Now, the company is permanently removing the feature that would allow users to activate the voice assistant by tapping on top of the speaker. (knowtechie.com)
The buttons on top of this speaker are also cleaner, more tactile, and better laid out if you ask me. (9to5google.com)
For iOS devices, you can put the Mini Boom into pairing mode by holding down the Bluetooth button on top of the speaker until you hear a chime, then finding UE MINI BOOM under Other Devices in Bluetooth settings. (tomsguide.com)