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To use Chromecast, you must continue the setup in the Google Home app first.
Configuring the speaker only with Apple WAC will not enable the Chromecast feature.
For this to happen, you must sign-in with your Google account.
You can quickly try out the Chromecast feature, and if you do not like it, reset your Citation or LINK speaker, and redo the configuration part on your Apple device.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback! -
Please try turning Bluetooth off on your phone and trying again, and make sure Location services are enabled for the Google Home app. If this does not work, certain phones are not compatible with the Google Home setup process, including the Vivo X21A, Vivo NEX S, and Vivo X9. Please use a different device for setup.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Use the Google Voice Assistant button on your Citation soundbar remote control when using these inputs HDMI, AUX or Optical. When you press this button, the current volume level will temporarily decrease and the Google Voice Assistant will begin listening for your command. The reason you need to use the remote control is that Google Assistant does not support Multi-channel audio from your source device (TV, BlueRay Player or TV-BOX) and therefore the mic is automatically muted unless the Google Voice Assistant button is pressed. Google Voice Assistant is always listening when streaming music over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The built-in YouTube app is able to stream up to 1080P content. Video with higher resolution is not available.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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We designed the USB folder data to show the latest modified folder and it is a design preference. It is not possible to change this setting.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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No, if a software update is required, then it would need to be send in for service. Please contact our helpdesk for further help.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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If you are having problems playing music after setting up a new speaker (no matter what connection is used, Ethernet, Wi-Fi), please restart the Harman Kardon Controller app after the speaker setup is complete.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Some third-party apps do not support volume changing when your smart device is in lock screen mode.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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If you are experience this message, please power cycle the Wi-Fi router and speaker(s). Disconnect the devices' power cable for 10 seconds and then reconnect them. Once the router and speaker(s) completely boots up, please try to setup again.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Try reset the ESQUIRE2 speaker. 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. Go into your Bluetooth device list and delete the ESQUIRE2 from your list. Now Bluetooth pair with it again. If the unit still do not work as intended, please contact our helpdesk.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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This feature is not yet implemented in our Harman Kardon Allure or Allure portable speaker. Future updates might include this option, so we advise keeping an eye on the release notes in the HK Alexa Setup app about possible future firmware updates.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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There may be more than one reasons for this problem, but one detail is important: if establishing the connection manually, do not advance the cursor after having written all characters in your password with the up and down arrows. If you jump to the next empty position after the last character, this will be interpreted as an added character in itself, and the password will be wrong.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 only supports Bluetooth. The HK Controller app only works with Harman Kardon products that have WiFi connectivity.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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It is important to use the correct HDMI connection on the BDS, marked with ARC. Also, the proper input must be selected with the AUX input selector button, which scrolls between the six AUX inputs. It always selects the AUX input that you used last, so once you have used the AUX ARC input, the BDS unit remembers it until you select another AUX input. Of course you have to have a TV which actually supports ARC.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Unfortunately, some Huawei phones are not able to stream music from the HK Controller app to 1st generation Omni speakers. However, the new Omni 10+, 20+, and 50+ have fixed this issue, and you will be able to stream music to them using your Huawei phone.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Make sure your source device and AURA are on the same network. Then make sure your router is set to support older Wi-Fi protocols, such as b/g where the AURA is operating. Some routers have a function to disable older protocols and only use newer ones.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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It is not possible to setup a speaker to a hidden SSID Wi-Fi network. Please make it visible to install your OMNI+ speakers.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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It is not possible to use the speaker while installing it to your WiFi network. Once you have successfully connected to the WiFi network, you can use Bluetooth and AUX again.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Your device has entered full standby-mode, which means it shuts down all activity to have the lowest power consumption. This is a requirement for any product in Europe in order to reduce power consumption for devices in your home. To use the HK Remote app again, simply switch ON your device with the original remote control or the front panel on/off button.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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AURA is DLNA compatible, which means that if you have a device capable of streaming DLNA content (AUDIO only), then it will be visible for these devices. If you do not see AURA on your network, please make sure you have connected it to the Wi-Fi and followed the procedure, as it requires to be connected via Wi-Fi.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Spotify Connect needs to be connected to your Home network for it to work. Also it requires that you are a paid subscriber to Spotify Premium to open use of the Connect feature.