TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION Warnings and Cautions............1 • T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
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WARNING SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION 1. C lose supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by or near For maximum product life, do not drop, throw or crush the speaker. Do not expose it children or mentally disabled individuals. to humidity, dust, or operating temperatures outside 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C). 2. U se this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. DANGER 4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening. To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury: 5. P rotect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit. 1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower. 6. D o not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely around the unit 2. D o not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. when storing.
unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the • C onnect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the unit is used. receiver is connected. 13. D o not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes. • C onsult 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 14. N ever remove the plug from the outlet by pulling the power cord. following two conditions: 15. Where the MAINS plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. 16. The data plate is located on the bottom of the product. 2. T his 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 FCC INFORMATION operate this device. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS 8. Wi-Fi Set Up/Reset Button Power/Pairing Button Wi-Fi Status LED Indicator DC In Port Volume - Volume + 10. Aux In Port Bluetooth Mode LED Indicator LED Ring/Volume Level ® LED Indicators 11. Adapter Wi-Fi Mode LED Indicator...
SETTING UP BIG BLUE 100 ON A NETWORK 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. Important: The Big Blue 100 will automatically appear as an available device DOWNLOADING GOOGLE HOME APP in the Google Home app. Do not select “Add New Device” in the app. Go to the iTunes ®...
POWER USING CHROMECAST BUILT-IN 1. Press the POWER BUTTON to turn Big Blue 100 on. The LED ring will turn Chromecast built-in is a technology that lets you stream your favorite music, radio or on. The WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR will be solid yellow, indicating the Big podcasts from your mobile device to your speakers. Blue 100 is in Aux mode (if last mode used was Wi-Fi Casting or Aux) or the BLUETOOTH MODE LED INDICATOR will flash blue, indicating Big Blue ® 1. After Big Blue 100 has been set up in the Google Home app, tap the Cast 100 is in Bluetooth ® mode (if last mode used was Bluetooth ® button in any Chromecast-enabled app and select the Big Blue 100. 2. To use Chromecast built-in, refer to the instructions on page 11.
GROUPING SPEAKERS WITH CHROMECAST BUILT-IN USING BLUETOOTH ® Speakers set up in the Google Home app can be grouped together to stream the same 1. Prepare your device to pair using Bluetooth , making sure you are within ® audio content. 33 feet of Big Blue 100. Refer to your device’s owner’s manual for details if necessary. 1. Tap the menu icon on a device that has been set up in the Google Home app and select “Create Group.” 2. With the Big Blue 100 powered on, press and hold the POWER/PAIRING BUTTON until the LED RING starts pulsing. 2. Select at least two speakers for the group and enter a name for the group. 3. The Big Blue 100 is in pairing mode when the LED RING and BLUETOOTH ® 3. The group will appear as an available connection when the Cast button is tapped MODE LED INDICATOR are pulsing. Big Blue 100 will wait for a connection in Chromecast-enabled apps. in pairing mode for up to 120 seconds. 4. Access the speaker group in the Google Home app to control play/pause or control 4. Once Big Blue 100 is in pairing mode and your device is ready to pair, select the volume of each speaker. “BB 100 XXXXX.” Each Big Blue 100 has a unique identifier. If prompted, use 0000 as a PIN for the pairing code. BIG BLUE 100 SOFTWARE UPDATES 5. O nce “BB 100 XXXXX” is selected, the LED RING will change to solid and the BLUETOOTH...
USING AUX IN WI-FI SETTINGS RESET Connect your audio device to the Big Blue 100 with a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable (not With Big Blue 100 powered on, press and hold the WI-FI SET UP/RESET ® included). BUTTON until the LED RING turns off (approximately 5 seconds). The WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid white for several seconds while the Big Blue 1. P lug one end of the cable into your audio device, just like you would a pair of 100 resets. headphones. 2. After reset is complete, the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid red for 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the 3.5mm port labeled AUX IN on the Big several seconds while the Big Blue 100 is booting up. The WI-FI STATUS Blue 100. The WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR will be solid yellow. LED INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process, this is 3. Use your audio device to control music playback. Adjust volume with your normal. audio device or with the volume controls on Big Blue 100. 3. 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 LED RING ON/OFF Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app. 1. Press and hold both the VOLUME - BUTTON and the VOLUME + BUTTON for 3 seconds to turn the LED RING off. 2. Press and hold both the VOLUME - BUTTON and the VOLUME + BUTTON to turn the LED RING on.
UNABLE TO BOOT RESET COMPATIBILITY If the WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is flashing red, Big Blue 100 has failed to boot Bluetooth 4.0 or above device with A2DP and AVRCP. and needs to be reset. With Big Blue 100 powered on, press and hold the WI-FI SET UP/RESET CARE AND MAINTENANCE BUTTON until the LED RING turns off (approximately 5 seconds). The WI-FI STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid white for several seconds while the Big Blue To clean, wipe the Big Blue 100 with a soft, dry cloth. 100 resets. 2. After reset is complete, 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. The booting process may take up to one minute to complete. 3. 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.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio Blue Solid Bluetooth Mode Bluetooth Not Streaming Audio or Blue Flashing The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any ® Bluetooth Not Connected use of such marks by Brookstone is under license. Android is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. Bluetooth Mode Using Bluetooth, In Pairing mode Blue Pulsing Chromecast is a trademark of Google Inc. Wi-Fi Mode Streaming Audio through Wi-Fi network White Solid Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why isn’t there a Cast button in the app from which I would like to stream audio? Ensure the Big Blue 100 has been set up using the Google Home app Why doesn’t the Big Blue 100 automatically show as a device in the Google Home (please refer to page 8 for set up instructions).
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Why can audio only be heard through one speaker in a group? Why won’t audio play through the speaker when the BLUETOOTH MODE LED INDICATOR is flashing blue? It may take up to a minute for audio to stream on all speakers in a group. Select “BB 100 XXXXX”...
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.” This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions Brookstone ® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage...
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