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Brookstone Big Blue 100™ Small Wi-Fi® Speaker

This manual provides instructions for the Brookstone Big Blue 100™ Small Wi-Fi® Speaker. It covers setup, usage, troubleshooting, and important safety information.

Safety and Handling Information

For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or crush the speaker. Do not expose it to humidity, dust, or operating temperatures outside 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C).

DANGER

WARNING

FCC Information

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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:

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and;
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this device.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

FCC ID: XN6-AD107A4BKA

Location of Parts and Controls

Front View:

Top View:

Back View:

Streaming with Chromecast Built-in

Chromecast built-in is a technology that lets you stream your favorite music, radio, or podcasts from your mobile device to your speakers using a Wi-Fi Network. Chromecast-enabled apps have a Cast button [▶️].

Go to www.google.com and search for “Chromecast built-in apps” or consult the Google Home app for a complete list of Chromecast-enabled apps.

For How To videos, troubleshooting, and frequently asked questions, please go to brookstone.com.

Downloading Google Home App

Go to the App Store℠ (for Apple devices) or Google Play™ (for Android® devices) to download the Google Home app onto your device (e.g., smartphone).

Connecting Big Blue 100 to a Network

  1. Connect the adapter's jack to the DC IN PORT on the back of Big Blue 100.
  2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.

Note: If setting up multiple speakers in the Google Home app, leave additional speakers powered off while setting up a speaker.

  1. Press the POWER BUTTON. The LED ring will turn on.
  2. When the Big Blue 100 is powered on, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid red [?] for several seconds while the Big Blue 100 is booting up. The Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process. This is normal.
  3. After booting is complete, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR continuously flashes white [⚪️ flashing], indicating the Big Blue 100 is ready to be connected to a Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app.
  4. Ensure your device (e.g., smartphone) is connected to a Wi-Fi network. The same Wi-Fi network will be used to pair the Big Blue 100 with the Google Home app.
  5. Ensure Bluetooth® is enabled on your device (e.g., smartphone). During set up, the Google Home app needs to access your device (e.g., smartphone) using Bluetooth®.
  6. With the Big Blue 100 powered on, open the Google Home app and select “Devices” from the menu. “BB 100 XXXX” will appear as a device to set up. Each Big Blue 100 has a unique identifier. It may take up to a minute for the Big Blue 100 to appear as an available device.

Important: The Big Blue 100 will automatically appear as an available device in the Google Home app. Do not select “Add New Device” in the app.

  1. Follow instructions in the Google Home app to complete setup. You will be prompted to do the following:
    • Play a test sound to ensure your device is connected to the Big Blue 100.
    • Rename your Big Blue 100 speaker if desired.
    • Select a Wi-Fi network (you will need the name and password of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to).
  2. The setup process may take several minutes. During setup, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR may turn off for several seconds. This is normal.
  3. After setup is complete, Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is flashing yellow [? flashing], indicating Big Blue 100 is ready to Cast.

Using Chromecast Built-in

  1. After Big Blue 100 has been set up in the Google Home app, tap the Cast button [▶️] in any Chromecast-enabled app and select the Big Blue 100 in the list of available devices.

Note: It may take a few minutes for a Chromecast-enabled app to recognize the Big Blue 100 as an available device. Refresh or quit and reopen the Chromecast-enabled app if the Big Blue 100 does not appear as an available device.

  1. Audio will stream from the Chromecast-enabled app to Big Blue 100 over Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi MODE LED INDICATOR is solid white [⚪️ solid] to indicate Big Blue 100 is in Wi-Fi mode.
  2. When audio is streaming, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid green [? solid].
  3. When audio is not streaming, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is flashing green [? flashing].
  4. Use VOLUME + on Big Blue 100 to increase the volume. The VOLUME LEVEL LED INDICATORS show the volume level for 5 seconds.
  5. Use VOLUME - on Big Blue 100 to decrease the volume. The VOLUME LEVEL LED INDICATORS show the volume level for 5 seconds.

Grouping Speakers with Chromecast Built-in

Speakers set up in the Google Home app can be grouped together to stream the same audio content.

