



JBL Link Bar
Product Specifications
General Specifications
Transducer | 2 x 20mm (0.8”) tweeter, 4 x (44x80)mm (1.7"x3.2”) racetrack driver |
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Total Maximum Power | 100W |
Frequency response | 75Hz–20kHz |
Signal-to-noise ratio | >85dBA |
Power Supply | 100-240V~50/60Hz |
Bluetooth version | 4.2 |
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range | 2402–2480MHz |
Wireless network | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
Multi 4k video HDMI input | |
Chromecast built-in | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 1020 x 60 x 93mm |
Gross Weight | 4.4kg |
Net Weight | 2.5kg |
Note | LINK BAR is intended to be used for streaming music. A consumer can stream Bluetooth audio to the speaker. A consumer can connect their speaker to the local Wi-Fi Network and stream music with Google Chromecast. In addition, the speaker will work with Google Home. This product is designed to be instantly on and ready to play music at a moment's notice, therefore, the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection must remain active at all times to ensure proper operation. |
LINK BAR is in compliance with the European Union energy legislation. LINK BAR complies with European Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 (HiNA and (EU) No 801/2013 as a networked equipment with high network availability equipment and equipment with HiNA functionality). | |
Power consumption: | |
Off Mode | N/A |
Standby | N/A |
Network Standby | N/A |
Time to standby | N/A |
Active Standby* | 5.5W |
*Active Standby | LINK BAR is connected to a wireless network but does not provide active audio functions. when LINK BAR is plugged into a wall socket, regardless whether it is muted or not, words "Hey Google" or "Ok Google" it is automatically on active standby mode. It will respond to you if you say the trigger. |
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Quick Start Guide
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What’s in the Box
- 1 x JBL LINK BAR
- 1 x Remote control
- 1 x Power cable
- 1 x HDMI cable
- 1 x Quick start guide
- 1 x Warranty card

FAQs & How-Tos
- Grab your Remote control.
- Press and hold the "HOME" button down, an overlay on the right side of the screen will appear.
- This is our quick settings menu.
- Go to Settings --> Sound --> Select EQ Mode
- Hit the back button Arrow icon a couple of times until you are back at what you are watching.
When using the LINK BAR to the WiFi router, always use 5 GHz WiFi band for highest performance at any time.
If you are still struggling with the quality of your content, then we have added an Ethernet port (LAN connection), which allows you to wire the LINK BAR for a steadier connection and performance.
More actionable advice:
- Limit your device(s) at night or when you are streaming content that requires the best performance possible!
- Upgrade older product that could cause slow data transfer.
- Move devices that are capable of connecting to 5 GHz WiFi and leave "Legacy" product on 2.4 GHz only.
- Upgrade your router. Upgrading to a newer generation router is cheap and effective way to improve your home network in every way. It provides both a better Wi-Fi range and stronger signal.
- We are recommending that you go for a mid to high-level Wi-Fi router.
To unmute the LINK BAR use the "switch" and the front LEDs will stop illuminating orange. Now you can use the hot-words to interact with the Google Assistant/Google Search (varies from country).
Privacy information:
We call our button the "PrivacySwitch" for the moments when you don't want the bar to listen for the hot words.
Google has high privacy rules, and one of them is not to share end-user data with any third-party apps.
- HDMI INPUT Supports 4K
- Chromecast streaming in 4K.
- 4K Material through the Android TV System.
Here is a couple of things you should know.
- You need a speedy internet connection to download all the content you added.
- Wait for everything to be finished, then you can enjoy the system without any issues.
- Reboot LINK BAR after installing all apps. A fresh reboot can help and enhance performance.
All of your devices will "light up" and start listening to the command. However, only one of the speakers will give you the information (if they are under the same account).
The speaker with the best microphone reception will respond with an answer.
Please note: if you have muted all speakers or 3 out of 4 are muted, then only one will respond and the rest will not react.
If all speakers are muted, all will be silent.
Here is how to do it:
- Go to the Google Play Store on your TV screen (Use remote to navigate).
- Download the Spotify app
- Sign-in with your account.
- You can use the dedicated app and navigate through your playlist.
- Alternatively, you can now use voice commands such as "Ok Google, Play my Playlist Sunday Funday On Spotify"
*Some commands may not be available in all countries.
To improve their services:
Google uses the data to make their services faster, smarter, and more useful to you, such as providing better search results and timely traffic updates.
Data allows Google Assistant and their services to be more efficient and faster.
Google Assistant learns over time to provide better and more personalized feedback.
Yes, Google services are protected by one of the world’s most advanced security infrastructures. Conversations within your LINK BAR is encrypted by default.
Your Search history:
Your search history on the LINK BAR will appear in your Google account's search history. Also, if you give the LINK BAR permission, it may access your data saved in other Google services such as Calendar and Gmail to answer questions you ask.
Conversations and questions:
Any conversation or search history is stored in the cloud via your Google account and saved until you choose to delete it in the Google Home app. The LINK BAR does not keep or store any data locally.
We hope that your concern about the Privacy data is answered.
Note that this depends on your TV manufacturer and if they support this via HDMI CEC (This works only for HDMI connection).
We wouldn't recommend using any alcohol as it may harm the product.
Since there are tons of different TVs and manufactures out there, the best way to see if your TV can use 10-bit color on HDMI, is to read the TV's manual or call their support section.
