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Alexa is a well-known virtual assistant AI technology developed by Amazon. Alexa is also part of the Amazon core lineup, Echo-powered smart speakers, including those that are built-in and portable.
If you enjoy listening to music outdoors or even while taking a shower, you probably wondering if Amazon Alexa is waterproof.
The Ultimate Ears Blast and MEGABLAST Portable speaker with hands-free Amazon Alexa is waterproof. They can be fully immersed in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The fabric is stainproof, dustproof, waterproof, mudproof, and drop-proof.
It’s important to know that not all Ultimate Ears speakers are created equal. Some are Alexa enabled and also have different degrees of waterproof-ness that are marked using an IP code, or Ingress Protection, rating.
We can take a further look at the IP ratings and features of these waterproof Ultimate Ears portable speakers.
Ultimate Ears waterproof speakers
The only speakers made by Ultimate Ears that are waterproof and Alexa-enabled are the Blast and MEGABLAST portable speakers. These speakers can be used indoors, and outdoors, and have a waterproof and dustproof rating of IP67.
The Ultimate Ears Blast – produces a clear sound that’s insanely powerful for its size. It also produces a deep, rich bass texture that stays true to the music.
The Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST – is the top-selling speaker in the Ultimate Ears lineup. The MEGABLAST is the biggest, loudest, and most powerful with extreme bass.
Ultimate Ears Blast Indoor/outdoor speaker
To understand how the waterproof Ultimate Ears speakers work, you must understand its IP rating.
The IP stands for “Ingress Protection” and the two digits indicate the level of protection a product has from liquid intrusion in certain volumes, pressures, or temperature.
The “6” indicates the sensor is completely protected against solid objects such as dust from entering the sensor. The IP ratings for solids, scale from 1 to 6.
The Ultimate Blast and MEGABLAST is protected against all solids from dust, sand, and mud.
The second digit in the IP rating is the device’s resistance to liquids. Protection against liquids is rated from 0 to 8.
The Ultimate Ears Blast and MEGABLAST moisture protection rating is a 7, which means its sensor can be completely submerged in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes before the moisture penetrates the housing.
For the speakers to receive an IP rating, they must be tested. This means both devices were submerged in water, and no liquid entered the speakers or led to any malfunctioning.
Does Amazon make a waterproof Alexa?
Amazon does not make waterproof Alexa but Ultimate Ears speakers, have been certified by Amazon for their built-in Alexa functionality. The Ultimate Ears speakers are actually made by Logitech International.
The Blast and MEGABLAST comes to Alexa enabled and can be purchased through Amazon. However, the other speakers in the Ultimate Ears line-up are not Alexa enabled.
Unlike the Amazon Echo, these speakers are wireless and made specifically for outdoor and indoor use.
These speakers are designed to withstand the following
- All dust and sand particles
- Mud-Proof
- Immersed in liquid up to 1m for up to 30 minutes
- Drop-Proof
- Heat
- Cold climates
Ultimate Ears Blast and MEGABLAST features
The Ultimate Ears Blast and MEGABLAST are built to take you anywhere you go, it’s even drop-proof. Both speakers can connect to your mobile phone hands-free or other devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi technology.
You can also pair it with up to eight other Blast and MEGABLAST speakers to boost the sound quality.
The Blast and MEGABLAST can use Amazon Alexa to check the weather, control smart devices, voice-controlled music, and other crazy skills that Alexa provides.
Both speakers can also charge wirelessly using a charging dock that plugs into a standard wall outlet.
While using the wireless charger, you can continue to listen to music or use Alexa while charging. Unfortunately, the Ultimate Ears Charging Dock is not included and is sold separately.
Final Note
The Ultimate Blast and MEGABLAST waterproof speakers are wireless, drop-proof, and can be immersed in liquid up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. You can take these speakers anywhere, outdoors or indoors, the choice is yours.
Good quality waterproof smart speakers are hard to come by, let alone Alexa-enabled.
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