When trying to set up my speaker with the Google Home app, I get a message that says “Device needs to be activated before setup”. How do I proceed?
When trying to set up my speaker with the Google Home app, I get a message that says “Device needs to be activated before setup”. How do I proceed?
If you see this message, you must download the Device Utility app from the Google Play Store. Follow the instructions in the app to activate your speaker, and then return to the Google Home app to complete the setup.
Applies to:
- JBL Link 300
- Harman Kardon Radiance 2400
- JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam
- Harman Kardon Citation 100
- JBL BAR 9.1 True Wireless Surround with Dolby Atmos
- Adapt + Amp
- Harman Kardon Citation 300
- Adapt+
- Harman Kardon Citation One MKIII
- JBL Link 20
- Harman Kardon Citation 100 MKII
- Harman Kardon Enchant 800
- Harman Kardon Citation 200
- JBL Link Music
- Harman Kardon Citation Tower
- JBL Omni Bar Plus
- Harman Kardon Citation One MKII
- Harman Kardon Citation ONE DUO
- Harman Kardon Citation ONE
- Harman Kardon Citation 500
- Harman Kardon Citation Oasis DAB
- Harman Kardon Surround
- JBL Link 10
- JBL CONTROL XSTREAM
- JBL Link 500
- JBL Link Portable
- JBL Playlist
- JBL Link Bar
- Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam™ 700
- Omni 50+
- Omni 10 Plus
- Harman Kardon Citation Adapt
- Omni 20 Plus
- Harman Kardon Citation Oasis FM
- JBL LINK VIEW
- Harman Kardon Citation Bar
- Harman Kardon Citation Amp
- Harman Kardon Enchant 1300
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