Altec Lansing Unveils Everything-proof Jolt Line and VersA Amazon Alexa Speakers NEWS

Altec releases the new VersA at Home and VersA To-Go along with Everything-proof Jolt Line at CES 2018

Altec to Showcase the New Line of Everything-Proof Speakers at 2018 CES with Added Functionality for the Ultimate Sound Experience

Altec Lansing, innovator in audio, will unveil an entirely new line of Everything-Proof Bluetooth Jolt Speakers to add to its reputable collection of durable, rugged, and high quality sound speakers with added functionality. Each speaker includes QI Wireless Charging, a new feature that will keep your phone and other QI enabled devices powered with ease. The line also features Voice Assistant Technology, providing instant access to Siri or Google Assistant with a simple voice command. Hear weather reports, receive directions, access calendars, and so much more when you sync via Bluetooth to your smartphone. The Voice Assistant Integration and QI Wireless Charging is now available in the newly released Mini LifeJacket Jolt, LifeJacket Jolt, LifeJacket XL Jolt, Super LifeJacket Jolt, and BoomJacket Jolt. Each speaker provides quality sound with the everything-proof durability only Altec Lansing can provide.

Mini LifeJacket Jolt – IMW479 (MSRP of $99.99, Available Q2/Q3 2018):

• Immersive Omni Directional Sound Quality 1.5” x 2 Neodymium Woofer, 40mm x2 Passive Radiator
• IP67 Waterproof Rating Waterproof, snowproof, dirtproof and it floats!
• Voice Assistant Compatible Access Siri, Google Assistant, and more
• Hands-free Speakerphone for access whenever, wherever
• Wireless Range 100-foot wireless range
• House Party Pairing Be the life of the party by connecting up to 50 speakers at once
• Battery Life Up to 16 hours of uninterrupted battery life

Life Jacket Jolt – IMW580 (MSRP of $149.99, Available Q2/Q3 2018):

• Immersive Omni-Directional sound quality 2” x 2 Neodymium Woofer, 50mm x 2 Passive Radiator
• QI Wireless Charging Powers your QI enabled devices in a flash
• IP67 Waterproof Rating waterproof, snowproof, dirtproof and it floats!
• Voice Assistant Compatible to access Siri, Google Assistant, and more
• House Party Pairing to connect up to 50 speakers at once
• Wireless Range 100-foot wireless range
• Battery Life Up to 30 hours of uninterrupted battery life
• Built-in Smartphone Charger

Life Jacket XL Jolt – IMW790 (MSRP of $199.99, Available Q2/Q3 2018):

• Impressive Omni-Directional Sound 2.5” x 2 Ferrite Woofer, 30mm x 2 Mylar Tweeter, 2.5” x2 Passive Radiator
• QI Wireless Charging Power your QI enabled devices in a flash
• IP67 Waterproof Rating Waterproof, snowproof, dirtproof and it floats!
• Voice Assistant Compatible Access Siri, Google Assistant, and more with hands-free speakerphone  
• Battery Life Up to 40 hours of uninterrupted battery life
• Built-in Smartphone Charger Keep your phone fully powered
• Wireless Range The perfect poolside companion for summer fun with 100-foot wireless range
• House Party Pairing Connect up to 50 speakers at once
• Multi Point Pairing Pair up to 2 devices to your Life Jacket XL at once

Super LifeJacket Jolt – IMW889 (MSRP of $299.99, Available Q2/Q3 2018):

• Impressive Sound “Omni-Directional” Dual 2” Neodymium Woofers, Dual 1.2” Tweeters, Dual 2.5” Subwoofers and Dual 3” passive radiators
• QI Wireless Charging power your QI enabled devices in a flash
• IP68 Waterproof Rating Waterproof, snowproof, dirtproof and it floats!
• Voice Assistant Compatible Access Siri, Google Assistant, and more
• Built-in Smartphone Charger Keep your devices powered
• Battery Life Keep the party going with up to 50 hours of uninterrupted battery life
• Wireless Range 100-foot wireless range
• House Party Pairing Connect up to 50 speakers at once
• Multi Point Pairing Pair up to 2 devices to your Super LifeJacket at once

