EcoExtreme 2
Models: GDI-EX3W210...220
User Guide
Quick Start
1 Push buttons on Clasps to open your
EcoExtreme 2 and access the Inside Panel
2 Turn on the Main Power Switch
3 On the Front Panel, press the Standby
Power Button to power on your
EcoExtreme 2
4 Search your Bluetooth Connection on
your Smart Device
5 Pair & Play
LED Status Indicators
Charge & Bluetooth
Battery Level
Indicators
Control Buttons
Speakerphone Mic
Control Buttons & Operations
Standby Power Note: Not all devices
Press the Standby Power have voice assistant
Button once to power functionality; refer to
on or off. your device for details.
IMPORTANT: Standby Zello
Power function will NOT Use the Zello app to turn
operate when the Master your EcoExtreme 2 into a
Power is set to OFF. Master Walkie-Talkie. Refer to Zello:
Power Switch on the Push-to-Talk, Walkie-Talkie
Inside Panel must be set Smartphone App for details.
to ON for Standby & your
EcoExtreme 2 to operate. Speaker Volume
Press to decrease or
Bluetooth to increase speaker volume.
When turned ON, the NOTE: Some Bluetooth
EcoExtreme 2 will power on devices may require to be
and search for your Bluetooth manually set for maximum
device. Refer to Set Up audio level.
Recommendations 1-2-3
part 3 for details. Your EcoExtreme 2 will beep
to indicate when minimum
EcoTalk or maximum volume setting
Press button once to activate is reached.
the voice assistant on your
device (Siri, OK Google, Track Selection
etc.). Once activated, the Press button once to select
Speakerphone Mic on your previous song track or next
EcoExtreme 2 will hear your song track .
voice commands and transfer
them to the voice assistant
on your device.
Play/Pause/Answer Battery Level Indicators
Press button once to pause There also are four LED
or play song tracks. Battery Level Indicators
When receiving an incoming located on the front of the
phone call, press button once unit. Each LED represents
to answer. Press button again 25% of a charge. Four full
to hang up. You can also LEDs indicate a full charge.
PRESS AND HOLD to reject Refer to Set Up
an incoming call. Recommendations 1-2-3 for
additional details.
LED Status Indicators
Connect USB-C Input on Speakerphone Mic
the Inside Panel to a power The integrated Speakerphone
source. LED above the Power Mic on the Front Panel allows
Button on the Front Panel you to answer mobile calls
indicates USB connection and use the EcoTalk feature.
Charging Status.
RED: Charge in process
GREEN: Full charge complete
When you turn on the
EcoExtreme 2, the blue LED
above the Bluetooth Button
on the Front Panel indicates
Bluetooth Status.
FLASHING: Ready to pair
SOLID: Bluetooth
connection successful
Refer to Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3 for
additional details.
Waterproof Case
Push Button on Lift Gently on Both
Both Clasps Clasps & Open Case
Open Case
To open, press in the Safety Lock Button and pull up gently
on both clasps.
Important: Maintaining Waterproofness
If the case is not properly closed, the unit is NOT watertight.
To ensure the unit is watertight & waterproof, ALWAYS CLOSE
THE CASE PROPERLY before use.
To close both safety latches properly, close the case, and
gently push the clasps into their closed position until they
snap and lock into place.
Waterproof Test
Before you trust a waterproof case with your valuables, we
recommend conducting a simple waterproof test.
First, place a piece of paper inside your unit. Make sure
to close it securely. Then submerge it under water for
30 minutes.
If the paper is dry, then your unit is fully waterproof.
Inside Panel: Functions
Master Power
Switch
USB-C Input
Master Power Switch USB-C Input
EcoExtreme 2 has a separate Connect the USB cable to the
Master Power Switch and 5V USB-C Input to charge
a Standby Button. The your EcoExtreme 2.
switch MUST be set to the RECOMMENDATION: Use
ON position to power your the USB cable and power
EcoExtreme 2. Once the adapter included in the box.
switch is set to ON, use the
Standby Button located on NOTE: Charge time
the Front Panel to turn the from low to full charge is
unit on or off. approximately 3 hours.
NOTE: When not in use for While playing audio,
extended periods, turn the EcoExtreme 2 can
Master Power off to preserve be charged.
battery life. CAUTION: Do NOT charge if
IMPORTANT: Standby Power unit and/or connections are
function will NOT operate wet or damp.
when the Master Power is set
to OFF.
