Tibo Sphere 6, Sphere 4, Sphere 2 User Manual
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Contents
1. Safety Information .............................................................................................. 2
1.1. Installation location ........................................................................................... 3
1.2. Warning ............................................................................................................ 3
1.3. Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................................... 3
1.4. Before moving the appliance ............................................................................ 3
1.5. Storm ................................................................................................................ 3
1.6. Do not drop small items or a liquid into the appliance ...................................... 3
1.7. Repacking the appliance .................................................................................. 3
2. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
3. First time speaker setup .................................................................................... 5
3.1. In the box .......................................................................................................... 5
3.2. Front panel layout ............................................................................................. 6
3.3. Rear panel layout ............................................................................................. 7
3.4. Initial setup steps .............................................................................................. 8
3.5. App download ................................................................................................... 8
4. Wi-Fi mode .......................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Wi-Fi mode setup ............................................................................................. 9
4.2. Wi-Fi mode – Alternative setup ...................................................................... 13
4.3. Playing music via My Music and Internet Radio Services .............................. 17
4.4. Solo, Group and Stereo modes ...................................................................... 21
4.5. Using the pre-set functions ............................................................................. 22
5. Bluetooth mode ................................................................................................ 24
6. Line In mode ..................................................................................................... 25
7. Additional Information ..................................................................................... 26
7.1. Software updates: ........................................................................................... 26
7.2. Factory reset: .................................................................................................. 26
7.3. Battery life: ...................................................................................................... 26
8. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 27
9. Specifications ................................................................................................... 28
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1. Safety Information
Do not share the power socket with another appliance
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance on your
own.
If you are not using the appliance, pull the power cord out of the
mains socket.
Be careful of the power cord and maintain it as appropriate. To
ensure safety, do not twist the power cord, do not pull it out of the
socket, do not compress it or stretch its length.
Do not use the appliance if the supply voltage is lower than 90V
or higher than 240V. If the supply voltage is lower than 90V, the
appliance may not work, and its lifetime may be affected. If the
voltage is higher than 240V, the appliance may catch on fire or
cause a fire.
Do not wash the appliance or use it in the bathroom, or it may
cause potential injuries and other problems.
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1.1. Installation location
Leave sufficient space around the appliance of at least 5 cm from any wall/obstacle to
ensure proper ventilation and prevent the appliance from overheating.
The following places are not suitable installation locations for the appliance:
§ An unstable location
§ A location near a heat source or in direct sunlight.
§ In a wet or dusty environment
1.2. Warning
To prevent suffering an electrical shock or another accident, do not operate the
appliance in a rainy or humid environment.
1.3. Cleaning and maintenance
Use a soft cloth or cotton dipped in a neutral solution for cleaning the surface of
appliances. Do not use the type of cloth that you use for washing dishes or aggressive
chemical agents.
1.4. Before moving the appliance
Before moving the appliance to a different location, please take the disc out of the
appliance so that the disc and appliance will not be damaged.
1.5. Storm
If the appliance is not working properly during a storm, please disconnect the plug
from the power socket and reinsert it after a minute.
1.6. Do not drop small items or a liquid into the appliance
In the event that you find small items or a liquid inside the appliance, you see smoke
or smell an odour, immediately disconnect the appliance from the power grid. Send
the appliance to an authorised service centre.
1.7. Repacking the appliance
When sending the appliance by a transport company, use the original packaging to
prevent its damage during transport.
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2. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TIBO Sphere speaker. We hope that your experience
with the Sphere will be enjoyable for many years to come.
The Sphere range is a family of wireless smart speaker systems. They can connect
to one another utilising the latest in exclusive Smart Audio software to deliver a high
quality, crisp sound. Designed with motion in mind, you can play whatever and
wherever you feel.
Wirelessly connect your mobile phone, tablet or other Wi-Fi/Bluetooth device. The
rechargeable lithium ion batteries allow you to listen to music for up to 12 hours on
full charge. Portable, powerful, quick and easy to set up. The specialised iOS and
Android app offer a simple yet great experience for your music streaming and
multiroom set up.
The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here:
https://developer.spotify.com/legal/third-party-licenses/
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3. First time speaker setup
3.1. In the box
§ Sphere speaker
§ UK standard plug
§ EU standard plug
§ Quick start guide
§ Setup warning
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3.2. Front panel layout
1. Pre-set functions: Toggle between pre-sets 1-5
2. Power light: Flashing red light when charging
3. Mode light: Red light – Wi-Fi mode, Blue light – Bluetooth mode,
Green light – Line in mode
4. Group function: Press to group Sphere with other TIBO Smart Audio products
5. Play/Pause/Pair:
Short press - Play/Pause, Long press - Bluetooth pairing mode
6. Power/Mode: Long press - Turn on/Standby
Short press - Toggle between Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Line in modes
7. Volume up/Skip track forwards:
Long press - Volume up/Short press - Skip track forwards
8. Volume down/Skip track backwards:
Long press - Volume down, Short press - Skip track backwards
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3.3. Rear panel layout
1. LAN port: Direct connection for the Sphere to a router
2. USB port: For charging your phone or tablet
3. 3.5mm line in port: For playing music directly from your phone/tablet
4. WPS button: For connecting to the internet in Wi-Fi mode
5. Mains port: For powering and charging the Sphere
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3.4. Initial setup steps
1. Before using this product for the first time, please connect the power cable
and leave to charge for 30 minutes.
2. Then turn on the Sphere speaker by pressing and holding the power button
until the mode light turns on.
3. The Sphere will respond by saying “Power on, powering up for the first time,
please wait.”
4. Do not do anything until the Sphere has finished booting up. The Sphere will
say “Ready for app setup” when boot up is complete.
Android
IOS
3.5. App download
The TIBO app helps you get setup for the first time and helps get the most out of your
speaker’s functions.
The app is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones and can be downloaded for
free on Google Play or in the App Store.
Scan QR code:
With the TIBO app you can:
§ Browse and connect to over 15000 internet radio stations
§ Select a sound source
§ Manage Multi Mode groups
§ Set up, modify, and play your pre-sets
§ Check what song or other media is currently playing
§ Adjust individual and multi-room volume settings
§ Rename your speaker
§ Adjust panning
§ Add more speakers
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