ION Bright Max User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- ION
Table of Contents
ION Bright Max User Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Bright MaxTM. At ION, your entertainment is as important to us as it is to you. That’s why we design our products with one thing in mind—to make your life more fun and more convenient.
Note: Before you first use the product, please fully charge the battery. Your unit was purposely shipped with a reduced battery charge to ensure safe transit. For optimal charging, power off the speaker while charging.
Use the included micro-USB cable to connect the unit to a power adapter connected to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 5 hours. This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.
Box Contents
- Bright MaxTM
- Micro-USB Cable (3 ft. / 100 cm)
- Quickstart Guide
Support
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical
specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and
product registration, visit ionaudio.com.
For additional product support, visit
ionaudio.com/support.
Outdoor Use and Care
Though Bright MaxTM is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review the tips below to get the best performance from Bright MaxTM:
- Bright MaxTM must only be used outdoors with power outlets or extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.
- Bring Bright MaxTM indoors during extreme weather.
- Please do not place Bright MaxTM in standing water.
- Please do not connect the power adapter to Bright MaxTM in a wet environment. Make sure the power input, power adapter, and power outlet are all completely dry before making any connections.
- WARNING: Keep any non-water-resistant devices (phones, music players, etc.) in a dry place where they will not be affected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.
Features
Top Panel
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Power Button: Press and hold to turn Bright MaxTM on and off.
Double-press to disable or enable voice prompts.
Note: Bright MaxTH will automatically power off after 15 minutes if no audio is playing. -
Bluetooth Button: Press and hold to disconnect a Bluetooth device.
Double-press to enter Bright MaxTH Multi-SyncTH mode. See **Bluetooth Connecting with Bright Max TH** to learn how to connect via Bluetooth and sync multiple compatible speakers. -
Ambient Sounds Button: Press this button to enter Ambient Sounds mode.
When enabled, press the Play/Pause button to play or pause the ambient sounds.
Press the < /> buttons to cycle between ambient sounds.
To exit Ambient Sounds mode, either press this button again or press the Bluetooth button to return to Bluetooth mode. -
Lights Button: Press this button to cycle between light modes. Press and hold this button to freeze on a color during color cycling mode.
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– / + Volume Buttons: Press these buttons to decrease or increase the speaker volume.
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< / > Track Buttons: Press these buttons to go to the previous/next track on a Bluetooth connected device.
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Play/Pause Button: Press this button to play or pause on a connected Bluetooth device.
Rear Panel
- Aux In: This stereo 1/8” (3.5 mm) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other audio source.
- Micro-USB Speaker Charging Port: For fastest charging, power off Bright MaxTM and use the included micro-USB cable to connect the speaker to (A) a USB power adapter (DC 5V, not included) connected to a power outlet, or (B) your computer (powered on).
A solid red LED will appear next to the power button to indicate that the speaker is charging. When charging is complete, the red LED will turn off.
Operation
App Control
IMPORTANT: To ensure the best possible experience with the app, use the
most current Android OS or iOS on your device.
Follow these steps to download the free app on your device:
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Open the Apple App Store or Google Play on your device. Then, search for the ION Sound XPTM app.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the ION Sound XPTM app will appear on your device’s home screen.
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Connect your device to Bright MaxTM via Bluetooth. See the Bluetooth Connecting with Bright MaxTM to learn how to do this.
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Open the ION Sound XPTM app. If prompted, allow the app to access your device’s Bluetooth and Location Services.
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Tap to select Add A Product on the screen. The app will scan and find Bright MaxTM.
If you are having issues connecting, tap Help with setting up? for additional tips. -
Select the Bright MaxTM icon to go to the next screen, where you can use the app to control various functions of the speaker such as:
- Volume: Adjust the speaker volume and microphone volume.
- Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts.
- Lights: Change the light mode and colors.
- EQ: Change the speaker’s equalization.
- Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Bluetooth Connecting with Bright Max
Connecting to one Bright MaxTM Speaker:
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Power on the Bright MaxTM by holding down the Power button for 2 seconds. Bright MaxTM will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
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Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find Bright Max, and connect. When connected, the Bluetooth LED will be lit solid blue and you will hear “Connected”.
Note: Do not connect to Bright Max_BLE; this is reserved exclusively for connecting to the ION Sound XPTM app. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this Device” on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again. -
To disconnect, turn off Bluetooth from your device’s Bluetooth settings, or press and hold the Bluetooth button.
Syncing multiple Bright MaxTM Speakers:
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Connect to one Bright MaxTM speaker using the steps above. This will be the “primary” speaker.
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Double-press the Bluetooth button on the primary speaker to enter Multi SyncTM mode. The Bluetooth LED will change from blue to solid white to indicate it is in Multi SyncTM mode.
Note: Bright MaxTM speakers should be within 100’ (30 m) of each other to properly sync. The closer the speakers are, the faster they will sync.
