There is also a battery level indicator (below the speaker) within the app. The home page also displays a remote Power button (only for Bluetooth Smart devices) located above the illustration of the speaker. If it is off or not connected, you will only see the outline of the speaker.

Opening the UE Boom app, you’ll notice that when the speaker is powered on, it will show up in the app in full color. The app provides additional speaker functionality. The app for Android and iOS are essentially identical with only a couple of minor differences, so I will be showing mostly Android app screenshots. When pairing with my Nexus 6 phone, iPod Touch 5G, and HTC One X phone I had no problems regardless of whether I was using NFC or going into the Bluetooth settings.Īpp and App Home Page: Once you’ve paired your speaker to your mobile device, you can then install the UE Boom app (although it is not necessary). If you happen to have a device that has NFC-enabled, you can pair the speaker by passing your device over the area of the speaker containing the volume controls after turning on your device’s Bluetooth and putting the speaker in Bluetooth mode. Useīluetooth Pairing: To pair your UE Boom 2 speaker with your mobile device (Android and iOS), you need go into your Bluetooth settings and turn on your Bluetooth, turn on the power to the speaker (by pressing the center button on the top of the speaker after which you will hear a series of Bongo drum beats), press the speaker’s Bluetooth button for about three seconds until you hear a series of ascending Bongo drum beats, find the speaker in the list of discovered devices on your phone, and tap on it to pair.

The Power Button LED will turn red when the speaker is low on battery. The Power Button (the recessed LED illuminated slit in the center) and the Bluetooth button (the LED illuminated raised dot) are located on the top of the speaker. It flashes when charging and stops flashing when completely charged. Notice the small dot above the micro-USB port? That is the charging LED. One of the notable design changes from the original Boom is the addition of the rubber flaps covering the micro-USB port and 3.5 mm aux audio-in port. The black metal D-ring located on one end of the speaker can be used for portability by attaching a carabiner to allow it to be hung from a backpack, etc., and the ring can also be unscrewed from the end which allows the threads to be used for mounting on a standard tripod. The Boom 2 is rated IPX7 which means that it is waterproof up to a depth of one meter for 30 minutes.

The blue area that contains the volume controls is a dull blue and the grating of the speaker is a different shade of blue altogether it is a darker, deeper blue than the silicone area and even has a hint of violet in it under some lighting conditions. The “Brainfreeze” blue colored speaker that I received is a nice blue, although my photos do not capture the true colors. I like the colors of the Boom 2 better than the original. It has a decent heft to it and looks and feels well made. Warranty: 2-year limited hardware warrantyĪlthough I do not own the original UE Boom, from what I have seen in stores and photos, the UE Boom 2 design has not changed much.Phone Calls: Phones that support Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile (HFP1.5).Compatibilities: For Audio Playback – Smartphones, tablets, and other devices that support Bluetooth wireless audio profile or 3.5 mm audio output.Wireless Capabilities: Pair up to 8 Bluetooth enabled devices – Connect up to two source devices at the same time Wirelessly play (stream) to two UE BOOM 2s from one source Mobile range of play is up to 33m (100 ft) NFC (passive) enabled – (works with active NFC-enabled source devices * Android Jellybean and higher).Actual battery life will vary with use, settings, and environmental conditions. Power: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for up to 15 hours of battery life between Micro USB charges.Drivers: two 45mm (1 3/4″) active drivers and two 45mm X 80mm (1 3/4″ x 3″) passive radiators.Audio: Maximum Sound Level: 90dBA, Frequency Range: 90Hz – 20kHz.Waterproof: IPX7 rated – UE BOOM 2 can be immersed in liquid up to 1m deep for up to 30 minutes.Dimensions: 67mm or 2 3/4 inches D x 180mm or 7 1/8 inches H.

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