How To
How To
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If you experience a problem with setup using an Android 7.0 or higher device, please perform the following steps: First, force stop the HK Controller app from running in background. Second, go to your phone or tablet Wi-Fi settings, find the Omni speaker setup Wi-Fi network, and select “Forget Network”.Third, reopen the HK Controller app and begin the setup process again. After performing these steps, you will be able to complete the setup process for your speakers.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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"In certain network conditions, your speaker may not be visible from your streaming app. You can still use voice control to start & control playback. If you wish to use your phone app to control playback, please power cycle your Citation speaker and your phone."Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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- Power on your Harman Kardon Citation speaker.
- Verify that you are connected to the right Wi-Fi network on your smartphone.
- Open your Google Home app
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- Enable Bluetooth
- First option
Tap Add
Set up device
Set up new devices in your home
- Second option
Tap
X device found
Select Home location
- Follow the instruction on screen to add your new Harman Kardon Citation speaker.
Still not sure how to connect, then watch this video below:
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- Power on your Harman Kardon Citation speaker.
- Verify that you are connected to the right Wi-Fi network on your smartphone.
- Enable Bluetooth
- Enable Location services
- Open your Google Home app
- Make sure you have permitted the Google Home app to view your location.
- First option
Tap Add
Set up device
Set up new devices in your home
- Second option
Tap
X device found
Select Home location
- Follow the instruction on screen to add your new Harman Kardon Citation speaker.
Still not sure how to connect, then watch this video below:
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No, that is not possible. However, you can create a 5.1 wireless surround system to extend your TV or movie sound. All you need is two additional OMNI+ speakers, such as 2 x OMNI 10+, OMNI 20+ or OMNI 50+.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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- Try to disconnect some devices from your Wi-Fi network. Some routers may have weak performance, which can cause issues and poor connection to all devices in your network. - If your router supports 5Ghz ( 802.11N or AC ) and you have devices that are capable of using 5 GHz Wi-Fi then switch to that specific network for best performance. - If you have a lot of ( Legacy / older than 5 years ) devices on 2.4GHz network, try limiting them to max. 6 connected simultaneouslyWas this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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What you need first
Make sure that the device is installed on your Wireless network, by ensuring these steps below:
- You have the most recent version of the Google Home app installed
- Your Citation device is powered on
- Your Citation device is plugged into a wall outlet.
- The Citation device is located near your router
- The white LED lights in front of the Citation device are blinking
- If you are using an Apple iOS device, you need to turn on Bluetooth to installed the device.
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On your iOS device Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth
- Make sure Bluetooth is on
- Return back to the Google Home app
- Your Citation device should appear as "Set up this device"
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- If you are using an Android device, you need to turn on Bluetooth and Location Services.
- On your Android device, tap Settings.
- Find Bluetooth settings > Make sure Bluetooth is on
- Tap Location > Turn on location
- Tap Settings > Apps > Google Home app > Permissions.
- Next to "Location", check the slider is on.
- Your Citation device should appear as "Set up this device" .
TroubleshootingStep 1. Reboot your Citation device
- Disconnect the power cable from your Citation device
- Reconnect power cable to your Citation device
Step 2. Force close and relaunch the Google Home app
- From your Apple iOS device, do the following below:
- Press the Home button two times quickly. There will be a small preview of your recently used apps.
- Select the app you want to close and swipe up towards the top of the screen.
- Launch the Google Home app again.
- From your Android device, do the following below:
- 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.
- Select the app you want to close and swipe left or tap the X.
- 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:
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Try finding another mobile device to set up your Citation device, sometimes it can help connecting your speaker
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Relocate your Citation device, or try to disable other Wireless network devices that might cause interference for your Citation device.
- Perform a factory reset of your device, by holding down the reset button for more than 5 seconds.
- Reboot your Wireless router
- Lastly, try turning Wi-Fi off and then back on again on your mobile device. Reopen your Google Home app and try again.
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Do not worry, pairing both devices is easy and quick. Press the "pairing" button on the back of the Omni Bar, then press "pairing" button on the subwoofer. They will start communicating with each other, and when both devices show white light in the LED on the back, that indicates that they are paired.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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One explanation can be that your OMNI 50+ is part of a 5.1 system with your Omni Bar, which will make the surround OMNI 50+ left and right rear speakers act as "secondary", and Bluetooth connection is not possible to secondary speakers. To use the OMNI 50+ as a portable speaker again, simply perform a reset of the speaker by pressing the reset button for 5 seconds. Please note that after resetting your OMNI 50+, it is no longer part of the 5.1 wireless system.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Dual band routers that have 2.4 and 5 GHz connection bands. If devices connect on different bands, they cannot see one another. Please make sure your phone and speakers are both connected to 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz and that there is no AP isolation activated between them.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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If your Wi-Fi network name has special characters, such as (, `, \, ', ", or ), then please change the name of your Wi-Fi network, as these characters are not supported. After changing the name, you can go ahead and setup the speaker to your Wi-Fi network.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The speaker is IPX5 certified, it can withstand direct splashes from any direction for up to 3 minutes. Although a little snow or rain won't hurt it, we do not recommend keeping the speaker outside during rain and/or snow. Also be aware of extreme hot or cold temperatures, they may be damaging.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!