How to Update JBL Soundbar [Automatic & Manual Methods]

If you own a JBL Soundbar, then you definitely should follow up on its software updates and upgrade the device to its latest firmware. The JBL Soundbar update is not just about enhancing its features. Software updates remove bugs and glitches causing errors in the Soundbar and optimize its working condition.

If your JBL Soundbar is not working properly, then updating the device should be your go-to option before you reset your JBL Soundbar. Basically, your JBL Soundbar will update automatically when connected to the WiFi network. If it doesn’t, then you have to download the firmware from JBL’s official website and integrate the file with the soundbar using a USB drive.

To make your JBL soundbar error-free, you can manually update it using the clear and detailed instructions I have mentioned in this article.

How to Automatically Update JBL Soundbar

JBL Soundbar models such as BAR 300, BAR 800, BAR 1300, BAR 1300X, BAR 1000, BAR 500, and BAR 700 are capable of automatically updating to the latest available software.

1. Turn on your JBL Soundbar and put the device in WiFi pairing mode.

2. After that, install the JBL One application on your Android/iOS device and follow the prompts to connect your JBL Soundbar to WiFi.

3. Finally, when an update is available, the device will detect it and update automatically.

How to Manually Update JBL Soundbar via USB

If your JBL Soundbar fails to connect with your Home WiFi, don’t worry. You can use a USB drive to update your JBL Soundbar without using a WiFi network.

Tip! If you are not sure whether an update for your JBL Soundbar is available or not, there is a way to check it through your soundbar. Press the Volume Down button and Source button at the same time on the JBL Soundbar to display on the soundbar screen.

1. Download the latest JBL Soundbar firmware from their official website.

3. Copy the two files, Update.zip and the Checksum.txt, from there and add them to an empty USB drive.

4. Once the files have been copied, reset your soundbar by pressing the Power and Source button simultaneously for about 10 seconds.

5. After that, insert the USB drive into the USB port of the soundbar and press the Power and Volume Down buttons for another 10 seconds.

6. This will initiate the update, and the word, UPDATING will be displayed on the screen.

7. The soundbar will automatically restart and enter Standby mode once the software update is over.

8. Now, turn on the Soundbar and press the Volume Down and Source buttons to bring up the latest version of the software on the display screen.

How to Update JBL Soundbar With Subwoofer

By following the below method, you can update the JBL Soundbar firmware alongside the subwoofer.

1. On your PC, download the software as a bin file titled Unify.BIN from JBL’s website and copy the file.

2. Insert an empty USB drive into your PC and create a folder under the name UPG.

3. Now, paste the copied bin file into the new folder and remove the USB drive.

4. Move on to your soundbar and connect the subwoofer to the soundbar using the AUX cable. Make use of the SW UPGRADE port on the soundbar to make the connection.

5. Then, insert the USB drive into the USB port of the soundbar and press the Power and Volume- buttons for 10 seconds.

6. Doing so will initiate the updating process, and once it’s over, the soundbar will automatically go back to Standby mode.

7. To check whether the upgrade was successful, press the DIM DISPLAY key on the remote control for about 5 seconds.

8. Right after that, press the SOUND MODE button once and the NIGHT MODE button once.

9. Doing so, you will be able to get the details regarding the current software version of your JBL Soundbar.

Note: The process of downloading the firmware and updating the soundbar is similar to all JBL soundbars, including the 9.1, 5.1, and 3.1 versions, except for a slight variation.

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