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Name: JBL - Link Smart Portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant - Gray
Brand: JBL
SKU: 6382661
Price: 179.99 USD
Rating: 4 (23 reviews)

JBL - Link Smart Portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant - Gray

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SKU:: 6382661

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QuestionThe JBL Link supports Airplay 2, but doesn’t list ALAC as a compatible format, does this mean ALAC files from the Apple Music App will not play at all, or not play losslessly?
Asked 4 years ago by AudioHTIT.
- Answer Our JBL Link Portable will be able to play any music formats as long as it is connected to a source device that can play ALAC files.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionCan this speaker be placed into a Google Speaker Group using the google home app?
Asked 4 years ago by KenG.
- Answer Yes. Our JBL Link Portable can be added to a speaker Group via Google Home App.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionCan use two jbl sound link portables to connect together to put one on each side of my tv to essentially replace a sound bar, where they both play the same sound like one for say a movie night or such? I’d like to use it as a sound system?
Asked 2 years ago by Brian.
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QuestionIs it possible to put two of these speakers in a stereo mode?
Asked 2 years ago by COSRick.
- Answer Yes. By Google Home App you can make stereo pair
  Answered 2 years ago by HiskiBoy
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QuestionCan I play something with airplay2 and then switch to Chromecast without resetting the speaker? i.e., Does the speaker allow the two system to co-exist?
Asked 2 years ago by david0103.
- Answer Yes you can do it without resetting speaker.
  Answered 2 years ago by hiskiboy
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QuestionIs this water proof
Asked 4 years ago by Kimbo.
- Answer I leave mine out by the pool all the time no issues,
  Answered 4 years ago by Enagy55
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QuestionJust wanted to know if these other people knew what they were talking about?? The jbl link has been the best sounding speaker I've ever owned!!(which is broke and why I'm even on here!!) I've had a few portable speakers in my time..and this one is it!!
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
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QuestionCan the JBL - Link Smart Portable be turn on/off throughout out any App?
Asked 4 years ago by Techlover.
- Answer It works with Airplay2, so I can use Apple Music app to control play. It doesn’t technically turn off the power.
  Answered 4 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionI use Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil for Windows to send audio to Airplay enabled speakers via WiFi all over my house. Does the JBL Link Portable work with this software????
Asked 4 years ago by JackMack.
- Answer Our JBL Link Portable doesn't support this software.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDoes this work with soundbar?
Asked 4 years ago by Richard.
- Answer Our JBL Link Portable is a Voice assistant and is not used to work with soundbars.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionCan I link my phone to 2 same jbl speaker so I can play both speaker together??
Asked 4 years ago by Peital.
- Answer It would depend on your phone's capability to connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Alternatively, you can group these two speakers together through the Google Home app so you can command them to play together at the same time.
  Answered 1 year ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDoes it matter what type of wall charger you use for the type c charging cable. Just wondering if the output (voltage/amps) from the wall charger matters?
Asked 4 years ago by HonestTruth.
- Answer You can use any type of wall charger to charge our JBL Link portable.
  Answered 4 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDoes this work well with WiFi extenders?
Asked 5 years ago by IJ.
- Answer We would like to get more information to help you out, please contact us so we can assist you:https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionThis speaker, JBL Link 20, worked for a little over a year and now the charger will only flash on the first dot and google app's do not recognize it as a device. The hard reset (holding mute for 13 seconds) does not work. Thanks in advance!
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Please try to use a different USB cable to plug the speaker. It would also help to try to charge the speaker overnight. If you need more help, please reach out to our Customer Support so we could check your options.
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionWhat is the wattage for Link Smart Portable
Asked 5 years ago by Denise.
- Answer The JBL Link Portable has 20W.
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDo I have to push the button at the top to interact with Google Assistant, or can I just say "Hey Google..."? In other words, is it always listening for a command like my Google Home Mini?
Asked 5 years ago by David.
- Answer Our JBL Link Portable works like any other Google assistant speaker, simply speak "Hey Google.." and it'll be ready to listen to your commands.
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionCan you cast your device's audio to it over wifi like you can with google speakers?
Asked 5 years ago by SnowMan.
- Answer Yes. Our JBL Link Portable has Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in. You can cast audio from your devices. If you have more questions, please reach out to our Customer Support. We'ere here to help. http://support.jbl.com/us//en
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionIs it power from USB?
Asked 5 years ago by Murray.
- Answer Our JBL Link Portable can be charged through a USB Type C cable. If you need more help, please contact us here: https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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QuestionDoes this speaker send out wifi to where I can connect a tablet
Asked 5 years ago by Al.
- Answer Our JBL Link Portable needs to have a Wifi Network to connect and be used as a google assistant speaker. Alternatively you can use it as a Bluetooth speaker if there's none. If you have more questions, please contact us here. https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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Questionis the jbl bluetooth speaker with google assistant waterproof?
Asked 5 years ago by starwarsfan.
- Answer Our JBL Link Portable is IPX 7 waterproof. If you need more help, please contact us here. https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
  Answered 5 years ago by JBL Support
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JBL - Link Smart Portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Speaker with Google Assistant - Gray

Q: QuestionThe JBL Link supports Airplay 2, but doesn’t list ALAC as a compatible format, does this mean ALAC files from the Apple Music App will not play at all, or not play losslessly?

