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Technical Description And User
Manual
Holist M
360° Speaker with Alexa Voice Service
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Contents
General Notes And Information....3
Notice ............................................ 3
Trademarks .................................. 3
Amazon Alexa privacy and
advertising policy .......................... 3
Original packaging ........................ 3
Complaints .................................... 4
Contact .......................................... 4
For Your Safety ..............................5
Proper use ..................................... 5
Explanation of terms ..................... 5
Safety notes .................................. 6
Explanation of symbols ................ 8
Overview ........................................ 9
Unpacking...................................... 9
Package contents ......................... 9
Optional items .......................... 9
Checking the package
contents ........................................ 9
Operatio n .....................................16
Activating and deactivating ........16
Selecting a source ......................16
Adjusting the volume ..................16
Adjusting the bass ...................... 17
Sound Modes .............................. 17
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
®
Mode ......................... 17
®
options .................17
Pairing and connecting...........18
Playback .................................. 18
Interruption of connection .....19
Terminating the connection ...19
Spotify .........................................19
AUX playback ...............................19
Care And Cleaning .......................20
Troubleshooting ..........................21
Technical Data .............................23
Declaration Of Conformity ..........23
Controls And Connections ..........10
Location .......................................12
Location tips ................................12
Optional base .............................. 12
Connecting ..................................13
Analogue source .........................13
Power supply ............................... 13
Activating and deactivating ........13
Setup ............................................14
Teufel Holist app .........................14
Amazon Alexa app .......................15
Teufel Guide ................................15
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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 Lautsprecher 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 Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 1, February 2020
Trademarks
® All trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
The Bluetooth®
word mark and
Bluetooth
trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use by Lautsprecher Teufel is
licensed.
®
symbol are registered
Alexa and all related logos
and motion marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc.
or its affiliates.
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 eightweek right of return, we ask that
you be absolutely sure to hold onto
the packaging. We can only accept
product returns with the ORIGINAL
PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available!
The Spotify Soft-
ware is subject
to third party licenses found here:
https://www.spotify.com/connect/
thir
d-party-licenses
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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.
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
2. Serial number or batch number
Located on the bottom side of the
device.
Thank you for your support!
Contact
Please contact our customer service
department with any questions,
suggestions, or complaints:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Telephone:
00800 200 300 40 (toll-free)
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.
Fax:
+49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
Online support:
www.teufelaudio.com/service
Contact form:
www.teufelaudio.com/contact
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For Your Safety
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
potential 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.
• Check the device regularly for
damage.
Immediately disconnect the mains
plug and do not operate the device
if its housing or mains cord is
defective or exhibits other visible
damages.
• This device is disconnected from
the grid by pulling the mains plug.
Thus, make sure that the mains
plug 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 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.
• 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 plug
and, if applicable, take out any
batteries. Then send the device to
our service address.
• Never modify the device. Unauthorised modifications may affect the
safety and functionality.
• Never touch the mains plug with
wet hands.
WARNING
An unsuitable setup location may
result in injury and damage.
• Never use the device unmounted
in vehicles, in unstable locations,
on wobbly tripods or furniture, 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 accidentally and
make sure that the cables do not
pose a tripping hazard.
• Do not place the device near heat
sources (e. g. heaters, ovens, other
heat generating equipment such as
amplifiers etc.).
• Only use the device indoors.
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• Do not use the device in environments where there is a risk of
explosion.
• Only use the wireless function
®
(Bluetooth
in locations where wireless radio
transmission is allowed.
, wireless subwoofer)
CAUTION
This product contains magnetic
material.
• If necessary, consult your physician
and ask for effects on implants
such as pacemakers or defibrillators.
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 equipment 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 consequences 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
Improper use may lead to damage
or fire.
• Do not place open flames such as
burning candles or similar on the
device.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Do not place the device in direct
sunlight.
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 discolouration of
the floor over the long term.
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Explanation of symbols
Protection class II
Dual insulation
May only be used indoors
Old devices must not be
disposed of with household waste!
Electrical equipment
contains harmful substances and
valuable resources.
Risk of electrical shock –
do not open the housing.
Disconnect the mains cord
before changing a fuse.
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 environmentally friendly and which preserves
resources.
You can hand old electrical devices
over to the local reusable materials/
recycling centre.
