This also covers a 3.5mm aux input, which lets you plug in an old MP3 player, laptop or Amazon Echo Dot. You simply need to ensure the rubber flap over the micro-USB charge socket on the back is in place. A few hours later, it was totally dry again. Its fabric grille does absorb a little water – more than rival Ultimate Ears speakers – but, sure enough, the Flare continued playing audio just fine. I gave it a rinse under the tap, which seems a likely outcome after taking the speaker to the park. It’s rated to IPX7, meaning it will survive being submerged in 1 metre of water for up to 30 minutes. The Anker Soundcore Flare doesn’t want to be kept indoors all its life. Sony’s style is more night club Anker’s a living room glow. LED lights are likely to polarise, but the Anker Soundcore Flare’s are less abrasive than those of, for example, the Sony SRS-XB31. However, Anker really does need to add the ability to pick a single colour and stick to it. But it’s actually simple, well designed and reliable. Judging by the usual standards of speaker apps, I half-expected this app to be a flaky, under-optimised mess. You alter the LED mode in the custom Soundcore app. There are two main LED zones on the bottom, and using the ‘M-Sync’ music mode, they pulse on and off to the beat. Soundcore app: ‘Glow’ cycles smoothly between colours ‘M-Sync’ blinks hyperactively to the music ‘Fusion’ is a much subtler reactive mode and in ‘Pulse’ colours snake around the LED ring like an animated neon shop sign Or, yes, less chilled-out ones to a party. Instead, it’s perfect for adding “chilled out vibes” to a bath or late-night reading. It’s unlikely to be used to light-up rooms, even on a bedside table, since it just isn’t bright enough. In action, the Anker Soundcore Flare looks like a relative of a Philips Hue or LIFX smart bulb, although the light is only here for a fun, visual effect. Unlike a standalone smart light you can’t choose exact shades, but different profiles do let you restrict the colour palette somewhat, dim it or turn the lights off completely. The music-reactive mode might be right for the kids’ room, but for a more grown-up look you’ll probably want a subtler effect. Its light can react to music, or transition smoothly through colour tones. The translucent base has multi-colour LEDs under its surface. It’s battery-powered, just about small enough to fit into your hand luggage for a weekend away, and feels as well-made as one of Amazon’s smart speakers.
Flare 2 speaker review Bluetooth#
The Anker Soundcore Flare is at heart a simple Bluetooth speaker. You’ll still need to plug in an Echo Dot if you want that kind of functionality. It doesn’t connect directly to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. This is a completely different kind of speaker, however. It looks similar to the second-generation Amazon Echo, with a fabric grille around the front.
The Anker Soundcore Flare is a little tower speaker. However, it just isn’t quite as much fun as the Flare. The Jam Heavy Metal’s audio is a little smoother, and may be a better choice if your priority is sound quality. Like many of Anker’s products, the Flare is a bargain. You get a mini Philips Hue-style mood light and a surprisingly good wireless speaker for £69.99.
Flare 2 speaker review portable#
Part圜ast Technology: Link 100+ Flare 2 portable Bluetooth speakers to party into the next dimension, sound and light synchronize across every speaker for a seamlessly electrifying experience.Ĭustomize The Atmosphere: Enhance your audio with complete EQ control, then tailor the light show to your mood with six mesmerizing lighting modes.The Anker Soundcore Flare is a portable speaker with a built-in light show. Super-safe IPX7 waterproof protection effortlessly withstands spills, rain, and even complete submersion in water. Pool Party Proof: No matter where the music needs to be, Flare 2 portable Bluetooth speaker is suited up and ready. Double light-rings simultaneously shine down onto the dance floor and up into the atmosphere for pumping floor-to-ceiling illumination. BRAND NEW – IN ORIGINAL BOX – SEE THE PICTURESģ60° Immersive Sound: A portable Bluetooth speaker with Powerful 360°, bass-driven audio.īeat-Driven Light Show: A reimagined rainbow light show that pulses, phases, and shines to the beat of your music.
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