Congratulations on getting your hands on the LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2, the world’s most advanced self-cleaning and water-filtering bottle! You’re about to experience hydration at its smartest. This isn’t just a bottle; it’s a personal hydration coach, a powerful water purifier, and a sleek accessory all in one, seamlessly integrating with the LARQ app to elevate your hydration journey.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of setting up your new LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2, ensuring you can troubleshoot any hiccups and start enjoying brilliantly clean water right away.

Unboxing Your Innovation: Components of the LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2

Before we dive in, let’s get familiar with what makes the PureVis™ 2 so revolutionary. Your box contains:

• The LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2: Crafted from insulated 18/8 stainless steel, designed to keep your water cold for up to 24 hours (or hot for 12).
• LARQ PureVis 2 Cap: This is the brain of your bottle, housing the PureVis™ UV-C LED technology for purification, a USB-C charging port, and smart sensors for hydration tracking. It also features a built-in, detachable soft-touch wide-grip handle.
• Removable Filter Straw: For direct sipping. 
• Essential Bottle Filter: Your first line of defense against common tap water impurities.
• USB-C Charging Cable: To power up your PureVis™ technology.
• Quick Start Guide: A handy reference for initial setup.

The LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 is designed for maximum versatility. It’s intended for use with potable water for daily hydration. This includes water from tap water sources like your kitchen sink, public water fountains, and even your office bathroom sink. Because it’s equipped with PureVis™ technology, you can even take this bottle on your outdoor adventures. We’ll discuss how to use this feature safely in this guide as well. 

Step-by-Step Setup: Getting Started with Your LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2

Follow these simple steps to activate your LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 and unlock its full potential:

Step 1: Charge Your Cap

• Locate the USB-C charging port on the side of your PureVis™ 2 cap.
• Insert the provided USB-C charging cable.
• Plug the other end into a USB wall adapter (5V/1A recommended) or a laptop USB port.
• Indicator: The cap will display a breathing green light while charging.
• Completion: It will turn a solid green light when fully charged. A full charge typically takes about 1 hour and can provide 2-3 weeks of use, depending on your PureVis™ mode usage.
• Automatic Unlock: Your LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 ships in Travel Mode. The charging process will automatically unlock your cap, preparing it for PureVis™ action.
• Travel Lock feature: For future travels or prolonged storage, you can manually activate the Travel Lock function by pressing and holding the button on the cap for 5-10 seconds until you see a white light flash. This disables any accidental activation and saves battery. To unlock, simply repeat the same action.

Troubleshooting Tip: If the cap doesn’t light up or show any indication of charging, ensure the USB-C cable is inserted correctly and try a different power source. If issues persist, refer to the FAQs or contact customer support.

WARNING: Do not try to charge your PureVis Cap while wet. The USB-C port of the cap is waterproof IPX7-rated, but charging it while wet will cause issues. Always charge your device first before washing it to ensure it has time to dry out completely before the next charge is needed. 

Step 2: Give Your Bottle a Bubble Bath

After your cap is finished charging, it’s the perfect time to give your LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 a thorough manual cleaning. This ensures any manufacturing residues are removed and prepares it for optimal performance.

• Disassemble: Remove the filter straw and any other removable parts. Remove the Essential Bottle Filter and set aside. Do not wash the filter with soap.
• Wash: Use warm, soapy water and a bottle brush to scrub the crevices and insides of both the bottle body, the cap, and the filter straw attachment. Pay special attention to the mouthpiece area by scrubbing with a straw brush.
• Cap Care: While the cap is waterproof (IPX7-rated), do NOT submerge it. Instead, wash the exterior of the cap with a damp, soapy sponge, paying attention to the threads where it screws onto the bottle. Avoid getting too much water into the USB-C port while cleaning the exterior, mouthpiece, and crevices.
• Rinse & Dry: Rinse all parts thoroughly with clean water. Air dry completely before reassembling or attaching the cap after charging.

Care instructions: Hand-wash recommended. However, the bottle, and straw components are dishwasher safe. The PureVis 2 Cap is hand-wash only.

Step 3: Prepare and Insert Your Filter

The LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 comes with an Essential Bottle Filter to immediately improve the taste and quality of your tap water.

