Hama Ball Shape Mobile Bluetooth Speaker
Model Numbers: 00188237, 00188238, 00188239, 00188240
Important Safety Information
Please read the warnings and safety instructions on the enclosed note before using the product. This includes important information for safe operation and to prevent damage.
Product Overview
The Hama Ball Shape is a portable Bluetooth speaker designed for wireless audio playback. It features a compact, spherical design and offers multiple connectivity options.
Key Features & Controls:
- Power/Play/Pause Button: Located centrally. Long press to turn on/off. Short press to play/pause music.
- Volume Up/Down Buttons: Labeled '+' and '-'. Short press to adjust volume. Long press to skip to the next (+) or previous (-) track.
- Bluetooth Button: Used for pairing and TWS connection.
- LED Indicator: Shows charging status and Bluetooth connection.
- Ports: USB-C for charging, AUX input, MicroSD card slot, USB-A port (for USB stick).
Basic Operations
Powering On/Off
To turn the speaker on, press and hold the Power/Play/Pause button for approximately 2 seconds. To turn it off, press and hold the same button again for approximately 2 seconds. The speaker will automatically enter standby mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Volume and Track Control
- Press the '+' button to increase volume.
- Press the '-' button to decrease volume.
- Press and hold the '+' button for about 3 seconds to skip to the next track.
- Press and hold the '-' button for about 3 seconds to go to the previous track.
Bluetooth Pairing (Single Speaker)
- Ensure Bluetooth is turned OFF on your smartphone or source device.
- Turn on the Hama Ball Shape speaker by pressing and holding the Power button for 2 seconds. The LED indicator will likely flash blue.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the speaker for 2 seconds. The LED indicator will flash blue rapidly, indicating it is in pairing mode.
- On your smartphone or source device, turn Bluetooth ON.
- Search for available Bluetooth devices and select "Ball Shape" from the list.
- If prompted for a password, enter "0000".
- Once connected, the LED indicator on the speaker will turn solid blue.
True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Pairing (Two Speakers)
This feature allows you to connect two Hama Ball Shape speakers together for stereo sound.
- Turn on both Hama Ball Shape speakers.
- On the first speaker (Speaker A), press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds. The LED will flash blue.
- On the second speaker (Speaker B), press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds.
- The speakers will automatically search for each other and pair. Once successfully paired, the LED on both speakers will turn solid blue. Speaker A will act as the master.
- Now, turn ON Bluetooth on your smartphone or source device.
- Search for available Bluetooth devices and select "Ball Shape" (this will be the master speaker, Speaker A).
- If prompted for a password, enter "0000".
- The smartphone will now connect to both speakers, providing stereo sound.
Note: Ensure Bluetooth is OFF on your smartphone before initiating TWS pairing between the two speakers.
Connecting to Other Input Sources
- AUX Input: Connect an audio source using a 3.5mm audio cable to the AUX port.
- MicroSD Card: Insert a MicroSD card containing music files into the MicroSD slot. The speaker will automatically play music from the card.
- USB Stick: Insert a USB stick containing music files into the USB-A port. The speaker will automatically play music from the stick.
- Wireless (Bluetooth): Connect via Bluetooth as described above.
Charging the Speaker
Connect the included USB-C cable to the USB-C port on the speaker and to a USB power adapter or computer.
- The LED indicator will show ? (red) while charging.
- The LED indicator will turn off when charging is complete.
- A full charge takes approximately 2 hours (2h:00m). The charging current is 600mA.
Technical Details & Disclaimers
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All listed brands are trademarks of the corresponding companies. Errors and omissions excepted, and subject to technical changes. Hama's general terms of delivery and payment are applied.
Compliance Marks:
- [CE] - Conformité Européenne
- [RoHS] - Restriction of Hazardous Substances
- [WEEE] - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Recycling symbol)
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