Teufel Holist S Parts list manual

Holist S
360° Speaker with Alexa Voice Service
Technical Description
And User Manual

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Contents
General Notes And
Information.................... 3
Contact ..........................5
Proper use .....................6
Explanation of terms.....6
Safety notes ..................7
Overview ...................... 12
Package contents ...... 12
Controls And
Connections ................ 13
Location ....................... 15
Connecting .................. 16
Analogue source ........ 16
Power supply .............. 16
Setup............................ 17
Teufel Holist app .........17
Amazon Alexa app...... 18
Teufel Guide ............... 19
Operation..................... 20
Activating and
deactivating................ 20
Selecting a source ..... 20
Adjusting the volume . 21
Bluetooth®Mode........ 22
Bluetooth®
options ....................22
Pairing and
connecting ..............23
Playback..................24
Interruption of
connection ..............25
Terminating the
connection ..............25
Spotify ........................ 26
AUX playback.............. 26
Care And Cleaning....... 27
Troubleshooting .......... 28
Technical Data............. 30
Declaration Of
Conformity.................. 31

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General Notes And Information
Notice
The information in this
document may change
without prior notice and
in no way constitutes any
liability on the part of Laut-
sprecher Teufel GmbH.
No part of this user manual
may be reproduced in any
form or be broadcasted
in any way electronically,
mechanically, by photocopy
or recording without the
written permission of Laut-
sprecher Teufel GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH
Version 1.1, April 2020
Trademarks
® All trademarks are the
property of their respective
owners.
The Blue-
tooth®
word mark and Bluetooth®
symbol are registered trade-
marks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use by Lautspre-
cher Teufel is licensed.
The
Spotify
Software is subject to third
party licenses found here:
https://www.spotify.com/
connect/third-party-licenses
Alexa and all
related logos and
motion marks are
trademarks of Amazon.com,
Inc. or its affiliates.

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Amazon Alexa
privacy and
advertising policy
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
is no way affiliated with
any of the services on the
Amazon Alexa system. We
do not record any personal
information and do not
promote any over air
advertisements.
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your
eight-week right of return,
we ask that you be abso-
lutely sure to hold onto the
packaging. We can only
accept product returns
with the ORIGINAL PACK-
AGING.
Empty boxes are not
available!
Complaints
In case of a complaint we
will need the following
information to process
your enquiry:
1. Invoice number
Can be found on the sales
slip (enclosed with the
product) or on the order
confirmation received as a
PDF document.
2. Serial number or
batch number
Located on the bottom
side of the device.
Thank you for your
support!

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Contact
Please contact our
customer service depart-
ment with any ques-
tions, suggestions, or
complaints:
Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Telephone:
00800 200 300 40
(toll-free)
Fax: [phone]
Online support:
www.teufelaudio.com/
service
Contact form:
www.teufelaudio.com/
contact
Before operating
the product for the
first time, please
read the safety notes and
user manual carefully.
This is the only way to use
all functions safely and
reliably. Store the user
manual in a safe place and
also be sure to pass it on
to any subsequent owner.
NOTICE
Check that all items
have been delivered
and that nothing is
damaged. If you find
any damage, do not
operate the device;
instead contact our
customer service
department.

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Proper use
The speaker is designed
for the playback of music
and speech from an
external player or the
internet.
Only use the speaker as
described in this user
manual. Any other use
will be deemed as not
in accordance with the
instructions and may lead
to damage to property or
even persons.
The manufacturer accepts
no liability for damage
caused by improper use.
The speaker is intended for
private use.
Explanation of
terms
You can find the following
signal terms in this user
manual:
WARNING
This signal term
indicates a moderate
risk, which, if not
avoided, may result in
severe injury.
CAUTION
This signal term
indicates a low risk,
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
This signal term
warns you of poten-
tial damage.

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Safety notes
This chapter contains
general safety notes which
you should always observe
to protect yourself and
third parties. Also observe
the warning notes in
each chapter of this user
manual.
WARNING
Touching live parts can
result in severe injury or
death.
• Make sure that the
correct voltage is
present. You can find
more information about
this on the rating plate of
the mains adapter.
• Check the device regu-
larly for damage.
Immediately discon-
nect the mains adapter
and do not operate the
device if its housing,
mains adapter or mains
cord is defective or
exhibits other visible
damages.
• This device is discon-
nected from the grid
by pulling the mains
adapter. Thus, make
sure that the mains
adapter is always easily
accessible.
• If the device emits
smoke, smells burnt
or produces unusual
sounds, immediately
disconnect it from
the mains and do not
operate it further.
• Never open the device
or the mains adapter
housing.
Repairs may only
be carried out by an
authorised specialist
workshop. Only parts
that match the original
specifications may be
used.
• Only use the accessory
products specified by
the manufacturer.
• Only use the device
indoors.

