How to connect Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 bluetooth speaker?

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How to connect Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth Speaker to phone?

The first time you pair or connect Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker with a bluetooth device (your phone, in this context) you will need to set up the speaker. 

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 should always be ready to pair with your first Bluetooth device right out of the box. Here’s how it works:

• Press the power button on the top of the speaker to turn it on. The power indicator will light white, and the Bluetooth connect button (located above the ULTIMATE EARS LOGO) will rapidly blink white.
• Navigate to the Bluetooth menu on your Bluetooth device and scan for devices (make sure Bluetooth is enabled).
• WONDERBOOM should be selected from the list of devices.
• You’ll hear an audible confirmation from the speaker once you’ve paired and connected. This indicates that your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth Speaker is ready for usage. You can connect your speaker to other devices.

 

How to connect Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker to two mobile devices?

You can simultaneously connect your Wonderboom 2 with two mobile devices that have bluetooth. This feature provided by Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker is called multi-host and can often come in handy during party-ups.

Here is how you can connect Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker to two mobile devices:

• Turn on the bluetooth on both the mobile devices.
• Now, one at a time, pair or connect the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker to each mobile device.
• Now, you can take turns playing music from each device. All you need to do is tap on ‘Wonderboom 2’ in the bluetooth settings on the device with which you want to play music. 
• Next, whichever device is connected to the speaker for playing music will show something like ‘Connected, music’ under the bluetooth settings on that device.

 

How to connect Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth Speaker to PC?

Below we have enlisted steps to connect the speaker to a Windows PC:

• Activate the speaker by pressing the Power button.
• In the case that this is the first device that you’re pairing with your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker, it’s ready to pair.
• In the case that this is the first device that you’re pairing with your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker, it’s ready to pair.
• If this is not the case, press and hold the Bluetooth button until you hear a tone. 

NOTE: When the speaker is ready for pairing, the Bluetooth connection button will blink rapidly, indicating that the speaker is ready for pairing.

NOTE: When the speaker is ready for pairing, the Bluetooth connection button will blink rapidly, indicating that the speaker is ready for pairing.

• Go to the Control Panel.
• Hardware and Sound should be selected.
• Devices and printers should be selected.
• Bluetooth Devices should be selected.
• Select Add a device from the drop-down menu.
• Choose your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker from the list of available devices, and then click Next to proceed.

WARNING: If the Bluetooth Device Control window appears, expand the Headset type option and select “My hands-free device “UE speaker” does not have a display” before clicking the Apply button.

• The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker must be selected as the default playback device in the Windows Sound settings after it has been successfully paired and connected.

Here’s how it’s done:

• To access the Control Panel, click on the Start button.
• Hardware and Sound should be selected.
• Select Manage Audio Devices from the Sound menu.
• Select “Speakers Bluetooth Hands-Free Audio” and then click Set Default.
• To proceed, click OK.

 

How to connect Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Bluetooth Speaker to a different phone?

• Connect several Bluetooth devices to the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2. Up to eight paired devices can be stored in memory by your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2.

NOTE: Although the speaker may hold up to eight associated devices, it can only keep an active connection with two of them at once.

• Turn on the speaker.
• Hold down the Bluetooth button (located beneath the Power button) until a tone is heard.

NOTE: When the speaker is ready for pairing, the Bluetooth connection button will rapidly flicker.

• Navigate to the Bluetooth menu on your device and scan for devices.
• WONDERBOOM should be selected from the list of devices. You’ll hear an audible confirmation from the speaker once you’ve paired and connected. Your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 is now connected to work with the device you selected.

NOTE: If you have two devices connected to your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2, you may quickly switch between them. Simply start listening to music on the second connected device, and it will become the source.

 

Why does your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 keep skipping?

Please make sure that your speaker is on. Ensure that your speaker and device are connected via Bluetooth. Make sure your Bluetooth device is within range of the speaker by moving it closer to it. Distancing your Bluetooth speaker and device from other wireless devices may alleviate any interference you are experiencing.