  1. Connect each speaker to the same Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app (refer to page 8 for setup instructions).
  2. Tap the menu icon on a speaker that has been set up in the Google Home app and select “Create Group.”
  3. Select at least two speakers for the group and enter a name for the group.
  4. Tap Save.
  5. The group will appear as an available connection when the Cast button [▶️] is tapped in Chromecast-enabled apps. It may take a few minutes for streaming to begin on all speakers.
  6. Access the speaker group in the Google Home app to control play/pause or control the volume of each speaker.

Using Bluetooth®

  1. Prepare your device to pair using Bluetooth®, making sure you are within 33 feet of Big Blue 100. Refer to your device's owner's manual for details if necessary.
  2. With the Big Blue 100 powered on, press and hold the POWER/PAIRING BUTTON until the LED RING starts pulsing.
  3. The Big Blue 100 is in pairing mode when the LED RING and BLUETOOTH® MODE LED INDICATOR are pulsing. Big Blue 100 will wait for a connection in pairing mode for up to 120 seconds.
  4. Once Big Blue 100 is in pairing mode and your device is ready to pair, select “BB 100 XXXX.” Each Big Blue 100 has a unique identifier. If prompted, use 0000 as a PIN for the pairing code.
  5. Once “BB 100 XXXX” is selected, the LED RING will change to solid [⚪️ solid] and the BLUETOOTH® MODE LED INDICATOR will start flashing blue [? flashing] to confirm pairing is complete.
  6. When audio is streaming, the BLUETOOTH® MODE LED INDICATOR is solid blue [? solid].
  7. When audio is not streaming, the BLUETOOTH® MODE LED INDICATOR is flashing blue [? flashing].
  8. Use VOLUME + on Big Blue 100 to increase the volume. The VOLUME LEVEL LED INDICATORS show the volume level for 5 seconds.
  9. Use VOLUME - on Big Blue 100 to decrease the volume. The VOLUME LEVEL LED INDICATORS show the volume level for 5 seconds.

Note: To cancel the pairing mode, wait the 120 seconds for Big Blue 100 to cancel pairing automatically. The LED RING will return to solid and the unit will remain on.

Using Aux In

Connect your audio device to the Big Blue 100 with a 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cable (not included).

  1. Plug one end of the cable into your audio device, just like you would a pair of headphones.
  2. Plug the other end of the cable into the 3.5mm port labeled AUX IN on the Big Blue 100.
  3. When audio is streaming, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid yellow [? solid].
  4. When audio is not streaming, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is flashing yellow [? flashing].
  5. Use your audio device to control music playback. Adjust volume with your audio device or with the volume controls on Big Blue 100.

Note: If Big Blue 100 is not connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR continuously flashes white [⚪️ flashing], indicating the Big Blue 100 is ready to be connected to a Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app (refer to page 8 for setup instructions). Audio will still stream through the AUX IN connection.

Power

  1. Press the POWER BUTTON to turn Big Blue 100 on. The LED ring will turn on.
  2. If the Big Blue 100 is connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid red [? solid] for several seconds, then changes to breathing white [⚪️ pulsing] for a few seconds while the Big Blue 100 is booting up. The Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process. This is normal.
  3. If the last mode used was AUX, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR will flash yellow [? flashing], indicating the Big Blue 100 is in Aux mode.
  4. If the last mode used was Bluetooth, BLUETOOTH® MODE LED INDICATOR will flash blue [? flashing], indicating Big Blue 100 is in Bluetooth® mode.
  5. If the last mode used was casting using Chromecast built-in, the Big Blue 100 will default to the last mode used prior to casting.
  6. To use Chromecast built-in, refer to the instructions on page 11.
  7. To use Bluetooth®, refer to the instructions on page 13.
  8. To use Aux In, refer to the instructions on page 15.
  9. To power off (put Big Blue 100 in standby mode), press the POWER BUTTON.
  10. To wake the Big Blue 100 from standby mode, press the POWER BUTTON, activate audio using Chromecast built-in, select Big Blue 100 from your device's Bluetooth® menu, or plug the Aux in cable into the AUX IN PORT.

