JBL Link Music Black
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According to our WiFi speaker expert
If you're looking for a compact WiFi speaker for your home, The JBL Link Music is just the thing for you. You can connect multiple JBL WiFi speakers to each other via the Google Home app. This way, you create a multi-room system that allows you to play music throughout the house. You can easily switch to the next song via voice commands, thanks to the integrated Google Assistant. In addition to operating the speaker, you can ask about the latest news or the weather forecast. Thanks to the built-in Chromecast, you can effortlessly connect the streaming services connected to Google with the WiFi speaker. All you have to do is tap the Chromecast icon on your smartphone.
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Power supply type | Power grid | |
Bluetooth | ||
AirPlay | ||
Multi-room audio | ||
Smart home platform | Google Assistant | |
Material | Plastic | |
Multi-room functions | Make a stereo pair |
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This speaker has much more powerful sound for the same money as a HomePod mini. With this JBL you can already have quite a party, especially if you use two or more. Even with 1 JBL you already have reasonable spatial sound. They work in the same way as Google Nest speakers during installation and operation, namely via the Google Home app. As a result, they have the same functionality as Google's own speakers. What makes this speaker special is that it also has Airplay 2 from Apple on board in addition to Chromecast from Google. That makes it more widely usable for iPhone owners than other smart speakers. Especially if you have an Apple Music subscription, because Apple's Music app only works with Airplay 2. Unfortunately, true stereo via Airplay 2 with two JBL Link Music speakers is not possible, but the spatial effect remains intact. It's not impossible, because you do have real stereo if you control Apple Music with your voice with the Google Assistant. It remains strange that the Apple Home app only allows a stereo pair with its own HomePods, but not with 2 identical Airplay 2 speakers from another brand (like JBL). Funny and valuable is the operation of the Google Nest Hub 2 in combination with these speakers. The Nest Hub 2's screen provides valuable information on its display about what's playing through the JBL. For example, information about the radio station or music track.
Marco
25 February 2023
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Easy to install, I had everything working in no time. Gives a big sound, although the highs are a bit on the soft side. Then the lack of an equalizer is a loss.
Ruud Hermans
29 May 2020
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Bought to get better sound from TV, but also to set up music via Airplay. This speaker does both well. Connected to the mains voltage, choice, no fiddling with charging the battery.
Now you buy a 'smart' speaker with Google assistant, but did not expect that you had to fill in so much personal data with the Google Home App to get through an installation. After the installation, finely connected to WiFi, actually streaming via Airplay via the Mac or iOS device. For a brand like JBL they could have invested a little more in a decent app. The speakers cannot be operated and/or set with the JBL app, only with Google Home or Apple Home (I don't use it). You have to set sound settings on the device with which you stream, there is no sound mode possible on the speaker itself. At half to almost full volume, the quality is certainly not disappointing. Suitable for a small to medium-sized living room, bedroom or study. Unfortunately not suitable for the bathroom there he would certainly have done well.
Paul
12 February 2021
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Product number | 835399 |
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Manufacturer code | JBLLINKMUSICBLKEU |
Brand | JBL |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Speaker composition | 1 speaker | |
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Depth | 11,2 cm | |
Width | 11,2 cm | |
Height | 13,4 cm | |
Weight | 0,73 kg | |
WiFi speaker size | Small (0 - 15cm) | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in screen | ||
Water-resistant | ||
Ambilight | ||
Output according to expert | Suitable for rooms smaller than 20m² |
Multi-room audio | ||
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Multi-room platform | AirPlay, Google Cast | |
Multi-room functions | Make a stereo pair | |
Plays from network | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Standard Audio (A2DP) | |
NFC | ||
Streaming services support |
Radio | ||
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Plays from USB memory | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Multi-room platform | AirPlay, Google Cast |
Controls via app | ||
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Controlled via Apple app | ||
Controlled via Android app | ||
Controlled via Windows app | ||
Smart home platform | Google Assistant |
USB port | ||
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RCA connector | ||
Headphone jack |
Power supply type | Power grid |
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Guaranteed support with updates | Unknown | |
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Year introduced | 2019 | |
Introduction month | November |
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