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ION Audio Geode™ Rock Speakers User Guide 2
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INTRODUCTION .........................................................................3
Box Contents....................................................................................................... 3
Support................................................................................................................. 3
SETUP ........................................................................................ 4
Outdoor Use and Care ......................................................................................4
Charging & Battery Information .....................................................................4
FEATURES ................................................................................. 6
Side Panel ............................................................................................................ 6
OPERATION................................................................................7
App Control......................................................................................................... 7
Bluetooth Connecting with Geode
TM
Rock Speakers................................ 8
Automatic Wireless Stereo-Link
TM
................................................................. 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................10
APPENDIX..................................................................................11
Technical Specifications.................................................................................. 11
Trademarks & Licenses .................................................................................... 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Thank you for purchasing the GeodeTM Rock Speakers. At ION, your entertainment is as
important to us as it is to you. That’s why we design our products with one thing in mind—to
make your life more fun and more convenient.
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Note:
Before you first use the product, please fully charge the batteries. Your unit was
purposely shipped with a reduced battery charge to ensure safe transit. For optimal charging,
power o the speaker while charging.
Use the included micro-USB cable to connect the unit to a 5V, 2A power adapter (not
included) connected to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 5 hours (depending on the
specifications of your adapter). This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.
Box Contents
2
GeodeTM Rock Speakers
Micro-USB Charging Cable (3.28 ft / 1 m)
Quickstart Guide
Support
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system
requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit
ionaudio.com
.
For additional product support, visit
ionaudio.com/support
.
INTRODUCTION

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Outdoor Use and Care
Though GeodeTM Rock Speakers are water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water,
please review the tips below to get the best performance from your GeodeTM Rock Speakers:
• Bring GeodeTM Rock Speakers indoors during extreme weather.
• Please do not place GeodeTM Rock Speakers in standing water or puddles.
• Please do not attempt to charge GeodeTM Rock Speakers in a wet environment. Make sure
the power input, micro-USB cable, power adapter, and power outlet are all completely dry
before making any connections.
•
WARNING:
Keep any non-water-resistant devices (phones, music players, etc.) in a dry
place where they will not be aected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.
Charging & Battery Information
For the quickest charging time, power o GeodeTM Rock Speakers and use the included micro-
USB cable to connect the micro-USB charging port on the side panel of the speaker to
a USB
power adapter (DC 5V 2A, not included) connected to a power outlet, or
your computer
(powered on). A full charge can take up to 5 hours, depending on the specifications of your
5V, 2A adapter.
GeodeTM Rock Speakers’ battery life can also be prolonged between charges using the solar
panels. When the battery is low, the L
LED
will illuminate red to indicate the speaker is charging
from the solar panel. For best results, place GeodeTM Rock Speakers in an area that receives
at least 3 hours of direct sunlight a day. The rate of charging depends on the amount of
sunlight the solar panels receive. The units will charge slower when receiving indirect sunlight.
When the speaker is fully charged, the LED will be o, even if it is left in the sunlight.
SETUP
Side Panel

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Under certain conditions, GeodeTM Rock Speakers will automatically power o to save battery.
This will only occur if there is no audio coming from a Bluetooth connection or the aux input.
If no Bluetooth device is connected, the speakers will power o after 10 minutes. If Bluetooth
is connected but no audio is playing, the speakers will power o after 30 minutes.
Here are some other recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.
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General Usage
Fully charge the battery before using it.
Avoid full discharge of the battery if possible. Li-Ion batteries are
maintenance-free, and the battery will last longest when operating
between 30–80% charged.
Do not use the product while charging the battery.
Do not charge the battery in exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F/32°C) or
exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.
Storage
For best product longevity, do not store at exceedingly hot (greater than
90°F/32°C) or exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.
For best product longevity, store with a 50% battery charge.
If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may
permanently lose capacity.
Repair
If the battery fails to charge, contact ION Audio at
ionaudio.com
.
Disposal
Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local
ordinances.

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Side Panel
A.
Status LED
This LED will illuminate to indicate the current operation of the GeodeTM Rock Speakers:
•
Blinking Blue:
The speaker is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
•
Solid Blue:
The speaker is connected to a device via Bluetooth, or both speakers are
linked and connected.
•
Red:
The battery is low, and the speaker is charging from the solar panel.
B.
Power Button
Press and hold this button to turn GeodeTM Rock Speakers on and o. You will hear “Power
On” and “Power O” when doing so if voice prompts are enabled. By default, voice
prompts are on, and you can turn them o or back on from the ION Sound ControlTM app.
C.
Micro-USB Charging Port
Connect the micro-USB end of the included cable to GeodeTM Rock Speakers here, then
connect the USB-A end to a 5V, 2A USB power adapter (sold separately) and plug it into
a power outlet, or your computer (powered on).
D.
Aux Input
Connect an MP3 or other audio player to GeodeTM Rock Speakers here using a 1/8” (3.5
mm) auxiliary cable (not included).
FEATURES
A B C D

