The JBL BAR Setup app works with JBL Bar 5.1 Surround.
It provides easy WiFi Setup for Alexa MRM (Mult-Room Music) for incredibly easy music streaming and multi-room possibilities.
Please ensure your JBL Bar 5.1 Surround firmware are updated in order to work with the app.
JBL BAR Setup Negative Reviews
WiFi pairing is impossibleSpent hours trying to do the WiFi pairing but it simply does not pair. Connected Bluetooth, not an issue but I’m sure there are lots of settings hidden in the app which remain inaccessible to the user due to poor connectivity..PepstruVersion: 1.0.9431
App doesn’t work and soundbar is worseI have spent hours and hours on trying to get this soundbar to work with a TV, trying with 2 different ones. The center channel may on occasion make an appearance, otherwise you only get background sound. I tried the HDMI cable that came with it. I tried 8k certified as well as tried those that came with my Xbox X and PlayStation 5, even bought an optical cable… nothing. I also have had another JBL soundbar and it was a little better if you were willing to forget watching anything unless the bar decided it was in a good mood. Quality Control for Harmon Kardon is total garbage, both hardware and software. Just avoid any of their products except there throwaway portable speakers you can buy for $10 to $20 at discount stores, soon to appear at a Dollar Store. There soundbars should be there too since you can use them as a Bluetooth speaker… an expensive Bluetooth speaker that has to be plugged into power to work. Garbage..LakLanManVersion: 1.0.9431
It does nothing usefulI guess if the only thing you want to do is connect Alexa, well then this hits the target. Otherwise not worth the memory space on my phone. It does absolutely nothing else. I hoped it could adjust sound settings, or maybe help trouble shoot why my sound bar keeps shutting off every hour or so. Very annoying!!.SctrchipVersion: 1.0.9431
COULD BE BETTERPlease allow equalizer filters through this app that change the characteristics of the soundbar’s audio. Stock settings are flat :(.REightyFiveVersion: 1.0.8813
Disappointed in JBLBought the 5.1 soundbar. Was very excited to get set up. Took off work to receive this package and disappointed to find out this app will not hook up to the soundbar. Have been here two hours now. If you want to improve sales…improve quality. Really disappointed in JBL.Disappointed buyer22Version: 1.0.9431
Most useless required appWhy did they make me download this app if it is just going to sit in my app screen? I want to disable the auto standby feature every 15 minutes but i cant. It is impossible to use this speaker at low volume or it will think i am not using it..KikoladoRVersion: 1.0.9431
No. It doesn’t connectI can’t get the app to connect to the sound bar. The instructions are two lines stating to restart the device and then hold the power button for 10 seconds. Nothing happens. The app simply states that it’s searching for a device.
No. Nothing..Fred SpagooVersion: 1.0.8813
Not able to connect to app total waste of timeOmg spending weeks with this b s waste of time this app. I’m sure it could be better if it connected to the app on iPhone! Such a waste of time period. I’m a Pro audio live sound reinforcement a v specialized and I can get the app ito connect! Joke.J rock live wire 420Version: 1.0.9431
Doesn’t connect…Followed the “help” directions step by step in 20 different ways and no matter what, it won’t connect to the bar. Not sure if there is another way to connect the bar to Wifi but this App is awful..SeriphemVersion: 1.0.8813
UselessAll it does is set up the sound bar (and it’s not needed for that). Doesn’t function as a remote control. Might as well delete it from your phone when the sound bar is set up..MujanVersion: 1.0.9431
Doesn’t WorkThe app just doesn’t work. We had to use Google Home as a go-around for the app. Lots of issues with connectivity. Wish we never would have even bought the speaker. Get your act together JBL..A41592Version: 1.0.9431
Doesn't find deviceThe device gives off a strong wifi signal of its own I can find and connect to. This app is incapable of working at all just don't use this honestly..Mf12345!7Version: 1.0.9431
JBL 500 sound barThis product is bad.