Set Up Recommendations 1-2-3
1 Charge Your EcoExtreme 2 Prior to First Use
For best performance, fully charge your EcoExtreme 2
before you turn it on for the first time. Connect the
USB-C port to the USB cable and a 5V power source.
Charge the unit until the LED Charging Status Indicator
and all four Battery Level Indicators are green, indicating
a full charge.
NOTE: The LED Charging Status Indicator will only turn
on while the EcoExtreme 2 is connected to a 5V power
source. It will shine red while charging and switch to
green when the unit has reached a full charge.
Approximately 3 hours of charging is required from a low
to a full charge.
Power source options include the USB connection to
your computer or a power outlet using a 5V USB to AC
power adapter. It is recommended to always use the
USB cable included with your EcoExtreme 2.
2 Power On, Battery, & LED Status Indicators
Once fully charged, press the Standby Power Button
on the front of your EcoExtreme 2. You will hear,
“Speaker on, ready to connect” when powering on.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Main Power Switch,
located on the Inside Panel, is set to the ON position. If
the switch is in the OFF position, your EcoExtreme 2 will
not be able to turn on using the Standby Power Button.
The LED battery level indicators are located on the front
of the unit. Each LED represents 25% of a charge, with 4
full LEDs indicating a full charge.
Audio playback time is approximately 15 hours at
75% volume.
3 Bluetooth Pairing & Your Audio
Connecting With Bluetooth:
Connect To Your Smart Device & Play Audio
When your EcoExtreme 2 is turned on, the LED
Bluetooth Status Indicator on the Front Panel will flash
blue, indicating the unit is ready to pair.
Turn on Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device (Smart
Device) and set the device in pairing mode. Available
Bluetooth connections shall appear. Select the
ECOXGEAR-PTT speaker from the list of discovered
devices on your Bluetooth device. Wait for a few seconds
until the connection is completed.
NOTE: Bluetooth connection feature is found in the
Settings section of most mobile phones and other
Bluetooth enabled devices.
When the ECOXGEAR-PTT selection is made and the
Bluetooth connection is completed, your EcoExtreme 2
will announce: “Your phone is connected.” The Bluetooth
Status Indicator will shine blue.
Once connected, select and play your desired audio.
Pairing Mode: If the Bluetooth Status Indicator is not
flashing or if you wish to place your EcoExtreme 2 in
pairing mode, press and release the Bluetooth Button
on the Front Panel. Your EcoExtreme 2 shall announce,
“Ready to connect,” when ready to pair to a new device.
NOTE: Your EcoExtreme 2 shall sync & wirelessly
pair with most Bluetooth enabled devices. The unit
remembers the last device paired and will automatically
search for previous connections when the speaker is
turned on or when a device comes back into Bluetooth
range. If a connection is lost due to range, the speaker
will look to re-establish that connection. If Bluetooth is
turned off on your Smart Device, the EcoExtreme 2 may
not automatically look for the device.
RECOMMENDATION: If you are not familiar with Bluetooth
pairing for your Smartphone or other Smart Device, refer to
the User Guide for your Smartphone to learn how to add
and pair a new device (EcoExtreme 2 for instance) to your
Smartphone using Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Pairing & Connections: Once paired, should you
have an issue switching between Bluetooth connections
between devices, open the Bluetooth Section within the
device currently connected to the EcoExtreme 2 and delete
the Bluetooth connection. The EcoExtreme 2 will then be
available to pair & connect to an alternate Bluetooth enabled
Smartphone / Audio Device.
Zello: Push-to-Talk, Walkie-Talkie
Smartphone App
Add the Zello Walkie-Talkie app onto your smartphone to turn
it into a push-to-talk, walkie-talkie that works anywhere in the
world with Internet access! You can use it one-on-one with a
friend or for a live group-call.
Steps to get “Zello” up and running with your EcoExtreme 2:
1 Download the Zello app onto your phone from Apple’s or
Google’s app stores.
2 Create your account and profile in Zello.
3 Add your friends/contacts you want to talk with
using Zello.
4 Connect your phone to your EcoExtreme 2
with Bluetooth.
5 Add your EcoExtreme 2 as a “Push-to-talk” button
within the Zello app, under the Options > Push-to-talk
button Menu. Ensure that your EcoExtreme 2 is
“Connected” as a “Push-to-talk” button.