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• Do not operate the
device in wet rooms and
protect it from dripping
and splashing water.
Make sure that no vases
or other liquid-filled
objects are located on or
near the device in order
to prevent liquid from
penetrating the housing.
If water or other debris
ends up penetrating the
housing, immediately
pull the mains adapter.
Then send the device to
our service address.
• Never modify the device.
Unauthorised modifi-
cations may affect the
safety and functionality.
• Never touch the mains
adapter with wet hands.
WARNING
An unsuitable setup loca-
tion may result in injury
and damage.
• Never use the device
unmounted in vehicles,
in unstable locations, on
wobbly tripods or furni-
ture, on insufficiently
dimensioned brackets
etc. The speaker could
tip or fall down and
cause injury to persons
or be damaged itself.
• Arrange the device
so that it cannot be
knocked over acciden-
tally and make sure that
the cables do not pose a
tripping hazard.
• Do not place the device
and the mains adapter
near heat sources (e. g.
heaters, ovens, other
heat generating equip-
ment such as ampli-
fiers).
• Do not use the device
in environments where
there is a risk of explo-
sion.
• Only use the Bluetooth®
functions in locations
where wireless radio
transmission is allowed.

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WARNING
Children can become
trapped in the plastic
wrapping when playing
and suffocate.
• Do not allow children
to play with the device
or the plastic wrapping.
There is a danger of
suffocation.
• Never allow children to
operate electrical equip-
ment unsupervised.
CAUTION
Extended listening at
high volumes may lead to
hearing loss.
• To avoid damage to
health, avoid extended
listening at high volumes.
• When the volume is
set high, always keep a
certain distance from
the device and never
place your ears directly
on the speaker.
• If your amplifier is set
to full volume, it may
produce very high sound
pressure. This may have
psychological conse-
quences and also cause
physical injury. Children
and pets are particularly
at risk. Set your signal
source device volume
to a low setting before
turning on the power.
CAUTION
This product contains
magnetic material.
• If necessary, consult
your physician and ask
for effects on implants
such as pacemakers or
defibrillators.
CAUTION
Improper use may lead to
damage or fire.
• Do not place open
flames such as burning
candles or similar on the
device.
• Ensure sufficient venti-
lation.
• Do not place the device
in direct sunlight.

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NOTICE
The isolation pads can
produce discolouration
on sensitive surfaces.
• On parquet, varnished
wood and similar
surfaces, you should
stick felt gliders to the
rubber feet of the device
or put a blanket under it.
This will prevent discol-
ouration of the floor over
the long term.
Explanation of
symbols
Protection class II
Dual insulation
May only be used
indoors
Risk of electrical
shock – do not
open the housing.

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Old devices must
not be disposed
of with house-
hold waste!
Electrical equipment
contains harmful
substances and valuable
resources.
Every consumer is required
by law to bring all old
electrical devices to an
authorised collection or
return point so that they
can be disposed of in a
manner that is environ-
mentally friendly and which
preserves resources.
You can hand old electrical
devices over to the local
reusable materials/recy-
cling centre.
Please contact your vendor
directly for more informa-
tion about this topic.

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(1)
(2)
Overview
Unpacking
• Carefully open the box
and lift the device out of
the box.
• Remove the protective
film from the top of the
device.
Package contents
(1) 1× Holist S
(2) 1× mains adapter
Checking the package
contents
• Check that all items
have been delivered and
that nothing is damaged.
• If the delivery is incom-
plete or exhibits damage
from transport, please
contact our service
department (see
Page5).
• Do not in any case
operate the device if it is
damaged.

