If you own a set of UE Boom 2 or Megaboom speakers by Ultimate Ears, then you will now be able to control them with your voice, as both Bluetooth speakers have received an update enabling voice integration. Simply press a button on the speaker to launch Google or Siri voice commands to search for specific songs or control music playback.
You’ll need to have your Boom speakers paired with a smartphone for the voice commands to work, and you’ll need the latest version of the UE Boom or Megaboom app on the paired phone. The good news about this new addition is that, because both speakers are waterproof, that you no longer need to have your phone anywhere near water to use voice commands.
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM™ 2 rocks a surprisingly bigger, bassy-er 360-degree sound — wherever you go. And with the new Outdoor Boost, you can crank louder, more powerful audio that’s specially tuned for listening outside. So go ahead — bring the ruckus along for the ride. No matter how big your party gets, use the Ultimate Ears BOOM App to connect as many BOOM, BOOM 2, BOOM 3, MEGABOOM, MEGABOOM 3 and HYPERBOOM speakers. PARTYUP is not compatible with WONDERBOOM™, BLAST & MEGABLAST line of speakers. UE BOOM is an application that allows you to access all your favorite features for all BOOM and MEGABOOM loudspeakers. It also works with BOOM, BOOM 2, BOOM 3, MEGABOOM and MEGABOOM 3. In total, the app allows you to connect up to 150 speakers of the brand to organize your parties anywhere and anytime.
- To connect a speaker to your UE BOOM, drag it from the bar at the bottom of the screen to the middle of your screen. Drag it next to your own speaker's icon. Do this for all the speakers you want to connect.
- If your UE Boom is not connecting via Bluetooth, make sure your speaker is in pairing mode. To do this, press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button on your speaker, located above the power button, until you hear a sound. The Bluetooth LED light on the speaker should now be blinking.
Even better is the fact you can also use voice commands for all the usual things you say “OK, Google” for on your phone. Search for stuff on the web, check the weather, find businesses nearby: you name it, you can now do it through your speakers. The lack of a screen will cause some inconsistencies, but for the simple stuff it’s pretty ideal.
Besides music playback, you can also use voice commands for all the things you usually say “OK, Google” for on your phone.
To activate the speakers’ listening mode, all you have to do is briefly press the Bluetooth button on the speakers themselves. You’ll hear the same chime you would when you tap the microphone icon on your smartphone or say “OK, Google” (or “Hey Siri”) to fire up your voice assistant. Speak your request and away you go.
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How do I use my MEGABOOM with a computer?
You can connect your MEGABOOM to a Mac or PC that has Bluetooth capabilities.
Mac
- Turn the speaker on.
- If this is the first device you’re pairing to your MEGABOOM, it will already be ready to pair, otherwise, hold down the Bluetooth button (above the power button) until you hear a tone.
NOTE: The Bluetooth connection button will blink rapidly, meaning the speaker is ready for pairing.
- From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
- Open the Bluetooth preference pane.
- Find and select MEGABOOM in the Available Devices list, then click on Pair.
PC
- Turn the speaker on.
- If this is the first device you’re pairing to your MEGABOOM, it will already be ready to pair, otherwise, hold down the Bluetooth button (above the power button) until you hear a tone.
NOTE: The Bluetooth connection button will blink rapidly, meaning the speaker is ready for pairing.
- Open your Control Panel.
- Select Hardware and Sound.
- Select Devices and Printers.
- Select Bluetooth Devices.
- Click Add a device.
- Select MEGABOOM from the list of devices, and then click Next.
NOTE: If the Bluetooth Device Control window opens, expand the Headset type menu and select “My hands-free device MEGABOOM does not have a display” and then click Apply.
Connect Ue Boom To Iphone
Once your speaker is paired and connected, you’ll have to select the MEGABOOM as the default playback device in the Windows Sound settings. Here’s how:
- Open your Control Panel.
- Select Hardware and Sound.
- Select Manage audio devices (under Sound).
- Select “Speakers Bluetooth Hands-free Audio” and click Set Default.
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Click OK.