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Ultimate Ears speaker Bluetooth display name
If you connect your speaker to your device through Bluetooth, the display name
in your device's Bluetooth devices list will be either BLAST or MEGABLAST.
Once you've connected, you can change the name of your speaker from the app.
With the speaker connected, open the app and in the top right, tap the gear icon.
You can then change the name of your speaker by tapping on the Speaker Name
field.
Is the Ultimate Ears app needed to connect through Bluetooth?
You can connect to Bluetooth directly, but we recommend using the app for the
best experience. You'll also need the app to connect to WiFi, use Alexa and
update your firmware.

Do I need to sign into Amazon?

Your Amazon account is used to sign you into Alexa. It's how Alexa distinguishes
you from someone else and how your information is protected from others. Each
time you make a request to Alexa, she'll retrieve the most relevant information
based on your Amazon account information.

Connecting to WiFi

To connect your speaker to WiFi, you'll need the Ultimate Ears app. The app will
walk you through the initial setup of your speaker which includes connecting to
Wifi. The app will also allow you to connect to a different WiFi network if you
bring your speaker outside of your network.

Issues during Amazon login

If you're having issues logging into Amazon during setup, check the following:
Make sure that your password and email address match — you can try
logging in on www.amazon.com to test your login information.
If you don't have an Amazon account, you can create one for free at
www.amazon.com

