Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i Portable Wireless Multi-Room Smart Speaker User Manual

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The Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i is a versatile and compact portable wireless multi-room smart speaker designed to deliver high-fidelity audio in various environments. It integrates seamlessly into a Bluesound multi-room audio system and offers flexible connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wired inputs. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your Pulse Flex 2i speaker.

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Upon unboxing your Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i, please ensure all the following components are present:

• Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i Speaker
• ສາຍໄຟ
• Quick Setup Guide

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1. Physical Placement and Power

Place the Pulse Flex 2i on a stable, flat surface. Ensure it is within range of your Wi-Fi network if you plan to use wireless connectivity. Connect the provided power cable to the speaker's power input and then to a wall outlet. The speaker will automatically power on.

Image: Rear panel of the Pulse Flex 2i, highlighting the various input and output ports for connectivity.

2. Network Connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)

For optimal performance and multi-room functionality, connect your Pulse Flex 2i to your home network.

• ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ Wi-Fi: Download the Bluesound Controller app (available for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS). Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to add your new Pulse Flex 2i to your Wi-Fi network. This process typically involves selecting your speaker, choosing your Wi-Fi network, and entering the password.
• ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ອີເທີເນັດ: Connect an Ethernet cable from your router or network switch to the LAN port on the back of the Pulse Flex 2i. The speaker will automatically connect to your network.

3. ການຈັບຄູ່ Bluetooth

To pair a Bluetooth device with your Pulse Flex 2i:

1. Ensure the Pulse Flex 2i is powered on.
2. On the top panel of the speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth button (usually indicated by a Bluetooth symbol) until the LED indicator starts flashing blue. This indicates pairing mode.
3. On your mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.), go to Bluetooth settings and select "Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i" from the list of available devices.
4. Once paired, the LED indicator on the speaker will turn solid blue.

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1. ການຄວບຄຸມພື້ນຖານ (ແຜງດ້ານເທິງ)

The top panel of the Pulse Flex 2i features intuitive controls for basic playback and volume adjustments:

• ປຸ່ມຫຼິ້ນ/ຢຸດຊົ່ວຄາວ: ກົດເພື່ອຫຼິ້ນ ຫຼື ຢຸດສຽງປັດຈຸບັນຊົ່ວຄາວ.
• Skip Forward/Backward Buttons: Press to skip to the next or previous track.
• ປຸ່ມປຸ່ມ Volume Up / Down: ປັບລະດັບສຽງຫຼິ້ນ.
• ປຸ່ມທີ່ຕັ້ງໄວ້ລ່ວງໜ້າ (1-5): Assign and recall your favorite radio stations, playlists, or streaming services for quick access. To assign a preset, play the desired content, then press and hold one of the preset buttons until you hear a confirmation tone.

Image: Top panel of the Pulse Flex 2i, displaying the touch-sensitive controls for playback and presets.

2. Using the Bluesound Controller App

The Bluesound Controller app provides comprehensive control over your Pulse Flex 2i and other Bluesound devices. Through the app, you can:

• Browse and play music from various streaming services (e.g., Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music).
• Access music stored on your local network (NAS, computer).
• Create and manage multi-room groups with other Bluesound speakers.
• Adjust advanced audio settings, including tone controls and equalizer.
• ຈັດການການອັບເດດເຟີມແວ.

Image: The Pulse Flex 2i speaker positioned next to a smartphone running the Bluesound app, illustrating app control.

3. Voice Control (Alexa and Siri)

The Pulse Flex 2i is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri, allowing for hands-free control of your music. To enable voice control:

• ສໍາລັບ Alexa: Ensure your Pulse Flex 2i is connected to your network. Open the Amazon Alexa app, navigate to Skills & Games, search for the "Bluesound" skill, and enable it. Link your Bluesound account and discover devices. You can then use commands like "Alexa, play music on Pulse Flex 2i."
• For Siri (via AirPlay): If using an Apple device, ensure your Pulse Flex 2i is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You can use Siri to control music playback via AirPlay 2 by saying commands like "Hey Siri, play [song] on Pulse Flex 2i."

4. ສຽງຫຼາຍຫ້ອງ

The Bluesound ecosystem allows you to group multiple Bluesound speakers together to play the same music in perfect sync across different rooms, or play different music on each speaker. Use the Bluesound Controller app to drag and drop speakers into groups or ungroup them as desired.

5. ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ອຸປະກອນພາຍນອກ

The Pulse Flex 2i offers several physical input options:

• ການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນ USB: Connect a USB drive containing music files to the USB-A port for local playback.
• Optical ໃນ: Connect digital audio sources like TVs or CD players using an optical cable.
• Analog In: Connect analog audio sources using a 3.5mm stereo cable.
• ອອກຫູຟັງ: ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ຫູຟັງເພື່ອຟັງສ່ວນຕົວ.

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1. ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ

To maintain the appearance and performance of your Pulse Flex 2i, regularly wipe the exterior with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents as they may damage the finish. Do not spray liquids directly onto the speaker.

2. ອັບເດດເຟີມແວ

Bluesound regularly releases firmware updates to improve performance, add new features, and address any issues. Ensure your Pulse Flex 2i is connected to the internet. The Bluesound Controller app will notify you when an update is available. Follow the in-app instructions to perform the update. Do not disconnect power during a firmware update.

ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

If you encounter issues with your Pulse Flex 2i, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

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Key technical specifications for the Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i speaker:

Image: Dimensional diagram of the Pulse Flex 2i, providing precise measurements for placement and planning.

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ຂໍ້ມູນການຮັບປະກັນ

The Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i comes with a limited warranty provided by Lenbrook Group, the manufacturer. Specific warranty terms and duration may vary by region. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Bluesound webເວັບໄຊທ for ສໍາລັບຂໍ້ມູນການຮັບປະກັນລະອຽດ.

ການຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອລູກຄ້າ

For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty claims, please contact Bluesound customer support. You can typically find contact information (phone, email, support portal) on the official Bluesound webເວັບໄຊ (www.bluesound.com).

When contacting support, please have your product model number (PULSE FLEX 2i BLK) and serial number ready. The serial number is usually located on the bottom or back of the speaker.