iHome iAVS16 User manual

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Model iAVS16
Bluetooth Bedside/Home Oce Stereo Speaker
System with Far Field Voice
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1. iAVS16 speaker 2. AC adapter
WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the iAVS16 Stereo Speaker from iHome. This
user guide will get you up and running quickly. For more information
about this and other iHome products, please visit www.ihome.com.
Please read this guide and all safety information prior to use.
GETTING STARTED
This unit ships with the following items.
Please check to see that all items are present.
1. iAVS16 stereo speaker
2. 100-240V Universal AC power adapter
What you’ll need:
•Wi-Fi network transmitting at 2.4GHz
•Apple device running iOS 9.3 or later or Android device running
KitKat 4.4 or later connected to your preferred Wi-Fi network
•Optional: Spotify Premium account for music streaming

CONTROLS
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Snooze/Display Dimmer Button
Sleep Button
Configure your Sleep preferences in the iHome AVS app
Call Answer/End Button
Press to answer and end Bluetooth calls
Mute Button
Press to mute microphone
Bluetooth Button
Press to enter Bluetooth mode and pair devices
Volume Buttons
Press to adjust volume levels up or down
Track Buttons
Press to skip to next or previous track
Smart Buttons
Configure preferences in the iHome AVS app
Play/Pause Button
Press to play/pause audio
Lighting Button
Press to change lighting modes
Alexa Button
Trigger Alexa by tapping button or saying ‘Alexa’.
Download Alexa App for more features.

CONNECTING THE iAVS16
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usbcharging
DC 12V 2.7A
RESET
RESET
TEST
TEST
Connect power adapter into DC jack on back of unit and plug
into working wall outlet not controlled by a light switch.
USB Port
DC Jack
USB Port
While unit is connected to AC power, connect USB cable to
charge devices.
DC Jack
DISPLAY ICONS
Wi-Fi
Temp
Weather
Bluetooth
Alarm Time
Alarm ON
PM Indicator

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SETUP OVERVIEW
Download the iHome AVS app from the App Store
or Google Play.
Follow in-app instructions for account setup and to
establish your speaker’s Wi-Fi connection.
Connect your Amazon account to enjoy
the Alexa voice capability of your iAVS16.
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Explore the app to:
Set Sleep Preferences
Control Color Modes
Configure Smart Buttons
and more!
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ALTERNATE SET-UP
If you see a ‘Set-Up Failed’ message in the AVS app, click
the link for ‘Alternate Way To Set Up’. This alternate set-up
process will prompt you to:
• Go to ‘Wi-Fi settings’ on your smart device.
• Select ‘iHome iAVS16’ as a Wi-Fi network.
• Go back to the iHome AVS app.
• Select your preferred Wi-Fi network and enter your password.
• Select ‘Next’ and wait for confirmation in the iHome AVS app.

PAIRING
Pairing establishes a unique communication connection between the
unit and your Bluetooth device. Once paired, you will be able to stream
audio wirelessly to the iAVS16.
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device and make it “discoverable” by turning
on Bluetooth mode (check in Options or Settings).
The next time you power on the unit, it will automatically link with the
previously paired device as long as that device is still within range (about
33 feet). To clear/reset Bluetooth, press and hold the Bluetooth button
for 10 seconds until you hear a long beep.
PLAYING AUDIO VIA BLUETOOTH
1. Once paired, tap the Bluetooth button to enter Bluetooth mode. A
voice prompt will confirm you are connected.
2. Press the Play/Pause Button to play or pause audio. Use the << and >>
buttons to navigate tracks.
3. Press the Volume Buttons ( or ) to adjust speaker volume. You can
also adjust the output volume on your Bluetooth device.
4. When done listening, tap the Alexa Button to exit Bluetooth mode.
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iAVS16
BLUETOOTH MODE
2. When pairing for the first time, press the
Bluetooth Button to enter pairing mode.
“iHome iAVS16” should appear on your
device’s menu. (To manually pair, press and
hold the
Bluetooth Button for 2 seconds.)
3. Select “iHome iAVS16” on your device
to begin/complete pairing. A voice
prompt will confirm when you are
connected. If no device is paired within 3
minutes, the unit will exit pairing mode.

