In today's video we're going to take a look at the UE Boom Bluetooth Wireless speaker.
This is a compact battery powered speaker for portable devices and computers. It comes
in a variety of colors but I prefer the black. The speaker features 360 degree sound output
and is splash proof. It claims to have 15 hour battery life and has a wireless range
of 50 feet. You can even connect 2 UE Boom speakers to enjoy stereo sound. So let's
get this speaker out of the packaging and take a closer look. It comes in a very secure
clamshell container. Inside the UE Boom sits nicely within the plastic casing. At the bottom
here, the AC wall charger can be found. It's in a very bright fluorescent green color.
And on the other end, the USB charging cable is in this other tray. There are also instructions
under the cable. The UE Boom has a really nice solid feel to it. I mean it really feels
rugged. On this thick rubber strip are the volume controls which are large and clearly
marked with plus and minus symbols. The speaker grill feels really good and has a tight mesh
around the whole thing. The power button is located on the top of the speaker as well
as the Bluetooth pairing button. On the bottom you'll find the USB charging port and a
3.5mm audio jack. There is also a metal loop so you can hang the speaker. You can also
unscrew this ring and then mount the UE Boom to a tripod. Inside the packaging, there's
a rubber cover that you'll probably want to use if you are going to operate the speaker
in wet conditions. It just slips over the USB and audio ports on the bottom but I think
this little piece could easily get lost if you move this speaker around a lot.
When the UE Boom is turned on, it plays a little drum roll sound effect. There are no
indicators on the speaker but you can check the battery level by pressing both volume
buttons at the same time. Pairing your device through Bluetooth is really easy. Activate
the Bluetooth button first. Then turn on Bluetooth on your phone. I'll first show you on an
Android phone. The UE Boom shows up almost instantly. On an iPhone or other iOS device,
do the same thing by turning on Bluetooth. You'll then see the UE Boom in the device
list. And finally, on a Windows Phone, it's the same procedure. Turn on Bluetooth and
you'll see the UE Boom in the list. Now just tap the name to start pairing. I've
found that the Windows Phone takes the longest time to pair with the speaker. So don't
worry if it takes longer than you think. Now that it's connected let's hear how the
speaker sounds. The UE Boom
also works with older devices without Bluetooth. I have a really old Apple iPod Shuffle that
I'll connect to the speaker. With the iPod, I'm going to use a 3.5mm patch cable with
a male connector on both ends. You can even do the same thing with phones that do have
Bluetooth to save on you phone's battery power. For the final demonstration, I've
got my laptop connected to the UE Boom. This speaker sounds way better than the tiny built-in
speakers on my computer. Take a listen. So you can see that the UE Boom is really versatile
and you can use it with many types of devices. You can even take it with you on the go! It's
fairly affordable at about $150 dollars and it definitely improves the sound of anything
you connect it to. The fact that it's water-resistant means you can use it outdoors or near a pool
without worrying about it getting damaged. Just don't submerge it underwater! If you
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