• Unwrap: Remove the Essential Bottle Filter from its sealed packaging.
• Rinse: Briefly run the filter under clean tap water for about 30 seconds. This helps prime it and remove any loose carbon particles. 
• Install the filter into the Filter Pod: Securely insert the filter into the Filter Pod. Ensure that the end of the filter with the hole is put into the end of the pod that attaches to the straw. Then, close and lock the Pod.
• Attach the Filter Straw to the PureVis 2 Cap: Grab the gray silicone adapter and PureVis 2 Cap. Flip over the PureVis 2 Cap, and align the silicone adapter with the mouthpiece. You should feel a snap to signal that it’s locked in place. Then, insert the filter straw assembly from the previous step into the silicone adapter. 

LARQ offers two types of filters:

• Essential Bottle Filter: This is included with your PureVis™ 2. It uses Nano Zero technology to effectively reduce contaminants like chlorine, PFAS (PFOA/PFOS), and pharmaceuticals, significantly improving taste and odor. This is ideal for daily tap water in most developed areas.
• Advanced Bottle Filter: (Sold separately) This filter provides a more robust level of contaminant removal, including lead, heavy metals, chlorine, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and particulates. It’s recommended for water sources with known higher contaminant levels or in older buildings that may contain lead pipes. Due to its comprehensive filtration, you might experience slightly more resistance when sipping through the Advanced Filter.

Both LARQ filters are plant-based and independently tested to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 401 standards, ensuring reliable performance. Remember to replace your filter every 2 months or after filtering approximately 25 gallons (94 liters) for optimal performance.

Troubleshooting Tip: If you experience difficulty sipping through the straw, double-check that the filter is inserted correctly and fully seated. Sometimes, an improperly seated filter can restrict water flow.

Step 4: Fill Your Bottle with Tap Water

• Fill your LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 with room-temperature, or cold tap water.
• Caution: Avoid filling with hot water (above 122°F / 50°C). Due to the robust insulation of the bottle, hot water may cause burns. Fill only with a water temperature that you’re comfortable drinking through a straw.

Step 5: Purify Your Water with PureVis™ Technology

Your LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 features PureVis™ modes:

• Normal Mode (Breathing Blue Light):
  • Activation: Press the button on the cap once.
  • Duration: This cycle runs for 60 seconds.
  • Use: Ideal for daily use with water from trusted sources (e.g., tap water in developed areas) to maintain bottle cleanliness and purify your water.
• Adventure Mode (Pulsing Blue Light):
  • Activation: Press the button on the cap twice quickly.
  • Duration: This cycle runs for 3 minutes.
  • Use: Recommended for water from less trusted sources or when you desire a deeper purification, like during travels or light outdoor use.

Automatic Self-Cleaning: Beyond manual activation, the PureVis™ 2 cap intelligently activates a 10-second self-cleaning cycle every two hours (indicated by a breathing blue light). This proactive cleaning prevents odor-causing bacteria from building up, keeping your bottle fresh between refills.

Troubleshooting Tip: If the light ring flashes orange, it might be in Safety Mode (activated when the cap is off the bottle, preventing direct UV exposure to eyes) or indicating the cap is too hot. Re-attach the cap securely to the bottle and ensure the water isn’t too hot. If you see a solid red light, please contact customer support.

Understanding Your PureVis™ 2 Lights: Beyond Purification Cycles

The light ring on your LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 cap is a powerful indicator, communicating more than just purification cycles. Here’s a quick guide to what the different lights mean:

