[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have to admit, this is my first speaker with google assistance. I have other speakers which have Alexa built in so I had to read up on this Tech. To start this speaker was packaged beautifully. It had plenty of protection within the box it came in. It has a fairly large power transformer for such a small speaker. The speaker stands roughly about 4" high and about 7" wide. The power is plugged into the bottom of the device. There is no power button to this speaker. There is volume on the top, bluetooth button, google assistant button and mic on and off button. Upon plugging it in, it basically gives you verbal cues in order to get it setup. I was prompted to first download the Google Home app. I did this via my iPhone. From there you setup the wifi. The speaker always stays connected to the wifi and the internet. From this step I was asked a series of questions. One of which was where this speaker would be located. I chose to set it up in my bedroom. It is best to have a google account prior to installing everything to make the process move a bit faster. The app allows you to stream music to the speaker via wifi. You can stream spotify, youtube music, Pandora, Tune in, I-Heart radio, musixmatch, Napster music player, and 7 digital music. I had a Pandora account so I tried it with this app. My first impression was that the sound quality was amazing. Such a full sound from such a small speaker. Very clear sound. The sound was very balanced. Not to much of any frequency. Bass was plentiful and clear, not overbearing. The same for the midrange and high frequencies. I then tried youtube music. It stated I needed to pay for an upgraded account in order to link this speaker. That was a bummer!! I then tried to play my music in my phone. I couldn't link it via the internet but I could stream it via bluetooth. To me this was another setback. That means I can't link multiple speakers to hear my music on iTunes music. When streaming via the internet, you can adjust the volume using your phones volume button but there is a delay. I have to say it again. Sound quality is great!! I really enjoy listening to this speaker. I have larger speakers from other manufacturers which are considerably larger. This little speaker sounds like it is allot bigger. I will say I enjoy this speaker over the other larger speakers I own. It simply delivers a fuller sound. The rear facing subwoofer has some considerable excursion!! It stays linear as its moving and doesn't distort when turned up. JBL states the power output is 25+25 watts. Im guessing that means the power is divided between the two speakers, the rear and the front speaker. Crossover points of the speakers are on point. I don't think there are two speakers in the front. I think there is only one full range speaker in the front and a subwoofer in the rear. The google assistant is very cool and very accurate. My Alexa has a delay. Same with Siri. Its like google doesn't have to think. I like how accurate and quick it is. I have not hooked the speaker to any devices in my home yet so I can't say much about how it responds to commands to control other devices. Basically this is a very cool and great sounding speaker. I can talk to it using moderate volume even when 15 feet away. It doesn't ask me questions or think Im talking to it when Im not like my other devices. I am truly enjoying this speaker and will be purchasing a few to put around my home.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not only the sound quality is amazing, but the volume will really light up a party. And now JBL has added the google programming in the speaker which makes the speaker honestly perfect.

I purchased 3 of the JBL Link 300 2 came with firmware 1259 and 1 with 1690. The 1259 was missing many features and no matter what i did i could not update. The one with 1690 had all features including making calls. Now suddenly the one with 1690 stopped allowing calls saying it was unsupported. How do i get calls working again. My Link 20 with 1690 firmware has always made calls and still does and my HK 100 please help.