- Short press the dedicated Bluetooth button on the LINK BAR.
- Go to settings on your phone.
- Find Bluetooth and enable it.
- Select the JBL LINK BAR in your device list.
- You are now paired and ready to jam your favorite music!
This is how you will do it
- Press the BLUETOOTH button on the LINK BAR
- Now hold the BLUETOOTH button down for 3-5 seconds.
- When you see "SEARCHING FOR ACCESSORIES" on your TV screen, release the BLUETOOTH button.
- On your REMOTE press the HOME and BACK buttons at the same time.
- A Green LED light will flash on the REMOTE to indicate that it is in pairing mode.
- Keep holding down the buttons until you see a message on the TV screen that says, "Pairing remote control to LINK BAR" After 10 seconds, release.
- If done successfully on your TV screen, you will see an indicator counting down that it will "pair" with your remote.
BONUS TIP: There is an Android app called Android TV that will turn your Smartphone into a Remote controller.
Pairing the Subwoofer is very simple:
1. Turn on the soundbar and the subwoofer. If the connection is lost, the LED indicator on the subwoofer blinks slowly.
2. Press the “Subwoofer Pairing” button on the SW10 subwoofer to enter pairing mode. The LED indicator on the subwoofer blinks quickly.
3. Press the “Subwoofer Pairing” button on LINK BAR, the LED indicator on the LINK BAR blinks rapidly
4. If successful, the pairing LED indicator on both subwoofer and LINK BAR will be a steady white LED light. If pairing fails, the sign on the subwoofer blinks slowly.
5. If the pairing fails, repeat the steps above. If you are still experiencing problems, please try to switch off all wireless devices in the home (such as routers, TV sets with wireless function, telephones, computers, etc.), then try again. It may be overcrowding on the 5GHz frequency, which often causes problems. By eliminating all other wireless activity, this will help space for the LINK BAR to establish its connection. You now should be able to pair without problems. Once pairing is complete, you can switch your devices on again
MP3, AAC-LC, HE+ACC, FLAC, Vorbis, Wav, CELT/opus via Wi-Fi streaming, and with Bluetooth SBC and AAC.
As 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.
The system will download the firmware and apply the update after your confirmation.
You can also manually check for updates. Go to the settings menu and select “About” followed by “System Update.”
- Check if the Privicy-Switch button is OFF (the MUTE button on the LINK BAR).
- Go to the settings menu, “Device preference --> Google,” check “OK Google” detection is enabled.
- Make sure there is no objects place on top of the LINK BAR which may block the microphones.
You can easily play music as well, there are no limits!
There are two ways to find out if an update is available.
- A notification on your Android TV screen will appear. When clicking on it with your remote, more information will pop up.
- Manually check for an update, in case you have dismissed the notification, or the system does not show it.
To manually check for an update, please follow the instructions.
1. Go to "Settings" on your Android TV (ICON)
2. Find Connected Devices
3. Click on LINK BAR Remote
4. Under the Update firmware, if there is an update available, you will see it under the name.
The latest firmware version for your remote control is 1.27 (Changes to firmware numbers will change in the future).
5. Confirm the update for your remote control. The system ill download the files, and automatically start to update your remote.
5.1 NOTE: The battery needs to have more than 20% power left. If your remote is under 20%, you need to change the batteries, as this may break the remote control device.
6. When the update is ongoing, you must keep the remote control near the LINK BAR. This is because the remote is using Bluetooth to communicate with the system, and updating the device happen through Bluetooth connection. The update may take around 10 minutes or less.
7. When update is complete, this message "Remote is up to date," is visible, and you have the latest firmware.
- Use the included "Wall-mount guide" that came with your LINK BAR.
- From the down edge of your TV screen, measure 50mm (using the guide for the screws) or 5 cm or 2 inches depending on the country.
- It will perfectly align the LINK BAR close to your TV and give the best performance.
These are our recommendation if you want to place it further down, be our guest!
The sound and performance will still be magnificent!
If you have a mesh network (more commonly seen in Eero Mesh networks), it is possible that you may experience your satellite speakers or subwoofer intermittently disconnecting from the soundbar. This is similar to normal interference that occurs with products on a similar wireless frequency. The special thing about Eero mesh networks is that they do not allow you to move a device to the 5Ghz or 2.4Ghz band. The system will automatically decide which devices should be on which band and will move them accordingly (switching whenever needed). Some of our soundbars run on a 5Ghz frequency which is where the interference can occur. Since we cannot change the signal in which they operate and we cannot change the band they are connected to via their Eero mesh network, there are a few things you can do to try and stop this from occurring.
- Move the mesh nodes far away from the soundbar
- Use the 2.4Ghz band instead of the 5Ghz band (if your mesh system allows this)
- Ensure to enable/utilize the MU-MIMO setting (not applicable to all mesh systems). Please refer to your router's website to see if MU-MIMO is being utilized by default.
What is MU-MIMO?
MU-MIMO stands for Multi-User, Multi-Input, Multi-Output. This allows for the router to send a signal to multiple devices at one time vs. the previous version in which the router would be able to connect to multiple devices, but only send the signal to one device at a time.
NOTE: You may notice that when the soundbar is turned on, there may be a dip in the immediate internet speed, but it will go back to normal within less than a minute.
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