-over-IP calls continue to work. This is due to the ongoing infrastructure improvements.
Please click here to see Google’s official statement/article explaining this.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!I have connected my speaker using the Device Utility app, but the Google Home app cannot find the speaker. What should I do?Close and restart the Google Home app, or restart your phone. Start the Google Home app again, and the speaker should now appear.
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Learn how to troubleshoot when you can’t connect your Google Assistant device to your home Wi-Fi network.
The Checklist
Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.
- Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
- Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
- Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
- Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
- You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
- You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
- Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
- Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.
Wireless Network Extender
Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.- Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
- Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
- Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
- To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
- In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).
One Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
- If the JBL LINK device is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
- To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the JBL LINK Speaker and Google Assistant request.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!What audio codecs are supported for LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500?Codecs such as MP3, AAC-LC, HE+ACC, FLAC, Vorbis, Wav, CELT/opus are supported via Wi-Fi streaming. For Bluetooth, codecs such as SBC and AAC are supported.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to find the MAC addressNOTE: Apple IOS users are not able to find their MAC address in Google Home app due to privacy policies in the USA and European market.
We advise setting up your device on a less secure network. Log into the router and retrieve the MAC address for your device then add it to your preferred network.Instructions below are for Android only
- Open your Google Home app
- Enable Bluetooth
on your device.
- Enable Location service
on your Android device.
- Remember to "Allow" Google Home to view your location while using the app (You are asked during setup of the Google Home app).
- In case you denied access go to Settings
Apps
Google Home
Permissions
Allow to view Location.
- When you at selecting the Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks, before tapping on your network you need to get the MAC address.
- Tap the
located top right corner.
- In the pop-up menu press "Show MAC address"
Write down the MAC Address.
- Tap the
You can now add the MAC address to your local Wireless router or system if your configuration requires this before installing the device on your network.Finding the MAC address after speaker is installed
- Open your Google Home app
.
- Tap on to view your home.
- Find your room
.
- In the top right corner tap Settings icon
.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. You will see some system information and the MAC address as well.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When you experience Bluetooth issues.NOTE: LINK speakers must be set up on a WiFi network before Bluetooth can be activated. Once it is set up, you can use Bluetooth anywhere (Unless you reset the speaker and start all over with installation).
Pairing issues with a Smartphone or Tablet:- First try to restart the Bluetooth connection on your source device (Smartphone/tablet) by switching Bluetooth off and on again with a short pause in between.
- Forget previous paired connection (on your smartphone/tablet) in your Bluetooth settings if you once had paired with our product.
- Try to restart source device(Smartphone/tablet) by powering it off and on again, and after restart try to establish a Bluetooth connection to your JBL LINK device.
- If above does not work, then try to restart your JBL LINK device by turning it off and on again.
- Press and hold down the Bluetooth button on your JBL LINK device to initiate pairing mode again.
- Go into Bluetooth settings on your Smartphone/tablet.
- Perform a restart or reset if you are not able to connect after above steps.
JBL LINK Bluetooth specifications:- Bluetooth version 4.2
- A2DP v1.3 with SBC Audio Codec.
- AVRCP v1.5
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Learn how to troubleshoot when you can’t connect your Google Assistant device to your home Wi-Fi network.
The Checklist
Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.
- Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
- Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
- Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
- Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
- You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
- You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
- Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
- Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.
Wireless Network Extender
Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.- Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
- Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
- Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
- To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
- In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).
One Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
- If the JBL LINK device is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
- To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the JBL LINK Speaker and Google Assistant request.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!What audio codecs are supported for LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500?Codecs such as MP3, AAC-LC, HE+ACC, FLAC, Vorbis, Wav, CELT/opus are supported via Wi-Fi streaming. For Bluetooth, codecs such as SBC and AAC are supported.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to find the MAC addressNOTE: Apple IOS users are not able to find their MAC address in Google Home app due to privacy policies in the USA and European market.
We advise setting up your device on a less secure network. Log into the router and retrieve the MAC address for your device then add it to your preferred network.Instructions below are for Android only
- Open your Google Home app
- Enable Bluetooth
on your device.
- Enable Location service
on your Android device.
- Remember to "Allow" Google Home to view your location while using the app (You are asked during setup of the Google Home app).
- In case you denied access go to Settings
Apps
Google Home
Permissions
Allow to view Location.
- When you at selecting the Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks, before tapping on your network you need to get the MAC address.
- Tap the
located top right corner.
- In the pop-up menu press "Show MAC address"
Write down the MAC Address.
- Tap the
You can now add the MAC address to your local Wireless router or system if your configuration requires this before installing the device on your network.Finding the MAC address after speaker is installed
- Open your Google Home app
.
- Tap on to view your home.
- Find your room
.
- In the top right corner tap Settings icon
.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. You will see some system information and the MAC address as well.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When you experience Bluetooth issues.NOTE: LINK speakers must be set up on a WiFi network before Bluetooth can be activated. Once it is set up, you can use Bluetooth anywhere (Unless you reset the speaker and start all over with installation).
Pairing issues with a Smartphone or Tablet:- First try to restart the Bluetooth connection on your source device (Smartphone/tablet) by switching Bluetooth off and on again with a short pause in between.
- Forget previous paired connection (on your smartphone/tablet) in your Bluetooth settings if you once had paired with our product.
- Try to restart source device(Smartphone/tablet) by powering it off and on again, and after restart try to establish a Bluetooth connection to your JBL LINK device.
- If above does not work, then try to restart your JBL LINK device by turning it off and on again.
- Press and hold down the Bluetooth button on your JBL LINK device to initiate pairing mode again.
- Go into Bluetooth settings on your Smartphone/tablet.
- Perform a restart or reset if you are not able to connect after above steps.
