Brookstone BIG Blue 100 User Manual

BIG BLUE 100

small wi-Fi® speaker

™

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings and Cautions.......................................................1

FCC Information ............................................................4

Location of Parts and Controls...............................................6

Streaming with Chromecast built-in ..........................................8

Downloading Google Home App.............................................8

Connecting Big Blue 100 to a Network ......................................8

Using Chromecast built-in™.................................................11

Grouping Speakers with Chromecast built-in ................................12

Using Bluetooth® ..........................................................13

Using Aux In...............................................................15

Power.....................................................................16

Big Blue 100 Software Updates ............................................18

Wi-Fi Settings Reset .......................................................19

Unable to Boot Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LED Ring On/Off ..........................................................21

Compatibility...............................................................21

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

LED Indicator Chart ........................................................22

Speciﬁcations..............................................................23

Frequently Asked Questions................................................24

Warranty ..................................................................28

CAUTION

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read, heeded, adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.

SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION

For maximum product life, do not drop, throw or crush the speaker. Do not expose it to humidity, dust, or operating temperatures outside 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:

1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.

4. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit.

WARNING

1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals.

2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.

3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.

5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit.

6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely around the unit when storing.

7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as

radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat.

8. Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing, plastic

bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked.

9. Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use the power source only as indicated.

10. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord as a handle.

11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.

12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the

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unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the unit is used.

13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

14. Never remove the plug from the outlet by pulling the power cord.

15. Where the MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

16. The data plate is located on the bottom of the product.

FCC INFORMATION

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and;

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

FCC ID: XN6-AD107A4BKA

LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS

1. Power/Pairing Button

2. Volume -

3. Bluetooth

4. Wi-Fi

Mode LED Indicator

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5. Wi-Fi

Status LED Indicator

6. Volume +

7. LED Ring/Volume Level LED Indicators

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8. Wi-Fi Set Up/Reset Button

9. DC In Port

10. Aux In Port

11. Adapter

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STREAMING WITH CHROMECAST BUILT-IN

Chromecast built-in is a technology that lets you stream your favorite music, radio or podcasts from your mobile device to your speakers using a Wi-Fi Network.

Chromecast-enabled apps have a Cast button.

Go to www.google.com and search for “Chromecast built-in apps” or consult the Google Home app for a complete list of Chromecast-enabled apps.

For How To videos, troubleshooting and frequently asked questions, please go to brookstone.com.

DOWNLOADING GOOGLE HOME APP

Go to the App StoreSM (for Apple devices) or Google PlayTM (for Android® devices) to

download the Google Home app onto your device (e.g., smartphone).

CONNECTING BIG BLUE 100 TO A NETWORK

1. Connect the adapter’s jack to the DC IN PORT on the back of Big Blue 100.

2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.

Note: If setting up multiple speakers in the Google Home app, leave additional speakers powered off while setting up a speaker.

3. Press the POWER BUTTON. The LED ring will turn on.

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4. When the Big Blue 100 is powered on, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid red for several seconds while the Big Blue 100 is booting up. The Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process. This is normal.

5. After booting is complete, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR continuously flashes white, indicating the Big Blue 100 is ready to be connected to a Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app.

6. Ensure your device (e.g., smartphone) is connected to a Wi-Fi network. The same Wi-Fi network will be used to pair the Big Blue 100 with the Google Home app.

7. Ensure Bluetooth the Google Home app needs to access your device (e.g., smartphone) using Bluetooth

8. With the Big Blue 100 powered on, open the Google Home app and select “Devices” from the menu. “BB 100 XXXX” will appear as a device to set up. Each Big Blue 100 has a unique identifier. It may take up to a minute for the Big Blue 100 to appear as an available device.

is enabled on your device (e.g., smartphone). During set up,

Solid red

Flashing white

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