Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the boAt Stone 1208. You are now just a step away from the realm of Nirvana. Please follow this user manual carefully in case of any doubt that may arise. You can stay plugged into the sound with Bluetooth wireless technology, AUX, USB, and TWS mode. This portable speaker has been designed for a smooth interface that requires minimal effort. It's time to delve deeper into Nirvana.
The speaker is available in multiple colors, including the navy blue and burgundy shown.
Package Contents
- 1x Portable Wireless Speaker
- 1x Type-C Cable
- 1x Aux-in Cable
- 1x User Manual
- 1x Catalogue
- 1x Warranty Card
- 1x Shoulder Strap
Product Overview
The speaker features several buttons and ports for control and connectivity. The top panel includes:
- 1. Power On/Off Button: Long press for 3 seconds to turn on or off.
- 2. TWS Button: For True Wireless Stereo pairing.
- 3. Play/Pause Button: Short press to play/pause music, receive/end calls. Long press to reject calls or hang up ongoing calls.
- 4. Forward/Volume Up Button: Short press to increase volume, long press for next track.
- 5. Battery Indicator: LED lights showing battery status.
- 6. Backward/Volume Down Button: Short press to decrease volume, long press for previous track.
- 7. Mode Button: Short press to switch between Bluetooth, FM Radio, USB, and AUX modes. Long press to control RGB light.
- 8. Voice Assistant Button: Short press to activate voice assistant. Long press for 3 seconds to clear paired list and turn off.
The bottom panel includes:
- 9. USB Type-C Charging Interface: For charging the speaker.
- 10. USB Port: For connecting USB flash drives for music playback.
- 11. AUX Port: For connecting audio devices via cable.
- 12. RESET Jack: For resetting the speaker with a pointed object.
Basic Functions
| Item | Instructions | LED Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power On | Long press the Power button for 3 seconds | Blue LED flashes |
| Power Off | Long press the Power button for 3 seconds | Blue LED Turns Off |
| Pairing | Auto Pairing Mode | Blue LED starts flashing |
| Successful pairing | Select "Stone 1208" | Blue LED stays steady |
| Disconnect | Long press TWS button | Blue LED starts flashing |
| Receive a call | Short press the Play/Pause [▶️/⏸️] button to receive incoming calls | / |
| Reject the call | Long press the Play/Pause [▶️/⏸️] button for rejecting incoming calls | / |
| Hang up the call | Short press the Play/Pause [▶️/⏸️] button to hang up an ongoing call | / |
| Switch Calls between Speaker and Phone | Long press the Play/Pause [▶️/⏸️] button during the call for 2 seconds | / |
| Voice Assistant | Short press the Voice Assistant [?] button | / |
| Volume Up | Short press the Volume Up [➕] button in steps | / |
| Volume Down | Short press the Volume Down [-] button in steps | / |
| Next track | Long press the Volume Up [➕] button | / |
| Previous Track | Long press the Volume Down [-] button | / |
| Play/Pause | Short press the Play/Pause [▶️/⏸️] button | / |
| Switch Modes | Short press the Mode [?️] button to switch among playing modes: Bluetooth/FM Radio/USB/AUX | / |
| RGB Light | Long press the Mode [?️] button to switch the RGB light ON or OFF | / |
Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
- Turn the speaker on and its LED indicator will blink blue in color until the pairing is done.
- Activate the phone's Bluetooth function and search for "Stone 1208". As soon as the speaker has been selected by you and paired, there will be a sound prompt indicating pairing and the blue LED will turn steady.
• The speaker can automatically reconnect to the last paired device.
• The speaker gets automatically turned off if there's no pairing for 10 minutes.
Disconnecting the Speaker
- For disconnecting the Bluetooth connection, long press the TWS button.
RESET
- When you long press the Voice Assistant [?] button for 3 seconds, the speaker clears the paired list and then gets turned off. It will not automatically reconnect to the last paired device the next time you turn the speaker on.
- Insert a pointed insulated object (e.g., a toothpick) into the RESET Jack.
NOTE: If the speaker doesn't turn off or doesn't respond, you could use the Reset functionality.