Please contact your vendor directly
for more information about this topic.
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Overview
Unpacking
• Carefully open the box and carefully lift the device out of the box.
Package contents
(1) 1× Holist M
(2) 1× mains cord
Optional items
(3) Tripod stand
Checking the package
contents
(1)
(2)
• Check that all items have been
delivered and that nothing is
damaged.
• If the delivery is incomplete or
exhibits damage from transport,
please contact our service department (see Page 4).
• Do not in any case operate the
device if it is damaged.
(3)
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Controls And Connections
Top panel
(4)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)(11)
(10)
(4) AUX – select the AUX source
(5) – short press: select the
Bluetooth source and initiate
auto reconnect;
long press: activate pairing
(6) Action Button – short press:
activate Alexa functionality (e.g.
ends Timer, Ends Call, ...);
long press: opening wireless
network for configuration
(7)
(8) Four built-in microphones
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13) Indication LED ring
(14)
– increase the volume
– skip forward
– start/pause playback
– skip back
– decrease the volume
– enable/disable microphone
for Alexa commands
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Bottom view
(15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21)
BASS
(15) MODE – select sound mode
(see page 17)
(16) BASS – set bass volume
(17) Threaded hole (M6) for
mounting the device on the
optional tripod
(18) AUX IN – input jack for
analogue audio source device
(19) RESET – reset the device
(20)
– switch the device on or off
(21) POWER – connector jack for
the mains cord (2)
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Location
NOTICE
If the device is subjected
to warm temperatures after
being cold (e. g. after transport), condensation may occur
inside of it.
– In this case, wait approx. 2
hours before you connect
and activate it.
The isolation pads can
produce discolouration on
sensitive surfaces.
– On parquet, varnished wood
and similar surfaces, you
Location tips
• Select a stable, level base.
• Make sure that the environment 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.
Optional base
In our web shop you can purchase
a stable base for the Holist M with a
mounting height of 73 cm (2 ft 4).
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.
73 cm
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Connecting
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 (18). 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 cord (2) into the
POWER jack (21).
(18) (21)(20)
(2)
2. Connect the mains cord with a
mains socket.
Activating and
deactivating
– Turn the Holist M on or off with the
button (20).
The Indication LED ring (13)
starts to rotate in red and the
button(20) lights in white.
(13)
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Setup
The setup is done in five major steps:
1. Connect and power up the
Holist M.
2. Download the Teufel Holist app to
your smartphone or tablet.
3. Connect the Holist M 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 M.
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 M. After the setup, you can
control a lot of functions of the
Holist M from the app.
After connecting to your Wi-Fi
network, you can 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 M
app choose “AMAZON ALEXA”.
• Follow the instructions on the
screen of your smartphone or
tablet.
TEUFEL Holist APP
IN THE APPLE APP STORE
When you start the Teufel Holist app,
it searches for new software for your
Teufel devices. If so, you can install
the update with only one touch.
• 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 M 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.
TEUFEL Holist APP
IN THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE
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Amazon Alexa app
Teufel Guide
You can use the Amazon Alexa app
for several smart features of the
Holist M and you can change your
device’s name, device location, time
zone and other settings.
Open the Amazon Alexa app and sign
in to your existing Amazon account,
or create a new account.
If you have setup your Amazon
account in the Teufel Holist app, your
Holist M 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 M in the Alexa app (see the
help menu in the Alexa app).
You will find more information and
help on our web guide:
https://www.teufelaudio.com/holist
AMAZON ALEXA APP
IN THE APPLE APP STORE
AMAZON ALEXA APP
IN THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE
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Operation
Activating and
deactivating
The Holist M is designed to be always
on – so you are able to use Alexa
Voice commands whenever you want.
– Turn the Holist M on or off with the
button (20).
– To deactivate the microphone
press the
LED ring (13) will light up in red,
indicating the microphones to be
turned off.
button (14). The
Selecting a source
– Use the button (5) to select the
digital Bluetooth
®
source directly.
Adjusting the volume
The volume setting of an
external player often affects the
volume of the Holist M.
• Push the
and the
the volume.
The LED ring (13) shows the
current value while making the
setting.
• You can control the volume even
with both, the Teufel Holist app and
the Alexa app.
button (12) to decrease
button (7) to increase
– Use the AUX button (4) to select
the analogue source AUX directly.