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Yes. This product has power/battery save features. If no audio signal is detected it will suspend and then turn off.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Yes. This product has power/battery save features. If no audio is detected the speaker will suspend and then turn off.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Yes, you will need to connect an Adapt to stream music to the Aura.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Yes, you will need to connect an Adapt to stream music to the BDS x80, or older BDS models.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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If I have a JBL Authentics L8 or L16 that is connected to Wi-Fi, do I need an Adapt to stream to it?Yes, you will need to connect an Adapt to stream music to the JBL Authentics products.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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This is correct. You can put the BDS x75 and x77 into Standby Mode by pressing and holding the ON/OFF Button, and this is not mentioned in the owner's manual. This stops the cooling fan, among other things.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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This is correct. You can put the BDS x75 and x77 into Standby Mode by pressing and holding the ON/OFF Button, and this is not mentioned in the owner's manual. This stops the cooling fan, among other things.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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If any of the items we deliver are damaged or incorrect, we will refund the delivery charge. If you change your mind about wanting to keep them, you may return them at no charge, but we will not refund the original delivery charge.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Our BDS device do not support 5 GHz networks. You must connect it to a 2.4 GHz network (b, g or N networks).Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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No, sorry it is not possible to do so, as it requires some additional hardware changes, which the old BDS systems do not have.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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This is because a 4K TV will force the BDS into 4K resolution (upsampling), because this gives the best picture quality, being the highest resolution possible. However, there is no such thing as a 3D 4K movie. All 3D discs are full HD (1080p), but cannot be reproduced in 4K, because 4K resolution cannot be combined with 3D. The solution is to enter the setup menu of the BDS, selecting normal full HD resolution in the picture settings menu. Now 3D movies will be shown correctly on the 4K TV.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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This is because a 4K TV will force the BDS into 4K resolution (upsampling), because this gives the best picture quality, being the highest resolution possible. However, there is no such thing as a 3D 4K movie. All 3D discs are full HD (1080p), but cannot be reproduced in 4K, because 4K resolution cannot be combined with 3D. The solution is to enter the setup menu of the BDS, selecting normal full HD resolution in the picture settings menu. Now 3D movies will be shown correctly on the 4K TV.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Please make sure that your smart-device that is using the HK Controller app and OMNI speaker(s), are connected to the same band (2.4G or 5G) when using a Dual-band router.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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To use DLNA properly, you will need to share your folders from your server or PC, before our BDS system can detect your content.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Make sure that both speakers are using the same network technology, either Ethernet or WiFi. Mixing them will increase music loading time.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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DVD and Blu-ray Disc copy protection only allows analog video output up to 576p resolution when playing DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. To view video at higher resolutions use the AVR’s HDMI inputs and HDMI output instead of its component video inputs and output.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Use the Google Voice Assistant button on your Citation Bar remote control when using these inputs. When you press this button, the current volume level will temporarily decrease and the Google Voice Assistant will begin listening for your command. If you wish to use Google Voice Assistant with the wake-up word when steaming music over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth in a 5.1 surround sound system, turn off the Surround setting on the Citation Bar touch screen.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The correct button is the POP-UP button, located in the upper left corner of the upper big, square button. This will work as return button.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The correct button is the POP-UP button, located in the upper left corner of the upper big, square button. This will work as return button.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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This is sometimes a problem with wired connections to computers or NAS drives. There is no way to change this, unfortunately.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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To use the Onyx Studio 2 with a PC or MAC, please make sure that you have the correct Bluetooth driver, that supports A2DP Audio Codec.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Typically when we are talking about projectors, they are normally installed in a place where the HDMI cable is too long, and the signal has a hard time reaching the AVR. It is also possible that the projector is not compatible with the AVR. To be sure it works with the AVR, please move projector closer and use a short HDMI cable. We recommend a cable that is 3 meters in length or less. If the projector works with the shorter cable, and you have no choice but to use a longer cable, you will need an HDMI repeater/amplifier/eq/booster (name varies depending on the manufacturer), to boost the signal so that it can make it all the way from the AVR to the projector.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Close and restart the Google Home app, or restart your phone. Start the Google Home app again, and the speaker should now appear.
