HK Alexa Setup Hack 3.5.3 + Redeem Codes

I recently upgraded my routers. I have HK Alure portables that have worked fine for years. But after my new network was in place one would not connect. After a lot of troubleshooting I reset it to factory. Only to discover that the app had not been updated for two years and would freeze during Wi-Fi setup. I bought a HomePod Mini.

Then I see that the app was updated just days ago. So I try again. You get to the step where it says connecting to Wi-Fi and checking for update and it fails. But it didn’t fail. Whose stupid idea was it to make that a single step! What failed was likely the connection to check for updates as the Alure portable has been discontinued. My firewall shows both Alure devices on wi-if. And The app shows both devices and I was able to re-register with Alexa.

Unless you are totally discontinuing support for the Alure portable then that step needs to be split. Otherwise remove the Alure portable from the app. I give this 2 stars because my skills got this to work despite poor app design.

I bought this today for our store and while waiting for it to setup I read the reviews here. Let me tell you...they aren’t wrong. Got the app and then it connected immediately to the speaker, setup wireless, found update... won’t restart. Waited almost 15 minutes (not my internet because i ended up downloading another game while I waited) and nothing. I restarted the speaker and it wasn’t recognized by my phone. Entered startup again...it connected to the speaker but now it says my internet is down. Powered down again and now my phone couldn’t find the device. So now I am sitting here 30 minutes before people are coming to see the store for the first time and I don’t have music. Good job HK

So initially, this thing wasn’t powering up and I thought I too had another paperweight to add to my collection of actual paperweights. The scathing reviews seemed justified. And then, I decided to put my engineering skills to work (I am a lawyer) and bent the plug prong. I plugged it in and it made a terrible crackling sound and powered up.

If you can get it to work and power up, setup Is easy and the thing sounds amazing. It’s actually beautiful too. So, I admit - sketchy for the units to be so unpredictable, but when it works, it’s fantastic. Sound is beautiful...

Well, I’m another victim of the “ soundless” speaker. It could be used during Halloween to add a spooky fee to a haunted house. The app won’t upload to my phone, it turns on but that’s about it! As I said, makes no sound, nor connects to anything. I want my money back. I may be reaching out to Consumer Affairs and find out if this Allure speaker qualifies for a recall as many consumers complain about the same thing. Wish Hartman Kardon /JBL or whoever is responsible to reach out to consumers and set things right.

This app does the job fine. If you’re HBO g problems connecting the speaker to WiFi to the speaker using the App, you’ll simply need to reset by using a small pin to press the button next to where the power plug is inserted into the device. I learned this from Mario at Hk support who was an absolute stud trouble shooter!

This is an edit to my original review. It looks like the folks at Harmon Kardon / Alexa read the reviews (which I originally gave them one star for and now five), and fixed the problem with other reviewers connecting their Harmon Kardon Astra speaker. They actually provided more in depth instructions in how to connect the Astra to Wi-Fi. Finally. Thank you.

So I got the speakers today from my sprint store. I really enjoyed the sound. However. Following the application instructions is simple however, once it tells me the Internet is connected and the speakers have been paired it gives me a connection failure even though I see it connected. And for some reason the volume keeps getting louder and softer. How can I get help.

Have been trying to connect this allure for three hours!!! This company is ripe for a class action lawsuit, how can you sell a product that does NOT WORK!!! Going to return it, and buy something like a JBL that has what’s called a SEAMLESS user interface, BEWARE, if you buy the allure, you will never hear a note of music playing from it because the app will not connect to ANY network.

Bought the HK Allure from Prime Day. Easy connection with newest update version of the app. However, it is just a simple app that you only use it for turning the light on/off. An EQ function or others are highly recommended to improve.

Probably the most expensive paperweight I’ve ever purchased. I’ve had this speaker for almost a year, I even sent it back to HK to have it looked at, they claim they reset it. Since the day I unboxed this speaker I have not been able to use it. Will not connect to the app, can’t even use it as a Bluetooth speaker cause it needs to be set up first. Worst product, very disappointed