User's Manual

‘The iBT56 is powered by a rechargeable battery in the speaker.
MAKE SURE TO CHARGE SPEAKER BEFORE USE
• Connect the micro-USB plug on the included charging cable to the USB
Charging Jack on the speaker.
• Connect the larger USB plug to a powered USB port, such as that on a
computer or USB AC adapter. The computer or USB AC adapter should be
connected to a wall outlet when speaker is charging. The Charging LED on the
speaker will turn solid red while charging and turn off when fully charged.
• If the LED flashes red, or you notice sound distortion at higher volumes, or there
is no sound at all, it's time to recharge the battery.
1. Press and hold the Power Button on the speaker to turn the speaker on.
The first time the unit is powered on, it will automatically enter pairing mode (see
step 3). Otherwise, go to step 2.
2. Press and hold the Bluetooth Pairing Button for 2 seconds. The Status
LED will flash blue quickly and a tone will sound as the speaker attempts to pair
with a Bluetooth device.
3. Place your audio device in Bluetooth mode (look in the device’s Settings or
Tools menu) and make it “discoverable”. “iHome iBT56” should appear on your
device’s Bluetooth menu. Select it to connect. If your device asks for a
passcode, enter ‘1234’.
• Once paired, the LED will glow solid blue and a confirmation tone will sound.
You can then stream audio to the speaker. If pairing is not successful, turn the
power off on the speaker and repeat steps 1-3. To reset/clear Bluetooth, press
and hold the Bluetooth Button for 10 seconds.
4. To listen to Bluetooth audio, make sure the speaker is on. Press the – /+
Buttons to control volume. Control track navigation and menus from your
device.
Press and hold the Power Button to turn off the speaker after listening.
NOTE: To save battery power, the unit will power off automatically after
15 minutes with no audio.
The speaker must be on and connected to a paired Bluetooth phone to receive
calls. When a call comes in, any playing audio is paused, the Status LED will flash
blue 2X and the ringtone associated with the caller may sound, depending on
Bluetooth device.
• Press the Phone Button to answer a call and switch between calls.
Press and hold to ignore a call or end a call.
CHARGING THE SPEAKER
OR
USB AC adaptor
(not included)
USB AC adaptor
connected to working outlet
Computer
connected to
working outlet
charging cable included
Phone
Button
–/+ Volume
Buttons
Bluetooth
Pairing
Button
Power
Button
USB
Charging Jack
BLUETOOTH MODE
Press and hold
to turn speaker
ON
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
SPEAKERPHONE MODE
Press to answer and switch calls
Press and hold to ignore/end calls
• Use controls on device
to play and pause audio
2 Sec
Microphone
Charging
LED
Status
LED
Computer USB port
reset
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reset
Using Bluetooth with the iBT56
Charging the iBT56
Using the iBT56 Speakerphone Mode
Reset
• Press and hold to pair
A
B
CHARGE BEFORE USE
RESETTING THE SPEAKER
If the speaker does not respond properly (is “frozen” or “locked up”),
turn the speaker ON and insert the end of a paperclip or similar into the
Reset port on the back of the unit for a few seconds. A long beep
should confirm reset was successful.