JBL Live 460NC
In your world, superior sound is essential, as it's being in the zone. So slip on a pair of JBL Live 460NC headphones and get both. Equipped with massive 40mm drivers, JBL Live 460NC headphones deliver JBL Signature Sound, punctuated with enhanced bass so every track on every playlist pops. Activate the Adaptive Noise Cancelling if focusing is what you need and Smart Ambient if you want to keep in touch with your environment. Need some help getting through the day? Get help from Hey Google (*) or Alexa (**) using your voice or with a tap on the earcup. Activate ANC or Ambient Aware, check the battery life or power off your JBL Live 460NC simply with your voice with Hey Google (*). Magic! Lightweight and comfortable thanks to the pillow-soft padded headband, you’ll enjoy up to 50 hours of music streaming with ANC off, perfect stereo calls and a convenient detachable audio cable, that lets you rock on even when the battery goes off. When not in use, your Live 460NC automatically pause and resume playing when picked up again. Rock out while staying tuned in with the JBL Live 460NC headphones.
(*) Only supported on Android. (**) Android 6.0 or higher is required for full access to Alexa features when using this device.
Product Specifications
General Specifications
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
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| Driver size (mm) | 40 |
Audio Specifications
| Driver sensitivity at 1kHz/1mW (dB) | 96 |
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| Dynamic frequency response range (Hz) | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| Impedance (ohms) | 32 |
Dimension Specifications
| Weight (g) | 210 |
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| Weight (oz) | 7.4 |
Control Connect Specifications
| Bluetooth profiles | HFP V1.7, A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6 |
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| Bluetooth frequency | 2.402GHz – 2.48GHz |
| Bluetooth transmitted modulation | GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK |
| Bluetooth transmitter power | <13dBm |
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Quick Start Guide
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What’s in the Box
- 1 x JBL Live 460NC
- 1 x Type-C Charging Cable
- 1 x Audio cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide/Safety Sheet
- 1 x Warranty/Warning
FAQs & How-Tos
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How to use Google Assistant with your headphones
After setting up Google Assistant on your headphones through the My JBL Headphones app, use Google Assistant by pressing & holding the touch panel for 2 seconds on the earbud that you enabled the voice assistant feature on.
Press and hold the Action button to begin. Requires pairing with eligible phone and internet connection. For examples of questions and things you can do, visit: https://assistant.google.com/platforms/phones/#headphones
Get your notifications
Double-tap the Action button.
Stop your Google Assistant
Touch the Action button.
Reply to the message (where available)
After receiving a message notification, touch and hold the Action button to respond. When you’re done, release the button.
For more information on what your Google Assistant can do, visit: https://assistant.google.com/platforms/headphones
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How to use Amazon Alexa with your headphones
After setting up Amazon Alexa on your headphones through the My JBL Headphones app, use Amazon Alexa by pressing & holding the touch panel for 2 seconds on the earbud that you have enabled the voice assistant feature on.
Things to try- “What’s the weather?”
- Play Niall Horan
- Play NPR on iHeartRadio
- Set a timer for 5 minutes
- What new skills do you have?
While Alexa is talking, press and release the Action button then say “Stop”.
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How to connect your headphones to the Google Assistant for Android devices
If not pre-installed on your Android device, visit your App store to download the ‘Google Assistant’ App.
After you have paired your JBL headphones to your device via Bluetooth, you should receive a pop-up notification (pictured below). Please tap the notification on your device to start the Google Assistant setup. You will now be directed to the Google Assistant App.Step 1
Follow the steps to connect and pair “JBL XXXX-LE” (depends on your model) with your devices.
Once set up is complete, you will see the below screen:Step 2
PLEASE NOTE: In order to verbally interact with your Google Assistant via the headphone you must turn on the ‘Spoken Notifications’ in the Google Assistant App. This can be found under: Assistant Devices > Notifications. Alternatively, your JBL headphones can be added to the Google Assistant App manually by adding them as a Bluetooth device if this was not done when first paired. Google Assistant must be selected as your chosen voice assistant in the settings of the My JBL Headphones App also.
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How to switch between voice assistants using the My JBL Headphone app
The voice assistant you select in the initial set-up (pictured below) will be used as the default assistant on your headphones.
You can change the default assistant in the ‘My JBL Headphones’ app:- Open the My JBL Headphones app on your device.
- Select the headphones you are connected too.
- Go to Settings by clicking the symbol in the top right corner.
- Select Voice Assistant.
- Now you can select your preferred voice assistant.
Your headphones may restart after switching Voice Assistant.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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How to connect your headphones to the Google Assistant for iOS devices
Visit your App store to download the ‘Google Assistant’ App.
After you have paired your JBL headphones to your device via Bluetooth, you should receive a pop-up notification (pictured below). Please tap the notification on your device to start the Google Assistant setup. You will now be directed to the Google Assistant App.Step 1
Follow the steps to connect and pair “JBL XXXX-LE” with the Google Assistant App, the name will depend on your model.
Once set up is complete, you will see the below screen:Step 2
PLEASE NOTE: To verbally interact with your Google Assistant via the headphone, you must turn on the ‘Spoken Notifications’ in the Google Assistant App. This can be found under Assistant Devices > Notifications. Alternatively, your JBL headphones can be added to the Google Assistant App manually by adding them as a Bluetooth device if this was not done when first paired. Google Assistant must be selected as your chosen voice assistant in the settings of the My JBL Headphones App also.
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Headphones & Third Party Communication Apps (Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc)
If you are experiencing issues getting the app to communicate with your headphones, (assuming you have already paired the headphones with the device) go into the communication apps audio settings. You will likely find the resolution there. You may have to set your headphones as the ‘communication device’ within the app you are using.
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How to connect your headphones to the Amazon Alexa for Android and iOS devices
Visit the App Store and download the ‘Amazon Alexa’ App.
- Click the Plus(+) button on the top right of the screen.
- Then select ‘Add Device‘.
- Select headphones from the list and then choose your Headphones from the list of available devices.
- Follow the rest of the instructions in the Alexa App to complete the setup.
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Trouble accessing the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa on your Headphone
First, ensure that you have the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa apps installed on your device, depending on the voice assistant you want to use. Go to your app store to download the intended voice assistant app, then add your headphones as a device in the app if necessary. Finally, enable the intended voice assistant in the settings of the My JBL Headphones app and assign which earbud you want to use to control it. The voice assistant app must be open for it to work correctly. It can be opened from within the My JBL Headphones app by tapping the name of the required voice assistant after you have selected it for use and assigned a gesture to one of your earbuds to control it.
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My JBL Headphones App Support
This headphone is supported by the My JBL Headphones App.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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