6 Keep the Zello app open in the foreground or
background of your smartphone.
7 PRESS AND HOLD to send a walkie-talkie message
to your friends. Make sure to hold the button while
talking, and release when you’re done.
NOTES:
• Refer to the instructions within the Zello app for
updated revisions to its operation.
• The Push-to-talk button related feature settings are
under the Options > Audio Menu or Options > Alert
tones / vibrate Menu.
Specifications
Unit Dimensions
5.5” 10.1” 2.6”
Unit Weight Play Time
22 ounces 15+ hours from full charge at
Output Power 75% volume level
15W (15 Watt / Charging Options
4 ohms speaker) USB-C to 5V AC adapter
S/N Ratio or Computer
88dB +/- 3dB Charging Time
Power Source Approximately 3 hours
3.7V, 2600mAh Recommended Storage
Lithium Ion Battery (Battery) Temperature
USB-C Input 59°F / 15°C
5V, 1A Operating Temperature
Frequency Range 23°F to 104°F / -5°C to 40°C
125Hz-18,000Hz Waterproof/
Bluetooth Dustproof Rating
Bluetooth® 5.0 IP67
Up to 100 ft / 30 m
What’s in the Box
EcoExtreme 2
Models: GDI-EX3W210...220
User Guide
EcoExtreme 2 Unit User Guide
Carabiner USB Cable
Optional Accessories
For Charging
AC (5V, 1A) USB Wall Outlet Power Adapter
FCC STATEMENT:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver, connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF WARNING STATEMENT:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be
used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
IC STATEMENT:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
PRODUCT USE AND PROTECTION:
Read and follow all instructions. Use only as intended.
The EcoExtreme 2 Bluetooth speaker is intended to be used indoors or outdoors and in land
or water environments. The speaker has been tested to IP67 waterproofing standards, which
means the speaker can be submerged in up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes without any
damage. However, the speaker is NOT intended for constant underwater use.
Always make sure the clasp(s) / latch(es) / covers(s) are clean, free from sand or debris,
and correctly fitted. The speaker will only meet IP67 ratings if all rubber seals, gasket(s), and
cover(s) / clasp(s) / latch(es) are in place. If you notice a muffling of audio after submersion,
gently shake the unit to clear excess water. If your speaker is exposed to salt water, clean it
thoroughly after use with fresh water.
The USB cables and unit with an improperly secured latches are NOT waterproof.
To prevent fire or shock, do NOT attempt to charge this unit if it is wet or you suspect
water has entered the unit. In this situation, please return the unit to ECOXGEAR for a free
assessment. If we have found that the unit has carried water, we will repair or replace the unit
free of charge.
Perform recommended safety and waterproof checks prior to use in a water environment.
ECOXGEAR is NOT liable for damage to contents in Case.
SAFETY ADVISORY & WARNING:
Read and follow all instructions. Use only as intended.
CAUTION: Do NOT open to repair. A qualified technician must carry out repair work.
ATTENTION: Do NOT charge while the unit is wet. Towel dry the unit AND make sure all
connections are dry BEFORE plugging in the charging connector. Failure to do
so may result in electrical damage to the unit and may void the warranty.
PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: EcoExtreme 2 has a built-in Lithium battery. The battery must NOT be
used in or near an open heat source or excessive heat.
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
ATTENTION: Do NOT dispose of in a landfill. Contact ECOXGEAR at www.gracesupport.com or
a certified recycling agent to dispose of the unit.
ATTENTION: AC adapter is a device forming a part of the main plug; therefore, an AC
adapter can always be readily disconnected from AC socket-outlet.
SAFETY:
This product has a limited life span of use and should be replaced when it shows obvious signs
of wear.
Do not modify or remove any original component parts of the speaker. Doing so could cause
damage to the unit allowing water to ingress. A unit with water ingress should not be charged due
to potential risk of fire or shock.
Please exercise care and good judgment when using your EcoExtreme 2 speaker. Audio levels
should be appropriate to your environment, comply with all local regulations, and always ensure
that you can hear and be aware of any potential hazards around you.
You should always
1) Read and follow all instructions in the manual.
2) Perform recommended safety and waterproof checks prior to use in a water environment.
3) Use the EcoExtreme 2 speaker in accordance with any music or noise rules and regulations.
