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Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
This device uses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery that should last the lifetime of the device. If you
suspect your battery may be dead, try charging it several times. If the battery does not recharge, please contact
us for repair information.
WARNING/DISPOSAL OF UNIT
Please do NOT attempt to change the battery yourself. If the battery has died and you do not want us to replace
your battery, you should follow the disposal instructions below:
• Never dispose of used batteries/electronics with ordinary solid wastes, since they contain toxic substances.
• Always dispose of used batteries/electronics in accordance with the prevailing community regulations that apply
to the disposal of batteries/electronics. If there are no local regulations concerning battery/electronics disposal,
please dispose of the device in a waste bin for electronic devices.
• Many electronics retailers now recycle batteries and other electronic components at no charge. Check to see
which ones in your area do so.
CAUTION
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire, explosion or chemical burn if
mistreated
• Never use or charge the battery if it appears to be leaking, discolored, deformed, or in any way abnormal.
• Never disassemble the unit or attempt to remove battery as that could cause leakage of alkaline solution or other
electrolytic substance.
• Always confirm that the temperature is 5°C – 35° C (41° - 95° Fahrenheit) before you charge the battery.
Leakage or deterioration of the battery may occur if this warning is not heeded.
• Never expose the battery to any liquid.
• Never expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or fire. Never use the battery pack in an
unventilated vehicle where excessive internal temperatures may be encountered.
• Always keep the battery out of the reach of infants and small children.
Unit doesn’t respond (no power)
• Make sure unit is completely charged.
• Check that all connections are correct and properly plugged in.
• Make sure your device is properly paired with the iBT24.
• Make sure the Power ON/OFF Switch switch is not in the OFF (left) position.
• If the unit cannot be charged up, please remove the aux-in cable from the unit and
slide the Power ON/OFF Switch to OFF postion before charging.
Resetting the Unit
• If the unit is “frozen” or locks up, you may wish to reset it. To do so, turn the unit ON and press the end
of paperclip or similar into the reset port on the back of the unit for less than 2 seconds to reset it without
clearing Bluetooth settings. The unit will reset and power back on. (If pressed for longer than 2 seconds,
the unit will reset but will not power back on.).
Trouble pairing device/computer with iBT24
Bluetooth implementation varies depending on your device’s hardware and operating system. Please see
our website for updates on pairing.
• Make sure you have the latest firmware for your device.
• Make sure your device is working properly. Check your device’s manual for details on Bluetooth pairing
and linking.
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Troubleshooting
For further information and to see the latest instructions, visit www.ihome.com/support
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iBT24
Using the
Using Bluetooth: Pairing Your Device
For First Time use (auto pairing):
1. Turn on your Bluetooth-enabled device and turn on Bluetooth capability as described in the device’s
user manual.
2. Move the Power ON/OFF Switch on the unit to the ON position (right). The first time the unit is
turned on it will enter auto pairing mode, indicated by a rapidly flashing blue light.
NOTE: In any
mode (auto link, pairing, Bluetooth or Aux audio) if the unit is connected to charging source, the
indicator light will be red instead of blue.
“iHome iBT24” should appear on your device’s menu. If
“Not Paired”, “Not Connected” or similar message appears, tap on “iHome iBT24“ to complete
pairing. If your device asks for a password, enter 1234 on the keyboard of your device.
3.
Once paired with a device, the blue light will glow steadily. There should be an indication on your
device that pairing is complete (”Connected” or similar). On some devices, you must then select “Use
as Audio Device” or similar on the device’s Bluetooth menu. Once paired, your device should auto-link
to the iBT24 whenever within range (about 30 feet).
If auto pairing did not work, press and hold the
Bluetooth Pairing Button located on the back of the unit for 2 seconds to retry pairing.
Once the Unit Has Paired with A Device (auto linking):
1. When the unit has been paired with a device, the next time it is powered on, the unit will turn on in
auto link mode and attempt to auto link to a previously paired device, indicated by a slowly flashing
blue light. If a linked device is found, the indicator will glow solid blue.
2. If no linked device is found, the blue light will continue to flash slowly. Press and hold the Bluetooth
Pairing Button located on the back of the unit for 2 seconds. The unit will enter pairing mode, 2 short
beeps will sound and the light will flash blue rapidly while the unit attempts to pair.
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iBT24
Using the
Using Bluetooth: Pairing Your Device (cont’d)
“iHome iBT24” should appear on your device’s menu. If “Not Paired”, “Not Connected” or similar message
appears, tap on “iHome iBT24“ to complete pairing. If your device asks for a password, enter 1234 on
the keyboard of your device. If no device is paired within 2 minutes, the unit will revert to auto link mode.
To retry pairing, press and hold the Bluetooth Pairing Button again.
Playing Audio Via Bluetooth
1. Move the Power ON/OFF Switch to the ON position (right) to listen to audio streamed wirelessly from
your paired iPad, iPhone, iPod or other Bluetooth device.
The blue light will flash as the unit searches for a previously paired device, and then turn solid blue once
a previously paired device is detected.
2. Use the controls on your device to play or pause audio, navigate tracks and control volume from your
Bluetooth device.
3. When done listening, move the Power ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position (left) to turn the unit off.
NOTE: Aux-in audio is disabled when Bluetooth audio is playing from a different device.
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iBT24
Using the
Playing Audio via Aux In
1. Connect the included 3.5 mm audio plug to the headphone or line-out jack on your audio device and
the other end into the Aux-in Jack on the back of the unit.
2. Move the Power ON/OFF Switch to the ON position (right) to listen to audio via aux in. The
indicator light will flash blue.
3. Power on the audio device and use the controls on the device to play or pause audio, navigate tracks
and control volume. If your audio device is already paired with the unit, the light will glow steadily
blue as in Bluetooth mode, but you will hear your audio via aux-in.
4. When done listening, move the Power ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position (left) to turn the unit off.
Remember to turn off your audio device, too.
Playing Audio via Aux Out
You can connect the unit to an external speaker via the Aux-out jack located on the back of the unit to
expand the audio playing in Bluetooth or Aux-In modes.
1. Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable plug to the Aux- out jack on back of the unit and connect the other
end to the line-in jack on your external speaker.
2. Move the Power ON/OFF Switch to the ON position (right).
3. Power on a Bluetooth or aux-in audio device and use the controls on the device to play or pause
audio, navigate tracks and control volume.
4. When done listening, move the Power ON/OFF Switch to the OFF position (left) to turn the unit off.
Remember to turn off your audio device, too.
iBT24
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Meet Your iBT24
Power On/Off Switch
Bluetooth Pairing Button
Aux-in Jack
Reset port
Aux-out Jack
Power/Charging/Pairing
Indicator Light
Micro USB Charging Port
Back
Front
iBT24
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IBT24 System
USB charging cable Audio cable
Included
• iBT24 system
• Micro USB to USB charging cable
• 3.5mm stereo audio cable
iBT24
Using the
Charging the Unit
1. Connect the micro USB plug to the micro USB
charging port on the back of the unit.
2. Connect the standard USB plug end of the
cable to a power USB port on a computer or
other USB charging device. For first time use,
charge unit for about 3 hours.
3. A red light glows steadily while the unit is
charging and turns OFF once the unit is fully
charged. If unit is not powered on when
micro USB plug is connected, the red light
glows steadily to indicate unit is charging.
For best sound performance, only operate
the unit when fully charged.
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NOTE: When unit is on and not connected to
power source, the red light will slowly flash for a
short time (10 times each minute) to indicate the
battery needs charging.
USB 2.0
