Loewe We. HEAR 2 - Bluetooth Speaker Manual

Intended use

A portable Bluetooth speaker that you can pair with a Bluetooth mobile device and enjoy music at a higher volume and excellent sound quality. The built-in microphone allows you to use the speaker to answer phone calls in Bluetooth mode. There is also the option to connect the speaker to the device with an audio cable, which is useful for connecting devices without Bluetooth support. The speaker is IPX6 protected, making it resistant to strong water jets. 10

Scope of delivery

Carefully unpack the device and make sure all accessories are present:

• Bluetooth speaker
• USB Type-C adapter cable
• 3.5mm audio cable
• User guide
• Adjustable shoulder strap

Documentation

A detailed user handbook describing the functions and features of your new We. by Loewe product can be downloaded in electronic form from the We. by Loewe website.

Scan the QR code on the front or visit our homepage under:
www.we-by-loewe.com

Important safety instructions

Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation of the device.

Explanation of symbols

This symbol indicates risks caused by high voltages.

This symbol is to alert the user to other, more specific risks.

This symbol indicates dangers caused by the development of fire.

Heat

Do not place the device near hot surfaces, such as radiators, fan heaters, stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that can be hot. Never place objects with open flame, such as candles or lanterns, on or near the device.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover this product with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. during use.

Environment
Do not use it in dusty, humid, dry, and high-temperature environment.

Thunderstorm

The device should be disconnected from the charging appliance (USB charger) during thunderstorms.

Battery care
If you do not use the product for a long time, be sure to charge it at least once a month to maintain its performance.

Rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable batteries are expendable parts and are therefore not covered by the warranty. Defective rechargeable batteries can not be replaced by the customer. In the case of rechargeable battery defects, please contact your local dealer.

Incorrect insertion (voltage reversal/short circuit) of the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries causes a risk of explosion. Replace rechargeable batteries only with an identical or similar type.

Damages requiring repair
Maintenance and repair work should only be carried out by a qualified customer service. Maintenance/repair is required if the device has been damaged, if liquid has entered the device, if objects have entered the device or when it stops working properly.

Speaker parts

1. (Pair) button
   Press once to start / cancel TWS pairing. Press and hold to disconnect from the paired Bluetooth device.
2. button
   Press to increase the volume level. In the Bluetooth mode, press and hold to skip to the next track.
3. button
   Press to decrease the volume level. In the Bluetooth mode, press and hold to jump to the previous track.
4. (Power) button
   Press and hold to turn on / off the speaker. Press once to pause/resume current track.
5. Microphone
6. USB Type-C connector
   Connection for charger
7. AUX
   3,5 mm analogue audio input

Explanation of states for power button backlighting:

Bluetooth connection

1. Press and hold (Power) button to turn on the speaker.
2. The first time you turn on the speaker, it will be in Bluetooth pairing mode. This condition is indicated by the power button flashing by blue colour.
3. Turn on your Bluetooth device and search for and pair with "We. HEAR 2" in the Bluetooth menu.
4. Use your Bluetooth device to play music, change the volume and select tracks.
5. Alternatively, you can control the volume and select tracks using the speaker buttons.

Note:
If no device is paired with the speaker within 10 minutes, the speaker will turn off automatically.

To disconnect the speaker from your device: Press and hold (Pair) button.

TWS (True Wireless Stereo)

If you have two pieces of the same type of speaker, you can pair them together and play Bluetooth music on both at the same time. The speakers will be in stereo mode, which means that one speaker will play the left channel and the other the right channel. To pair two speakers together:

1. Put both speakers close to each other.
2. Turn on both speakers.
3. Press the (Pair) button on the first speaker. It takes on the role of the left channel. The white LED will flash to confirm that the speaker has entered TWS pairing mode.
4. Press the (Pair) button on the second speaker. It takes on the role of the right channel. The white LED will flash to confirm that the speaker has entered TWS pairing mode.
5. After a few seconds, the white LED on the right channel speaker stops flashing and stays lit. This confirms a successful pairing progress.
6. Turn on your Bluetooth device and search for and pair with "We. HEAR 2" in the Bluetooth menu.
7. Use your Bluetooth device to play music, change the volume and select tracks.
8. Alternatively, you can control the volume and select tracks using the speaker buttons.

To cancel TWS and use the speakers separately: Press (Pair) button. The white backlight of the power button turns off on both speakers.

Bluetooth phone call

When paired with the phone, if there is an incoming call, music playback is paused automatically. You can pick up an incoming call by pressing (Power) button once. To reject the call, press (Power) twice quickly.

When an incoming call is answered, you can use the built-in speaker microphone for the call. It is located directly below the (Power) button. When talking to the microphone, make sure you are close to it to ensure good sound clarity. To end the call, press the (Power) button once.

When you use two speakers on TWS mode, please talk to the microphone on the left channel speaker.

AUX connection

Open the connector compartment of the speaker and connect the speaker with to your device with a 3,5 mm audio cable. You can control the volume by pressing the + / - buttons. Shortly press (Power) button to mute/ unmute the speaker.

Battery status

You can check the battery charge status in the Bluetooth menu of your device. During playback, the Bluetooth speaker warns you by sound signal when the battery level drops to low. The power button LED will also flash red.

Note:
The battery charge level displayed in the device Bluetooth menu is for reference only. It may differ from the actual battery level.

Recharging the battery

1. Open connector compartment of the speaker.
2. Use a USB cable (included) and connect it to the USB Type-C port on the speaker.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a USB charger (not included). Use a 5V/2A USB power supply to charge.
4. The red LED lights up while the speaker is charging.
5. It may take up to 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
6. Once it has finished charging, the indicator light will go out.

IPX6 water protection

This device has IPX6 protection, which means that strong water jets will not have harmful effects on it.

For this protection to be effective, no external devices may be connected to the speaker via cables (such as phone via audio cable or charger via USB cable) and connector compartment must be firmly sealed.

Troubleshooting

In the event of a device failure, we recommend that you check the list below before calling the helpline.

Technical data

Documents / Resources

References

• We. by Loewe. | Loewe.

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