4) Properly seal the EcoExtreme 2 prior and after each use when in humid or water environments
to avoid water damage to the internal components. Salt water / air is particularly corrosive.
Always make sure that the gaskets are sealed when in salt water environment and the
unit properly rinsed off after use.
5) Properly clean the EcoExtreme 2 and ensure the gaskets have no sand, dirt, or water on them
prior to storage or removing the back cover. Ensure housing seal is clean and not damaged
prior to each use.
6) Store your unit with all latches properly sealed to avoid long term internal moisture damage
inside your unit.
7) Completely dry and clean your EcoExtreme 2 prior to attempting to charge the unit.
8) Return the EcoExtreme 2 to ECOXGEAR if you suspect water ingress into the unit or if the
unit has experienced a severe impact that may have affected the integrity of the unit to
take on water.
You should NEVER
1) NEVER charge your EcoExtreme 2 if you suspect water has entered the device. Charging a
device with water inside could be potentially hazardous and cause fire or a spark.
2) NEVER use your EcoExtreme 2 if you have dropped it or thrown it against a hard surface
which may have destroyed the integrity of the speakers, housings, or gaskets. In the
event of a severe impact to your unit please return the unit to ECOXGEAR to review for
potential damage.
3) NEVER use if cracks, deformation, or other damage is observed.
4) NEVER open the safety latches in a water environment. This could cause water to ingress
into the unit which could potentially be hazardous and cause a fire or a spark.
5) NEVER submerge the product in water below its depth rating: 3 feet / 1 meter.
6) NEVER attempt to fix, repair your EcoExtreme 2 unit. Please send it back to ECOXGEAR for
any assessments and repairs.
CARE, MAINTENANCE, & PRECAUTIONS:
1) The unit is not waterproof unless the unit is closed and both latches are properly in the closed
and locked position.
2) Close the latches properly before use. If the unit is placed in water without the latches properly
closed, water may enter into the unit and void your warranty.
3) Dry unit completely before opening the latches. Do NOT open the latches if wet or in a
wet environment.
4) Do NOT apply excessive force to any surfaces of the unit when wet or in a wet environment.
5) Do NOT use or store the unit in places with high temperature.
6) AVOID prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV sunlight) and strong magnetic fields.
7) Periodically check the rubber seal for premature wear.
8) Periodically clean the rubber with a soft moist cloth and ensure no objects such as dirt, hair, or
sand are on the rubber seal ring. Do NOT use any oily solvent or chemicals for cleaning.
9) Rinse off the unit with tap water after use in salt water or swimming pool.
10) Power and / or charge the built-in rechargeable battery for portable use by connecting the
USB cord to a computer USB connection or to an AC outlet using the AC-to-USB cord 5V, 1A
power adapter intended for use with the unit.
11) Noise and audio distortion may occur when the batteries are nearing end of charge.
12) Do NOT remove the built-in battery. Do NOT remove the grill covers.
13) Contact our Customer Support at
[email protected] or call us at 800.903.9524.
LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY:
The EcoExtreme 2 is covered by a 1-year limited warranty that covers defects in workmanship
and / or materials for a period of 1 year from original purchase date. This warranty does not apply
to any products which have been abused, neglected, modified, or used for a purpose other than
the one for which they were manufactured. Please refer to the above care and maintenance
instructions for suggested care details. The warranty is valid only for the original owner who
purchases the unit from an authorized dealer. Transfers do not qualify for warranty protection.
ECOXGEAR reserves the right to replace any out-of-stock or discontinued product with a
comparable product. Discontinued products may not be available for warranty replacement. Any
contents are NOT covered by the limited manufacturer’s warranty.
Warranty applies only to the product purchased from ECOXGEAR. The warranty does not apply to
any non-company product. The warranty applies only to normal use of the product. The warranty
does not apply to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, force majeure, or modification of
the product.
Warranty terms may be revised without notification at the discretion of the manufacturer. Please
visit www.ecoxgear.com for additional product & warranty information.
NOTE: Product registration does not constitute proof of purchase for the warranty process. Please
keep all receipt and purchase records as your evidence of the date and place of purchase.
EcoExtreme 2 by ECOXGEAR, a division of Grace Digital Inc., San Diego, California.
Designed and Engineered in the USA.
Made in China.
Patent Pending.
Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Siri and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc. Bluetooth
is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Zello is a trademark of Zello Inc.
