The Libratone Live is an high-end wireless speaker designed to deliver superb sound with a touch of Scandinavian style. Setting up this speaker correctly will unlock its potential for maximum performance and integrating it with your other devices. We cover every aspect involved in setting up Libratone Live, starting from unboxing and progressing to setting optimizations.
1. Unboxing and Otherwise
1.1 Unboxing and Release to First Impression
When unboxing Libratone Live, serenity embodied in a box awaits you. The packaging is simple, clean yet elegant, mirroring the brand’s commitment to clean, modern design. Inside the box, you will find these:
The Libratone Live speaker
Power cables
Quick Start Guide
Warranty and Safety Info
Well-organized, with the speaker cushioned so as to avoid import during shipping, and the power cable is sufficiently long for flexible placement.
1.2 First Impressions of the Libratone Live
Once released from the packaging, design is the first thing that catches attention. The exterior of the Libratone Live is fabric-covered and hence lends itself to a somewhat posh modern appeal. Various colors are offered, including classic black and white as well as bright red, so you can choose the color you think will match your furnishings.
For a speaker that seems so solidly built, it truly feels lightweight. This makes you feel that it would last in the long run. The build and design are equally good for any decor.
2. Making Set-Up Ready
2.1 Placing
For best performance, the placement of Libratone Live is extremely essential. The speaker is made for 360-degree sound, which means it projects sound equally in all directions in a room. To maintain this:
Central Positioning: Position the speaker somewhere near the center of the room such that sound is uniformly distributed. It is said: never place speakers against the walls or into the corners of the rooms if you want the audio to be sincere!
Avoid Obstacles: Keeps an area clear around a speaker to prevent blocking of sound waves or interference from its working.
2.2 Powering Up the Speaker
The speaker must be plugged-in, and the setup thus begins. Connect the power cable to the Libratone Live and plug it into a nearby electrical outlet. There is a switch on the back of the speaker. Turn on the speaker by pressing the power button. The logo via white LEDs will be illuminated, indicating the speaker is on and ready to set it up.
3. Connection to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
3.1 Setting Up Wi-Fi
The Libratone Live comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Upon choosing to set it up under Wi-Fi, streaming will be slightly easier from there on.
– Download Libratone App: Get the Libratone app from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app is necessary for initial setup and advanced features.
– Create an Account: Open the app and create a Libratone account if you don’t have one already. Your account will be used to manage your devices and settings.
Adding a New Device: Tap “Add a New Device” in the app. The app will then proceed to scan for Libratone speaker devices. When your Libratone Live appears, select it to commence setup.
Connect the Speaker to Wi-Fi: Follow the on-screen instructions to have the speaker join the Wi-Fi network. Select your network from the list and enter the password. The app will complete the configuration and have the speaker join the network.
Confirmation: Once connection is made, a message appears on the app; at the same time, you will hear a chime on the speaker to signify a successful connection.
3.2 Bluetooth Pairing
In case you want to pair the speaker via Bluetooth, here is how to do so easily:
Turn on Bluetooth: Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Enter Pairing Mode: Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the back of the speaker until the Libratone logo starts flashing to indicate pairing mode.
Connect: Search for available Bluetooth devices on your device and select Libratone Live. A confirmation sound will be heard from the speaker once the connection is made and the logo stops flashing.
4. Configuring the Libratone App
4.1 Overview of App Features
The Libratone app is considered to be essential in the set-up, with numerous features to customize your listening experience. The app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly; keep in mind that ease is given high priority while providing access to various settings and customization choices.
4.2 Setting Up Sound Profiles
Another unique feature of the app is that you can set up your sound profiles. Available profiles include:
Neutral: A balanced sound profile appropriate for different genres of music.
Bass Boost: Strengthens low frequencies for more powerful bass.
Treble Boost:Raises the high frequencies, making it easy to hear converse clarity.
By creating your equalizer settings with the help of the app, you can increase your personal enjoyment of sound. The custom settings allow adjusting the balance of bass, midrange, and treble levels based on individual preference and the room acoustics.
4.3 Firmware Update
The app also allows the Libratone Live to get firmware updates. Essentially, the speaker firmware needs to be kept updated so the new features or improvements are available to you. When there is a new update available, the app will notify you and will help you through the installation.
5. Advanced Setup and Customization
5.1 Multi-Room Audio Setup
If you have more than one speaker, setting up multi-room audio will come in handy. It enables synchronized audio in different rooms and the option to play music from different sources in each room. For multi-room audio configuration-
Open the Libratone App: Ensure all your Libratone speakers are powered on and are connected to the network.
Select Multi-Room Setup: Locate the section in the app for multi-room setup and follow the onscreen instructions that will group your speakers for synchronized playback.
Adjust settings: Edit the role of each speaker involved in this multi-room setup, such as one being primary and all others being secondary.
5.2 Voice Assistants
The Libratone Live can set itself up to communicate with popular voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant. To set up the voice assistant functionality:
Enable the Skill: In the Libratone app, go to voice assistant settings and follow the instructions to link your Libratone Live with the voice assistant of your choice.
Voice Commands: Upon linkage, users can give voice commands to operate the speaker, such as controlling volume, changing tracks, or playing specific music.
6. Troubleshooting Common Issues
6.1 Connectivity Problems
You might want to check against some known common connectivity problems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Check Network: Ensure your Wi-Fi is working fine and that the speaker is well within range.
Restarting Devices: Restart the Libratone Live as well as the device that you are trying to connect with.
Reconfigure Settings: If required, go through the setup all over again to set the network settings.
6.2 Sound Quality Issues
Sound problems are encountered:
Check Placement: Make sure the speaker is placed at an optimal position, away from walls or anything obstructing its path.
Adjust Settings: Use the Libratone app to change sound profiles and equalizer settings to get the best audio output.
Firmware Update: Update if there is any new latest firmware available for the speaker.
7. Conclusion
The Libratone Live is built to be a premium wireless speaker, with great sound and sleek design, and needs to be properly set up for one to really get good use out of it. The setup process from the unboxing of the package to its final configuration is all made simple so that you can start enjoying your music as soon as possible.
With this complete setup guide, you will be able to set up the Libratone Live easily, change its sound settings according to your preferences, and troubleshoot some of the issues that may arise. The subtle yet elegant design of the Libratone Live and its modern features will add flair to any home while elevating the beauty sound experience.