JBL Bar 500 MK2 Soundbar
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Spotify Connect is strongly supported where tested, including a review that says it works seamlessly.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Spotify Connect is repeatedly confirmed and described as seamless or readily available through Wi-Fi streaming.
Pros: Spotify Connect reliability, AirPlay compatibility
Cons: AI Room Calibration, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Spotify Connect support is repeatedly confirmed as part of the streaming feature set.
Pros: Google, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: On-device controls, HDMI 2.1 gaming
Spotify Connect support is broadly listed, but one reviewer could not make the Spotify connection work through the app.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Detail retrieval
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Google
Spotify Connect is consistently listed among the Beam Gen 2's streaming strengths, with no reviewer reporting a reliability problem.
Pros: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Spotify Connect is supported and often praised, although one review noted Spotify was not built into the app's music list.
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, HDMI ARC)
Cons: HDMI 2.1 gaming, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Spotify Connect is supported, but one reviewer reports a frustrating volume-step issue.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, HDMI ARC)
Cons: Status indicators, Weight convenience
Spotify Connect support is repeatedly listed with the main streaming options, though reviews mostly confirm availability rather than long-term reliability.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Detail retrieval
Cons: Weight convenience, Status indicators
Spotify Connect was mentioned positively as an easy playback route, though spatial audio limitations remain outside Spotify.
Pros: Cohesive presentation, Soundstage height
Cons: Video passthrough support, HDMI ARC)
Spotify Connect is repeatedly listed as supported and useful, though detailed reliability testing is limited.
Pros: Latency with TV (lip sync), Dynamic headroom
Cons: Chromecast compatibility, Speakerphone quality
Spotify Connect and streaming-service integration are supported and described as convenient, with one reviewer saying Spotify voice playback worked beautifully.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Distortion at high volume
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Video passthrough support
Spotify control is supported through Alexa, Sonos, or the Spotify app, though one reviewer noted playlist discovery limits.
Pros: Weight convenience, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Bluetooth codec support, Dolby Atmos height effects
Spotify Connect is supported, but reliability is mixed because one later review reports Spotify track cutouts.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Latency with TV (lip sync)
Cons: Smart assistant integration (Alexa, Multi-speaker pairing reliability
Spotify Connect is not supported through Wi-Fi or network streaming; any Spotify-style playback would need another source path such as Bluetooth or a connected TV.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Voice clarity
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
The My Button did not support Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal in TechRadar's testing.
Pros: LED lighting effects, Bluetooth connection stability
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Spotify Connect is not supported, matching the broader pattern of no Wi-Fi music-service integration.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Inter-speaker connectivity
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, AirPlay compatibility