Sound quality is great, but I can’t get it to work consistently. I’m always having to reset. Now I can’t even get it to play. What a piece of garbage..RzcxxzzdsVersion: 1.0.9431
Absolute garbageThe app does not work to connect my new Bar 300 to my wifi. It also requires location services which is bogus. Total failure. Returning the bar. I feel bad for the seller.TXDLVersion: 1.0.9431
App is not picking up device during WiFi setupInstructions on app are terrible. Ended up unplugging unit but app still won’t connect when WiFi setup is displaying on bar.NatebuttonggVersion: 1.0.8813
Lack of new and annoying updates for bar 9.1It is a pity for a company as big and great as JBL that it is not providing updates. I have a soundbar 9.1 and I really don't know what to do..MasoudifixVersion: 1.0.9431
Awful start up noiseHorrible annoying beeping you can’t turn off.SkiCoachPhilVersion: 1.0.9431
Terrible set upOnly Bluetooth sets up why even bother WiFi if it don’t connect waste of time.SergioAIslasVersion: 1.0.9431
Will not connectJBL Bar 5 says Wi-Fi Setup and this app is searching for it but not finding the device..OOC17Version: 1.0.9431
Pointless appAll it does is connect to alexa. no EQ settings at all. never buying jbl again.MM2393Version: 1.0.9431
Jerk CompanyUpdate this app. Support your products. I paid $300 and you now charge $600 for the same soundbar..ConstructVersion: 1.0.9431
JBL Bar 2.1 doesn’t workJBL Bar 2.1 doesn’t have WiFi so impossible to pair..SETNG.51Version: 1.0.9431
Why I hate this app lolIt doesn’t work!!!!!!!!!.JoseVergalargaVersion: 1.0.9431
Doesn’t work...App does not connect..Luke 1505Version: 1.0.8813
JBL 9.1 no longer connectsHorrible app. JBL 9.1 no longer connects.C0RNBR3AD_Version: 1.0.8813
Bricked Soundbar During SetupDo not use.Cmell28Version: 1.0.9431
Why?Why are there 900 different apps for jbl speakers?.DasreyhVersion: 1.0.9431
Bad appUnable reach soundbar!.Swan585168Version: 1.0.9431
Waste of timeGarbage app.001 kokanVersion: 1.0.8813
UghThis is the dumbest dumb dumb that was ever so dumb. Ugh….Chika211Version: 1.0.9431
USE APP “JBL ONE” NOT THIS ONEThis app is useless.FbdxjVersion: 1.0.9431
No FunctionalityThis app misses the mark. Unlike the JBL One app, JBL Bar Setup does not allow for changing parameters such as adjusting the tone or renaming the speaker. The only thing the app does is integrate the speaker with Amazon. There is no solution for Apple Home Pod. Hopefully JBL will incorporate the BAR 5.0, 5.1, and 9.1 with JBL One..Paulie The SlideVersion: 1.0.9431
Doesn’t workApp remains stuck in the “Sign in with Amazon” screen.Ed.GrrVersion: 1.0.8813
Bar good, app notUsed the app to connect phone to soundbar. When this is set up, the bar works like an airplay connection and not Bluetooth. Great. Issue is that ever time the bar gets a firmware update, it can’t connect to the app anymore. Need to go through a reset/reconnect cycle between the bar and the app every time this happens. Now that I’m used to it, takes less than five minutes, but shouldn’t be the case to begin with..ToventoVersion: 1.0.9431
One star because ZERO isn’t an option.This app is unusable. I’m probably going to return the soundbar that can only be configured through a useless app and buying a brand that actually cares about their customers and reputation..Electric PhotographerVersion: 1.0.9431
JBL, it is ruining your reputation!If i was in JBL company i would try to replace this app because it is the worst app ever and it is ruining every reputation that JBL gathered.PersianGozillaVersion: 1.0.9431
The worstThe world worst application I have ever seen. I can’t believe that Harmon and JBL did it..Fedor 123456789Version: 1.0.9431
Don’t Waste Your Time With ThisUseless App that doesn’t work..Ben1940Version: 1.0.9431
Non functioningFollowing procedures several times, but still unable to locate the sound bar. Give up and delete the app immediately!.RaymondctwVersion: 1.0.9431
Doesn’t workWhen I try the procedure in soundbar for setup Wi-Fi nothing happened in the soundbar and the app can’t find the soundbar..DanielmenetryerVersion: 1.0.8813
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