 

How to connect two Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 together?

Connecting two Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 together will produce a more powerful sound. Press and hold the center button on both speakers at the same time until you hear the “pairing tone” beep. 

When the pairing is successful, you will hear a confirmation tone on both speakers, as well as music playing on both speakers. To switch back and forth between mono and stereo mode, press and hold the center button on both speakers for a second time.

 

How to connect Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speakers for party-up?

To join the party, you must first obtain the most up-to-date App and Software for your speakers. For the most recent app update, go to the iOS App Store or the Android Play Store. Once you have the most recent app, you can upgrade your speaker software via OTA through the app (over-the-air). Once you’ve updated your app and speaker software, proceed as follows:

• Connect your phone or tablet to the first speaker (host), then launch the ULTIMATE EARS speaker app.
• To access the PartyUp screen, swipe from right to left on the app’s home screen.
• In the drawer, guest lecturers will begin to appear (bottom of the PartyUp screen). Drag and drop the guests you want to invite to the party.
• Simply drag and drop a guest speaker back into the drawer or switch it off to remove them from the party.

NOTE: If the guest speaker is not designated as a public speaker, you will receive a notification informing you of an additional step that must be completed before the guest speaker may join the party. The owner of that speaker must push the Bluetooth button on their speaker twice.

Why won’t your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speakers join the party?

To get a speaker to join the party on the app, do the following:

• Make sure the speaker who is coming to the party is on. There may be speakers from another party in the drawer.
• Move the speaker closer to the party – It might be too far away for them to hear.
• If you’re having problems with your phone, tablet, and speakers, move them away from other wireless sources.
• Check to see if it’s possible to restart the party by turning the speakers off and then back on again. Sometimes the connections just need to be re-established.

 

Why won’t your bluetooth device connect to your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2?

If your Bluetooth device is unable to connect to your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2, try the following solutions:

• Check to see that your speaker is turned on.
• Check to see that your device is properly connected to your speaker and that Bluetooth is turned on.
• Consider moving your Bluetooth device closer to the speaker if the speaker is out of range.
• Consider moving your Bluetooth device and speaker away from other wireless sources if you suspect that you are being interfered with.
• Turn off and then back on your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speaker a couple of times.
• In the event that you have multiple Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 speakers, double-check that you’re connecting to the appropriate one.

This speaker can store up to 8 devices in memory and maintain three active connections (two for BOOM) devices at the same time – double-check that you don’t already have three devices connected before using this feature.

NOTE: If this is the first time you’ve paired a device with your speaker, you won’t need to push the Bluetooth connection button on the speaker itself. It comes out of the box ready to be used with other devices.

 

How to troubleshoot Bluetooth on your iOS device?

Follow these procedures if you are experiencing problems connecting your Bluetooth device to your iOS smartphone:

• Ascertain that your Bluetooth item and iOS device are in close proximity to one another (within a couple of feet).
• Check to see if your Bluetooth item is turned on and completely charged or connected to power. Check to see whether your accessory’s batteries need to be replaced.
• Restart your Bluetooth device.
• Check that the iOS software is up to date.
• Go to Settings, then Bluetooth, and make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Restart your iOS device if you can’t turn on Bluetooth or see a spinning gear.
• Unpair the Bluetooth accessory and re-enter it into discovery mode before attempting to pair it again.

If you are still unable to pair or connect your Bluetooth device. Follow these steps:

• If you can pair your attachment with other devices but not with your iOS device, unpair it from one of the other devices and then try to pair it with your iOS device again.
• Make sure your attachment is compatible with your iOS device by contacting the accessory maker.

Contact Apple Support if you are experiencing any of the following problems:

• Bluetooth cannot be activated, or the option is grayed off.
• Bluetooth accessories cannot be connected to your device.
• The accessory manufacturer confirmed that your accessory is operationally sound.