89%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 14, 2026.
Harman Kardon is a premium audio brand owned by Harman, which is part of Samsung. It makes speakers, soundbars and car audio.
CompanyHarman, owned by Samsung
Works withApple AirPlay, Google Chromecast, Alexa on some models and Bluetooth
Needs the cloud?No for basic use. Speakers play over Bluetooth or your home network
Subscription for basics?No
Past changesIts Invoke speaker lost Cortana when Microsoft ended it in 2021
How long devices get supportHarman does not publish how long each speaker gets updates.
Why 89%
- Starting point90%A brand owned by a large company.
- Track record−3The Invoke speaker lost its voice assistant in 2021.
- Works without the cloud+2Bluetooth and home network playback work locally.
- Our estimate89%
The good news: Harman Kardon is backed by Samsung, and its speakers work over Bluetooth.
The bad news: A partner shutdown has hit it before, when Microsoft ended Cortana on the Invoke.
If you own Harman Kardon
- Use Bluetooth as a backup way to play music.
- Do not count on built-in voice assistants lasting forever.