Google uses the data to make their services faster, smarter, and more useful to you,
such as providing better search results and timely traffic updates.
14)
Do I need to link my Google account to my LINK BAR?
Yes, your LINK BAR requires a Google account to operate. Your search history on the
LINK BAR will appear in your Google account's search history. Also, if you give the LINK
BAR permission, it may access your data saved in other Google services, such as
Calendar and Gmail in order to answer questions you ask.
15)
Will my LINK BAR share all information with Google?
Google has high privacy rules and one of them is not to share end-user data with any
third-party apps. Apps like Uber do require you to share personal details for booking,
which you already accepted when using the service.
16)
How long does the LINK BAR keep my data?
Any conversation or search history is stored in the cloud via your Google account and is
saved until you choose to delete it in the Google Home app. The LINK BAR does not
keep or store any data locally.
17)
What kind of data does LINK BAR collect?
Only data to make Google Assistant more efficient and Google services faster is
collected. Google Assistant learns over time to provide better and more personalized
feedback.
18)
Is my data safe when using LINK BAR?
Yes, Google services are protected by one of the world’s most advanced security
infrastructures. Conversations within your LINK BAR is encrypted by default.
19)
What audio codecs will the LINK BAR support?
MP3, AAC-LC, HE+ACC, FLAC, Vorbis, Wav, CELT/opus are supported via Wi-Fi
streaming. SBC and AAC are supported via Bluetooth.
20)
How do I play music from my mobile phone via Bluetooth
1.
Short press the Bluetooth button (
) on the LINK BAR.
2.
Enable Bluetooth feature on your mobile phone.
3.
Search and select “JBL LINK BAR” in the device menu.
21)
Can I use my LINK BAR without turning ON the TV?
The LINK BAR is always ON, you can ask the LINK BAR questions whether your TV is
ON or OFF.
22)
What kind of video / music services are supported by the LINK BAR
You can download video and music service from Google Play Store. Different services
may vary by location.
23)
Can I stream videos from my phone / tablet to the LINK BAR using Chromecast?
Yes, simply press the cast icon (
) on your mobile phone or tablet and choose JBL
LINK BAR from the list, make sure your mobile phone or tablet and the LINK BAR are
connected to the same network.
