How To

Check to see if it happens with all source devices (TV, BluRay, DVD, etc.). If it only happens with one device and not the other, the issue may be with that device. Make sure you do not have any HDMI adapters or splitters. These can cause issues with video and audio.

Check to see if it happens with all source devices (TV, BluRay, DVD, etc.). If it only happens with one device and not the other, the issue may be with that device. Make sure you do not have any HDMI adapters or splitters. These can cause issues with video and audio.

The Aura Studio has been put into demo mode, here is how to detect and disable this feature.
How to detect "demo mode" on the Aura Studio:

1. When plugged in, the Aura Studio will stay powered on at all times (it will not go into standby mode).
2. All buttons on the speaker will not work.
3. Bluetooth mode is disabled, wireless connection will not work.
4. Only the aux cable input can be used to play music; volume is automatically set to maximum and cannot be adjusted (all buttons are disabled).

How to disable "demo mode" on the Aura Studio:

1. Make sure the speaker is powered ON.
2. Press and hold the Vol - and Bluetooth button for at least 5 seconds
3. The speaker will power OFF, demo mode is disable.
4. Now when the speaker is powered ON, you will have full access to all buttons and features.

Caution: The button combination that disables "demo mode" (Vol - and Bluetooth), will also enable it.

AUTHENTICS 200/300/500

Software Update Release Notes

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Version:  24.43.21.50.00

Release Date: November 11th, 2024

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

 

What’s New

1. Increase EQ to 7 bands
2. Add support for Spotifiy HiFi
3. Improved software performance

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Version:  24.20.21.50.00

Release Date: May 23, 2024

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

 

What’s New

1. Add Roon Ready feature
2. Add Spotify HiFi support
3. Add AAC codec BT streaming support
4. Fixed bugs
5. Improved performance

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Version:  24.01.41.50.00

Release Date: January 16, 2024

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

 

What’s New

1. Normalized volume level when using stereo pairing with AirPlay 2
2. Add support for stereo pairing (Authentics 500)
3. Fixed bugs
4. Improved performance

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Version:  23.46.65.50.00

Release Date: November 27, 2023

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

 

What’s New

1. Add support for stereo pairing (Authentics 200/300)
2. Add support for Amazon HD Music (Dolby Atmos Music content supported on Authentics 500 only)
3. Fixed bugs
4. Improved performance

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Version:  23.33.55.50.00 

Release Date: August 28, 2023

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

 

What’s New

1. Add support for Amazon Alexa & Google Voice Assistant
2. Add support for Dolby Atmos Music over Tidal inside the JBL One app (Authentics 500)
3. Improve sound quality
4. Bug fixes and improvements

 

 

The Elite headphones are equipped with an auto off capability to preserve battery life when not in use. The headphones will automatically turn off after 10 minutes of inactivity: meaning no audio or voice. In situations where the user would like to enjoy the benefits of the ANC technology only - when not listening to music or talking on the phone , we advise to turn off the Auto Off feature in the app to keep the headphone running continuously.

BAR 1300/1300X

Software Update Release Notes

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Version:  V 24.33.31.80.00
Release Date:  August 20, 2024
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

What’s New

1. Improve rear speaker charging performance when docked

Version:  V 24.17.71.80.00
Release Date: May 10, 2024
Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

 

What’s New

1. Improve calibration flow.
2. Add Amazon HD music support in JBL ONE app
3. Improve HDMI eARC/ARC compatibility

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Version:  V 22.47.35.80.00

Release Date: November 29, 2022

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

 

What’s New

1. Optimize the charging experience for the detachable surround speaker
2. Improve sound bar HDMI compatibility with TV
3. General software and performance improvements

BAR 300 & BAR 500
Software Update Release Notes
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Version:  24.27.31.80.00
Release Date:  July 23, 2024
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

What’s New

1. Improve HDMI eARC/ARC compatibility

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Version:  24.15.21.80.00
Release Date:  April 16, 2024
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

What’s New

1. Optimize network request
2. Fix Smart Mode auto standby issue

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Version:  24.10.21.80.00
Release Date:  March 25, 2024
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

