iLive IKBFV378S User manual

User’s Guide for Model IKBFV378S v2018-01

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SAFETY WARNINGS
• WARNING: To prevent re or shock
hazards, do not expose this unit to rain
or moisture.
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not clean
with liquid cleaners or damp cloth.
• Do not use with devices that should not be
used unsupervised.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, USE ONLY INDOORS.
• Do not use in a bathroom or other location
where it may come into contact with water
or splashing.
• WARNING: Where the mains plug
or appliance coupler is used as the
disconnect device, such disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• Risk of electric shock. Grounding
continuity must be maintained.
• To prevent injury, this apparatus must
be securely attached to the wall
in accordance with the installation
instructions.
• The Wi-Fi plug may not work properly if
there is radio frequency interference. You
may be required to reset the Wi-Fi plug
should this occur.
FCC WARNINGS
WARNING: To assure continued operation,
follow the attached installation instructions and
use only shield cables when connecting to
other devices. Changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: This product can
expose you to chemicals including
lead, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to: www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov This product
meets and complies with all Federal
regulations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction - 5
Features
Includes
Overview
Speaker Controls & Inputs - 6
Indicator Lights - 7
Control Functions - 7
Setup
1. Speaker Power - 8
2. Download the Alexa App - 9
3. Download the iLive Wi-Fi App - 9
4. Connect to Wi-Fi - 10
5. Connect to Your Amazon Account - 13
6. Things to Try with Alexa - 15
iLive Wi-Fi App
Music Player Screen - 16
Main Menu Screen - 17
Device List Screen - 18
Multi-room Play - 19
Multi-channel Play with Multiple Speakers - 19
Internet Music Services - 20
Spotify Connect
Listen Out Loud with Spotify Connect - 21
Other Ways to Play
Bluetooth Wireless - 22
Troubleshooting - 23
Customer Support - 24
Contact Information
International Support
Warranty Information

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INTRODUCTION
Specications, software updates, and third party content are subject to change without prior notice.
Make your home smarter with the Wireless Under Cabinet Speaker with Amazon
Alexa. Link Amazon Alexa with the speaker and ask Alexa to play music, read the
news, check weather, control your smart home and more. Pair up to 6 speakers
together on Wi-Fi for whole home audio or use Bluetooth/Aux In for additional
listening possibilities.
Features
» Voice-activated
» Amazon Alexa cloud-based voice service
» Multi-room and multi-user capable
» Free iLive Wi-Fi app download
» Built-in Wi-Fi
» Supports Bluetooth Wireless - range 33 ft.
Includes
» AC/DC power adapter and cable
» Under cabinet mounting template and hardware

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Speaker Controls & Inputs
OVERVIEW
Speakers
DC Power Port
Cord Wrap PointsUnder cabinet Mounting Points
Main Controls
Mic ON/OFF
Indicator
Microphones x2
Display
Mode/Connection
LED

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Control Functions
Indicator Lights
» Mode/Connection LED - Alexa Indicators
White - Speaker ON, Amazon Alexa standing by
Blue - Amazon Alexa listening/responding
Red - Amazon Alexa and microphones muted
» Mode/Connection LED
Flashing White (slow) - Wi-Fi Standby Mode
Flashing White (fast) - Connecting to Wi-Fi
Solid White - Connected to Wi-Fi
Flashing Blue (slow) - Bluetooth Standby Mode
Flashing Blue (fast) - Pairing Bluetooth
Solid Blue - Paired to Bluetooth device
» Power/Source
Press power ON, press and hold to power OFF.
Press to switch between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modes.
» Play/Pause
Short press to play or pause audio playing in the iLive app or on a
Bluetooth connected device.
» Connect Wi-Fi/Pair Bluetooth
In Wi-Fi Mode (white Mode LED), press and hold to begin
connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
In Bluetooth Mode (blue Mode LED), press and hold to begin
pairing to a Bluetooth device.
» Dimmer
Display has two dimmer settings - low and high.
» Alexa ON/OFF
Press to activate Amazon Alexa and say a command. You can
also just say, “Alexa..”, within range of the speaker’s microphones.
Press to mute the microphones and disable Amazon Alexa.
Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the speaker.
» Volume
Press to adjust the volume up or down. You can also ask Alexa to
set the volume level by saying, “Alexa, set volume to..”.
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1. Speaker Power
Use the included power cable to connect the DC IN on the rear of the speaker to
a standard power outlet.
SETUP

