Getting started with the checklist

• A Harman Kardon Citation device(s).
• Latest version of the Google Home app installed on your mobile device. 
• Latest version of the Google app  (Android only) installed on your mobile device
• A Google Account (you can create one online via Google).
• A mobile device with either iOS or Android support.
  • ​Must have iOS 10 or higher
  • Must have Android 5.0 and higher
  • There is no support for PC set up.
• Your mobile device must support 5 GHz Wireless Network connection in order to set up our Harman Kardon Citation device. Note: Wireless Network with WPA2-Enterprise encryption is not supported.
• An internet connection from your local ISP (Internet Service Provider).
• Your Wireless Network must secured with WPA2 Encryption (Enterprise mode NOT supported). 
• Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas; subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

Citation One and Citation 100

1. Press the Bluetooth icon. Located on the top panel.
2. Go to -menuMake sure Bluetooth is 
3. Find your Citation speaker and connect.

         

4. You are now connected and ready to play music over Bluetooth, Enjoy!

Citation 300, 500, Bar and Towers

1. Swipe up on the display to find Bluetooth icon.
2. Tap Icon will light up Go to -menu Make sure Bluetooth is
3. Find your Citation speaker.

        

4. You are now connected and ready to play music over Bluetooth, Enjoy!

The Checklist

Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.

1. Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
2. Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
3. Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
4. Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
   1. You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
   2. You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
5. Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
6. Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.

Wireless Network Extender

Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.

1. Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
2. Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
3. Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
4. To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
5. In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).

One Wireless Network Name (SSID)

1. You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
2. If the JBL LINK device is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
3. To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the JBL LINK Speaker and Google Assistant request.

The Checklist

Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.

1. Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
2. Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
3. Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
4. Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
   1. You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
   2. You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
5. Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
6. Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.

Wireless Network Extender

Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.

1. Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
2. Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
3. Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
4. To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
5. In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).

One Wireless Network Name (SSID)

1. You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
2. If the Wireless speaker is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
3. To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the Wireless connected speaker and Google Assistant request.

What you need first

Make sure that the device is installed on your Wireless network, by ensuring these steps below:

1. You have the most recent version of the Google Home app installed 
2. Your Citation device is powered on
3. Your Citation device is plugged into a wall outlet.
4. The Citation device is located near your router 
5. The white LED lights in front of the Citation device are blinking 
6. If you are using an Apple iOS device, you need to turn on Bluetooth to installed the device.

   1. On your iOS device Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth 

   2. Make sure Bluetooth is on
   3. Return back to the Google Home app 
   4. Your Citation device should appear as "Set up this device"
7. If you are using an Android device, you need to turn on Bluetooth and Location Services.
   1. On your Android device, tap Settings.
   2. Find Bluetooth settings > Make sure Bluetooth is on
   3. Tap Location > Turn on location 
   4. Tap Settings > Apps > Google Home app > Permissions.
   5. Next to "Location",  check the slider is on.
   6. Your Citation device should appear as "Set up this device" .

Troubleshooting

Step 1. Reboot your Citation device 

1. Disconnect the power cable from your Citation device 
2. Reconnect power cable to your Citation device 

Step 2. Force close and relaunch the Google Home app      

1. From your Apple iOS device, do the following below:                   
   1. Press the Home button two times quickly. There will be a small preview of your recently used apps.      
   2. Select the app you want to close and swipe up towards the top of the screen.
   3. Launch the Google Home app again.        
2. From your Android device, do the following below:              
   1. Launch the Recent Applications menu to see small previews of your recently used apps. The Recent Apps button, a square icon, should be accessible at nearly any time along the bottom of the screen along with the other buttons on the virtual task bar.
   2. Select the app you want to close and swipe left or tap the X.
   3. Launch the Google Home app again.

Last thing to try​ 

If you are still experiencing issues with your Citation device not connecting to your Wireless network, try the following:

1. Try finding another mobile device to set up your Citation device, sometimes it can help connecting your speaker 

2. Relocate your Citation device, or try to disable other Wireless network devices that might cause interference for your Citation device.

3. Perform a factory reset of your device, by holding down the reset button for more than 5 seconds.
4. Reboot your Wireless router           
5. Lastly, try turning Wi-Fi off and then back on again on your mobile device. Reopen your Google Home app and try again.

1. Power on your Harman Kardon Citation speaker.
2. Verify that you are connected to the right Wi-Fi network on your smartphone.
3. Open your Google Home app .
4. Enable Bluetooth
5. First option Tap Add Set up device Set up new devices in your home
6. Second  option Tap X device found Select Home location
7. Follow the instruction on screen to add your new Harman Kardon Citation speaker.

Still not sure how to connect, then watch this video below: