inputs.text: skeptical first since speaker small packs quite punch lasts nearly 8 hours 40 feet - skeptical first since speaker small packs quite punch terms volume clarityall turn connect bluetooth already searching bluetooth signal no additional buttons press speakerincredible range 40 feet 50 feet started losing connectionincludes carrying travel bagbottom nice rubber grip not slide desk move aroundthe blue light flashes searching bluetooth signal locks stays solid blue connectedloud clear sound fills roombattery lasted continuously playing 7 hours 55 minutes medium loud volumei took couple phone calls using speaker works great could hear person clearly could hear clearly wellthe power button back along volume control blue circle light means orangered light means chargingthis auxiliary input prefer rather bluetooth connectionthe bass lacking would nice deeper powerful bass pop instead boom acceptable small speakerother great speaker definitely recommend size price point use us using quite bit traveling since compacti received product test review purposes