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  • Page 1 Amazon account information. Connecting to WiFi To connect your speaker to WiFi, you’ll need the Ultimate Ears app. The app will walk you through the initial setup of your speaker which includes connecting to WiFi. The app will also allow you to connect to a different WiFi network if you bring your speaker outside of your network.
  • Page 2 Power button) for five seconds or until you hear a tone indicating it is ready to pair. The Bluetooth LED indicator should blink white rapidly. 2. In your device’s Bluetooth devices list, look for your speaker (BLAST or MEGABLAST) and tap it to connect.
  • Page 3  to the correct one. Get the Ultimate Ears App To get the app for your BLAST or MEGABLAST speakers, search for “Ultimate Ears” in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Phone can’t find speaker during Bluetooth setup If your mobile phone can’t find your speaker, try the following.
  • Page 4 then back on again. The app screen may take up to 30 seconds to update and reflect the speaker’s connection status. What to do if the firmware update fails If you’re trying to update your speaker and the update fails, try the following: 1.
  • Page 5 1. Go to your phone’s WiFi settings and remove any networks that are connected. 2. Go to your phone’s mobile hotspot setting and turn it Off and then On at least once. 3. Go back to the app and pull down on the WiFi scan screen to refresh the network list.
  • Page 6 2. Use a minimal amount of mild soap to clean the speaker. 3. Rinse off with clean water. Can I use NFC to connect my speaker? No, Blast and MEGABLAST do not have NFC compatibility. Does Apple Airplay work with my speaker? No, your speaker is not compatible with Apple Airplay.
  • Page 7 If your iOS device is having issues connecting to your speaker, try the following: Make sure your speaker has the latest firmware version — to do this, you  will need the Ultimate Ears app Turn your speaker off and then back on ...
  • Page 8 6. Tap your speaker to pair. Can I use my speaker with more than one source device at a time? No. BLAST and MEGABLAST do not support using multiple source devices at the same time. Can I revert my firmware to a previous version? No, you cannot revert firmware once you update.
  • Page 9 If you need a replacement for something not covered under warranty or just want an extra D-ring, you can purchase one from the Ultimate Ears website. Click here to get to our spare parts store.
  • Page 10 If you need a replacement for something not covered under warranty or just want an extra cable, you can purchase one from the Ultimate Ears website. Click here to get to our spare parts store.
  • Page 11 Using your speaker when it’s cold You can use your speaker when it’s cold, but we recommend keeping it out of extremely cold, subzero temperatures. The speaker is similar to your mobile phone. Extreme cold will affect the battery life and performance of your speaker. Using your speaker when it’s hot You can use your speaker when it’s hot, but we recommend keeping it out of direct sunlight on very hot days.
  • Page 12 Important: If your speaker has been exposed to chlorine or salt water, rinse with fresh water and air dry completely before charging. USB port and USB cable connector must be completely clean and dry before charging. The USB charging cable is not waterproof. Understanding the LED status indicators Button/ Definition...
  • Page 13 Power button Blinking red Low battery and cha but still critical Power button and Pink Firmware updati Bluetooth (do not turn off spe Bluetooth button Solid white Connected to Bluet (off after 15 secon Bluetooth button Blinking white Ready to pair, Charge LED Pulsing white Charging...
  • Page 14 You can check the battery level of your speaker in the app. Can I connect my speaker using a 3.5mm jack? No. BLAST and MEGABLAST do not have a 3.5mm port. What music services work with my speaker The following music services are compatible with your speaker via Alexa and WiFi: Amazon Prime Music ...
  • Page 15 MEGABLAST. Charge your speaker on the Ultimate Ears POWER UP Ultimate Ears POWER UP is a charging dock for MEGABLAST and BLAST and is sold separately. POWER UP comes with a special D-ring that replaces the standard D- ring that comes with your speaker.
  • Page 16 NOTE: For best results, use the included Ultimate Ears USB cable and power adapter. 2. Plug the power adapter to the wall, connect the USB cable into the power adapter, then connect the micro USB connector to the speaker. 3. A white LED next to the micro USB charging port will illuminate and pulse while the speaker is charging.
  • Page 17 Playing Apple Music on your speaker Alexa and Spotify: Currently, Spotify is not supported by Alexa in MEGABLAST and BLAST. You can still stream Spotify thru a Bluetooth connection from your mobile device. Apple Music: You need to be connected to your speaker via Bluetooth. Apple Music is not supported over WiFi streaming.
  • Page 18 Play Spotify on your speaker To play Spotify, you need to be connect to your speaker via Bluetooth. Spotify is not supported over WiFi streaming. 1. Make sure your device is connected to your speaker via Bluetooth. 2. Open the Spotify app and start playing music. Play music on your speaker There are two ways to play music on your speaker, Bluetooth and WiFi.
  • Page 19 (three horizontal lines) to go to the main menu. Your speakers will be listed — just tap the speaker you want to control. Connect multiple speakers to the Ultimate Ears app You can add multiple speakers to the app, but you can only control one speaker at a time.
  • Page 20 If I’m connected Wifi and bluetooth how is the music being streamed? WiFI Alexa  Amazon Prime Music  Amazon Music Unlimited  TuneIn (US, UK and Germany)  iHeartRadio (US)  Bluetooth – Any music service being played directly from the app. Below are some examples.
  • Page 21 What happens when I’m out of the range of my WiFi? Your speaker will lose its connection and the stream will stop. You will also hear a tone to indicate you’ve lost the connection. Reconnect to an existing network Your speaker will reconnect to the last WiFi network it connected to. Connect to multiple WiFi networks Your speaker will remember up to four WiFi networks, and will only reconnect to the last one it connected to.
  • Page 22 Do I need the Ultimate Ears app? The app is required to set up your speaker, to update your speaker with necessary updates, to connect to a WiFi network, and to set up and use Amazon Alexa.
  • Page 23 1. Go to the Settings section of the Amazon Alexa app. 2. This will not modify the name of your speaker in both Bluetooth settings and on the home screen of the Ultimate Ears app. This change will only be reflected in the Alexa app.
  • Page 24 Equalizer settings are not available on BLAST or MEGABLAST. Get the Ultimate Ears app on the Apple App Store Get the Ultimate Ears app for Android You can get the app for Android in the Google Play Store. Search for Ultimate Ears app. Enable auto-updates for your speaker After the initial update, your speaker will automatically download new software with important bug fixes and new functionality as the it becomes available.
  • Page 25 WiFi network. Do I need the app to set up my speaker? Yes, the Ultimate Ears app is required when you set up your speaker, connect the speaker to WiFi, and to update your speaker’s firmware. You’ll also need the app...
  • Page 26 Yes, you can mute the microphones or enable Alexa privacy mode while you listen to music over the Bluetooth connection. There are a couple of ways to enable Alexa Privacy mode: Mute from within the Ultimate Ears app 1. Open the Ultimate Ears app. 2. On the homepage, Tap the microphone icon.
  • Page 27 Do I need an Amazon account to use my speaker? No, you only need an Amazon account if you want to use Alexa on your speaker. Do I have to say “Alexa” everytime I want her to do something? Yes, “Alexa” is the “wake-word” for Alexa Voice Services (AVS) and needs to be spoken each time you want to make a request.
  • Page 28 Use Alexa on a WiFi hotspot You can use a mobile hotspot to access Alexa on your BLAST or MEGABLAST speaker. For full details see “Network issues during setup” Why can’t I use Alexa to turn up the volume over Bluetooth when I’m connected Alexa can control the volume on your speaker when you’re using Alexa and...
  • Page 29 Spotify can be played on Amazon’s Echo devices, but is not supported on most devices from other manufacturers. If you have the Spotify app on your mobile device, you can stream to your BLAST or MEGABLAST over the Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 30 Check the Ultimate Ears app — tap the Gear icon to get to speaker settings  and find the Amazon Alexa section. Tap to Sign-in or see what account is associated to your speaker. Check your Alexa app and see if your speaker is online.

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