How To

If you are having trouble with distortion or drop outs, try the following suggestions:

Move the audio source closer to the speakers

Move the speakers closer to each other

Make sure the streaming speaker (host) only connects to one audio source, disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the streaming speaker (host) and other audio source

Make sure the audio source only connects with one streaming speaker (host), disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the audio source and other speakers

Restart both your speakers and the audio source

Make sure speakers are away from other sources of wireless signal – you could be experiencing interference

Re-pair the audio source with your speaker

If you’re streaming audio content from the internet, the issue could be with the internet connection and not your speaker

Check to see if it happens with all source devices (TV, BluRay, DVD, etc.). If it only happens with one device and not the other, the issue may be with that device. Make sure you do not have any HDMI adapters or splitters. These can cause issues with video and audio.

The Aura Studio has been put into demo mode, here is how to detect and disable this feature. How to detect "demo mode" on the Aura Studio: 1. When plugged in, the Aura Studio will stay powered on at all times (it will not go into standby mode). 2. All buttons on the speaker will not work. 3. Bluetooth mode is disabled, wireless connection will not work. 4. Only the aux cable input can be used to play music; volume is automatically set to maximum and cannot be adjusted (all buttons are disabled). How to disable "demo mode" on the Aura Studio: 1. Make sure the speaker is powered ON. 2. Press and hold the Vol - and Bluetooth button for at least 5 seconds 3. The speaker will power OFF, demo mode is disable. 4. Now when the speaker is powered ON, you will have full access to all buttons and features. Caution: The button combination that disables "demo mode" (Vol - and Bluetooth), will also enable it.

Many Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG products run on rechargeable batteries. In most cases, these batteries will provide years of excellent service and keep the music playing for many hours.

WARNING – the rechargeable batteries inside our products are not user-serviceable. Please do not attempt to open the product or replace the battery. Doing so will void your warranty.

Battery issues fall into three categories:

• Your speaker or headphones run out of power after only a short time.

• The speaker will not play at all because the battery will not hold a charge.

• When you plug in the cable to charge your speaker, sometimes it charges and sometimes it does not- the red charging LED or other indicator might not come on.

  Here are some things to try that often fix these issues.

1. It could be as simple as a bad USB charging cable. If you have other charging cables, give them a try. (Be sure that the cable has the same type of connector as the original one that came with your product.)

2. Same for the charger- if your product charges by USB, try a different USB charger. Be sure that it is rated at least 2.0a (2 amps) output.

3. Try other electrical outlets at your location to be certain it is not a local wiring issue.

4. Charge the product overnight for at least 8 hours.

5. When you plug the charging cable into the speaker or headphones, is the connector stable, or can it be wiggled around? If it can be wiggled, this could indicate that the charging port has been damaged or come loose. Sometimes wiggling the connection restores charging power.

IMPORTANT: Some products such as Xtreme, Xtreme 2, Boombox, Partybox 100 & 300, GO+Play and the Onyx Studio series do not use USB charging. Instead, they have a specialized charger. Do not attempt to charge these products with other cables or chargers.

If none of these fixes the issue, it could be that the battery has died or is losing its capacity, or that the charging connector on your speaker is damaged. Please contact us so we can assist you. Be sure to mention that you have tried the steps in this Battery & Charging FAQ so that our agents do not ask you to repeat these steps.

This product features up to 10 hours of playtime depending on the content and volume level you are listening to. 
Battery Charging Time is 3 hours at 5V, 0.5A

Please note: this text concerns Lithium-Ion batteries only.
 
HOW TO CHARGE
If a charger (power supply) comes with your product, use the original charger.
If you have a device with USB charging socket use chargers with capacity above the minimum listed in the product specifications. Charging using a USB charger with higher capacity is not a problem.
It is wise to charge only where you can observe the device, so you can stop charging if overheating should occur.
 
