
In case you have installed the app after the iOS update, you will be prompted with a message requesting Bluetooth access for the app. In this case, just click on “OK” to give access.

- Turn the speaker on by pressing the power button on the top of the speaker. The power indicator will glow white, the Bluetooth connect button (above the power button) will blink white rapidly, and you will hear a tone indicating the speaker is ready to pair.
- On your Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth menu and scan for devices (make sure Bluetooth is enabled).
- Select MEGABOOM from the list of devices.
- Turn the speaker on by pressing the power button on the top of the speaker.
- Connect the speaker to your Bluetooth device using a 3.5mm analog cable (not included).
If your Ultimate Ears Speaker looks like it needs a pick me up after a few too many long nights and crazy adventures, try the following to renew it.
CLEANING THE ACOUSTIC SKIN (I.E. THE FABRIC)
You'll need a water wand or a spray bottle, dish soap, and soft bristle brush. Make sure your Ultimate Ears Speaker is turned off Moisten the fabric on your Ultimate Ears Speaker with water using a water wand or spray bottle. Wet a soft bristle brush with soapy water and lightly scrub the skin of your Ultimate Ears Speaker. Quickly rinse the soap off or wipe with a damp cloth. Once clean, allow the speaker to air dry completely before charging it.
CLEANING THE RUBBER SPINE
You'll need a cotton or microfiber cloth and a common household cleaner, like isopropyl alcohol or window cleaner. Or you can use disinfectant wipes. Apply some cleaning solution to the microfiber cloth. Wipe the rubber strap as well as the top and bottom caps. Wipe any excess cleaning solution off with a dry cloth. Once clean, allow the speaker to air dry completely before charging it.
The micro-USB charging cable included with your Ultimate Ears Speaker is not waterproof. Never charge your Ultimate Ears Speaker if the micro-USB port, charging cable or connectors are wet, dirty or damaged. Always charge your speaker with a clean, dry micro-USB connector. If you think your cable or connector has been compromised in any way by water or other contaminants, do not use it to charge your speaker. Contact us for a replacement cable.
Overall playtime depends on how you use your Ultimate Ears Speaker, with things like the type of music and volume level all affecting the overall playtime. However, when played at roughly mid-volume, you can expect you can expect up to the listed hours of playtime from one full charge.
Charging
Using the USB cable provided, and a standard USB port (e.g. Laptop) it will take approximately 5 hrs. 30 mins to recharge your Ultimate Ears Speaker to 100%. Megaboom can also be charged with most USB chargers and times will be faster depending on the output of the USB charger you use.
Never charge your Ultimate Ears Speaker if the micro-USB port, charging cable or connectors are wet, dirty or damaged. Always charge your speaker with a clean, dry micro-USB connector. If you think your cable or connector has been compromised in any way by water or other contaminants, do not use it to charge your speaker. Contact us for a replacement cable.
- Connect your speaker to the charger and leave it connected for a few seconds.
- If the charge LED fails to pulse continuously, disconnect the cable from your speaker, then reconnect it, and leave it connected for a few seconds.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 until your speaker gets to a normal charge cycle - the LED should continue to pulse. (This could take up to 25-30 times.)
- Once your speaker gets to a point where it charges normally, continue to charge it until the battery is at 100%.
- Download the latest app for your speaker.
- Connect your speaker to your smartphone and open the app.
- Tap More, then tap the update prompt.
- The ULTIMATE EARS app
- Your speaker
- In the Google Play Store, tap on UNINSTALL button
- Agree to uninstall the speaker app - it only takes ~5–10 secs
- Once the speaker app is uninstalled, the INSTALL button will appear
- Tap INSTALL and the speaker app should install successfully
- One time - To play music and tap again to pause the music.
- Two times - To skip a song.
- Connect your BOOM or MEGABOOM to your smart device
- Open the BOOM or MEGABOOM app (make sure you have the latest version of the app, check the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for the latest version of the BOOM or MEGABOOM App)
- Tap More, then Settings
- Find the Bluetooth Smart setting at the bottom of the screen and make sure it is set to “On”
- MEGABOOM
- BOOM with firmware 8.1.121 or 7.1.133 and later
- BOOM with firmware 6.8.58 or 5.8.58 and older
- MINI BOOM
- Press your speaker’s ‘plus’ and ‘minus’ buttons at the same time. An audio message will play telling you the current battery level. You can change the language of the message from within settings section of the app.
- Open the MEGABOOM app.
- Tap the +/- area on the MEGABOOM on the home screen to display the battery life while your speaker is on.
- Your phone may be out of range of your MEGABOOM – make sure the two devices are within 100 feet of each other.
- The Bluetooth connection is off on your phone or your phone is in Airplane mode – make sure you keep the Bluetooth connection on.
- Your MEGABOOM has no power – be sure the battery on your MEGABOOM is charged or the MEGABOOM is connected to a power source.
- Someone else is using your MEGABOOM when the alarm is scheduled to go off.
- The music service or internet radio app you selected may not have activated.
- Your phone may be out of range of your MEGABOOM – make sure the two devices are within 100 feet of each other.
- The Bluetooth connection is off on your phone or your phone is in Airplane mode – make sure you keep the Bluetooth connection on.
- Your phone may be off or out of battery – make sure your phone is on (your alarm will still play if your phone is Locked)
- Your phone may have lost the connection to the internet/network.
- Snooze by tapping the Snooze icon.
- Turn off your alarm by swiping the arrow from left to right.
- Snooze by pressing the Bluetooth button once.
- Turn off the alarm by pressing the power button.