Q: QuestionCan this speaker be placed into a Google Speaker Group using the google home app?

Q: QuestionCan use two jbl sound link portables to connect together to put one on each side of my tv to essentially replace a sound bar, where they both play the same sound like one for say a movie night or such? I’d like to use it as a sound system?

Q: QuestionIs it possible to put two of these speakers in a stereo mode?

Q: QuestionCan I play something with airplay2 and then switch to Chromecast without resetting the speaker? i.e., Does the speaker allow the two system to co-exist?

Q: QuestionIs this water proof

Q: QuestionJust wanted to know if these other people knew what they were talking about?? The jbl link has been the best sounding speaker I've ever owned!!(which is broke and why I'm even on here!!) I've had a few portable speakers in my time..and this one is it!!

Q: QuestionCan the JBL - Link Smart Portable be turn on/off throughout out any App?

Q: QuestionI use Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil for Windows to send audio to Airplay enabled speakers via WiFi all over my house. Does the JBL Link Portable work with this software????

Q: QuestionDoes this work with soundbar?

Q: QuestionCan I link my phone to 2 same jbl speaker so I can play both speaker together??

Q: QuestionDoes it matter what type of wall charger you use for the type c charging cable. Just wondering if the output (voltage/amps) from the wall charger matters?

Q: QuestionDoes this work well with WiFi extenders?

Q: QuestionThis speaker, JBL Link 20, worked for a little over a year and now the charger will only flash on the first dot and google app's do not recognize it as a device. The hard reset (holding mute for 13 seconds) does not work. Thanks in advance!

Q: QuestionWhat is the wattage for Link Smart Portable

Q: QuestionDo I have to push the button at the top to interact with Google Assistant, or can I just say "Hey Google..."? In other words, is it always listening for a command like my Google Home Mini?

Q: QuestionCan you cast your device's audio to it over wifi like you can with google speakers?

Q: QuestionIs it power from USB?

Q: QuestionDoes this speaker send out wifi to where I can connect a tablet

Q: Questionis the jbl bluetooth speaker with google assistant waterproof?

QuestionThe JBL Link supports Airplay 2, but doesn’t list ALAC as a compatible format, does this mean ALAC files from the Apple Music App will not play at all, or not play losslessly?

QuestionCan this speaker be placed into a Google Speaker Group using the google home app?

QuestionCan use two jbl sound link portables to connect together to put one on each side of my tv to essentially replace a sound bar, where they both play the same sound like one for say a movie night or such? I’d like to use it as a sound system?

QuestionIs it possible to put two of these speakers in a stereo mode?

QuestionCan I play something with airplay2 and then switch to Chromecast without resetting the speaker? i.e., Does the speaker allow the two system to co-exist?

QuestionIs this water proof

QuestionJust wanted to know if these other people knew what they were talking about?? The jbl link has been the best sounding speaker I've ever owned!!(which is broke and why I'm even on here!!) I've had a few portable speakers in my time..and this one is it!!

QuestionCan the JBL - Link Smart Portable be turn on/off throughout out any App?

QuestionI use Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil for Windows to send audio to Airplay enabled speakers via WiFi all over my house. Does the JBL Link Portable work with this software????

QuestionDoes this work with soundbar?

QuestionCan I link my phone to 2 same jbl speaker so I can play both speaker together??

QuestionDoes it matter what type of wall charger you use for the type c charging cable. Just wondering if the output (voltage/amps) from the wall charger matters?

QuestionDoes this work well with WiFi extenders?

QuestionThis speaker, JBL Link 20, worked for a little over a year and now the charger will only flash on the first dot and google app's do not recognize it as a device. The hard reset (holding mute for 13 seconds) does not work. Thanks in advance!

QuestionWhat is the wattage for Link Smart Portable

QuestionDo I have to push the button at the top to interact with Google Assistant, or can I just say "Hey Google..."? In other words, is it always listening for a command like my Google Home Mini?

QuestionCan you cast your device's audio to it over wifi like you can with google speakers?

QuestionIs it power from USB?

QuestionDoes this speaker send out wifi to where I can connect a tablet

Questionis the jbl bluetooth speaker with google assistant waterproof?