– All other sources (e. g. streaming
services, internet radio etc.) you
can select in the Teufel Holist app,
the Alexa app or by the Axela Voice
Service.
(14)
(13)
(12)
(20)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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Adjusting the bass
Bluetooth® Mode
Use the BASS control (16) to set the
level of the internal subwoofer:
– Turn the control to the right to
increase and to the left to decrease
the bass.
Sound Modes
You can select three sound modes
with the MODES switch (15):
• WIDE: This creates a more
spaciousness sound.
• NEUTRAL: Balanced spatial 360°
sound.
• DIRECT: A clear sound for
messages and magazines
The sound modes WIDE and DIRECT
are effective when you are listening in
front of the Holist M.
Via Bluetooth®, you can establish
a wireless connection between a
compatible external player and the
Holist M. The audio output of your
external player is then emitted by the
Holist M.
®
The Bluetooth
wireless transmission
system has a range of approximately
10 metres that is limited by walls and
furnishings. If the connection is cut
off, the Holist M will attempt to re-establish a connection until you select
another source.
NOTICE
– Only use the Bluetooth®
function in locations where
wireless radio transmission
is allowed.
MODES
NEUTRAL
(15) (16)
DIRECTWIDE
BASS
BASS
– Please keep in mind that
the Bluetooth
®
behaviour
may differ depending on the
external player’s operating
system and settings (e. g.
equalizers or effect apps).
Bluetooth® options
Depending on the device type, your
external player/smartphone may also
have a menu for Bluetooth
such as media playback. Here you
can activate and deactivate the
desired options. You can find more
information about the Bluetooth
options in the user manual for your
external player/smartphone.
®
options
®
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Pairing and connecting
To play the audio of your external
player on your Holist M via Blue-
®
tooth
, connect the devices with each
other. This is called “Pairing”.
®
1. Turn on the Bluetooth
function on
your external player (e. g. smartphone).
Pairing is now complete. You hear a
beep tone and the LED (13) ring will
illuminate full white for 1 sec. Your
Holist M will now act as a Bluetooth
®
playback device and will play back
all sounds that would otherwise be
played by your external player/smartphone.
2. Push the button
(5) to select the
“Bluetooth” input on the Holist M.
3. Push the button
(5) again and
hold it down for approx. 3 seconds
to start the pairing process. The
LED ring (13) shows three blue
corners.
4. Let your external player/smartphone scan for Bluetooth
®
devices.
You will find more information
about this in the user manual of
your external player.
After the search run, the
“Teufel Holist” should also be
present in the list of detected
devices.
5. Select “Teufel Holist” from the list
of detected devices.
Playback
The volume setting of the
external player affects the
volume of the Holist M.
1. Push the
Bluetooth
2. Turn on the Bluetooth
button (5) to select
®
as the source.
®
function on
your source device.
3. Start playback on your source
device.
You can control playback on your
source device. You can also control
some functions with the Holist M:
– Pause playback:
Push the
button (10).
– Continue playback:
Push the button (10) again.
6. If your external player asks for a
code, enter “0000” (four zeros).
(13)
(11)
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– Play next track:
Tap the
button (9).
(5)
(9)
(10)
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– Restart the current track:
Tap the
– Play previous track: Tap the
button (11).
button (11) twice.
• If your source device is a smart-
®
phone, the Bluetooth
connection
will be interrupted in the event of
an incoming call and you can make
phone calls as usual. After finishing
your phone call, the sounds will
once again be diverted and played
back by your Holist M.
Interruption of connection
If your external player moves out of
the range of your Holist M, the Blue-
®
tooth
connection will be interrupted.
If you are back within range within
120 seconds, the connection will be
re-established automatically.
Spotify
Use your phone, tablet or computer
as a remote control for Spotify.
Go to spotify.com/connect to learn
how.
AUX playback
The AUX IN jack (18) serves to
connect an external player using a
stereo cable with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
You can connect any external players
with a line-out jack or headphone
jack.
(18)
Terminating the connection
To terminate the Bluetooth
tion, deactivate the Bluetooth
®
connec-
®
function on your external player/
smartphone or press the
button (5)
shortly again.
1. Push the AUX button (4) to select
AUX IN as the source.
