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POCKET HIVE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER USER MANUAL...
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Please read this manual carefully before use. Box contents • KS Pocket Hive Bluetooth speaker ® • Micro USB charge cable • Audio cable • Carry pouch • User manual Functions MFB (Multi Function Button) LED indicator Aux input Micro USB charge port...
• When fully charged, the LED indicator (2) will turn off Getting started – To turn the Pocket Hive on, press and hold the MFB (1) for 3 seconds. To turn the Pocket Hive off, press and hold the MFB (1) for 3 seconds whilst it is on –...
LED status LED indicator is: Pocket Hive is: Flashing blue once searching for paired devices a second Rapidly flashing blue in pairing mode Flashing blue every paired and ready to play in Bluetooth mode 2 seconds Solid blue paired and playing in Bluetooth mode...
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If your device has NFC, you can simplify the pairing process. To pair to the Pocket Hive via NFC: 1. With the Pocket Hive turned off, press and hold the MFB (1) for 3 seconds 2. Wait for 10 seconds and the LED indicator (2) will flash blue quickly 3.
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[...continued] Bluetooth setup Pairing without NFC 1. With the Pocket Hive turned off, press and hold the MFB (1) for 3 seconds 2. Wait for 10 seconds and the LED indicator (2) will flash blue quickly 3. Activate the Bluetooth feature on your device and search for Bluetooth devices (check your device’s manual if you’re unsure how to do this)
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1. – Make sure the Bluetooth is turned off on any previously paired devices – With the Pocket Hive turned off, press and hold the MFB (1) for 8 seconds 2. Follow ‘Pairing a Bluetooth device’ instructions from step 1 Playing audio wirelessly 1.
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Using the aux audio input 1. With the Pocket Hive turned on, insert the 3.5 mm audio cable into the aux input (3) on the Pocket Hive 2. The LED indicator (2) will turn solid purple and any active Bluetooth connection will disconnect 3.
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Using the aux audio output If you have more than one Pocket Hive speaker (or any other speaker with an aux input) you can connect them together for a bigger sound. To do this: – Connect your device to the Pocket Hive via Bluetooth or the aux input (3) –...
Call-handling Answer a call – When a call comes through, the Pocket Hive will play a ringtone. Press the MFB (1) to answer the call End call – During a call, press the MFB (1) to end the call Note: If using an Android phone, you can disable the hands free function.
• Drop the Pocket Hive as this will invalidate your warranty • Open up the Pocket Hive as there are no user serviceable parts inside • Expose the Pocket Hive to extreme temperatures or rapid changes of hot to cold or vice versa Please DO: •...
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Troubleshooting We hope you’ve now got all the information you need to get started, but if you’re having problems with anything, please feel free to contact us at: support @ kitsound.co.uk...
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The use and operation of this speaker is beyond our control. Warranty of the Boombar+ is limited to defects caused by faulty manufacture or defects in materials only. No warranty whatsoever is given or implied for damage caused by the user under any circumstances. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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FCC Notices The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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NOTE: 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.
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