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Question: Has anyone else had an issue with charging this speaker via the USB port and the cable supplied?  Mine only works when plugged in.
Document: I've had it for a week. Already used it at the pool and at the beach. Works well and does exactly as described. No issues with phone to speaker distance or charging.The sound is way better if you have it hanging around head level or off the ground, just the way it's designed because the speaker faces downward and reflects of the bottom surface. Serves well as background music from around 15-20 ft don't expect it to fuel your party.
This speaker is mighty cool ~ the solar power feature, the color is great, and the idea in general... the only negative is the lack of loudness. Even with just myself by the pool and nobody else around, it's barely loud enough to hear even when it is turned all the way up and I am only a few feet out into the pool. That is a bummer. But the wireless, solar and bluetooth aspects are all wonderful.
I love this little guy for a few reasons. 1)It's a handy alternative to an expensive outdoor speaker system. It connects to my desktop/laptop/mac/tablet/phone via bluetooth. 2) I can connect someone else's phone/laptop/tablet to it (face it, sometimes other people have better playlists). 3) It's waterproof. I haven't dropped it in a pool, but it has gotten plenty wet from unexpected rain and from sitting too close to a pool.
Use it around the house, doesn't connect with super old iPod but connects with everything else. Sounds good, not great but cool to have around if you have a swimming pool in a sunny area.
Works well, sounds good. Links up easily . Not sure how long it will run under solar power alone, but summer is coming.
You hear clear highs and full mid-range bass.While not used outdoor, it can be a great addition to my family audio devices inside the house. I tries using this product in the bathroom and it works really well with my newly installed i-heart-radio app on iphone. Now I listen to streaming morning news while brushing teeth!
I charge it using a usb cable before taking it out and then let the sun keep it charged. I haven't relied on JUST solar power to charge it so I'm sorry I can't comment further on this. 5) Obviously it's portable.The only drawbacks I have found is that it are 1) not a real sound powerhouse. If you are looking for something really loud- this is not it. It's just loud enough for a small yard or around a pool.
All seams are tight.Connection is effortless. My phone recoganized it in under 10 seconds.Sound quality is good. Bass is not very punchy but at this size it's expected. Unless if you are willing to spend $200 and more.One good thing about this design is that the sound is not directional. Mine sits on the kitchen bar and I can listen in the kitchen or in the living room equally well.Sure you don't want an ugly box sitting on your bar.
This is my first bluetooth speaker. And I love it!First of all, it is very cute! Lovely color and modern looking. The handle makes it easy to carry around.The sound effect is pretty good. I am kind of amazed by it giving its little frame.It is pretty user friendly -- easy to use, straight-forward functions. I did not even have to read the menu to figure things out.
My kids really like it! Great for playing music in the yard or next to the pool. No more worries on tripping wires or getting the iphone wet. The speaker sound is decent with good bass. Maybe one of the days I can be motivated enough to get up early and meditate in my garden with some soothing music.Thinking about getting one more as a gift to my son's daycare class - it'll be a great addition to the outdoor music area.
Answer: Mine works fine using the solar.  I did notice the charge doesn't last long after the sun goes down though.