Note: To exit Multi-SyncTM mode, double-press the Bluetooth button again. -
Power on any other speakers. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the secondary speakers to disconnect any currently connected Bluetooth sources.
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Double-press the Bluetooth button to enter Multi-SyncTM Mode for the secondary speakers.
The Bluetooth LED will begin flashing green and the secondary speakers should automatically sync to the primary speakers. -
Once a successful sync is established, the Bluetooth LED on the secondary speaker will be lit solid green, and you will hear “Synced” from the “secondary” speaker.
Note: The Bluetooth range will be determined by the distance that your Bluetooth device is to the “primary” speaker. See Technical Specifications for Bluetooth and Multi SyncTM ranges.
Tip: Bright MaxTM can sync audio with other Multi-SyncTM-compatible ION Audio speakers. To find out more, visit ionaudio.com.
Ambient Sounds
Bright MaxTM includes 5 ambient sounds that may be used for relaxation, sleep,
study, and more.
To enter Ambient Sounds mode , press the Ambient Sounds button ( ).
When enabled, press the Play/Pause button to play or pause the ambient sounds.
Press the < /> buttons to cycle between ambient sounds:
- Babbling Brook
- Ocean Waves
- Rain Forrest
- Rain
- White Noise
To exit Ambient Sounds mode, either press the Ambient Sounds button ( ) again or press the Bluetooth button to return to Bluetooth mode.
Light Modes
To cycle between light modes, press the Lights button ( ):
- Candle Flicker
- Candle Color Solid, High
- Candle Color Solid, Medium
- Candle Color Solid, Low
- Color Cycling/Phasing: Slowly phases though multiple colors. While color cycling, press and hold the Lights button to freeze on the current color. Press and hold the Lights button again to return to color cycling.
- Color Cycling/Beat Sync: Slowly phases through multiple colors and reacts to the beat of music being played.
- Off
Troubleshooting
If the unit is not charging: Make sure the micro-USB cable is properly
connected to the power input, the power adapter and the power outlet.
If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound
source.
If there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your
sound source to lower the bass level. This will allow you to play the music
louder before clipping (distortion) occurs.
If you cannot connect your audio device to Bright MaxTM via Bluetooth:
- Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Bright MaxTM as close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Bright MaxTM are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
- Reset the Bluetooth connection on Bright MaxTM to disconnect Bright MaxTM from any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power off Bright MaxTM and then power it back on. See Bluetooth Connecting with Bright MaxTM for more information.
- Reset the Bluetooth connection on your audio device by turning Bluetooth off and back on. You can find this under the Bluetooth menu in the Settings for your phone or other audio device.
If this does not work, and you have connected to Bright MaxTM before, find Bright MaxTM in the list of available or previously connected devices in your audio device’s Bluetooth menu, tap the “gear” or “i” icon located next to it and then select Unpair or Forget. Turn Bright MaxTM off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in your available devices list.
Note: If Bright MaxTM has been paired to another audio device recently that is still within range, you may need to repeat this process with that audio device to fully disconnect.
If you experience audio dropouts while playing music from a Bluetooth device, this may be happening because your unit is trying to link to another speaker. This can occur if you power off a speaker that was linked to your unit or if you have just turned on your unit and it is in Multi-SyncTM mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Multi-SyncTM mode by double-pressing the Link button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another Bright MaxTM speaker if there is one within range.
If you would like to stop your speaker from automatically linking when you power it on , make sure you double-press the Bluetooth button to exit Multi-SyncTM mode before you power it off.
Technical Specifications
Output Power
| 60 W (peak)
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Frequency Response
| 80 Hz – 20 kHz
Drivers
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- 1 3.0” (76 mm) woofer
- 2 1.0” (25.4 mm) tweeters
Bluetooth Specifications
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- Profile: A2DP
- Range: Up to 100 feet (30.5 m) from source device *
- Multi-SyncTM Range: Up to 100 feet (30.5 m) between speakers
Water Resistance Class
| IPX5
Battery
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- Type: Rechargeable 7.4 V, 2200 mAh lithium polymer battery
- Battery life: Up to 10 hours **
- Charge Time: Up to 5 Hours
Dimensions (width x depth x height)
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- 5.59″x 5.59″ x 12″
- (141.9 x 141.9 x 304.8 mm)
Weight
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- 3.75 lbs
- (1.70 kg)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
- Bluetooth and wireless reception and range are affected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product so it is unobstructed by walls or furniture and is raised off the ground.
- Battery performance varies with the features being used on the unit and volume at which content is being played. In typical usage for audio playback, exclusive of additional features, the Bright Max battery lasts up to 10 hours.
Trademarks & Licenses
ION Audio is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ION Audio is under license. App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android and Google Play are registered trademarks of Google Inc. All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.
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