Portronics SoundDrum 1 — Complete Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Product Overview
• Quick Reference
• What's in the Box
• Controls
• Power ON / OFF
• Bluetooth Pairing
• Music Controls
• USB Playback
• TWS Stereo Pairing
  • Disconnecting TWS
  • Reconnecting TWS
• Hands-Free Calling
• Reset Function
• Charging
  • LED Indicator Guide
• Battery & Playtime
• Care & Safety
• Still stuck?

Product Overview

The Portronics SoundDrum 1 is a 12W wireless Bluetooth speaker with TWS stereo support, a built-in microphone for calls, USB playback and Type-C charging.

Quick Reference

What's in the Box

Controls

Power ON / OFF

1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds to turn the speaker ON or OFF.
2. When the speaker is on, it can enter Bluetooth mode for wireless connection.
3. If the speaker is not connected to a Bluetooth device, it can automatically power off after approximately 10 minutes.

Bluetooth Pairing

1. Turn on the SoundDrum 1.
2. Make sure the speaker is in Bluetooth mode.
3. Open Bluetooth settings on your phone, tablet or other device.
4. Search for SoundDrum 1.
5. Select the speaker to pair.
6. Once connected, start music playback.

The speaker can reconnect automatically when the previously connected phone/device is within range.

Music Controls

USB Playback

1. Insert a compatible USB flash drive into the USB port.
2. Press the Mode button to select USB mode.
3. Start playback using the speaker controls.
4. Use the Volume and track controls to manage music.

TWS Stereo Pairing

TWS allows two SoundDrum 1 speakers to work together for stereo sound.

1. Turn on two identical SoundDrum 1 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 successful TWS pairing, connect the paired speaker to your phone through Bluetooth.
7. Start music 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 they are switched on again or returned to Bluetooth mode.

Important: TWS pairing is only guaranteed to work reliably between two SoundDrum 1 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. Answer an incoming call: Short press Play/Pause.
2. Reject an incoming call: Press and hold Play/Pause.
3. Switch the call to the phone: Press and hold Play/Pause during the call.
4. End the call: Short press Play/Pause.

The built-in microphone is used for hands-free calling.

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 its factory settings.

Use the reset procedure when normal pairing or TWS reconnection does not resolve the issue.

Charging

1. Connect the Type-C cable to the charging port.
2. Use a suitable DC 5V/1A charging source.
3. Allow approximately 3 hours for charging.
4. Check the LED indicator for charging status.

LED Indicator Guide

Battery & Playtime

The SoundDrum 1 uses a 3.7V / 2000mAh lithium-ion battery and provides approximately 5–6 hours of playback under suitable conditions.

Actual playback time varies depending on volume, Bluetooth usage, calls and operating conditions.

Care & Safety

• Do not expose the speaker to excessive moisture or liquid.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Do not dismantle or modify the speaker yourself.
• Clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use a suitable 5V/1A charging source.
• Keep the speaker at a safe listening volume.
• Do not continue using the speaker if the battery or charging port appears damaged.

Still stuck?

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

Our support team will assist you further.

Support

• Visit: www.portronics.com
• Support Portal: support.portronics.com