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2. Download the Alexa App
Download the Amazon Alexa app to your device by scanning the appropriate QR
code below or search for the Amazon Alexa app in the Google Play™ Store, or
Apple App Store®.
The Amazon Alexa app connects your Concierge speaker to Alexa’s voice services.
It’s also where you see an overview of your requests and manage your contacts,
lists, news, music and settings.
Once downloaded, open the Alexa app and log into your Amazon account. If you do
not already have an Amazon account, choose “Create a new Amazon account” and
enter the requested info. Once logged in, the app will prompt you for setup. You can
add these details now by choosing “Get Started,” or skip these steps and complete
the process later. You cannot use Alexa Voice Services if you aren’t logged
into an Amazon account.
3. Download the iLive Wi-Fi App
Download the iLive app to your device by scanning the QR codes below or search
for the iLive Wi-Fi app in the Google Play™ Store, or Apple App Store®.
The iLive Wi-Fi app lets you play music and audio from streaming services like
Spotify, iHeartRadio and others. It also controls the speaker’s other functions, such
as Multi-room play, Multi-channel play, etc.
Note: This app is designed for mobile devices only, such as smartphones
or Wi-Fi enabled tablets. It is not available for use on regular desktop or
laptop computers.
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4. Connect to Wi-Fi
To use the speaker’s Wi-Fi features, the speaker and your mobile device must both
be connected to a Wi-Fi network. The app will guide you through the process, just
follow the on-screen instructions and have your network password ready.
After the initial connection, the speaker will remember the Wi-Fi network and
automatically connect to it when it is in Wi-Fi Mode. If the speaker should become
disconnected or will not connect normally, repeat the steps below.
Initial Wi-Fi Connection
Note: If you have a dual band wireless router, be sure to connect to the 2.4GHz
band, not the 5GHz band.
1. Press the Power button to power on the speaker. The Mode/Connection LED
may ash multiple colors after rst powering on. This is normal, please
wait for the Mode/Connection LED to begin slowly ashing white, indicating the
speaker is in Wi-Fi Standby Mode.
2. The speaker is now ready for setup. Open the iLive Wi-Fi app on your device
and press “Search”, then “Add Device” (Image A, B, below).
A. B.
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3. From the drop down menu, select the speaker IKBFV378S, then press “Connect
Speaker” (Image C, below).
4. The app will direct you to your mobile device’s Wi-Fi Settings Menu to connect
directly to the speaker. Press “Settings” (Image D, below) to go to your mobile
device’s Wi-Fi settings menu, then select IKBFV378_XXXX and return to the app
when you are connected.
C. D.
Setup instructions continued on the next page.

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E. F.
SETUP
5. Once you have returned to the app, select your Wi-Fi network/router and enter
your password, then press “Continue”. This will connect your mobile device and
the speaker to your Wi-Fi (Image E, below).
6. The app will display it’s progress as it congures the speaker and your Wi-Fi
network. When this is complete, a voice will announce the successful connection
and the Mode/Connection LED will turn solid white. Press “Next” to proceed
to Amazon Alexa Setup (Image F, below).

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G. H.
5. Connect to Your Amazon Account
1. When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, the app will prompt you to link the
speaker with the Amazon Alexa app on your device (Image G, below). If you do
not have the Amazon Alexa app on your device, refer to the instructions on pg. 9.
NOTE: If you do not want to login to your Amazon account and link Alexa to the
speaker at this time, press “Cancel”. You can complete it later by following the
steps on the following page.
2. Enter your Amazon account information to complete setup and begin using
Amazon Alexa with your speaker (Image H, below).

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Amazon Alexa Manual Setup
1. From the Music Player Screen, swipe right to access the Main Menu.
2. Select Amazon Alexa from the list (Image right).
3. Sign into your Amazon account when prompted.
Swipe right
for Main
Menu
SETUP
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6. Things to Try with Alexa
Now that you’re connected, try interacting with Alexa. Start by saying “Alexa,”
followed by a command or question. Here are some examples:
» “Alexa, tell me a joke.”
» “Alexa, what’s in the news?”
» “Alexa, what can you do?”
While the speaker is on (in Wi-Fi mode) and the Mode/Connection LED is white,
Alexa is in standby mode, awaiting a command or question from you. All you need to
do is say “Alexa..”, within range of the speaker’s microphones and she will respond.
When Alexa is listening and responding to your commands, the Mode/Connection
LED on the speaker will change from white to blue. You can also press the button
on the speaker to manually activate Alexa.
You can mute Alexa and disable the microphones by pressing the button. The
Mode/Connection LED will change to red while muted. In this mode, the speaker’s
audio will still work normally.
Setting Timers
As this unit does not have a built-in timer, ask Alexa to set cooking timers and alarms
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Press icon
to switch to
Bluetooth
or Wi-Fi
Swipe right
for Device
Menu
Swipe right
for Main Menu
Music Player Screen
This is the default screen when you open the iLive app.
1. Music Directory
2. Connection Mode
3. Add to Favorites
4. Current Playlist
5. Repeat/Shufe
6. Volume
7. Play Controls
ILIVE WI-FI APP
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Main Menu Screen
1. Search
Search for songs, albums and artists.
2. Favorites
Open songs, artists, albums, or
stations that you have saved.
3. My Music
Open music that is stored on your
mobile device.
4. Internet Music Services
Available third-party music apps.
5. Add more Services
Press to add more third-party apps.
6. Alternate Play Modes
Select Bluetooth Mode. *Note: Line In
Mode is not available on this particular
model of iLive Wi-Fi speaker.
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Device List Screen
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1. Add Device/Refresh List
Add more speakers or refresh the list
of available devices.
2. Speaker Settings
Rename a speaker, set preset
stations, and nd additional
information on a speaker.
3. Audio Channel
Press to set audio channels for the
speaker: L / R / LR (left/right/stereo).
4. Play All
Play music on all connected
speakers.
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Multi-room Play
Place speakers in any room and use the app to play music from the speaker of your
choice. You can play different songs from different speakers, set individual volume
levels, or you can link all of the speakers to play the same song.
Multi-mode
» In the Device List, press and hold a device icon for two seconds, then drag
towards another device to link the speakers together.
Solo-mode
» Press and hold the device icon, then drag downwards past the dotted line.
Multi-channel Play with Multiple Speakers
You can use two or more speakers in one room for a surround sound effect by
setting the Audio Channel selector to “LR” (stereo) for all of the speakers.
You can also use two speakers at once for stereo play by setting the Audio
Channel selector to “L” and “R” for the “left” and “right” speaker respectively.

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Internet Music Services
The iLive Wi-Fi app supports and can play songs from Spotify, iHeartRadio, and
others. Similar to the setup process for Alexa, some of these third-party services
will prompt you to log in and link your account with the iLive Wi-Fi app so that it can
access media you already have saved with that service.
ILIVE WI-FI APP