USING THE SPEAKERPHONE
Unit must be powered ON and paired with a Bluetooth-enabled phone
to use the speakerphone feature. When a call is received, current audio
is paused.
• Tap the Call Answer/End Button to answer or end a call.
• Press and hold the Call Answer/End Button to ignore a call.
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BLUETOOTH MODE (CONTINUED)
LIGHT MODES
Press the Lighting Button to cycle through dierent light modes:
• Slow Fade
• Fast Change
• One Color
• Pulse to Music
• Random
• OFF
Press the icon in the iHome AVS app to adjust the color and
brightness levels.

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USING ALARMS
ALEXA TONE ALARMS (WAKE TO CUSTOM TONES)
To set a tone alarm: Ask Alexa to set an alarm to your desired wake-up time.
To stop a tone alarm: When the alarm sounds, press the Alexa Button on the
iAVS16 or say ‘Alexa, stop’ to disable the tone alarm.
To snooze a tone alarm: Press the Snooze Button on the iAVS16 or say
‘Alexa, snooze’ to snooze a sounding tone alarm.
ADJUSTING ALARMS
You can use voice commands to ask Alexa to set an alarm to your desired
wake-up time. The alarm icon will appear on the iAVS16 display to confirm
that your alarm is set.
There are two ways to adjust your Alexa alarm settings:
* Using Alexa voice commands
* Using the Alexa app
ALARM TYPES
ALEXA MUSIC ALARMS (WAKE TO STREAMING MUSIC)
To set a music alarm: Ask Alexa to set an alarm to your desired wake-up
time and music streaming service.
For example, say:
‘Alexa, set an alarm for 7:00AM to wake to iHeart Radio.’
‘Alexa, set an alarm for 10AM to wake to my Spotify playlist.’
To stop a music alarm: Say ‘Alexa, stop’ to disable a sounding music alarm.
To snooze a music alarm: Say ‘Alexa, snooze’ to snooze a sounding alarm.
Note: Alexa Music Alarms are set to volume level 20 by default.

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ALARM TYPES (CONTINUED)
Use the iHome AVS app to set alarms, adjust alarm volume,
and change your wake-to source.
To set an AVS alarm: Ask Alexa to set an alarm to your desired wake-up
time. Use the iHome AVS app to select your wake-to
source and to set alarm volume.
To stop an AVS alarm: When the alarm sounds, press the Alexa Button on
the iAVS16 or say ‘Alexa, stop’ to disable the AVS
alarm.
To snooze an AVS alarm: Press the Snooze Button on the iAVS16 or
say ‘Alexa, snooze’ to snooze a sounding AVS
alarm.
AVS ALARMS (WAKE TO CUSTOM TONES OR MUSIC)
ALARM VOLUME
Please note that Alexa Music Alarms are set to a high volume level by
default. If you wish to adjust your music alarm volume, we recommend
you set a music alarm via the iHome AVS app.
Simply ask Alexa to set your desired alarm time, then set your alarm source
(Spotify Premium, iHeart Radio, etc) and volume level in the app.
SLEEP BUTTON
Use the iHome AVS app to set your sleep timer preferences:
• Set color mode
• Set timer duration
• Set audio source
Press the Sleep Button on the iAVS16 to activate the timer.
Press and hold the Sleep Button to disarm the timer.

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ALEXA LIGHT BAR
The built-in Alexa Light Bar uses visual cues to indicate
the various attention states of the unit while connected to
the iHome AVS app.
Listening
End Listening
Thinking
Responding
Error
Slow Blinking
Notification
Blinking
Blinking