Notes:

Big Blue 100 Software Updates

As updates become available, the Big Blue 100's software will automatically update when the Big Blue 100 is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

  1. During a software update, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR will pulse orange [? pulsing].
  2. When the software update is complete, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR will turn solid red [? solid] for a few seconds, change to breathing white [⚪️ pulsing] for a few seconds, and may turn off for several seconds as the Big Blue 100 reboots.
  3. After booting is complete, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR will flash yellow [? flashing] (Aux mode), indicating Big Blue 100 is ready to Cast.

Note: A software update may occur while audio is streaming. Audio streaming will stop while the Big Blue 100 is being updated. After the update is complete, tap the Cast button [▶️] in your Chromecast-enabled app to resume audio.

Wi-Fi Settings Reset

  1. With Big Blue 100 powered on, press and hold the Wi-Fi SET UP/RESET BUTTON until the LED RING turns off (approximately 5 seconds). The Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid white [⚪️ solid] for several seconds while the Big Blue 100 resets.
  2. After reset is complete, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid red [? solid] for several seconds while the Big Blue 100 is booting up. The Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process. This is normal.
  3. After booting is complete, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR continuously flashes white [⚪️ flashing], indicating the Big Blue 100 is ready to be connected to a Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app.

Unable to Boot Reset

If the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is flashing red [? flashing], Big Blue 100 has failed to boot and needs to be reset.

  1. With Big Blue 100 powered on, press and hold the Wi-Fi SET UP/RESET BUTTON until the LED RING turns off (approximately 5 seconds). The Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid white [⚪️ solid] for several seconds while the Big Blue 100 resets.
  2. After reset is complete, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR is solid red [? solid] for several seconds while the Big Blue 100 is booting up. The Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR may turn on and off during the booting up process. This is normal.
  3. The booting process may take up to one minute to complete.
  4. After booting is complete, the Wi-Fi STATUS LED INDICATOR continuously flashes white [⚪️ flashing], indicating the Big Blue 100 is ready to be connected to a Wi-Fi network through the Google Home app.

LED Ring On/Off

  1. Press and hold both the VOLUME - BUTTON and the VOLUME + BUTTON for 3 seconds to turn the LED RING off.
  2. Press and hold both the VOLUME - BUTTON and the VOLUME + BUTTON to turn the LED RING on.

Note: When the LED RING setting is off and the VOLUME - or VOLUME + BUTTONS are pressed, the VOLUME LEVEL LED INDICATORS show the volume level for 5 seconds, then the LED RING turns off.

Compatibility

Bluetooth 4.0 or above device with A2DP and AVRCP.

Care and Maintenance

To clean, wipe the Big Blue 100 with a soft, dry cloth.

LED Indicator Chart

LED IndicatorFunctionColorState
Wi-Fi StatusBootingRedSolid
Unable to BootRedFlashing
Network Streaming AudioGreenSolid
Network Buffering AudioGreenFlashing
Network Not Streaming AudioYellowSolid
Aux Mode Streaming AudioYellowFlashing
Aux Mode Not Streaming AudioWhiteFlashing
Ready to connect to a Wi-Fi network through Chromecast built-inWhiteFlashing
ResetWhiteSolid
Updating SoftwareOrangePulsing
System ErrorOrangeFlashing
Bluetooth ModeBluetooth Streaming AudioBlueSolid
Bluetooth Not Streaming Audio or Bluetooth Not ConnectedBlueFlashing
Using Bluetooth, In Pairing modeBluePulsing
Wi-Fi ModeStreaming Audio through Wi-Fi networkWhiteSolid
LED RingPower onWhiteSolid
Searching for Bluetooth deviceWhitePulsing

Specifications

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brookstone is under license.

Android is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.

Chromecast is a trademark of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Big Blue® is a registered trademark owned by Big Blue Audio LLC.

© Brookstone 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Using Chromecast Built-in

General Questions

Using Bluetooth®

Using Aux In

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.

A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone's property. When a store credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes Brookstone's property.

Obtaining Service:

To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at 1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability, and response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.

Limits and Exclusions:

Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”

This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product's use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake, or other external causes; c) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone; d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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