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App Control
IMPORTANT:
To ensure the best possible experience with the app, use the most current
Android OS or iOS on your device.
Follow these steps to download the free app on your device:
1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play on your device. Then, search for the I
ION Sound
Control
TM app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the
ION Sound Control
TM app will appear on your device's home screen.
3. Connect your device to GeodeTM Rock Speakers via Bluetooth. See
Operation > Bluetooth®
Connecting with GeodeTM Rock Speakers
to learn how to do this.
4. Open the ION Sound ControlTM app. If prompted, allow the app to access your device's
Bluetooth and Location Services.
5. Follow the steps on screen to find and connect to your GeodeTM Rock Speakers. Once
connected, you can control various functions of the speaker, such as:
•
Volume:
Adjust the speaker's volume.
•
Voice Prompts:
Enable or disable the voice prompts (on by default).
•
Battery Life:
Check the speaker’s battery life status.
•
Support:
Visit
ionaudio.com
, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information
and Frequently Asked Questions.
OPERATION

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Bluetooth Connecting with GeodeTM Rock Speakers
1. Turn on one GeodeTM Rock Speaker by pressing and holding the P
Power
button. You will
hear “Power On” and “Bluetooth Mode” if voice prompts are enabled. The S
Status LED
will
begin flashing blue and the GeodeTM Rock Speaker will automatically enter Bluetooth
pairing mode.
2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find G
GEODE ROCK
, and connect.
Note:
Do not connect to i
iSP170_BLE
; this is reserved exclusively for connecting to the ION
Sound ControlTM app. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this Device”
on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again.
3. Once paired, you will hear “Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled) and two beeps, and
the S
Status LED
will become solid blue.
4. You can now press play in your music player app of choice on your device.
To disconnect a paired device,
turn o Bluetooth from your device’s Bluetooth settings. The
speaker will enter Bluetooth pairing mode to make it available for another device. When you
disconnect a Bluetooth device, you will hear “Disconnected” if voice prompts are enabled.
GEODETM ROCK SPEAKERS
1 - PRESS & HOLD 3 - CONNECTED 2

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Automatic Wireless Stereo-LinkTM
To sync both GeodeTM Rock Speakers together:
1. Press and hold the P
Power
button to turn on one speaker. You will hear “Power On” and
“Bluetooth Mode” if voice prompts are enabled. This will be the primary speaker.
2. If you are not already connected, pair your Bluetooth device to the primary speaker using
the directions
above
.
3. Power on the second speaker by pressing and holding the P
Power
button.
4. The two speakers will automatically begin searching for each other. Once a connection is
established, you will hear “Linked” (if voice prompts are enabled) and the L
LEDs
on both
speakers will be lit solid blue.
Note:
Speakers should be within 50’ (15 m) of each other to properly link. The closer the
speakers are, the faster they will link.
5. You can now begin streaming audio from your Bluetooth device, which will play from both
the primary and secondary speakers at the same time.
GEODETM ROCK SPEAKERS
2
4 - LINKED
1 - PRESS & HOLD
(speaker 1)
3 - PRESS & HOLD
(speaker 2)

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If the unit is not charging:
Make sure the micro-USB charging cable is properly connected to
the power input, the power adapter, and the power outlet. If using the solar panel to prolong
battery life between charges, make sure the unit is placed in an area that receives at least 3
hours of direct sunlight a day.
If the sound is distorted:
Try lowering the volume control of your sound source.
If there is too much bass:
Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source or on
GeodeTM Rock Speakers via the ION Sound ControlTM App to lower the bass level. This will
allow you to play the music louder before clipping (distortion) occurs.
If you cannot connect your audio device to GeodeTM Rock Speakers via Bluetooth:
•Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and GeodeTM Rock Speakers as
close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and
GeodeTM Rock Speakers are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
•Double-press the Bluetooth button to disconnect GeodeTM Rock Speakers from any
other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away,
power o GeodeTM Rock Speakers and then power it back on. See
Operation >
Bluetooth® Connecting with GeodeTM Rock Speakers
for more information.
•Reset the Bluetooth connection on your audio device by turning Bluetooth o and back
on. You can find this under the Bluetooth menu in the Settings for your phone or other
audio device.
If this does not work, and you have connected to GeodeTM Rock Speakers before, find
GeodeTM Rock Speakers in the list of available or previously connected devices in your
audio device's Bluetooth menu, tap the "gear" or “i” icon located next to it and then
select U
Unpair
or F
Forget
. Turn GeodeTM Rock Speakers o and back on and try pairing
again once it reappears in your available devices list.
Note:
If GeodeTM Rock Speakers have been paired to another audio device recently that
is still within range, you may need to repeat this process with that audio device to fully
disconnect.
TROUBLESHOOTING