Altec Lansing HydraShock Everythingproof™ Wireless Speaker IMW1500

A Closer Look

Identify the speaker's controls:

• Volume Up / Next Track Button: Controls volume and track skipping.
• Volume Down / Previous Track Button: Controls volume and track skipping.
• Link Button: Used for True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing [?].
• Answer & End Call / Voice Assistant / Color Change Button: Manages calls, activates voice assistant, and cycles through light modes [?/?/?].
• Power Button: Turns the speaker on/off [⚡].

In the Box

• IMW1500 HydraShock Everythingproof™ Wireless Speaker
• Carry Strap
• AC Adapter

Charging

Connect the AC adapter to the AC Charging Port [?]. A red light [?] indicates charging. The light turns off [⚫] when charging is complete. A full charge takes approximately 3-4 hours.

• USB Port: [?]
• AC Charging Port: [?]
• Reset Button: [?]

Powering On & Bluetooth Pairing

Powering On

Press and hold the Power Button [⚡] for 1-2 seconds.

Bluetooth Pairing

The speaker enters pairing mode with a flashing blue light [?]. On your device, select 'AL HydraShock' from the Bluetooth list. A solid blue light [?] indicates a successful connection.

Speaker Controls & Voice Assistant

Basic Controls

Voice Assistant

To activate Siri or Google Assistant, press and hold the Answer & End Call/Voice Assistant/Color Change Button [?].

Reset Functions

Press and hold the Reset Button [?] for 5 seconds to disconnect the current Bluetooth connection.

Press and hold the Reset Button [?] for 10 seconds to reset all connections and power off the speaker.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Pairing

Connect two HydraShock speakers for an immersive audio experience.

Pairing the Second Speaker

1. Turn on the first speaker and connect it to your Bluetooth-compatible device.
2. Turn on the second speaker.
3. Press and hold the Link Button [?] on the second speaker for 1-2 seconds. It will flash green [?] indicating it's ready to pair with the first speaker.

Linking Speakers for TWS

On the first speaker, press and hold the Link Button [?] for 2-3 seconds. The speakers will connect, and their Link Buttons will illuminate solid green [?].

TWS Modes

There are two TWS modes:

• Mode 1: Dual Stereo: Both speakers play the same stereo audio, ideal for parties.
• Mode 2: Wide Stereo: One speaker plays the left channel, and the other plays the right channel for a broader soundstage.

Briefly press the Link Button [?] to switch between Mode 1 and Mode 2.

Ending TWS

To exit TWS mode, press and hold the Power Button [⚡] on either speaker.

Light Change Mode

Press the Color Change Button [?] to cycle through the available light modes:

• 1. Multicolor slow transition
• 2. Single color pulse to music with background color
• 3. Multi color pulse to music
• 4. Single color slow fade
• 5. Single color
• 6. Multicolor cycle changed
• 7. Multicolor fast changed
• 8. Multicolor slow fade
• 9. Four color slow fade
• 10. Four color rotation
• 11. Four color rotation with pulse to music
• 12. Off

Press and hold the Color Change Button [?] for 1-2 seconds to change Strobe light modes (options include 'off', 'Pulse to music', 'Blink off').

Horizontal & Vertical Listening

The speaker automatically adjusts its audio output based on its orientation.

• Horizontal Mode: Provides standard stereo separation (Left [L] and Right [R] channels).
• Vertical Mode: Offers a wider stereo image.

Visual representation shows how audio channels (L/R) are distributed in Horizontal and Vertical orientations.

FCC Compliance

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.