How to Connect Harman JBL Bar 5.1 with the Home Network

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

THIS GUIDE WILL HELP CONNECT THE HERMAN JBL BAR 5.1 WITH THE HOME NETWORK

The JBL Bar 5.1 transforms from a soundbar into a true wireless 5.1 home theater system for an epic movie and music-listening experience. The soundbar features two detachable battery-powered wireless surround speakers with up to 10 hours of playtime, 510W of total system power, a 250mm wireless subwoofer, and three HDMI inputs to connect 4K devices, and Bluetooth.

2. Connect to Home Network

How to Connect with Home Network

Through Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable, connect the soundbar to the home network. With Chromecast built-in and AirPlay supported, the soundbar allows the user to stream audio on smartphones or tablets through the soundbar speakers.

1. On the soundbar, enter the Wi-Fi setup mode:
   
   • Press the power button to switch it ON
   → If the soundbar has not been connected to a network, the screen shows â€œHELLO” and then, â€œSETUP WIFI”.
   
   • To re-enter the Wi-Fi setup mode, press and hold the power button until â€œRESET WIFI” is displayed.
   
   
2. On the Android or iOS device, add the soundbar to your home Wi-Fi network.

Add Through Google Home APP

1. Connect the Android or iOS device to your home Wi-Fi network. Download the Google Home app. Sign in with the Google account. If you do not have one, create a new one.
   
   
2. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.
   

Add Through AirPlay Setup on an iOS Device

1. Connect the iOS device to the preferred home Wi-Fi network
   
   
2. On the iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Under SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER…, select "JBL Bar5.1_xxx" and follow onscreen instructions to complete setup.
          

1. If necessary, use an Ethernet cable to connect the soundbar to the home network.
   
   • Make sure that the user connects to the same network as they did during the setup.
     

• During the Wi-Fi setup through the Google Home app, users can name the soundbar and organize it by room.
  
  
• On the iOS device, add the soundbar to the Apple Home app and manage it together with other AirPlay 2-compatible speakers.
  
  
• On the iOS device, if the soundbar has been added to the home Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app, skip the steps under “Through AirPlay setup on an iOS device” and the users can start AirPlay streaming from an AirPlay-compatible app