What’s New

1. Improve calibration flow
2. Add Amazon HD music support in JBL One App
3. Improve HDMI eARC/ARC compatibility

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Version:  23.52.11.80.00
Release Date:  January 3, 2024
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

What’s New

1. Enable PureVoice On/Off adjustment

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Version:  23.43.41.80.00
Release Date:  November 16, 2023
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

What’s New

1. Upgraded Bluetooth to version 5.3
2. Immersive Audio feature support
3. SmartThings support
4. Tidal Connect support

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Version:  V 22.31.11.80.00
Release Date:  August 08, 2022
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Upgrade and/or USB
Filename:  JBL_Bar_300_500_ver_22.31.11.80.00

What’s New

1. Improved LED Display messages
2. Improved Wi-Fi music streaming connectivity

BAR 5.0 MULTIBEAM
Software Update Release Notes
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Version:  21-04-54-70
Release Date:  January 29, 2021

• Improved WiFi related services compatibility (for Chromecast, AirPlay and Alexa MRM) with phones and tablets.
• Improve Soundbar HDMI and eARC/ ARC Compatibility with TV.
• Improved LED Display messages.

BAR 5.1
Software Update Release Notes
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Version:  V17.07
Release Date:  February 26, 2021
Release Media:  USB
Filename:  Unify.BIN

• Improves Soundbar Optical, HDMI, and ARC Compatibility with TV.
• Improved LED Display Messages

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Instructions for software upgrade
 

1. Download the latest software version from JBL.com and bin file: Unify.BIN
2. Prepare one empty USB Stick and create a new folder (named “UPG”) in the root directory, then copy the bin file to the new UPG folder.
3. Please mount the two detachable speakers onto the main Soundbar and subwoofer upgrade port to AUX input, then power on the Soundbar.
4. Please insert the USB Stick into the Soundbar USB port on its rear panel and long-press: [POWER] and [VOL- ] on the Soundbar for 10 seconds to start the software upgrade. Wait for the software upgrade to complete. The Soundbar will go back to standby mode.
5. To Check Software version: 

• Press and hold the DIM DISPLAY button on the remote control for 5 seconds in any source, followed by the short press of the SOUND MODE and then the short press of the NIGHT MODE button.
• To check the subwoofer software version, please connect the subwoofer to Soundbar via a 3.5mm AUX-in cable and follow the above procedure

BAR 5.1 SURROUND
Software Update Release Notes

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Version:  23.25.51.00
Release Date:  June 28, 2023

• Enhance software security

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Version:  22.49.21.00
Release Date:  December 21, 2022

• Fix Fire TV volume bar display 

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Version:  20-43-51-00
Release Date:  December 18, 2020 

• Improves Soundbar HDMI ARC inter-operability
• Enables Alexa MRM (Multi-Room Music) functionality.
• Download the “JBL BAR Setup” App onto your Android or iOS smartphone/tablet to setup WiFi and link it to your Alexa account to enjoy this new feature.

BAR 700

Software Update Release Notes

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Version:  24.15.21.80.00

Release Date: May 10, 2024

Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

 

What’s New

1. Improve calibration flow
2. Add Amazon HD Music support in JBL One app
3. Improve HDMI eARC/ARC compatibility

BAR 800 & BAR 1000
Software Update Release Notes
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Version:  V 24.33.31.80.00
Release Date:  August 20, 2024
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

What’s New

1. Improve rear speaker charging performance when docked

 

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Version:  V 24.15.21.80.00
Release Date:  April 18, 2024
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

What’s New

1. Improve calibration flow
2. Add Amazon HD support in JBL One App
3. Improve HDMI eARC/ARC compatibility

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Version:  V 22.34.55.80.00
Release Date:  September 09, 2022
Release Media:  OTA (over the air) Automatic Update
Filename:  JBL_Bar_800_1000_ver_22.34.55.80.00.zip

What’s New

1. Improved the LED display behavior for a better user experience.
2. Optimized the charging experience for the detachable surround speaker.
3. Improve Wi-Fi music streaming connectivity.