The primary and presently solely soundbar powered by Google’s Android TV is the JBL Link Bar, and this week, it’s getting a notable replace that brings official Prime Video assist.
Prime Video was famously not supported on Android TV for years, however that changed in mid-2019 when the app began rolling out to pick {hardware}. Now, over a yr and a half later, the JBL Hyperlink Bar is lastly including assist.
A brand new software program replace (model PTD1. 200812.001.6758292) brings the August 5 safety patch to the JBL Hyperlink Bar alongside assist for the Prime Video app. The truth is, Amazon’s service is put in as a system app with this replace with updates delivered by way of the Google Play Retailer.
Prime Video has been a mainstay of most new Android TV gadgets in addition to coming by means of an replace to many different gadgets. Nonetheless, the Hyperlink Bar was launched not lengthy after the app was made accessible, leaving it in a little bit of a bizarre spot. Assist has come and gone for some Hyperlink Bar customers since late-2019, however in the present day’s replace makes it broadly accessible.
It’s good to see this assist lastly arrive, nevertheless it’s a little bit of a disgrace to see it come after the Bar has been discontinued for some time. Maybe it’s an indication {that a} sequel is coming? We’ll have to attend and see.
Notably, this replace additionally brings an replace for the distant management, however we’re unsure what it adjustments. After putting in it, nothing feels completely different, nevertheless it does take fairly some time for the replace to put in. That replace is accessible.
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