The key functions are there: you can sift through a device’s music library queue and repeat songs, or share them via email, Facebook or Twitter.
The app is a hub to manage your compatible Harman-Kardon devices.
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There is a free ‘Harman-Kardon remote’ app for Android and iOS devices, however, which you download to play music from a home network. The absence of a dedicated remote control though means changing input sources is only possible on the unit itself. It’s a tidy arrangement and controls are sensitive to press or, as with the volume, slide across. Peer closely or run your fingers along it and you will notice a 3.5mm output for your headphones. The unit runs off the mains, so a power supply input completes the cluster of connections at the back.Ī thin band featuring touch buttons around the middle of the speaker control power, volume and source selection. You will notice a USB slot around the back too, though this is only marked for service. Alternatively, a wired connection can be made via its 3.5mm or optical inputs. It can stream music with a Bluetooth connection and track down files on your home network via DLNA or AirPlay with its built-in wi-fi. So what does this radiant bubble actually do? Power it on and a glowing ring at the speaker’s core prompt a few ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ early on. There is no text display: instead, illuminating, colour changing LED lights and the occasional beep of recognition lead the way. If you’re looking for a versatile, space-saving alternative to a multi-speaker set-up that will sit just about anywhere, this snazzy speaker will do the trick.
So bravo to Harman-Kardon for creating a look that is reflective of the price tag. Its slick, refined surfaces also make it nice to handle. About the size of a basketball and weighing only 2.3kg, the Aura is more robust and lightweight than appearance suggests. Its design is a work of art and the wow factor carries into its build.
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