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Before you start installing your new device
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.
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Can I connect the Citation Multibeam 1100 to the Citation Towers?

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

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Can I control iOT devices with my Citation speaker?

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

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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.

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CITATION SERIES: WiSA Technology & Compatibility

General information about WiSA:
WiSA is a wireless system designed specifically for audio and speakers. An audio system that incorporates WiSA technology has it's own internal wireless system. It is capable of doing 96kHz/24bit audio with an audio latency of only 5ms, virtually undetectable by the human ear.

For more information on WiSA technology, please go to the official WiSA website.

If a product is WiSA Certified, it can be used with any other WiSA certified product. For example a WiSA Ready TV with at transmitter.
Note: The overall sound quality is dependent on the processing and setup in the WiSA TV & transmitter, and may result in a performance (EQ, crossover and levels) not intended by the speaker manufacturer. To be sure that the Citation products sound the best, use a Citation Bar product as the main "hub".

WiSA Certified products:
Harman Kardon Citation Surrounds
Harman Kardon Citation Sub
Harman Kardon Citation Sub S
Harman Kardon Citation Towers

Products making use of WiSA technology (not certified):
Harman Kardon Citation Bar
Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 700
Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100
Harman Kardon Citation Amp
Harman Kardon Surround

Limitations:
WiSA does not offer 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X yet, so at the moment it is limited to 5.1 or 7.1 Dolby Digital. So regardless of which brand of WiSA speaker you choose, Dolby Atmos will not be available yet.

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Does the Citation speaker record all my conversations?

No, the Citation speaker does not store any conversations, it listens only for a few seconds and then deletes the file. Only when using "OK, Google" or "Hey, Google" will it start recording your question in order for Google Assistant to fulfill your request. You can always delete all your recordings via "My activity" settings under your Google Account.

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How can I factory reset my Citation device?

For Citation ONE, Citation 100, Citation Sub and Citation Surround, Press and hold the RESET button on the speaker for 5 seconds. For Citation 300, Citation 500, Citation Bar and Citation Tower, Press and hold the RESET button on the speaker for 5 seconds, or select the Factory Reset option in the touch screen settings menu.

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How to connect your Bluetooth smartphone or tablet
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.
1. 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.
1. You are now connected and ready to play music over Bluetooth, Enjoy!
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How to create and add Presets?
In our latest update for Citation, we added a couple of new features.
We are going to talk about our new programmable preset feature.

With this feature, you can add a voice command such as "Turn off the lights in the Bedroom" or "Play my playlist Rock road classic" without using your voice.
Once you have recorded the action, you will see an icon on your Citation display. Tap on this specific recorded command, and the Citation will do all the magic for you!

Enough of what it can do, let us create a preset:
1. Scroll down on your Citation Display to you see "Voice presets."
2. Press on the + sign.
3. Say your command: Play Radio FM
  1. Do not use "Hey or OK, Google at this point."
4. Press the "V" icon after the command is finished.
5. Select an icon.
6. Your Preset is now ready, tap it to give it a try.
To delete any presets.
- Press and hold down the preset.
- A menu will appear, hit the "TRASHCAN" icon.
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How to mute the Google Voice assistant on your HK Citation speaker
1. Touch the microphone icon on the screen to mute the Google Voice assistant microphone.
  1. NOTE: Google Assistant will not work when the microphone is muted.
2. Touch and press it again to unmute the microphone.
3. You can now give it any voice commands that you would like.
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