Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Speaker

Harman Kardon really packed their Invoke voice activated speaker quite well in the original carton. So in this demo, we show how safely unboxing Microsoft Invoke speaker is done. We also cover how to get at the user docs and AC adapter. Furthermore, see the next picture showing the speaker, still in the sealed box, just as it arrived. It comes in a plastic bag.

Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Speaker: Step by Step

Picture of the Microsoft Invoke Speaker, front view, new In box. — The Microsoft Invoke Speaker, front view, new In box.

1. Remove the Outer Plastic Bag

Firstly, the the plastic bag was taped in our case. So we just pulled apart the ends slowly. Indeed with a bit of patience, you can open the bag without ripping it.

Picture of the outer plastic removed. — The outer plastic removed.

Picture of side of the package. — Side view of the package.

2. Find the Seal Tape

Find it near the bottom of the box, as shown next.

Picture of the Microsoft Invoke Speaker box, showing the sealing tape. — The Microsoft Invoke Speaker box, showing the sealing tape.

3. Take Off the Round Piece of Sealing Tape to Continue Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Speaker

Thirdly, pick at it until you get a nail under it. Then, peal it from the box. Note that we were able to pick at it to loosen an edge enough to grasp and pull it off. But tug it gently though, to avoid tearing off the box artwork.

4. Next, Lift Off the Top Part of the Box

Shown next.

Picture of the box now sliding apart. — The box now sliding apart.

This shows the Invoke speaker, sitting in the packing holder, as shown next.

Picture of the top outer shell of the box removed. — The top outer shell of the box removed.

5. Next, Lift the Invoke Out of the Holder

Picture of the Microsoft Invoke Speaker, front view, unboxed and held In hand. — The Microsoft Invoke Speaker, front view, unboxed and held In hand.

6. Look Over the Speaker for Damage to Continue with Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Smart Speaker

Check all around its metal grill for any dents and dings. Also, turn it upside down and check out its plastic base for any cracks, broken ports, Etc.

Picture of the bottom view of unit, showing the USB and power ports. — The bottom view of unit, showing the USB and power ports.

Picture of the USB and power ports, close-up. — The USB and power ports, close-up.

7. Then, Go Back to the Speaker Holder

Why? Because this inner box still has the power adapter and guide pamphlets, as shown next.

Picture of the original box bottom, pedestal part, that holds the manuals and power supply. — The original box bottom, pedestal part, that holds the manuals and power supply.

8. Pull Out the Foam Padded Tray

Furthermore, under this piece, find the inner pamphlet box.

Picture of the Microsoft Invoke speaker original box bottom, with pedestal part removed. — The Microsoft Invoke speaker original box bottom, with pedestal part removed.

9. Pull Out the Inner Box from the Outer Box Bottom to Continue with Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Speaker

Shown next.

Picture of the package with inner accessories box, removed from outer box bottom. — The package with inner accessories box, removed from outer box bottom.

10. Open One End of the Inner Box

Picture of the inner box, shown open, with pamphlets in view. — The inner box, shown open, with pamphlets in view.

11. Pull Out the Contents of the Inner Box

Find the AC supply and some cards and pamphlets.

Picture of the power adapter, in original plastic bag. — The power supply, in original plastic bag.

12. Check for All Parts for Breakage to Continue with Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Speaker

You should have found the following inside.

The Invoke speaker.
A Meet Cortana pamphlet.
A black warranty pamphlet from Harman Industries,
The power adapter.
A Product Tour and Specifications guide.
A black Important Safety Instructions pamphlet.

All of this is shown next.

Picture of the Microsoft Invoke Speaker, all unboxed, showing accessories, the unit itself, and guide pamphlets. — The Microsoft Invoke Speaker, all unboxed, showing accessories, the unit itself, and guide pamphlets.

13. Done with Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Smart Speaker !

Finally, you’re done! So now, you can set up your Invoke. We will show how to do that in an upcoming post. Stay tuned.

See the Invoke speaker web site for other info about this speaker.

References for Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Speaker

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Unboxing Microsoft Invoke Speaker