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1.  INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the JBL Authentics speaker. We 

encourage  you  to  take  a  few  minutes  to  read  through  this 
manual, which describes the product and includes step-by-step 

instructions for setting up and getting started.

To make the most of product features and support, you may 
need to update the product software through the Internet 
in the future. Refer to the software update section in this 
manual to ensure that your product has the latest software.

Designs  and  specifications  are  subject  to  change  without 
notice. If you have any questions about the speaker, installation 
or  operation,  please  contact  your  retailer  or  customer  service 
representative, or visit our website: www.jbl.com.

1.1  JBL One app

With the JBL One app, you can

• 

easily connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi network;

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set up your voice assistants;

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connect *music streaming services;

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personalize audio settings;

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manage and control devices;

• 

enjoy Dolby Atmos

®

 Music from *music steaming services 

(Authentics 500 only);

• 

access additional features.

JBL One

For more information, see “

5.1 Connect to your home network

” 

and “

7.1 P

lay over your home network

”.

NOTE:

 

– *

Subscription may be needed and not provided by the 

JBL One app.

1.2  Voice control

With Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa available 
simultaneously, you can play your favorite music, control your 
smart home devices, and more, hands-free, using just your 
voice. You can access both assistants simultaneously on this 

device. 

For how to set up and use your voice assistants, see “

6. VOICE 

ASSISTANTS

”.

Summary of Contents for Authentics 200

Page 1: ...AUTHENTICS 200 AUTHENTICS 500 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by...

Page 3: ...ome network 7 5 2 Connect to your Bluetooth device 8 5 3 Connect to an external audio device 8 6 VOICE ASSISTANTS 9 6 1 Set up your voice assistants 9 6 2 Talk to your voice assistants 9 7 PLAY 10 7 1...

Page 4: ...ce representative or visit our website www jbl com 1 1 JBL One app With the JBL One app you can easily connect the speaker to your Wi Fi network set up your voice assistants connect music streaming se...

Page 5: ...ulti Room Music Alexa Cast or Bluetooth Press once to play or pause playback Press twice to skip to the next track Press three times to skip to the previous track Rotary volume controls Rotate clockwi...

Page 6: ...minder Solid white for about 10 minutes x2 Cyan and blue twice followed by voice response Queued Notifications Solid white for about 10 minutes Slow pulsing yellow Do Not Disturb Mode Enabled N A Puls...

Page 7: ...al device connected through the audio cable 5 CONNECT 5 1 Connect to your home network Using Wi Fi or an Ethernet cable connect the speaker to your network When you register Google Assistant and Amazo...

Page 8: ...tooth Bluetooth DEVICES JBL Authentics 500 Now Discoverable Connected 5 2 1 Connect a Bluetooth device 1 To select Bluetooth source press Fast flashing white Ready for Bluetooth pairing 2 On your Blue...

Page 9: ...exa to play music get answers manage everyday tasks and control smart home devices using just your voice OFF ON Voice assistant status LED 1 Make sure that the speaker has been properly connected to y...

Page 10: ...peakers are connected to the same Wi Fi network for music service streaming and control See 5 1 Connect to your home network 7 1 1 Play through the JBL One app Through the JBL One app stream audio fro...

Page 11: ...tmos effect is automatically applied for a truly immersive 3D surround sound experience NOTES To enjoy Dolby Atmos Music on TIDAL a TIDAL HiFi Plus subscription is required Dolby Atmos Music is not su...

Page 12: ...sic streaming through Bluetooth will pause when you start music streaming through Wi Fi 7 3 Control music playback You can control music playback while streaming music from the JBL One app Chromecast...

Page 13: ...e you connect the speaker to power and start music playback on the speaker The self tuning takes three minutes If music playback stops before self tuning is complete the self tuning will resume when y...

Page 14: ...ging dimensions W x H x D 319 x 254 x 218 mm 12 6 x 10 x 8 6 Packaging weight 4 15 kg 9 1 lbs Authentics 500 General specification Model Authentics 500 Sound system 3 1 Dolby Atmos Music Power supply...

Page 15: ...twork See 5 1 Connect to your home network Check that you have started voice control with the correct wake word See 6 2 Talk to your voice assistants Depending on the location of your speaker the ambi...

Page 16: ...r respective owners Wi Fi CERTIFIED 6 and the Wi Fi CERTIFIED 6 Logo are trademarks of Wi Fi Alliance Hey Google Google Android Google Play and Chromecast built in are trademarks of Google LLC Google...

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