TWS Connection
- Turn on the speakers that you require to be paired into one, both in Bluetooth mode. You only need to set up one of the two units.
- Short press the TWS button until you hear a sound prompt, then start to pair.
- A tone will be audible again with the white LED turning steady; it may take a few seconds before the two speakers connect.
- Activate your phone's Bluetooth and search for 'Stone 1208' to establish pairing.
NOTE: Once two units execute TWS function, they will be automatically paired again if next time they are turned on within effective range.
Disconnecting TWS
- Short press the TWS button for stopping the TWS function or reconnect TWS.
- Long press the TWS button for disconnecting both TWS and Bluetooth connectivity.
Modes
FM Radio
- Short press the Mode [?️] button to switch to FM mode.
- In radio mode, long press the Play/Pause [▶️/⏸️] button to auto-search FM channels, and it stores them automatically.
- Short-press the Play/Pause [▶️/⏸️] button to mute the speaker.
USB Reader Mode
To play songs in USB mode, plug a USB Flash Drive into the USB Port provided on the speaker. It will automatically switch to USB mode.
AUX Mode
Utilize the provided audio cable to enjoy playback via AUX mode. Simply connect the speaker (in ON state) to your media device via the cable and play.
Charging
- Connect one end of the provided charging cable to the charging input and the other end to a DC 5V/2A adapter.
- During charging, you can check the charging status from the 4 white LED indicators:
- ≥25%: 1st LED solid, 2nd LED flickers, 3rd and 4th LEDs off.
- ≥50%: 1st and 2nd LEDs solid, 3rd LED flickers, 4th LED off.
- ≥75%: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd LEDs solid, 4th LED flickers.
- 100%: All 4 LEDs solid.
When the remaining playtime is around 20 minutes, two sound prompts will occur. One prompt occurs at 20 minutes remaining, and the final one at around 10 minutes remaining. A few minutes after the second prompt, the device automatically switches off.
Note: This timeframe also depends on the volume level and the type of media.
Please do not use the speaker while it is charging, as it may decrease battery performance.
The unit does not have a power bank function; the USB Port is only for music playback. It is forbidden to charge other devices via this unit or to connect other devices via a USB cable.
Troubleshooting
A. Question: The device cannot find "Stone 1208" on Bluetooth?
- Reason: The speaker may not be in pairing mode.
- Solution: Restart the speaker and try searching again.
B. Question: The speaker is taking a very long time to charge?
- Reason: The adapter's power output is too low, and the charging cable's consumption is too high.
- Solution: Please choose an adapter with an output of not less than DC 5V/2A and use the original charging cable.
Specifications
| Bluetooth Version: | V5.0 BR |
| Net Weight: | 1740g |
| Working Range: | 12m |
| Driver Size: | 76mm*2 |
| Supported Profiles: | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Water Resistance Level: | IPX7 |
| Frequency: | 100Hz-20kHz |
| Input Voltage: | DC 5V/2A |
| Output Power: | 14W |
| Charging Time: | Around 4 hours |
| Playing Time: | Up to 9 hours without RGB LED Up to 7 hours with RGB LED (Playtime may vary according to the volume) |
| Battery: | 3.7V/3600mAh |
Safety Precautions
- Please note that the battery life of the speaker varies with the volume music is being played at. At a lower volume, the battery life will be longer than when the speakers are playing at full volume.
- If the speaker requires cleaning, please ensure that it is done with the utmost care. Furthermore, make sure it is turned off and disconnected from all Bluetooth devices. Do not use alcohol, benzene, or other chemicals to clean the speaker. Do not allow the speaker within range of extremely hot or cold substances.
- Try to ensure that no physical damage comes to the speaker via falling, or coming into contact with hard surfaces or sharp edges.
- Do not dismantle the speaker or handle the battery in any way. If any issue arises with the speaker, please enlist the aid of the manufacturer. The battery must not be mishandled or replaced, as doing so can result in explosions or fire hazards. Therefore, please ensure that any servicing of the speaker is done through the service provider or manufacturer.
- If the speaker gets wet, please ensure that it is dried quickly and completely after coming into contact with water. Please do not allow the speaker to be submerged into water at any cost.