- Play the music you would like from the music service. This can be a specific song, a playlist or a radio station.
- Then go to the alarm settings in the MEGABOOM app and select “Last Played”.
- Connect your first MEGABOOM to your Bluetooth device.
- Open the MEGABOOM app and tap the “Double Up” icon then tap Start in the Double Up screen.
- Turn on your second MEGABOOM.
- Tap Start in the MEGABOOM app.
- Press the Bluetooth connect button on your second MEGABOOM twice (quickly).
- The two MEGABOOMs will now be connected to your Bluetooth device.
- Connect your first MEGABOOM to your Bluetooth device.
- Press and hold the Volume + and Bluetooth button simultaneously until you hear a tone.
- Turn on your second MEGABOOM.
- Press the Bluetooth button on your second MEGABOOM twice.
- The two MEGABOOMs will communicate and once they connect you will hear an audible confirmation.
- Connect your device to your MEGABOOM.
- Open the MEGABOOM app.
- Tap MORE, and then Settings.
- Tap Speaker name and enter the new name for your speaker.
- Open your Bluetooth device menu.
- Locate your MEGABOOM and tap the Settings icon next to it.
- Tap Rename and enter the new name for your speaker.
- Connect your device to your MEGABOOM.
- Open the MEGABOOM app.
- Tap MORE, and then Settings
- Tap Speaker name and enter the new name for your speaker.
- Disconnect from the MEGABOOM.
- Turn off the Bluetooth connection.
- Turn your MEGABOOM off and then back on.
- Turn your iOS device off and then back on.
- In the Bluetooth menu on your iOS device, locate MEGABOOM and tap the arrow next to it.
- Tap Forget this Device.
- Turn your speaker on.
- Hold down the Bluetooth button (above the power button) until you hear a tone.
- On your device, go to the Bluetooth menu and scan for devices.
- Turn the Bluetooth connection on your device off, and then back on again.
- Turn your device off, and then back on.
- Pause the stream from the second device that isn’t currently being used.
- Turn Bluetooth off on the second device.
- If the primary Bluetooth device is a Mac computer, click on the “X” next to the MEGABOOM from the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Open your Control Panel.
- Select Hardware and Sound.
- Select Manage audio devices (under Sound).
- Select “Speakers Bluetooth Hands-free Audio” and click Set Default.
- Make or answer a call on your phone:
- Adjust the call volume from either the phone or speaker.
- When you’re finished with the call, end the call on your phone.
- Connect the first paired device to your speaker by selecting it from the device’s Bluetooth menu.
- Connect a second device to your speaker the same way you did in step #1.
- Once you have two devices connected, you can start playing audio from one of them.
- To switch and play audio from another connected device, pause the current one. Then, start playing the other.
- Make sure your device is paired with your speaker and Bluetooth is active (see “How do I pair additional Bluetooth devices with my MEGABOOM?”).
- Place your Bluetooth device closer to the speaker – it might be out of range.
- Move your Bluetooth device and speaker away from other wireless sources – you could be experiencing interference.
- If you have multiple MEGABOOM speakers, make sure you’re connected to the correct one.
- The MEGABOOM can be connected to up to two devices at a time – make sure you don’t already have two devices connected.
- Turn your MEGABOOM off, and then back on again.
- Move the audio source closer – it might be out of the range of your speaker.
- Move away from other sources of wireless signal – you could be experiencing interference.
- Make sure your speaker has enough battery power (connect it to a power source with the supplied adapter).
- Adjust the volume on both the audio source and your speaker.
- Restart both your speaker and the audio source.
- Re-pair your device with your speaker (see “How do I pair additional Bluetooth devices with my MEGABOOM?”).
- If you’re using two MEGABOOM speakers (in Double Up mode), try disconnecting and streaming to one speaker only.
- Turn the speaker on.
- Hold down the Bluetooth button (above the power button) until you hear a tone.
- On your device, go to the Bluetooth menu and scan for devices.
- Select MEGABOOM from the list of devices.
- Turn the speaker on
- On your device, go to the Bluetooth menu and select MEGABOOM from the list of devices.
Update using the app
Your ULTIMATE EARS speaker gets better all the time through regular, over-the-air updates. These updates are quick and easy and can be wirelessly downloaded through your ULTIMATE EARS speaker app. To get started, connect your ULTIMATE EARS speaker to your smart device, open the app for your ULTIMATE EARS speaker, and tap on “More” to see if there are updates available. If there are, just tap to begin the update and the app will take care of the rest.Update without the app
While it is quickest and easiest to update over-the-air with the app for your ULTIMATE EARS speaker, if you can’t update using the app or you simply prefer to use an old-school desktop updater, we’ve still got you covered. Click on the Mac or Windows download link below to download the update utility. After you download the app, run it and follow the on-screen instructions. You’ll need to connect your ULTIMATE EARS MEGABOOM to your computer to complete the update.REQUIREMENTS: This update supports Windows 7 and above, Mac OS X (10.8.x) and above.
MAC OS X UPDATE WINDOWS UPDATE- Ensure NFC is enabled on your smartphone (see your smartphone’s documentation for help).
- Turn on your MEGABOOM. In some cases you may need to place your MEGABOOM in pairing mode. Press and hold the Bluetooth connect button on your MEGABOOM (above the power button) until you hear a tone.
- Hold your smartphone to your MEGABOOM right below the Volume + and – button for up to 10 seconds.
- You’ll hear an audible confirmation from your MEGABOOM when the pairing is complete.
- Connect your MEGABOOM to your smarphone or tablet.
- Open the app.
- Tap MORE
- Tap the Update Now message to begin the update.