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Top panel
Controls And Connections
(3) AUX – select the AUX
source
(4) – short press:
select the Bluetooth®
source and initiate
auto reconnect;
long press: activate
pairing
(5) Action Button – short
press: activate Alexa
functionality (e. g.
ends Timer, ...),
long press: opening
wireless network for
configuration.
(6) – increase the
volume
(7) Built-in microphones
(8) – skip forward
(9) – start/pause
playback
(10) – skip back
(11) – decrease the
volume
(12) LED ring
(13) – enable/disable
microphone for Alexa
commands
(3)
(4)
(5)
(13)
(6)
(7)
(11)
(12)
(8)
(10)
(9)

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Back side
(14) (15) (16) (17)
(14) RESET – reset the device
(15) POWER – connector jack for
the mains adapter (2)
(16) LED Power indicator
(17) AUX – input jack for analogue
audio source device

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NOTICE
If the device is
subjected to warm
temperatures after
being cold (e. g. after
transport), condensa-
tion may occur inside
of it.
–In this case, wait
approx. 2hours
before you connect
and activate it.
The isolation pads
can produce discol-
ouration on sensitive
surfaces.
–On varnished wood,
parquet and similar
surfaces, you should
stick felt gliders to
the rubber feet of
the device or put
a blanket under it.
This will prevent
discolouration of the
floor over the long
term.
Location tips
• Select a stable, level
base.
• Make sure that the envi-
ronment is clean and
free from dust.
• Select a location away
from heat sources and
direct sunlight.
• Do not place any objects
on the cables or the
device.
Location

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CAUTION
Risk of injury/
damage!
–Lay the cables so
that they do not
pose a tripping
hazard.
Analogue source
You can connect a source
device with analogue
sound (e. g. a CD player
or TV set) to the AUX jack
(17). You will need a stereo
cable with a 3.5-mm jack
plug to do so.
Power supply
1. Insert the small plug
of the enclosed mains
adapter (2) into the
POWER jack (15).
2. Connect the mains
adapter with a mains
socket.
Connecting
(2)
(15) (16) (17)
(12)
The LED ring (12) starts
to rotate in red and the
LED Power(16) lights in
white.

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The setup is done in five
major steps:
1. Connect and power up
the Holist S.
2. Download the Teufel
Holist app to your smart-
phone or tablet.
3. Connect the Holist S via
the Teufel Holist app to
your home Wi-Fi.
4. Log In via the Teufel
Holist App to your
Amazon Account to
enable Alexa for the
Holist S.
5. Download the Amazon
Alexa App for more
features.
Teufel Holist app
The Teufel Holist app
is used for the setup
and configuration of the
Holist S. After the setup,
you can control a lot of
functions of the Holist S
from the app.
• Load the Teufel Holist
app from the Play Store/
App Store.
• Make sure that your
smartphone or tablet is
registered in the same
Wi-Fi you want your
Holist S to be in.
• Have the Wi-Fi password
for your router ready.
• Once you have started
the app, the setup
wizard will guide you
through the setup
process.
Setup
TEUFEL Holist APP
IN THE GOOGLE PLAY
STORE
TEUFEL Holist APP
IN THE APPLE APP
STORE

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After connecting to your
Wi-Fi network, you can
use the Teufel Holist app
to setup your Amazon
account to use the
features of Amazon Alexa.
• Have the username
and password for your
Amazon account ready.
• In the menu of the
Teufel Holist App choose
“AMAZON ALEXA”.
• Follow the instructions
on the screen of your
smartphone or tablet.
Amazon Alexa app
You can use the Amazon
Alexa app for several smart
features of the Holist S
and you can change your
device’s name, device
location, time zone and
other settings. You can
also Group several devices
like your Amazon Echo and
your Holist together.
AMAZON ALEXA APP
IN THE APPLE APP
STORE
AMAZON ALEXA APP
IN THE GOOGLE
PLAY STORE
Open the Amazon Alexa
app and sign in to your
existing Amazon account,
or create a new account.

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If you have set up your
Amazon account in the
Teufel Holist App, your
Holist S will be listed in the
device list.
Many of Alexa’s
services are location
based. Therefore you
should set the correct
location of your Holist S in
the Alexa app (see the help
menu in the Alexa app).
Teufel Guide
You will find more informa-
tion and help on our web
guide:
https://www.teufelaudio.
com/holist

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Activating and
deactivating
The Holist S is designed to
be always active – so you
are able to use Alexa Voice
commands whenever you
want.
– To turn off the Holist S
unplug the mains
adapter.
– To deactivate the
microphone press the
button (13). The LED
ring (12) will light up in
red, indicating the micro-
phones to be turned off.
Selecting a source
– Use the button (4) to
select the digital Blue-
tooth®source directly.
– Use the AUX button (3)
to select the analogue
source AUX directly.
– All other sources (e.g.
streaming services,
internet radio) you can
select in the Teufel Holist
app, the Alexa app or by
the Alexa Voice Service.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(13)
(6)
(11)
(12)
Operation