Portronics Resonate 2 — Complete Guide

Modified on Thu, 8 Oct at 3:06 PM

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Product Overview

The Portronics Resonate 2 is a 14W wireless Bluetooth speaker with a wireless karaoke microphone. It supports Bluetooth, USB and TF card playback, hands-free calling, TWS stereo pairing and multiple LED illumination modes.

Quick Reference

FeatureDetails
ProductPortronics Resonate 2
Output Power14W
Bluetooth5.3
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10 metres
Battery3.7V / 2000mAh
Frequency Response40Hz – 16kHz
ChargingType-C
Charging Input5V/2A
Charging TimeApprox. 3 hours
TWSSupported
Wireless Karaoke MicIncluded
PlaybackBluetooth / USB / TF
Hands-Free CallingSupported
LED IlluminationSunset / Green / Purple / Breathing / RGB beat-sync

What's in the Box

ItemQuantity
Resonate 2 Speaker1
Charging Cable1
User Manual1
Karaoke Mic1

Charging adapter is not included. Use a suitable rated 5V/2A charger.

Controls

ControlFunction
Power buttonTurn the speaker ON/OFF
Mode buttonSwitch playback modes; long press for TWS pairing/disconnection
Play/PausePlay or pause audio
Play/Pause — Long PressDisconnect/reconnect Bluetooth
Play/Pause — Double PressActivate voice assistant
Volume DownDecrease volume / previous track
Volume UpIncrease volume / next track
MuteMute audio/microphone as applicable
Microphone controlsPower, volume and mute
Type-C portCharging
USB portUSB flash-drive playback

Power ON / OFF

Press and hold the Power button to turn the speaker ON or OFF.

The speaker can automatically reconnect to a previously connected phone when it is turned on again or switched back to Bluetooth mode.

Bluetooth Pairing

  1. Turn on the Resonate 2.
  2. The speaker enters Bluetooth mode.
  3. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone or other device.
  4. Select Resonate 2 from the available Bluetooth devices.
  5. Once paired, start playback.

The speaker supports automatic reconnection when the phone is within range.

Playback Modes

Short-press the Mode button to switch between the available playback modes, including:

  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • TF card

Select the mode that matches your connected source.

Music Controls

ActionControl
Play / PauseShort press Play/Pause
Volume DownShort press Volume Down
Previous TrackLong press Volume Down
Volume UpShort press Volume Up
Next TrackLong press Volume Up
Bluetooth Reconnect / DisconnectLong press Play/Pause
Voice AssistantDouble press Play/Pause

TWS Stereo Pairing

TWS allows two identical Resonate 2 speakers to work together for wireless stereo sound.

  1. Turn on two identical Resonate 2 speakers.
  2. Make sure both speakers are in Bluetooth mode.
  3. Select one speaker.
  4. Press and hold the Mode button for about 2 seconds.
  5. Wait for the pairing tone.
  6. After TWS pairing is successful, connect the paired speaker to your phone through Bluetooth.
  7. Start wireless playback.

Disconnecting TWS

Press and hold the Mode button for about 2 seconds again to disconnect TWS.

Reconnecting TWS

If TWS is disconnected because of shutdown or a mode change, the speakers can automatically reconnect when switched on again or returned to Bluetooth mode.

Important: TWS pairing is only guaranteed to work reliably between two Resonate 2 units from the same production batch. Pairing speakers from different batches may fail or behave inconsistently. Check the batch/date code on both units if TWS pairing doesn't work.

Hands-Free Calling

When the speaker is connected to your phone through Bluetooth:

  1. Press Play/Pause once to answer an incoming call.
  2. Press and hold Play/Pause to switch the call back to the phone.
  3. Press Play/Pause once to end the call.

Wireless Karaoke Microphone

Connecting the Microphone

  1. Press and hold the microphone's Power button to turn it on.
  2. The microphone automatically pairs with the speaker.
  3. A stable blue indicator confirms the connection.

Microphone Controls

  • Use + / − to increase or decrease microphone volume.
  • Press the Mute button to temporarily silence the microphone.
  • Press Mute again to resume.

A red LED on the microphone indicates that it is muted.

Sunset Lamp / LED Effects

The speaker supports multiple lighting modes:

ModeEffect
Mode 1Sunset light stays on constantly
Mode 2Green light stays on constantly
Mode 3Purple light stays on constantly
Mode 4Sunset light flashes with a breathing effect
Mode 5RGB lights flash with the beat of the music

The speaker automatically enters Mode 1 when powered on.

Charging

  1. Connect the supplied Type-C charging cable to the speaker.
  2. Use a suitable 5V/2A charger.
  3. Allow approximately 3 hours for charging.
  4. Do not use the speaker while it is charging.

Reset Function

To restore the speaker to factory settings:

  1. Press and hold Volume Down for more than 5 seconds.
  2. The speaker powers off.
  3. Bluetooth and TWS connection memory is cleared.
  4. The speaker returns to factory settings.

Battery & Runtime

The speaker uses a 3.7V / 2000mAh battery.

The specified playtime is up to 5 hours under typical product conditions. Actual runtime varies with volume, lighting, Bluetooth and microphone use.

Low Battery

When the battery is low:

  • The speaker may automatically reduce its volume.
  • A low-battery voice prompt can alert you.
  • Connect the Type-C cable and recharge the speaker.

Care & Safety

  • Use the speaker in a normal-temperature environment.
  • Keep it away from rain and moisture.
  • Do not expose it to excessive heat.
  • Do not disassemble, repair or modify the speaker yourself.
  • Disconnect power before cleaning.
  • Use a soft cloth; avoid harsh chemicals.
  • Avoid listening at maximum volume for prolonged periods.
  • The speaker contains a built-in lithium battery; do not expose it to fire.
  • Do not use the speaker while charging.

Still stuck?

If the issue persists after performing all troubleshooting steps, please raise a support request.

Our support team will assist you further.

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