JBL BAR Setup vs Klipsch Connect Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JBL BAR Setup
This app simplifies the Wi-Fi setup for the JBL Bar 5.1 Surround soundbar. It enables easy integration with Alexa Multi-Room Music for seamless music streaming and multi-room audio experiences.
- Easy Wi-Fi setup
- Alexa Multi-Room Music integration
- Music streaming
- Multi-room audio
- Firmware update check
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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.
Klipsch Connect Plus
This app allows users to control and personalize their compatible Klipsch audio products. Adjust EQ settings, manage speaker levels, and install feature updates for an enhanced listening experience. Access product manuals, troubleshooting guides, and direct support.
- Personalize EQ settings
- Adjust subwoofer and surround levels
- Install feature updates
- Access product manuals and guides
- Troubleshoot common issues
- Contact product support
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NOTE: This is the NEW Klipsch Connect Plus. Please check the compatibility list before installing. Klipsch Connect Plus™ works with: • Flexus 300 • Flexus 100 and 200 Dolby Atmos Soundbars • Cinema 800/1200 Soundbars • Music City Series: Austin, Nashville, Detroit • The One+ and The Three+ • Music City Party speakers (Vegas, Miami, New York) • Fives, Sevens, Nines • Fives II, Sevens II, Nines II NOTE: Klipsch Connect Plus is currently not compatible with other Klipsch products. Support for additional models will be added in future releases. The Klipsch Connect app(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/klipsch-connect/id1490524287) supports The Fives, Sevens, Nines, T5 Headphones, Cinema Soundbars, Music City Series and the One/Three Plus Need support or have a feature suggestion? Please reach out to our Product Support team: • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH You can easily personalize your experience by adjusting EQ, subwoofer, surround speaker levels, and more. You can install feature updates, troubleshoot common issues, and contact product support. Features (availability varies by product): • EQ Presets • Custom EQ Adjustments • Dolby Atmos (tm) Sound Mode Control • Input Selection • Night Mode and Dialog Mode Control • Channel-Specific Volume Control • Subwoofer Volume Control • Quick-Start Guides & Product Manuals • How-To Videos and FAQs • Product Firmware and Feature Updates • Product Registration • Easy Access to Product Support We’re here to help, feel free to contact us at https://support.klipsch.com or +1-800-KLIPSCH
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Klipsch Connect Plus at 4.3 against JBL BAR Setup's 1.7. Klipsch Connect Plus also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 7%). JBL BAR Setup's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Klipsch Connect Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipsch Connect Plus has 1.3K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of JBL BAR Setup's written reviews are positive against 20% of Klipsch Connect Plus's.
JBL BAR Setup ships an update every 2 months, Klipsch Connect Plus fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | JBL BAR Setup | Klipsch Connect Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (149 ratings) | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 149 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman International Industries | Klipsch Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
JBL BAR Setup
Klipsch Connect Plus
Bugs and requests
JBL BAR Setup
Reported bugs
12 issues- WiFi pairing fails consistently across multiple devices
- App cannot detect soundbar despite device being in setup mode
- Connection drops after firmware updates
- App displays failure message but update continues silently
- Bluetooth setup conflicts with WiFi pairing
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- Amazon Alexa sign-in screen freezes
- App stuck searching for device indefinitely
- Soundbar firmware version mismatch prevents app recognition
- Subwoofer fails to connect through app
- iPhone compatibility issues
- Power surge causes permanent connection loss
- App requires manual reset cycle after each firmware update
Requested features
10 requests- Add equalizer and sound customization controls
- Implement proper remote control functionality
- Add ability to rename devices
- Include WiFi/Bluetooth toggle option for security
- Improve device detection and connection reliability
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- Add HomeKit/Apple Home Pod support
- Support for older soundbar models (2.0, 2.1)
- Disable auto-standby feature after 15 minutes
- Consolidate multiple JBL apps into single unified app
- Add comprehensive troubleshooting guides
Klipsch Connect Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JBL BAR Setup
No in-app purchases
Klipsch Connect Plus
No in-app purchases
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