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The Harman AVR App controls your receiver through your smartphone, which communicates via your wireless home network. Please make sure that your AVR is properly connected to your network router, with cable for the smaller models. If you have no wireless home network, you cannot use the app.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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I have downloaded the HK Remote app and connected to my AURA Studio, but i do not see it in the app?AURA Studio is not supported via our app, and that means you cannot change any settings on it.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Please make sure that your BDS is connected to the home network router also used by your smartphone.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Please place your AVR in full Standby by holding the Power Button for at least three seconds. Now, when you switch it ON again, the problem should have disappeared. Please note that Sleep Mode is not sufficient, you must use full Standby.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Please make sure that if you use 5GHz or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, all your speakers are connected to either 2.4GHz or all are connected to 5GHz Wi-Fi to have the best performance.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The first 105 files are registered right away. If you know that you have more files in the DLNA system, wait for close to a minute, while the BDS -75 / -77 registers the additional files. After a short while, it will begin counting until all files are registered, or until the maximum of 2000 files is reached.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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No, the Bluetooth name is fixed and not changeable. If you have multiple ESQUIRE2 in your Bluetooth list, and when activating one of them, it should be the "first" on your Bluetooth list.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The ALLURE PORTABLE is not constantly looking for a wi-fi system. When you turn the unit on, it finds the wi-fi, connects, and begins working. When you move into another section with a different router, the ALLURE PORTABLE will no longer be connected. You will have to turn the ALLURE PORTABLE off and then back on again, so that it can find it's new wi-fi router.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Please note that the AUX source supports a variety of input connections. By pressing the AUX button on the remote several times, the input toggles between the different audio inputs. Please press the remote control AUX button repeatedly, until the front display shows the correct input source. This should set the AUX input correctly, and you should have audio back in your speakers, to let you enjoy your Harman Kardon system.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Make sure your WiFi extender's name is not the same as that of your main WiFi network. Please use 5 GHz WiFi extenders only for best performance.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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If you have updated the unit from a USB stick, performed a reset procedure and removed power from the unit completely for at least 10 seconds, and the BDS still does not work, please repeat the update process. You may want to re-download the update file as well. This should solve the issue, and we are sorry for this inconvenience.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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To use our ESQUIRE2 with your Windows system, you'll need to find a Bluetooth driver that supports A2DP Audio codec. HARMAN do not have these and therefore you will need to contact your PC manufacturer.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The HKTS 65 is a new version of the HKTS 60, with minor improvements. Please select HKTS 60 in the menu.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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Harman Kardon Invoke
Final Software Update release notes
Release date: September 8, 2021Software version 12.2314.0 Release media Via USB software flash tool as provided by Harman Customer Service What’s New: - Fixed a pop noise sound when you play/pause the music.
- Fixed an issue where Bluetooth pairing is always available without pressing the Bluetooth button.
- Enable factory reset via the reset pinhole next to the microphone mute button. For example, use a paperclip, press and hold the button for 5 seconds to reset your Invoke speaker.
- Other minor bug fixes and improvements.
There are two ways to perform this update.
Option 1 (recommended): Do It Yourself Update
Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
Cost: Free
Download Link: Harman Kardon INVOKE Driver & OTA2 (220meg)
- Download the zip file from the link above.
- Unzip/Extract the entire contents of the zip file.
- Read through the instructions (OTA2.pdf) before performing the update to familiarize yourself with the procedure.
- Process 1: Install the driver in your Windows 10 computer so that it can recognize and communicate with your INVOKE.
- NOTE: This is not possible on computers that use BitLocker or other corporate encryption tools. Use a personal computer that does not use advanced encryption.
- Process 2: Install the update on your INVOKE via your Windows 10 computer.
OPTION 2: Factory Update
Estimated Time: 2-6 weeks
Cost: Shipping charges from your location to City Of Industry, California
Form Link: Sofware Update Request Form
- Click on the link above.
- Fill out the online form.
- Select INVOKE in the Product field.
- Type “Software Update Request” in the Description Of Issue/Problem field.
- Click Submit.
- Wait to receive an email within 48 hours with instructions for shipping back your unit.
- Please note that you are responsible for carefully packing your INVOKE and all shipping charges.
- Harman will update your product and send it back to you within 2-6 weeks.
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Our A2DP profile only support SBC Codec for ESQUIRE 2.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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