BATTERY LIFE
All batteries, over time, will slowly wear down. A good battery will keep more than 70% of its original capacity even after 500 charging cycles. Capacity will decrease gradually, until almost no capacity is left, and the battery will need replacing, if this is possible and economical. Life expectancy is optimal when the battery is being used between 10 and 50 degrees Celsius.
 
WHAT NOT TO DO
There is no memory effect in Li-ion batteries, so do not treat them like old Nickel-Cadmium types (which you had to run dry regularly).
This means that you should never run Li-ion batteries completely dry. Actually, this will damage the battery. Whenever you can, keep them between 20 and 80 per cent capacity, where they perform best. However, it is better to charge the battery to 100% capacity than to run it dry.
Never charge if temperature is at freezing point or lower (0 degrees Celsius, 32 F), since this will almost certainly damage the battery. 
Never place the device that is being charged on a sofa, rug or clothing when charging. This can cause heat to build up, which can in turn cause overheating. Always place it on a flat, hard surface, where heat can dissipate quickly.
 
 
GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION
Most rechargeable devices use Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) polymer batteries these days.
This type has high energy density, very low memory effect and low self-discharge.
You can find them in electric cars, golf carts, power tools and other applications, besides portable headphones, telephones and loudspeakers.
Various subtypes exist that have different strengths and weaknesses, depending on the chemicals and metals used.
Batteries gradually self-discharge, even if they are not connected to anything. Usually, you can expect a self-discharge of about 2% per month when the battery is new, and this may increase somewhat with battery age and temperature.
 
 

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.

Once you have all requirement and what is needed then follow the video below that shows you how to install your device.

 

Three things to know about Bluetooth (BT)… 
   

1. For most speakers, quickly press and release the speaker’s BT button.  However, with some speakers you may have to press and hold the BT button for a few seconds.  Most speakers make a noise or have a blinking LED to let you know they are in pairing mode. 
   
   If this does not get you into pairing mode, check your owner’s manual or look for an article pertaining to your specific speaker.
2. Go into BT settings on your phone.  Search or scan for available devices.
3. A list of available or discoverable devices will appear on your phone.  Select your speaker.
4. Two things have just occurred:
   • Your phone and speaker are now paired.
   • Your phone and speaker are now connected so that you can listen to music.

 

• Some phones may not work like this.
• Someone else may have connected to the speaker.
• Perhaps you connected to a different speaker while outside of your home.

• Go into Bluetooth settings on your phone and make sure BT is on.
• Select your speaker to re-connect and play music.

• Go into the other phone’s BT settings and disconnect the speaker or turn off BT.
• Then follow the steps above to manually re-connect your phone to the speaker.

If the buttons on your portable speaker are not working properly or are unresponsive while plugged into a power source, please try running the speaker on battery. If the buttons perform correctly while running on battery, this means your power supply is not providing enough current/amps. Be sure to use a power supply that has a rating equal to or greater than the amperage rating indicated in your product specs.

The BDS 280/580 or 280S/580S can upscale video signals from its internal drive to UHD format, both DVD and Blu-ray discs. The 280/580 or 280S/580S have pass-through function on the HDMI inputs. They will not upscale standard format or normal HD format video signals that are fed to the HDMI inputs of the 280/580 or 280S/580S. However, 4K or UHD video signals will pass through the BDS directly to the TV screen without processing, as will HD and SD format video. (Bear in mind that this high resolution makes it even more important to use high-quality HDMI cables, especially if they must be several meters long.)

Many newer routers with auto detect work really well. But if you experience issues with your product, we advise you to disable this feature and have two visible Wi-Fi networks (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network).

No, 4K upscaling is not possible. It was mentioned in the specification sheet and on the web page that this feature was supported, but that is an error.

Within the first 15 minutes after placing your order, we may be able to cancel your order.

 

Please call us using the phone number posted at the bottom of this page.

 

If your order has already been processed, we will no longer be able to cancel your order. Instead we invite you to return your order for a refund using our 30 day free return option.