• PureVis™ Modes:
  • Breathing Blue Light: Normal PureVis™ purification cycle (60 seconds) or automatic self-cleaning (10 seconds).
  • Pulsing Deeper Blue Light: Adventure Mode PureVis™ purification cycle (3 minutes).
• Charging & Battery Status:
  • Breathing Green Light: Your cap is charging.
  • Solid Green Light: Your cap is fully charged.
  • Flashing Green Light (twice before a cycle): Battery is low and needs charging soon.
• Hydration Tracking & Reminders:
  • Brief White Glow (on setting down/closing cap): This indicates a water level measurement has been successfully taken by the internal sensors. This usually happens within 5 seconds when the bottle is placed on a flat surface after a change in water level, or when the cap is snapped closed.
  • Rapidly Flashing White Light: This is your Hydration Reminder! The bottle is gently nudging you to drink more water to stay on track with your hydration goals. The preset schedule for these reminders is every 30 minutes, but you can customize their frequency (or turn them off) in the settings of the LARQ App (this feature is coming soon to Android phones).
• Safety & Troubleshooting:
  • Solid Orange Light: Safety Mode (light sensor activated, UV-C is on but not directed into the bottle). This happens if you activate PureVis™ with the cap off the bottle.
  • Pulsing Orange Light: Safety Mode (temperature sensor activated, liquid inside is too hot).
  • Solid Red Light: Indicates an error. Please contact Customer Experience.

Step 6: Connect to the LARQ App (Your Personal Hydration Center)

The LARQ app (available on iOS and Android) is your control center, transforming your bottle into a smart hydration coach.

• Download: Get the “LARQ” app from your Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• Pairing: Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to pair your LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 via Bluetooth.
  • Important Tip: If you’re setting up multiple LARQ Bottles, please set up one new bottle at a time. This prevents your app from connecting to the wrong bottle within Bluetooth range and ensures accurate pairing. Put Travel Lock on the bottles you do not intend to pair with to avoid accidental pairing.
• Hydration Tracking: Once connected, smart sensors in your bottle automatically track each sip when placed on a flat surface for up to 5 seconds after drinking/filling—giving you real-time insights straight to your app.
• Personalized Goals & Reminders: The LARQ app sets personalized daily hydration targets based on your stats and allows you to customize reminders to get gentle nudges from your bottle’s light ring.
• Filter Life Tracking: The app accurately tracks your filter’s life, so you know exactly when to order or replace your filter, ensuring consistently pure, great-tasting water.
• Insights: Gain valuable insights into your hydration trends over time.
• Apple Health Integration: The LARQ app seamlessly integrates with Apple Health. This two-way communication means that whatever water intake data updates in your LARQ app will automatically reflect in your Apple Health app under the water intake section, keeping all your health data in one convenient place.

Troubleshooting Tip: If your bottle isn’t connecting to the app or tracking hydration, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and the bottle is charged. Sometimes, a quick app restart, force-closing the app, or re-pairing can resolve connectivity issues. Remember to pair bottles one at a time if you have multiple.

Conclusion: Your Journey to Brilliant Hydration Starts Now

The LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 is engineered to make healthy, sustainable hydration seamless. From its powerful PureVis™ purification to its effective Nano Zero filtration and smart hydration tracking with the LARQ app and Apple Health integration, every feature is designed with your well-being in mind. By following these simple steps, you’ve empowered yourself with a tool that provides access to brilliantly clean water, wherever life takes you.

Now you’re ready to rock. Enjoy your PureVis™ 2 and drink responsibly! Please email our friendly Customer Experience team if you have any issues we did not answer at hello@livelarq.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: My LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 cap isn’t turning on or charging. What should I do?
First, ensure the USB-C cable is fully inserted into the cap’s charging port and plugged into a working power source. The cap should show a breathing green light while charging. If no light appears, try a different USB-C cable or power adapter. If the cap was in Travel Mode, charging it will automatically unlock it. If the issue persists, contact our Customer Experience team.

Q2: How often do I need to replace the filter in my LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2?
For optimal performance, it is recommended to replace your LARQ Bottle filter every 2 months or after filtering approximately 25 gallons (94 liters) of water. The LARQ app will also track your filter life and notify you when it’s time for a replacement.

Q3: Can I use the LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 with hot beverages or liquids other than water?
The LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2 is designed for use with cold or room-temperature water. We do not recommend using it with hot beverages (above 122°F / 50°C) as this can be harmful or burn users while drinking from the straw due to the robust insulation. While the bottle is made of food-grade stainless steel, using liquids other than water (like coffee, tea, or sugary drinks) is not recommended as they can leave residue that might hinder the UV-C light’s effectiveness over time and may require more frequent manual cleaning. If you do, ensure you hand wash the bottle thoroughly with warm, soapy bottle brush immediately after use.