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Name: Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Torch Red
Brand: Altec Lansing
SKU: 6348454
Price: 69.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (620 reviews)

Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Torch Red

Model:: IMW479L-TRD; |
SKU:: 6348454

User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars with 620 reviews.

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QuestionIs this speaker waterproof
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I use it while kayaking and I have gotten dunked into the water and the speaker went 6ft under and came back up and stay in water for 10 mins and works good still .
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QuestionHow long does the battery last
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
- Answer The battery can last up to 16 hours
  Answered 5 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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Questionis the rubber jacket on the mini lifejacket jolt removable for cleaning?? and will that affect the waterproofing??
Asked 4 years ago by bc.
This question was asked about the related product: Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
- Answer Hi there - The rubber jacket on the Mini LifeJacket Jolt (IMW479L) is not removable. We recommend if dirty or the speaker was put in salt water to run under tap water to remove dirt and grim. Then let air dry!
  Answered 4 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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QuestionCan a microphone be used at the AUX IN port to make calls or video conference instead of using the built in speaker?
Asked 4 years ago by Bman.
This question was asked about the related product: Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
- Answer Hi there - No, the aux input cannot support a microphone. It's strictly another plug for connecting a device that doesn't have Bluetooth.
  Answered 4 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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Questionhow do you set speaker up for blue thooth?
Asked 4 years ago by Geno.
This question was asked about the related product: Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
- Answer Hi there Geno - Thanks for reaching out to us! Press and hold the power button down through the welcome message. Once your speaker is powered on, it is put into pairing mode. Open your Bluetooth manager and click "pair" to the Mini LifeJacket Jolt speaker!
  Answered 4 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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QuestionI presume the speaker can pick up and play pandora ?
Asked 5 years ago by Reds.
- Answer Hi there - thanks for the question. Yes, once connected via Bluetooth you can stream Pandora.
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QuestionDoes anyone know if the speaker turns off after been an active for a period of time?
Asked 5 years ago by Rick.
- Answer Yes it does! Stays on for a while but it will turn off!
  Answered 5 years ago by Bigsteve5577
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QuestionCan you hang this speaker on something? Does it have a handle or something.
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
- Answer It doesn't have a handle or place for a 'biner clip. It does have a place on the bottom where you can screw it onto a stand or support of some sort.
  Answered 4 years ago by BatfanRog
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QuestionCan the lights be turned off or do they stay on all the time?
Asked 4 years ago by pureblazer.
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- Answer Hi there - Yes the lights can be switched off on the IMW479L Mini LifeJacket Jolt. You just need to toggle through the settings by pressing the 'starburst' icon atop the speaker!
  Answered 4 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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QuestionCan this speaker be used with a Baby Boom XL unit at the same time paired the same device?
Asked 5 years ago by Pauli.
This question was asked about the related product: Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
- Answer Hi there - Thanks for the question! You cannot be paired to both at the same time. You can pair two Baby Boom XL's together using True Wireless Pairing or pair 2 Mini LifeJacket Jolt's together using House Party pairing for double the sound!
  Answered 5 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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QuestionThe silver circle that's on front of the speaker is that supposed to be removed.
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
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QuestionHello, I've my speaker (IMW478) working fine, but I've a problem with it. It pairs correctly, but if I press the + or - volume button, it'll go into pairing mode. I can't change the tracks from the speaker, nor turn down or up the volume.
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
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QuestionThe sticker with the serial numberon this speaker is worn off . I need this SN so I can coordinate speakers with my Pandora app. Is there anything I can do. The Mini Jacket app asks for a SN.
Asked 3 years ago by Penny.
- Answer Hi there – Please contact us by phone at 1-855-292-4087 or by our social media channels (Facebook: @alteclansing, Instagram: @alteclansingoffical). We'd be happy to assist you!
  Answered 2 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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QuestionI have the altec mini jolt with lights and lost the dust cover for the USB port cover how can I get a replacement.
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi there – Please contact us by phone at 1-855-292-4087 or by our social media channels (Facebook: @alteclansing, Instagram: @alteclansingoffical). We'd be happy to assist you!
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QuestionCan I pair the lifejacket jolt and my stereo bluetooth from my phone at the same time?
Asked 3 years ago by Jamie.
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QuestionI know the life jacket mini has a USB port for plugging in and charging like an iPhone. Can I use a double-headed USB port cable and use the life jackets USB port to charge the mini life jacket as an alternative charging spot?
Asked 3 years ago by Dennis66.
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- Answer i dont think it would would work i think it only flows power one way
  Answered 3 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionDoes the aux port support 3/4 inch plug and, can I get remote control for it, and can I add adaptable same model, bottom woofer speaker to it, if the sound does not have enough bass for me, and what accessories included.. Thank you so much,, J Piano
Asked 3 years ago by CockeyedJ.
- Answer Hi there - the Mini LifeJacket Jolt supports a 3.5mm plug in. The accessory included is the charging cord for the Mini LifeJacket Jolt. This speaker does not have a remote control.
  Answered 3 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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QuestionI'm trying to connect my mini lifejacket JOLT imw479L to the just listen app but don't know if the name of the device is just what it's called or if I get to pick it And the bigger problem where is the serial number? Is it on that white sticker?
Asked 3 years ago by Murphy.
- Answer Hi there - the device name is automatically filled in with the name of the speaker. However, you are able to change it to any name you would like. The serial number is found on the white sticker under the barcode on the bottom of the speaker.
  Answered 3 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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QuestionHi I got a new phone and tried pairing with the mini but now it's asking for a pin and I tried 0000 but nothing happened. What should I do?
Asked 3 years ago by Cocolemon.
- Answer Hi there - please try to reset the speaker by holding the microphone button down for 10 seconds and the device will beep twice.
  Answered 3 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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QuestionWhy does Windows 10 (a) find Headphones Mini Lifejacket Jolt "Stereo," with the emphasis on Stereo under the Bluetooth Search, and (B) why do I hear cycling interference at 57 seconds on every minute of usage? W-10 has found the same w/o Stereo.
Asked 3 years ago by Nash1011.
This question was asked about the related product: Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
- Answer Hi there - Please contact us by phone at 1-855-292-4087, by our social media channels (Facebook: @alteclansing, Instagram: @alteclansingoffical), or by e-mail at [email protected]. We'd be happy to assist you!
  Answered 3 years ago by AltecLansingCustomerServ
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Altec Lansing - Mini LifeJacket Jolt IMW479L Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Torch Red