Within the first 15 minutes after placing your order, we may be able to make changes to your order such as:

 

• Amend the Product colour
• Add or remove a Product from the order
• Edit Shipping or Billing details
• Apply a discount
• Cancel an order

 

Please call us using the phone number posted at the bottom of this page.

 

If your order has already been processed, we will no longer be able to make changes to or even cancel your order. Instead we invite you to return your order for a refund using our 30 day free return option.

Yes, press and hold microphone mute button & volume - button at the same time. A voice will speak up some numbers, that indicate the current software version in your ESQUIRE 2.

Yes, hold down the Volume and Bluetooth buttons at the same time. A voice will call out some numbers, and that is the software version on your AURA Studio.

Yes, in the HDMI Setup Menu, it is possible to select either �Sound To TV� or �Sound To Amp�, Amp being the AVR. This detail is not mentioned in the owner's manual.

Yes, in the HDMI Setup Menu, you can select either Sound To TV or to Amp, (which is the AVR 70). This detail is not mentioned in the owner's manual.

Yes. Bluetooth or Auxiliary.

Yes. 2 speakers can connect together playing the same music from a single source. This is the Wireless Dual Sound feature.

Yes. An auxiliary splitter would be required to connect multiple speakers wired utilizing the auxiliary audio inputs.

No, that is not possible. You can only connect it to WiFi through the settings menu of the BDS. Find your WiFi network and type in password, then your BDS is connected to the network. Or you can use LAN connection.

It is not possible to connect the Citation Multibeam 1100 to the Citation Towers.
 

Citation will work with any smart home or iOT device labeled Works with Google Assistant. Visit http://assistant.google.com to learn more.

Yes, with OMNI+ you can add speakers to both bands, but your smart device is not required to be on the same band, just be sure they are on the same network.

Yes, download the Harman Kardon Remote app to do this.

Not yet, because this feature is not implemented in our system. We are working on future updates to add the functionality that will make Harman Kardon Allure work in a Multi-room environment.

Google has licensed Chromecast to OMNI+ speakers only. Therefore, the only way to listen to TuneIn Radio on first-generation OMNI speakers is to use Bluetooth.

No, this feature is not supported in our Harman Kardon Allure speaker. This might change with future updates. You can call your Amazon friends by using the Alexa app.

Yes, Zone 2 can play compatible contents of a USB stick inserted into the front panel of the receiver.

Yes, when unit is on, press and hold Source and Power buttons for about 6-7 seconds.

If you want to change Bluetooth source, you may have to reset the Bluetooth system in the AURA. To do this, hold your finger on the input selector field (circle with arrow pointing in) on the side of your AURA for at least 3 seconds. Now the previous source is deleted, and you can pair a new source and play from it.

Yes, simply press and hold Volume + & phone button at the same time. When the unit is reset, it will power off, and turn on the unit again, and it is reset.

Yes, turn on your Onyx studio 2 and hold down phone button & volume + at the same time. Onyx Studio 2 will power off and when you power it on again, it has been reset.

Yes, you can see all voice interactions with the Harman Kardon Allure by using the Alexa app and visiting History in Settings. Your interactions are grouped by question or request. Tap an entry to see more detail, provide feedback, or listen to audio sent to the Cloud for that entry by tapping the play icon. Sometimes Alexa may not understand you perfectly, and the translations you see in History may not always reflect exactly what you said (for example, they may be inaccurate or incomplete). You can help us improve your experience by providing feedback on inaccurate translations in History.

Yes, and it is very simple. Choose the custom setup option if you want to manually connect the BDS system to Wi-Fi. To connect the BDS system to a specific Wi-Fi network, you need to enter the Wi-Fi network name and password in the network settings. Confirm the SSID name. Your BDS should now be connected to the WiFi.

