iHome iBN180, Instruction Manual

Using the 

iBN180

Using the 

iBN180

Pairing Your Device 
Using Standard Bluetooth 

1.  Turn on your Bluetooth-enabled device and turn on Bluetooth capability as described in the device’s user 

manual.

2.  Press and hold the 

Pairing Button

 on the back of the unit for 2 seconds until the Bluetooth icon flashes 

on the display and a beep sounds, indicating pairing attempt. “iHome iBN180” should appear on 
your device’s menu. If “Not Paired”, “Not Connected” or similar message appears, select “iHome 
iBN180” on the device to connect it. If your device asks for a password, enter 

1234

 on the keyboard 

of your device. If no device is paired within 2 minutes, a tone will sound and the unit will revert to its 
previous mode. To retry pairing, turn the unit OFF then back ON, then follow step 2 again.

3.  Once paired with a device, the 

Bluetooth 

indicator on the display will stop flashing then the Bluetooth 

icon will remain. On some devices, you must then select “Use as Audio Device” or similar on the device’s 
Bluetooth menu. Once paired, your device should link to the iBN180 whenever within range (about 30 
feet).

Pairing with a Different Device

When you power ON the unit, it will automatically link with the previously paired Bluetooth device as long 
as that device is still within range (about 30 feet). To pair with a different device follow steps 1-2.

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Playing Audio Via Bluetooth 

1.  Press the    

Button

 to turn the unit ON.

2.  Press and release the 

Mode Button

 as needed until the Bluetooth indicator icon appears on the display.

3.  Adjust the volume output on your device to at least 50%. Press the     

Play Pause Button

 on the 

unit to play audio from your linked Bluetooth device. In a few moments the Bluetooth wave 
icons will appear, indicating Bluetooth streaming mode.

4. Press the 

– 

or 

+

 Buttons

 to go to the previous or next track.

5.  Press the  

or  

  Buttons

 to adjust the volume on the unit.

6.  When done listening, press the    

Button

 to turn the unit off. Remember to turn off your audio device, too.

Playing Audio via Aux-In

1.  Connect one end of the included standard stereo 3.5mm audio cable into the aux-in jack on the 

back of the unit and the other end into the headphone or output jack of your audio device

. 

2.  Press the    

Button

 on the unit to turn it on.

3.  Press and release the 

Mode Button

 as needed until the AUX indicator icon appears on the display.

4.  Power on your device and place in play mode. Adjust the volume output on the device to at least 50%.
5.  Press the  

or  

   Buttons

 to adjust the volume on the unit.

6.  When done listening, press the     

Button

 to turn the unit off.  Remember to turn off your audio device, 

too.