JBL Link Portable
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JBL 360-Degree Pro Sound

Surround yourself with music. Enjoy crystal clear highs, sharp mids and deep, powerful bass. JBL Link Portable pulses sound in every direction thanks to a full-range transducer with 360-degree capabilities.

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Wireless streaming via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

Stream music on your JBL Link Portable effortlessly. Keep the music going with seamless Wi-Fi or Bluetooth streaming and easily access your Spotify, YouTube Music or Apple Music with no interruptions.

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Hands-free help from the Google Assistant

Just say "Hey Google" to ask the Google Assistant to play your favorite songs, and get easy access to all your music.

Features

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Up to 8 hours of portable playtime

Catch the latest podcast or audiobook. Then listen to every song on your favorite album. With the JBL Link Portable, you will still have plenty of power to spare.

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Fully waterproof

IPX7 waterproof protects JBL Link Portable from all sorts of household mishaps no matter where you take it.

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Charging cradle

Recharging your speaker is a breeze. Plug the charging cradle into any outlet, place your JBL Link Portable on top and get back to the music in no time.

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Easy setup at home

Easily set up and manage the JBL Link with the free Google Home App for iOS and Android. Download, install, and play.

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Style and substance

The JBL Link Portable looks as good as it sounds. Choose from six bold colors to complement your style*. *Please check locally for available color options

Specs & Downloads

Item# JBLLINKPORGRYAM

Description

JBL Link Portable

JBL Link Portable delivers bold, dynamic JBL 360-degree Pro sound for up to eight hours. Keep the music going with easy Wi-Fi or Bluetooth streaming in any room in your home. With the Google Assistant, make music requests, access Spotify, YouTube Music and Apple Music and listen without interruptions. Just say "Hey Google" to get started. Fully wireless, waterproof and durable it can handle an accidental soak or a few bumps and bruises. Charging is a breeze with the convenient, easy-to-use cradle. Complement your style with one of five eye-catching colors (availability varies by region).

General Specifications

Output power (W)
1 x 20

Audio Specifications

Dynamic frequency response range (Hz)
65 Hz - 20k Hz

Dimensions

Dimensions (in)
6.7 x 3.5
Dimensions (cm)
17 x 8.9
Weight (kgs)
0.74
Weight (lbs)
1.63

Control and Connection Specifications

Bluetooth frequency
2402 − 2480MHz
Bluetooth transmitted modulation
GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth transmitter power
<12.5dBm
Bluetooth version
4.2

Battery

Maximum music playing time (hrs)
8
Charging time (hrs)
3.5

Features

Built-in Wi-Fi
Yes
Charging cable
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Rechargable battery
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes

Notification

Google, YouTube, Google Home and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
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What's in The Box?

  • 1 x Link Portable
  • 1 x Type-C USB cable
  • 1 x Charging cradle
  • 1 x Quick-Start Guide
  • 1 x Safety sheet
  • 1 x Warranty cards
What's in The Box?

Documents & Downloads

Reviews and Q&A

Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is the portable you need! I've used a lot of small portable Bluetooth speakers in my day, but this is by far my favorite. Besides the fact it has the fantastic audio quality you would expect from a JBL product, its packed with useful features. Having google assistant built right in makes this worth every cent. Its like having a virtual assistant anywhere you take this speaker. Also, not having to use a cord every time you want to charge is awesome. The charging base makes it so easy, and a low chance of wearing out the port. The only negative is that is does not come with a USB outlet, although you probably have a drawr full of them, its something to keep in mind.
Date published: 2020-03-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sound I had some trouble figuring out how to work this speaker but once I downloaded the Google Play app, everything was resolved. I was surprised that this was not able to just connect to Bluetooth and play right away (maybe it can but I couldn't figure that out) so it seems you have to have the app to get it to work, which I don't see being a problem. The sound is amazing! It's clear, crisp and loud! I like to 'Hey Google' feature and find it to be very helpful and convenient. It has so many features that I am excited to try out and I've only scratched the surface. I think what makes this better than the competition is that it's portable and waterproof! Great product, highly recommend!
Date published: 2020-03-23
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Great idea, poor execution I’m not sure what JBL was thinking when they decided to make this device require set up via googlehome to even use bluetooth. It is advertised as being able to set up via apple airplay2. What a nightmare that was and even after you couldn’t use bluetooth unless you set it up through google home which I do not want to use in any capactity. The speaker is very difficult to set up and use, the “easy start” guide is next to useless with no online resources to help. JBL needs to recall all of these speakers and replace the software with something that is a lot more user friendly and intuitive. Get rid of the google cr*p and allow me to connect to bluetooth without any extra hoops to jump through.
Date published: 2020-11-15
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Stops Taking Charge I have another JBL speaker that I love and I wanted a new one to go with my Google Home Speaker. I bought this and within 3 months the device stopped charging on the cradle it sits on. I contacted JBL customer care who was great and sent me another JBL Link and within 3 months the device stopped taking charge just like the last one. I am now skeptical of JBLs products that they are manufacturing.
Date published: 2020-06-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT SPEAKER!! Like so many other jbl speakers this one is small and packs a punch. It looks amazing! Out of the box you can already tell this speaker is high quality. One of the best things I like is that it has Google voice assistant, so you can leave it anywhere at home. Another thing that makes this even easier to move around is it's charging stand can be hooked up to the outlet charging your speaker and when you want yo over it somewhere else it's as easy as just grabbing it and taking with you, no need to unplug cables. And when you need to charge it, just place it over the charging stand and it automatically starts charging without having to plug anything like other speakers. 10/10 I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a speaker that will fit nicely at home or office. Sounds great and looks great!
Date published: 2020-03-20
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Product Q&A