Yes it is possible. Connect any iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch or iPad) to the front panel USB port of the BDS. Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on your iOS device and that it is currently connected to your wireless home network. NOTE: iOS version 5 or higher is required for iOS Wi-Fi sharing. 1: Select Configure Wi-Fi by iOS from the Setup Wi-Fi list. A pop-up will be displayed on your iOS device. 2: Select Allow to confirm that you want to share your Wi-Fi settings. 3: The connection should now be established automatically. Check the status on your TV for confirmation"

Yes. Just connect the analog output from your CD player to the Audio In jack on the back of your Adapt.

Unfortunately this is not currently possible.

Yes, you can take can incoming call from the Onyx 4 by pressing the call button located between the power button and volume + button.

No, you can only take phone calls when your Go + Play BT/Wireless is connected to a single smartphone. The speaker is designed in this way to protect privacy when it doesn't know which phone is being called. However, some Android phones (e.g. Google Nexus 5) will still transfer the phone call to speaker even when Go + Play BT/Wireless is connected with multiple smartphones. This is caused by the configuration of the phone.

Yes. This product has a usb port for charging other devices.

No, it will only play stereo CD disc.

Yes. Go into our HK Alexa Setup app, tap on the 3 line icon and click on "Lightning" to toggle it on and off.

PureVoice is default ON when you turn on the soundbar. You may turn OFF PureVoice by using the LCD touch display. On the touchscreen, swipe to the Settings page, then tap Audio -> PureVoice to enable or disable PureVoice.
 

Yes, When an update is available, you will find this on the product website of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2, in Manuals and Downloads. You will need to connect your Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 by USB, and run the software update from a compatible computer.

No, upgrade can only be performed with a USB stick. There is no danger to the receiver if you try to upgrade through the wireless network, though.

No, the Allure speaker requires an internet connection in order to use Alexa voice commands. You can always listen to music via the Bluetooth connection if you are out of range with your Wi-Fi network

No, stereo pairs must be two of the same type of speaker. For example, two Omni 10 or two Omni 10+ speakers will work, but not one Omni 10 and one Omni 10+.

The Adapt can be powered from any USB port providing 1 amp current, but Harman recommends using the supplied power adapter.

Yes, when out of range of your Wi-Fi network, you can use the Bluetooth or analog auxiliary connection. The OMNI 50+ has a built-in battery as well to take the speaker out of the house.

Yes, simply connect an AUX (phono) cable from TV to your AURA.

No, When connected from multiple mobile devices ( up to 3 ) to one Harman Dual Sound enabled speaker, only the last one that connected will stay connected when enabling Harman Dual Sound. You can however connect from one mobile device to one of the 2 Harman Dual Sound enabled speakers, and activate Dual Sound afterwards. This will give you the option to interrupt the playback, in the same way as Social Mode works when connected to only one speaker.

No, this is a limitation from Google that requires every speaker to have a special license. First generation OMNI speakers do not have such license.

It is possible to connect both HDMI and optical to the TV input at the same time, but HDMI will be prioritized over optical. Switching manually from HDMI to optical is not possible.

Streaming via Bluetooth or direct aux in connection are supported without the HK Controller app. For OMNI+ devices that you already have placed in a room, they are capable of using either Spotify Connect or Chromecast built-in without the need of using the HK Controller app. Use only the HK Controller app for setting up any OMNI+ devices you may have.

Yes, in case your Wi-Fi does not work then simply press and hold the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds, your speaker is now in pairing mode. The button is located on the back where you connect the power cord. Please be aware that Alexa will not work on Bluetooth.

There is a buffer inside the speakers that processes the incoming signal. This buffer delays the audio signal compared to the video signal, causing a delay. For this, we do not recommend using Omni+ speakers with a TV. Our Omni bar will work with your TV sound and you can create wireless 5.1 surround sound system with the Omni bar.

Yes, you can easily charge your OMNI 50+ while charging another device via USB port.

No, only analog audio sources are available for Zone II.