BoomJacket Jolt – IMW579J (MSRP of $199.99, Available Q2/Q3 2018):

• Omni-Directional Sound Dual 2” Neodymium Woofers, Dual 1.2” Tweeters and 50mm x 2 passive radiators
• QI Wireless Charging Power your QI enabled devices in a flash
• IP67 Waterproof Rating Waterproof, snowproof, dirtproof and it floats!
• Voice Assistant Compatible Access Siri, Google Assistant, and more
• Hands-free speakerphone
• Wireless Range 100-foot wireless range
• House Party Pairing Connect up to 50 speakers at once
• Battery Life Up to 30 hours of uninterrupted battery life

Altec releases the new VersA At Home and VersA To-Go, both with Amazon Alexa Technology

Altec Lansing, innovator in audio, will showcase its expanding line of VersA portable speakers featuring Amazon Alexa hands-free integration with Amazon Alexa. The newest speakers to join the collection include VersA at Home alarm clock speaker with QI wireless charging and VersA To-Go, a compact, portable speaker with a durable strap to take along on any outdoor adventure. The VersA collection features both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to give full control of your music with compatible such as TuneIn, Pandora, Amazon Music, and more.

Each VersA Speaker is able to take advantage of Altec Lansing’s “House Party mode,” which allows them to connect to one another via Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth through the new “Versa Bridge App” (available via iTunes for Apple and Google Play for Android). This app will also allow users to access playlists from apps like Pandora, and then pair with up to 50 speakers at once for true party mode!

Where you go, we go.

VersA To-Go (MSRP of $79.99, Available Q2/Q3 2018)

Combining the trusted rugged build that you expect from an Altec Lansing speaker along with Amazon Alexa technology to give you a one of a kind speaker! The Versa To-Go is portable and ready to go where you go!

• Amazon Alexa Enabled, Take voice capabilities to go
• Multi-room Pairing Pair multiple speakers together throughout the house
• Wireless Range 100-foot wireless range
• Battery Life Up to 8 hours of play time
• Compatible Skills Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Uber, Nest and many more!
• IP67 Waterproof Rating Waterproof, Snowproof and Dirtproof
• Compact, Impressive Immersive Sound
• 1.75” Woofer, 2” Passive Radiator

VersA at Home (MSRP of $149.99, Available Q2/Q3 2018)

Get your day started on the right foot with the Versa @ Home. With Amazon Alexa Hands-Free Far Field technology, you will be able to wake and find out all the information needed to start your day. “Alexa, will I need an umbrella today?” “Alexa, what’s on my schedule for today?” “Alexa, turn on the lights”

• Amazon Alexa Enabled Far-Field voice recognition  
• QI Wireless Charging Charge your QI enabled devices in a flash
• Wireless Range 30-foot wireless range
• Compatible Apps Pandora, Amazon Music, Tunein, Uber, Nest and many more!
• Omni Directional Sound
• Sleek Alarm Clock, with Digital Display

VersA Portable Speaker (MSRP of $129.99, Available at Best Buy and Target)

The VersA is both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi so it is perfect for at home or on the go. With Amazon Alexa Technology, 8 hours of battery, IP67 Waterproof, Snowproof and Dirtproof rating keep the music pumping for hours!

• Amazon Alexa Enabled  Far-Field voice technology enabled
• Multi-room Pairing Pair multiple speakers together throughout the house
• Battery Life Up to 8 hours of play time
• Compatible Apps includes Pandora, Amazon Music, Tunein, Uber, Nest and more.
• Impressive Immersive Sound
• 2” Woofer x 2 Ferrite Magnet
• 85 x 45mm Passive Radiator
• Portable with AC Power
• IP67 Waterproof Rating, to withstand water, snow, dirt, and more

For more information, check out Altec Lansing at 2018 CES Las Vegas, at booth #16029 in the Central Hall, or visit http://www.alteclansing.com.