JBL
Providing each Google Assistant and Android TV, the JBL Hyperlink Bar is likely one of the most feature-packed, and most delayed, sound bars in the marketplace. Initially scheduled to debut in 2018, JBL’s voice-controlled combo sound bar-streaming field is lastly on sale for $400.
The JBL Hyperlink Bar is an HDMI-connected sound bar that gives Google Assistant voice management along with streaming content material by way of Google’s personal Android TV. It seems to be based mostly on the corporate’s earlier sensible sound bar, the Hyperlink 300, which does not provide video streaming.
The Hyperlink Bar presents three 4K-compatible HDMI ports and an HDMI ARC output, plus it has built-in Chromecast for multiroom streaming from telephones and Chrome browsers. The corporate additionally presents an non-obligatory subwoofer for $300.
For many who don’t love the concept of getting a reside microphone in the home, the Hyperlink Bar additionally features a characteristic referred to as PrivacySwitch the corporate says will “guarantee the best stage of safety and privateness and depart hackers out of the home.”
The Hyperlink Bar is late to the get together, and at the least two competing merchandise provide compelling options, although neither presents video streaming. The primary is the Polk Command Bar, which was designed at the side of Amazon, incorporates Alexa and features a subwoofer. The second is the Sonos Beam, which has each Alexa and Google Assistant plus the well-established Sonos ecosystem.
Look out for a evaluation of the JBL Hyperlink Bar within the close to future.
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