Q: QuestionIs this speaker waterproof

Q: QuestionHow long does the battery last

Q: Questionis the rubber jacket on the mini lifejacket jolt removable for cleaning?? and will that affect the waterproofing??

Q: QuestionCan a microphone be used at the AUX IN port to make calls or video conference instead of using the built in speaker?

Q: Questionhow do you set speaker up for blue thooth?

Q: QuestionI presume the speaker can pick up and play pandora ?

Q: QuestionDoes anyone know if the speaker turns off after been an active for a period of time?

Q: QuestionCan you hang this speaker on something? Does it have a handle or something.

Q: QuestionCan the lights be turned off or do they stay on all the time?

Q: QuestionCan this speaker be used with a Baby Boom XL unit at the same time paired the same device?

Q: QuestionThe silver circle that's on front of the speaker is that supposed to be removed.

Q: QuestionHello, I've my speaker (IMW478) working fine, but I've a problem with it. It pairs correctly, but if I press the + or - volume button, it'll go into pairing mode. I can't change the tracks from the speaker, nor turn down or up the volume.

Q: QuestionThe sticker with the serial numberon this speaker is worn off . I need this SN so I can coordinate speakers with my Pandora app. Is there anything I can do. The Mini Jacket app asks for a SN.

Q: QuestionI have the altec mini jolt with lights and lost the dust cover for the USB port cover how can I get a replacement.

Q: QuestionCan I pair the lifejacket jolt and my stereo bluetooth from my phone at the same time?

Q: QuestionI know the life jacket mini has a USB port for plugging in and charging like an iPhone. Can I use a double-headed USB port cable and use the life jackets USB port to charge the mini life jacket as an alternative charging spot?

Q: QuestionDoes the aux port support 3/4 inch plug and, can I get remote control for it, and can I add adaptable same model, bottom woofer speaker to it, if the sound does not have enough bass for me, and what accessories included.. Thank you so much,, J Piano

Q: QuestionI'm trying to connect my mini lifejacket JOLT imw479L to the just listen app but don't know if the name of the device is just what it's called or if I get to pick it And the bigger problem where is the serial number? Is it on that white sticker?

Q: QuestionHi I got a new phone and tried pairing with the mini but now it's asking for a pin and I tried 0000 but nothing happened. What should I do?

Q: QuestionWhy does Windows 10 (a) find Headphones Mini Lifejacket Jolt "Stereo," with the emphasis on Stereo under the Bluetooth Search, and (B) why do I hear cycling interference at 57 seconds on every minute of usage? W-10 has found the same w/o Stereo.

QuestionIs this speaker waterproof

QuestionHow long does the battery last

Questionis the rubber jacket on the mini lifejacket jolt removable for cleaning?? and will that affect the waterproofing??

QuestionCan a microphone be used at the AUX IN port to make calls or video conference instead of using the built in speaker?

Questionhow do you set speaker up for blue thooth?

QuestionI presume the speaker can pick up and play pandora ?

QuestionDoes anyone know if the speaker turns off after been an active for a period of time?

QuestionCan you hang this speaker on something? Does it have a handle or something.

QuestionCan the lights be turned off or do they stay on all the time?

QuestionCan this speaker be used with a Baby Boom XL unit at the same time paired the same device?

QuestionThe silver circle that's on front of the speaker is that supposed to be removed.

QuestionHello, I've my speaker (IMW478) working fine, but I've a problem with it. It pairs correctly, but if I press the + or - volume button, it'll go into pairing mode. I can't change the tracks from the speaker, nor turn down or up the volume.

QuestionThe sticker with the serial numberon this speaker is worn off . I need this SN so I can coordinate speakers with my Pandora app. Is there anything I can do. The Mini Jacket app asks for a SN.

QuestionI have the altec mini jolt with lights and lost the dust cover for the USB port cover how can I get a replacement.

QuestionCan I pair the lifejacket jolt and my stereo bluetooth from my phone at the same time?

QuestionI know the life jacket mini has a USB port for plugging in and charging like an iPhone. Can I use a double-headed USB port cable and use the life jackets USB port to charge the mini life jacket as an alternative charging spot?

QuestionDoes the aux port support 3/4 inch plug and, can I get remote control for it, and can I add adaptable same model, bottom woofer speaker to it, if the sound does not have enough bass for me, and what accessories included.. Thank you so much,, J Piano

QuestionI'm trying to connect my mini lifejacket JOLT imw479L to the just listen app but don't know if the name of the device is just what it's called or if I get to pick it And the bigger problem where is the serial number? Is it on that white sticker?

QuestionHi I got a new phone and tried pairing with the mini but now it's asking for a pin and I tried 0000 but nothing happened. What should I do?

QuestionWhy does Windows 10 (a) find Headphones Mini Lifejacket Jolt "Stereo," with the emphasis on Stereo under the Bluetooth Search, and (B) why do I hear cycling interference at 57 seconds on every minute of usage? W-10 has found the same w/o Stereo.