JBL LINK Bluetooth specifications:- Bluetooth version 4.2
- A2DP v1.3 with SBC Audio Codec.
- AVRCP v1.5
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Learn how to troubleshoot when you can’t connect your Google Assistant device to your home Wi-Fi network.
The Checklist
Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.
- Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
- Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
- Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
- Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
- You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
- You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
- Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
- Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.
Wireless Network Extender
Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.- Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
- Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
- Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
- To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
- In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).
One Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
- If the JBL LINK device is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
- To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the JBL LINK Speaker and Google Assistant request.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!What audio codecs are supported for LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500?Codecs such as MP3, AAC-LC, HE+ACC, FLAC, Vorbis, Wav, CELT/opus are supported via Wi-Fi streaming. For Bluetooth, codecs such as SBC and AAC are supported.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to find the MAC addressNOTE: Apple IOS users are not able to find their MAC address in Google Home app due to privacy policies in the USA and European market.
We advise setting up your device on a less secure network. Log into the router and retrieve the MAC address for your device then add it to your preferred network.Instructions below are for Android only
- Open your Google Home app
- Enable Bluetooth
on your device.
- Enable Location service
on your Android device.
- Remember to "Allow" Google Home to view your location while using the app (You are asked during setup of the Google Home app).
- In case you denied access go to Settings
Apps
Google Home
Permissions
Allow to view Location.
- When you at selecting the Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks, before tapping on your network you need to get the MAC address.
- Tap the
located top right corner.
- In the pop-up menu press "Show MAC address"
Write down the MAC Address.
- Tap the
You can now add the MAC address to your local Wireless router or system if your configuration requires this before installing the device on your network.Finding the MAC address after speaker is installed
- Open your Google Home app
.
- Tap on to view your home.
- Find your room
.
- In the top right corner tap Settings icon
.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. You will see some system information and the MAC address as well.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When you experience Bluetooth issues.NOTE: LINK speakers must be set up on a WiFi network before Bluetooth can be activated. Once it is set up, you can use Bluetooth anywhere (Unless you reset the speaker and start all over with installation).
Pairing issues with a Smartphone or Tablet:- First try to restart the Bluetooth connection on your source device (Smartphone/tablet) by switching Bluetooth off and on again with a short pause in between.
- Forget previous paired connection (on your smartphone/tablet) in your Bluetooth settings if you once had paired with our product.
- Try to restart source device(Smartphone/tablet) by powering it off and on again, and after restart try to establish a Bluetooth connection to your JBL LINK device.
- If above does not work, then try to restart your JBL LINK device by turning it off and on again.
- Press and hold down the Bluetooth button on your JBL LINK device to initiate pairing mode again.
- Go into Bluetooth settings on your Smartphone/tablet.
- Perform a restart or reset if you are not able to connect after above steps.
JBL LINK Bluetooth specifications:- Bluetooth version 4.2
- A2DP v1.3 with SBC Audio Codec.
- AVRCP v1.5
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Learn how to troubleshoot when you can’t connect your Google Assistant device to your home Wi-Fi network.
The Checklist
Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.
- Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
- Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
- Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
- Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
- You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
- You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
- Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
- Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.
Wireless Network Extender
Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.- Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
- Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
- Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
- To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
- In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).
One Wireless Network Name (SSID)
- You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
- If the JBL LINK device is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
- To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the JBL LINK Speaker and Google Assistant request.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!What audio codecs are supported for LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500?Codecs such as MP3, AAC-LC, HE+ACC, FLAC, Vorbis, Wav, CELT/opus are supported via Wi-Fi streaming. For Bluetooth, codecs such as SBC and AAC are supported.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to find the MAC addressNOTE: Apple IOS users are not able to find their MAC address in Google Home app due to privacy policies in the USA and European market.
We advise setting up your device on a less secure network. Log into the router and retrieve the MAC address for your device then add it to your preferred network.Instructions below are for Android only
- Open your Google Home app
- Enable Bluetooth
on your device.
- Enable Location service
on your Android device.
- Remember to "Allow" Google Home to view your location while using the app (You are asked during setup of the Google Home app).
- In case you denied access go to Settings
Apps
Google Home
Permissions
Allow to view Location.
- When you at selecting the Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks, before tapping on your network you need to get the MAC address.
- Tap the
located top right corner.
- In the pop-up menu press "Show MAC address"
Write down the MAC Address.
- Tap the
You can now add the MAC address to your local Wireless router or system if your configuration requires this before installing the device on your network.Finding the MAC address after speaker is installed
- Open your Google Home app
.
- Tap on to view your home.
- Find your room
.
- In the top right corner tap Settings icon
.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. You will see some system information and the MAC address as well.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When you experience Bluetooth issues.NOTE: LINK speakers must be set up on a WiFi network before Bluetooth can be activated. Once it is set up, you can use Bluetooth anywhere (Unless you reset the speaker and start all over with installation).
Pairing issues with a Smartphone or Tablet:- First try to restart the Bluetooth connection on your source device (Smartphone/tablet) by switching Bluetooth off and on again with a short pause in between.
- Forget previous paired connection (on your smartphone/tablet) in your Bluetooth settings if you once had paired with our product.
- Try to restart source device(Smartphone/tablet) by powering it off and on again, and after restart try to establish a Bluetooth connection to your JBL LINK device.
- If above does not work, then try to restart your JBL LINK device by turning it off and on again.
- Press and hold down the Bluetooth button on your JBL LINK device to initiate pairing mode again.
- Go into Bluetooth settings on your Smartphone/tablet.
- Perform a restart or reset if you are not able to connect after above steps.
JBL LINK Bluetooth specifications:- Bluetooth version 4.2
- A2DP v1.3 with SBC Audio Codec.
- AVRCP v1.5
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