UE adds Google and Siri voice integration to its Boom speakers
For this test, I was using a Nexus 5X running Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 and the first step is making sure the speaker is connected through the respective UE Boom or Megaboom apps. These speakers are Bluetooth LE, so the phone should detect the speaker and allow you to remotely power up if needed. This doesn't always work the first time out even if the speaker is already connected to the phone, so if you run into trouble, I'd recommend turning Bluetooth off and on again, which usually gets things sorted. There aren't currently any indications of this new feature in the UE app's "how to" section or settings, but the next step should confirm that things are working properly. Just do a quick press of the small Bluetooth button on the top of the speaker and wait to hear the audible prompt, which is the same as when you say "OK Google" or press the microphone icon for voice control on your phone.
Jun-21-2016, 08:30:47 GMT
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