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NOTES:

 

Make sure that your speaker is connected to the same Wi-Fi network 

as your Android or iOS device. 

 

If your speaker is not discovered by the 

JBL One app, hold   and 

 

together for more than 10 seconds to re-enter the Wi-Fi setup mode.  

 

To enable Chromecast built-in, Alexa Multi-Room Music, and Alexa 
Cast, please register Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa on the 
Google Home app and Amazon Alexa app respectively. 

5.1.2 Wired connection with your home network 

through an Ethernet cable (Optional)

1. 

Use an Ethernet cable (not supplied) to connect the speaker 
to your home network.

2.  On your Android or iOS device, download and launch the JBL 

One

 app for music streaming and control.

NOTES:

 

On your Android or iOS device, you can rename the speaker in the 

JBL One app.

 

On your iOS device, add the speaker to the Apple Home app and 
manage it together with other AirPlay 2-compatible speakers.

 

On your iOS device, if the speaker has been added to your home 
network, you can start AirPlay streaming from an AirPlay-compatible 
app (See “

7.1.3 Play through AirPlay

”). 

 

Availability of online music streaming services varies by country.

 

Some features require subscriptions or services not available in all 

countries.

5.2  Connect to your Bluetooth device

Through Bluetooth, connect the speaker with your Bluetooth 

device, such as a smartphone, tablet and laptop.

ON

Settings

Bluetooth

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JBL Authentics 200 

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Connected

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JBL Authentics 500 

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Connected

5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device

1.  To select Bluetooth source, press  .

 

 

(Fast flashing white): Ready for Bluetooth pairing.

2.  On your Bluetooth device, enable Bluetooth and search for 

JBL Authentics 200

 

or

 

JBL Authentics 500

” within three 

minutes.

 

 (Solid white): Successful connection. 

5.2.2 To reconnect the last paired device

Your Bluetooth device is retained as a paired device when the 

speaker  goes  to  standby  mode.  Next  time  you  switch  to  the 

Bluetooth source, the speaker reconnects the last active device 

automatically. 

5.2.3 To connect to another Bluetooth device

1. 

In the Bluetooth source, press 

.

 

The speaker enters the Bluetooth pairing mode.

2. 

Follow the Step 2 under “

5.2.1 Connect a Bluetooth device

”. 

NOTES:

 

This speaker supports multi-point connection. You can pair a second 
Bluetooth device without disconnecting the first one. 

 

The Bluetooth connection will be lost if the distance between the 

speaker and Bluetooth device exceeds 33 ft (10 m).

 

Electronic devices may cause radio interference. Devices that 
generate electromagnetic waves must be kept away from the 
speaker, such as microwaves and wireless LAN devices. 

 

Voice commands are not supported in Bluetooth mode. 

5.3  Connect to an external audio device

• 

Connect the speaker to an external audio device using 
a 3.5mm audio cable (sold separately), with one end 
connected to the AUX socket on the speaker, and the other 
end to the 3.5 mm audio output connector on the audio 

device.

NOTE:

 

After the audio cable is connected, ensure that no music plays 
through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to start music playback through the audio 

cable.

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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