Does anyone else find the wireless charger does not seem to connect to the speaker properly and so doesn't charge properly? I can leave the speaker on the stand, and it'll start charging but I'll come back at the end of the day and it's flat

Asked by: LiamH86
Yes. I just bought one and it does not charge on the base. I tried a different plug adapter and power source, but it still does not work. I watched you tube videos to check the speaker was in the right position on the port (It can charge at any position) The battery light bar was moving, so it appeared to be charging, but it was not. Disappointed and sending back for a refund.
Answered by: JC68
Date published: 2022-12-21

Is Airplay 2 laggy for other users? I can't get the speaker to sync within a second of other speakers. This causes a terrible echo/mime effect. I can't use this speaker with my others in the house. Is there a way to update the firmware and resolve this?

Asked by: Hatch
Yes, it is laggy. I have the Link Music and it is not. It works perfectly in Airplay mode. BTW, both speakers work great in Chromecast/ Google home group for playing music in sync. So I'm guessing there is something different in the WiFI hw or sw portion of the Link Portable. I love it, but it would be better if it didn't lag. I wonder if two of them would be in sync using Airplay?
Answered by: DJ Hazmat
Date published: 2022-05-20

I managed, on third phone, to do initial set up of wifi so now I can use it as a bluetooth speaker but Google Home doesn't &quot;see&quot; the JBL and this I can't complete or return to the set up. Is there a router setting that is causing the problem?

Asked by: JoeCav
Well I think I sorted it out myself eventually. My home wifi set-up has a primary router and two subsidiary routers set up as access point (&quot;AP mode&quot;). Routers operating in AP mode do not have UPnP (universal Plug and Play, for recognizing new devices) and normally this feature cannot be turned on. So I went to the room with the primary router, which is in normal router mode and does have UPnP enabled, and reset the speaker. I then used an android tablet (a fourth device!) to connect and setup the speaker, enabling wifi and google assistant along the way, and it now seems to be working as it should. Fingers crossed this is a permanent solution.
Answered by: JoeCav
Date published: 2022-02-26

Can the JBL Link Portable connect to Google Home Minis to create a speaker group?

Asked by: cs81
You can create a &quot;speaker group&quot; with a Google Home Mini in the Google Home app, like other Chromecast capable speakers, and you should also be able to connect it to a Home Mini using Bluetooth where all sound from the Home Mini will be played through the Link Portable, but you can't create a &quot;speaker pair&quot; with a Home Mini for a wider stereo soundstage.
Answered by: Mindfrieze
Date published: 2022-07-01

Can you permanently disable Google Assistant on this? Have privacy concerns but needing an Airplay waterproof speaker

Asked by: crimsondeal
Our JBL Link Portable is designed as a voice-activated speaker, and it's not possible to disable the Google Assistant feature. The speaker needs to be connected to a WiFi network before the Bluetooth starts working. We're always looking for ways to improve our current products and future product line. Your feedback is much appreciated. If you need more help, please reach out to our JBL Customer Support team.
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2023-02-27

how do i reset it&nbsp;

Asked by: hssndn
Press and hold mute button &gt; 10 seconds.
Answered by: Brian9820
Date published: 2022-10-11

When connected to a phone via Bluetooth, can this be used as a speakerphone on calls?

Asked by: Cam123
No, our JBL Link Portable doesn't support phone calls.
Answered by: Jem at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

Is there a way to see or hear how much battery life is remaining? I know the thin line light illuminates to show battery charging progress but it isn't illuminated to show the battery's life during use. It would be helpful to know how much life is left.

Asked by: TJD39
Pressing one of the volume buttons shows the battery indicator.
Answered by: Drieks
Date published: 2022-08-10
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