(4)
The volume setting of the
external player affects the
volume of the Holist M.
2. Start playback on your external
AUX player.
3. Control all playback functions via
the external player.
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Care And Cleaning
NOTICE
External influences may
damage or destroy the
device.
– If the device is to be left
unattended for a prolonged
period of time (e. g. during
a vacation) or if a thunderstorm is forecast, pull
the mains plug out of the
socket. Otherwise, sudden
overvoltage could cause the
device to become defective.
– If possible, only use plain
• Ideally, you should remove dust or
small amounts of dirt with a dry,
smooth leather cloth.
• Use a damp cloth to rub off stubborn dirt. Make sure that no liquid
penetrates the housing.
• Then immediately wipe the damp
surfaces off with a soft cloth
without applying pressure.
water without any additives.
In case of stubborn marks,
a mild soap solution may be
used.
– Do not use caustic cleaning
products, white spirit,
thinners, petrol or similar
under any circumstances.
Such cleaning agents may
damage the delicate surface
of the housing.
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Troubleshooting
The following advice should help you to solve problems. If this does not help,
you will find useful information in the detailed FAQs on our website. Otherwise,
please contact our hotline (see page 4). Take note of the warranty instructions.
Problem Possible cause Solution
No function.
The device
doesn’t
emit any
sound.
No sound
with Blue-
®
tooth
.
No power supply. Check the function of the socket with
another device.
The wrong source has
Select the right source (page 16).
been selected.
The volume is set to
Increase the volume.
“0”.
The volume of the
external player has
Carefully increase the volume of the
external player.
been set too low.
No Bluetooth
®
connec-
Establish a connection (see page 18).
tion.
Holist M has not been
selected as the output
device.
Bluetooth
®
connection
impaired by another
radio system (e. g.
On the external player, select
®
“Teufel Holist” as the Bluetooth
output
device.
Set up the Holist M and/or external
player in another location. Move to
another room to test.
cordless telephone,
Wi-Fi).
Music
playback
skips or is
interrupted.
It is possible that Holist M does not have a Wi-Fi signal or it is too
weak.
Place the Holist M closer to the router, try alternative setup locations.
As a test, refrain from using repeaters. If applicable, use an audio
stream with low resolution.
Also visit the website of the router manufacturer for tips on how to
improve your Wi-Fi.
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The setup
via app
fails.
Restart your router and your smartphone or tablet.
Set up the Holist M near your router and switch any repeaters off
for the duration of the setup process. If your router provides guest
access, do not use it to connect your Holist M.
Read the notes in our online documentation at:
https://www.teufelaudio.com/holist.
The Teufel
Holist
app is not
connected
or fails to
locate the
configured
device.
I would like
to reset the
device.
Make sure that the Holist M is operated with the Teufel Holist App
on the same Wi-Fi. Restart your router. Briefly disconnect your
Holist M from the power supply and then start them again.
You can find more information in our online documentation:
https://www.teufelaudio.com/holist.
Notice: By resetting the device, all system configuration settings
will also be reset.
Resetting the device: When the device is switched on, use a paper
clip that has been bent straight to push the RESET button (19)
and hold it down until the device restarts (for at least 8 seconds).
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Technical Data
Dimensions (W × H × D) 270 × 400 × 240 mm
Weight 6.51 kg
Operating voltage 220–240 V~, 50 Hz, 120 W max.
You can find further technical data on our website. Technical changes reserved!
Declaration Of Conformity
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH hereby declares that this product complies
with the requirements of the directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU
and 2014/53/EU to the extent they are installed and used in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer. The full text of the EU declaration
of conformity is available at the following Internet address:
www.teufelaudio.com/konformitaetserklaerungen.html
The following radio frequency bands and radio transmitting powers are used in
this product:
Radio network Frequency bands in MHz Transmission power
in mW/dBm
Bluetooth
WiFi/WLAN 2,400–2,483
®
2,402–2,480 2.5/4
40/16
5,150–5,250
5,250–5,350
5,500–5,700
5,725–5,845
25/14
25/14
25/14
25/14
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Please contact our customer service department with any questions,
suggestions, or complaints:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Telephone: 00800 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
Online support: www.teufelaudio.com/service
Contact form: www.teufelaudio.com/contact
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information.
Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.
Manual No. 198124_EN_20200220
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