Owner`s manual
Wi-Fi LED Status Descriptions
Green Connected to a wireless network.
Red, flashing
slowly
Not connected to a network.
Check Signal Strength and Network
Configuration.
Red, flashing
quickly
Speaker is Starting Up.
If this does not change, there may be a
problem, see troubleshooting.
Red / Green
flashing
alternately
The speaker is waiting for or applying
settings, see Configuration pages.
Orange
appears briefly
A reset is being performed.
Orange The speaker is in AQ DIRECT Mode.
Orange,
Flashing slowly
There is a problem with the firmware. Try
resetting the speaker, or perform a
firmware upgrade.
Off AUX IN Mode (if Power LED is on)
Speaker is Off (if Power LED is off)
Getting to Know Your AQ SmartSpeaker
USB Update port: The USB Update port is designed to allow connection of an Apple iOS device for network setup only. DO
NOT connect it to a computer or any other USB device, as damage may occur.
Aux In Connection: When the AQ SmartSpeaker is in AUX IN Mode, you can connect any audio device to the speaker using the
cable provided. Change the mode using the Power/Mode Button on the top of the speaker.
Audio Mode Switch: Set to “M” if it is the only Speaker or if you are using it as part of a multi-room setup. Use “L” and “R” if
you are using two Speakers as a stereo pair.
DC Power Connector: Connect to a mains power socket using the supplied power adaptor to charge the internal battery.
Reset Button: This button will force the speaker to restart if it becomes unresponsive. This will not delete network settings.
Battery Status LED Descriptions
Off When Plugged In: the battery is fully
charged.
When Running on Battery: The battery
is OK.
Blinking
Slow
When Plugged In: The Battery has a
good charge level but is not completely
full, it is being charged.
Blinking
Normal
When Plugged In: The battery is low.
It is being charged.
Blinking
Fast
When Running on Battery: The battery
is low and needs to be charged.
Power/Mode button: Press this button briefly to turn the AQ SmartSpeaker
on.
To switch between modes, with the speaker on, briefly press the Power/Mode button. Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle
through the modes in the following order:
CONNECTED
→ →
AUX IN AQ DIRECT
When the speaker is on, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to switch it off.
Volume Up/Volume Down: Briefly Press these buttons to raise/lower the volume by one step.
Mute: Press and hold the Volume Down button for 2 seconds to Mute the speaker. Press and hold Volume Down again to
restore the sound to its previous level. Briefly Pressing either volume button will restore the sound and raise/lower it by one
step.
Pressing and holding the Volume Up button will continuously increase the volume until it reaches its maximum level.
Battery Status LED: The Battery Status LED is
hidden just above the AQ Audio logo on the front of
the speaker. It will flash to indicate the charge status
of the internal battery.