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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!When trying to set up my speaker with the Google Home app, I get a message that says “Device needs to be activated before setup”. How do I proceed?If you see this message, you must download the Device Utility app from the Google Play Store. Follow the instructions in the app to activate your speaker, and then return to the Google Home app to complete the setup.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!Can the speaker be used with Bluetooth without setting up Voice Assistant?JBL Playlist: Yes, it can be used with Bluetooth out of the box, and also Chromecast (setup is done via Google Home, but speaker does not have Google Assistant built-in) JBL Link Bar: Yes, it can be used with Bluetooth and Chromecast after setting the bar up with a Google account - choosing not to activate the Google Assistant. JBL Link Music: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home JBL Link Portable: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home JBL Link 10, 20 and Link View: No, these speakers requires setup via Google Home Harman Kardon Citation series: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home Harman Kardon Allure: Yes, Bluetooth is available from factory settings. Every time it is powered on and off, the speaker will say "Now in setup mode, follow the instructions in the Harman Kardon Alexa App." Harman Kardon Allure Portable: Yes, Bluetooth will be available after initial setup in the Harman Kardon Alexa App. This means that you have to log in with your Amazon account at first, and if you do not want to use the Alexa assistant, log out of you Amazon account afterwards. Harman Kardon Astra: Yes, Bluetooth will be available after initial setup in the Harman Kardon Alexa App. This means that you have to log in with your Amazon account at first, and if you do not want to use the Alexa assistant, log out of you Amazon account afterwards.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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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!When trying to set up my speaker with the Google Home app, I get a message that says “Device needs to be activated before setup”. How do I proceed?If you see this message, you must download the Device Utility app from the Google Play Store. Follow the instructions in the app to activate your speaker, and then return to the Google Home app to complete the setup.
Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!Can the speaker be used with Bluetooth without setting up Voice Assistant?JBL Playlist: Yes, it can be used with Bluetooth out of the box, and also Chromecast (setup is done via Google Home, but speaker does not have Google Assistant built-in) JBL Link Bar: Yes, it can be used with Bluetooth and Chromecast after setting the bar up with a Google account - choosing not to activate the Google Assistant. JBL Link Music: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home JBL Link Portable: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home JBL Link 10, 20 and Link View: No, these speakers requires setup via Google Home Harman Kardon Citation series: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home Harman Kardon Allure: Yes, Bluetooth is available from factory settings. Every time it is powered on and off, the speaker will say "Now in setup mode, follow the instructions in the Harman Kardon Alexa App." Harman Kardon Allure Portable: Yes, Bluetooth will be available after initial setup in the Harman Kardon Alexa App. This means that you have to log in with your Amazon account at first, and if you do not want to use the Alexa assistant, log out of you Amazon account afterwards. Harman Kardon Astra: Yes, Bluetooth will be available after initial setup in the Harman Kardon Alexa App. This means that you have to log in with your Amazon account at first, and if you do not want to use the Alexa assistant, log out of you Amazon account afterwards.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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When trying to set up my speaker with the Google Home app, I get a message that says “Device needs to be activated before setup”. How do I proceed?If you see this message, you must download the Device Utility app from the Google Play Store. Follow the instructions in the app to activate your speaker, and then return to the Google Home app to complete the setup.
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.
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!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.
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What kind of data does JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 or 500 collect?Only data to make Google Assistant more efficient and Google services faster. When interacting with the speaker you will receive more personalized feedback in the future.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When changing the volume on my JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 or 500, the front LED indicator slowly lights up. Is this normal?Yes, when changing volume to higher or lower, the LED will illuminate to show that you are changing the volume.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When I use the volume buttons on my JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500, why does the volume change so slow?JBL LINK 10 and LINK 20 has 32 volume steps, and LINK 300 and LINK 500 has 48 volume steps. For broader volume changes, hold down either the volume + or - butons. Use individual presses for fine volume adjustments.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to find the MAC address
NOTE: 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! - Open your Google Home app
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What kind of data does JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 or 500 collect?Only data to make Google Assistant more efficient and Google services faster. When interacting with the speaker you will receive more personalized feedback in the future.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When changing the volume on my JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 or 500, the front LED indicator slowly lights up. Is this normal?Yes, when changing volume to higher or lower, the LED will illuminate to show that you are changing the volume.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When I use the volume buttons on my JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500, why does the volume change so slow?JBL LINK 10 and LINK 20 has 32 volume steps, and LINK 300 and LINK 500 has 48 volume steps. For broader volume changes, hold down either the volume + or - butons. Use individual presses for fine volume adjustments.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to find the MAC address
NOTE: 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! - Open your Google Home app
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What kind of data does JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 or 500 collect?Only data to make Google Assistant more efficient and Google services faster. When interacting with the speaker you will receive more personalized feedback in the future.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When changing the volume on my JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 or 500, the front LED indicator slowly lights up. Is this normal?Yes, when changing volume to higher or lower, the LED will illuminate to show that you are changing the volume.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!When I use the volume buttons on my JBL LINK 10, 20, 300 and 500, why does the volume change so slow?JBL LINK 10 and LINK 20 has 32 volume steps, and LINK 300 and LINK 500 has 48 volume steps. For broader volume changes, hold down either the volume + or - butons. Use individual presses for fine volume adjustments.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!How to find the MAC address
NOTE: 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! - Open your Google Home app
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