Jambox bluetooth speaker manual
The good Eye-catching design Good bass for a small speaker Wirelessly connect two units for bigger sound The bad 8/10 When shopping for a portable Bluetooth speaker, we rightly focus on features, price and sound quality. But how about a little style? For those who want to make a visual statement as well as a sonic one, the Jawbone Mini Jambox catches the eye and the ear. Its svelte shape makes it easy to tote around, but it doesn’t skimp on features. Even better, you can find it for less than 0. Design The Mini Jambox impresses visually both with its form and color. Available in red, yellow, blue, green, purple, silver, orange and aqua, the aluminum shell also features a variety of grill patterns such as dots, scales and diamonds. I tested the blue diamond model. At just 6.1 x 2.3 x 0.96 inches, the Mini Jambox is easily portable, though it doesn’t include any weatherproofing or ship with a case (you can buy one separately for ). It’s longer and narrower than the 4.4 x 2.6 x 2.4-inch UE Mini Boom, making it easier to slip in a jacket pocket. While the aluminum case may look more prone to scratching than the metal grilles on the 5.9 x 2.5 x 1.2-inch Soundfreaq Pocket Kick, I tried marring the surface with my nail without any lasting effect. MORE: Best Bluetooth Speakers Available Now On the top of the speaker, Jawbone placed the volume buttons and a play button, which controls music playback on your mobile device and also lets you answer calls. If you hold down the play button for a few seconds, it engages voice control ( Siri and Google Now) on your mobile device. On the right side, you’ll find the power button, 3.5-mm auxiliary jack and micro USB port for charging the battery. Below the power button, the Bluetooth button also functions to connect to another Mini Jambox wirelessly, allowing you to mirror sound on both speakers. Setup and Use I paired with the.
Student- Contributed Wiki An awesome student from our education program made this wiki. It is not managed by i Fixit staff. Bluetooth is not connecting ¶ JAMBOX has trouble connecting to your phone over Bluetooth or can't play audio over Bluetooth connection. Software is corrupted ¶ If you phone can see the MINI JAMBOX as a nearby Bluetooth device but can not Pair to it, you are likely experiencing a software issue. The most common solution for this problem is performing a Bluetooth Reset or a Software Update. This repair does not require you to dismantle your device. Even if nothing is plugged into the auxiliary port, your MINI JAMBOX may think it has an auxiliary cord plugged in. The MINI JAMBOX gives the physical auxiliary connection priority over the wireless Bluetooth connection. Basically, the JAMBOX is trying to play music through the non-existent auxiliary cord. In order to fix this, you will need to clean the auxiliary port. Refer to the The port is blocked guide below. If that doesn't fix it, you will need to replace the auxiliary port. Motherboard is dead ¶ If no other solutions work, the MINI JAMBOX’s motherboard may have failed. If this is true, the JAMBOX will not be able to pair over Bluetooth at all. You will need to completely open your device and replace the motherboard. WARNING: replacing the motherboard involves desoldering it from the grounding plug. This can be very difficult and may potentially harm your device. JAMBOX can't play music over wired auxiliary (headphone) connection. If the music cuts in and out when the cable is moved, then the auxiliary cable could be defective. Check the auxiliary cable for cuts and frays or try using another cable. If the problem still occurs, the auxiliary port is likely blocked or damaged. The port is blocked ¶ Check the auxiliary port for any blockage. If there is any debris inside, this could prevent the.
Part 1 Charging Your Jambox Plug your Jambox speaker into the wall. It comes with a charger cord that fits into a 2-prong wall outlet. Opt to connect your Jambox directly to your computer to charge it. You can plug a micro USB cord into your Jambox. Connect the other end to your USB port. Make sure you are not connecting the micro USB cord to a keyboard. It will not charge if connected to a computer accessory other than a USB hub. Wait for the LED ring light on the side of the Jambox to flash a white light. It will flash a red light until it is charged. It takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge a Jambox. Disconnect the charger cord when charging is complete. Part 2 Enabling Jambox Pairing Mode Hold the power switch on the side of the Jambox in the up position for 3 seconds. Listen for an audio message from the Jambox that informs you it is in pairing mode. The LED ring light should flash red and white. Lower the Power button to the middle position. There is a top, middle and down position. Part 3 Connecting an i Phone Bring your i Phone within 33 feet (11 yards) of your Jambox. It will be able to pair via Bluetooth at this distance or less. Turn on the i Phone. Go to your Home screen. Select the Setting app. Look for the word “ Bluetooth” near the top of your Settings list. Tap on it. Slide the Bluetooth radio button into the on position, if it is turned off. Wait a few seconds for it to search for devices. Look for “ Jambox by Jawbone” in the list of available devices. Tap on it. Enter the general passcode of “0000.” Your Jambox and i Phone should be connected. [1] Tips If you are having problems connecting your i Phone to your Jambox, try deleting the device on your i Phone Bluetooth list. Then, pair the devices again. Things You'll Need Jambox Mini USB cord Charger cable i Phone.