KitSound Hive X Bluetooth Speaker User Manual

: June 8, 2024
: KitSound

KitSound Hive X Bluetooth Speaker User Manual

KitSound Hive X Bluetooth Speaker

Please read this manual carefully before use.

Box contents

KS Hive X Bluetooth Speaker
3.5mm Aux cable
Micro USB charge cable
User manual

Functions

TWS button
MFB (Multi-function button)
Volume–/Previous track
Volume+/Next track
Power button
LED indicator
Battery LED
Microphone
NFC
Aux-in port
Micro USB charging port
USB output

Bluetooth Speaker

KS Hive X is IP66 water resistant

The speaker is rated IP66. This means it protects from water jets at any direction, but is not impervious to large amounts of water. Please do not directly immerse in water.

To ensure that the KS Hive X speaker is water resistant, please remove all cable connections and tightly close the cap; exposing the KS Hive X speaker to liquids without doing so may result in permanent damage to the speaker
Do not expose the KS Hive X speaker to water while charging; this is very dangerous as doing so may result in personal injury and permanent damage to the speaker or power source
IP66 rating is defined as being protected against dust ingress, high-pressure water jet spray from all directions and temporary flooding

Instructions for use

Charging the battery

Give the speaker a full charge before its first use.

Connect the USB charging cable to the Micro USB charging port (11) and plug into power
The Battery LED (7) will be solid red whilst charging which will take up to 6 hours
Once fully charged the Battery LED (7) will turn off
Note: Allow up to 8 hours for the first charge. You can charge and play your speaker at the same time, but it needs extra charging time.

Battery protection mode

If you haven’t used the speaker for 90 days, the speaker will switch to battery protection mode automatically.
To keep the rechargeable battery in good condition, please discharge and recharge speaker every 3 months, even if you use it or not.
Note: For best sound quality when the battery is below 30%, it is best to charge the Hive X.

LED lights indication

Pairing mode: Flash blue quickly for new device pairing Flash blue slowly for auto reconnection to last paired device
Paired in Bluetooth® mode: Solid blue
Paired but not playing audio: Flash blue every 2 seconds
Aux-in mode: Solid red
TWS pairing: Flash blue and red quickly
Enter TWS mode: Flash blue and red every 2 seconds
TWS paired with device: Slow flashing purple
TWS paired with device and playing audio: Solid purple
Battery below 30%: Flash red every 3 seconds
Charging battery: Red LED on
Charging finish (around 95%): Red LED of

Pairing the Hive X to your device

Long press Power button (5) to turn the speaker on and it will automatically enter pairing mode
Turn your iOS, Android, or Windows device’s Bluetooth ON and search for new devices
Select ‘KS Hive X’. If asked for a passcode, enter ‘0000’, and the device will pair
Once connected the LED indicator (6) will be a solid blue if playing audio or slowly flashing blue if not playing audio

Re-pairing or pairing new devices

Turn Bluetooth connectivity off on any previously paired devices
OR
Long press the MFB (2) to re-enter pairing mode
Follow the ‘Pairing the Hive X to your device’ instructions

Note: If a previously paired device is not present within the Bluetooth connectivity range then the speaker will re-enter pairing mode.

Pair with NFC

On your device make sure both the NFC and Bluetooth functions are switched on
With the Hive X powered on and not connected to another device, place your device over the NFC (9) icon and your device will automatically pair to the speaker
A prompt might appear saying ‘Pair to KS Hive X’
Select ‘Pair’ and the Hive X will then be paired to your device
A double beep will sound to confirm pairing and the LED indicator (6) will flash every 2 seconds

Playing music on your speaker Bluetooth

When connected via Bluetooth, play music on your device and the sound will play through the speaker. Some devices may require you to select the audio output.

Auxiliary

Plug the Aux cable into the speaker’s Aux-in port (10) and your device
The LED indicator (6) will become a solid red colour
Once connected to the Hive X either wired or by Bluetooth, please follow the below instructions:

Function: Bluetooth mode: Auxiliary mode
Volume+: Short press Volume+ (4) on Hive X or use your device: Short press or hold Volume+ (4) on Hive X or use your device
Volume–: Short press Volume– (3) on Hive X or use your device: Short press or hold Volume– (3) on Hive X or use your device
Next Track: Hold Volume+ (4): button for 2 seconds N/A
Previous Track: Hold Volume– (3): button for 2 seconds N/A
Play/Pause Track: Short press MFB (2): Short press MFB (2)
Answer Call: Short press MFB (2): N/A
End Call: Short press MFB (2): N/A
Reject Call: Double press MFB (2): N/A
Redial: Double press MFB (2): N/A

TWS for stereo sound

With both speakers turned on and in pairing mode, short press TWS button (1) on one speaker (Master) and the LED indicator (6) will quickly flash red and blue
The Master speaker will automatically find the other speaker
Once connected the LED indicator (6) will slowly flash purple on both speakers
Turn your iOS, Android, or Windows device’s Bluetooth ON and search for new devices
Select ‘KS Hive X’. If asked for a passcode, enter ‘0000’, and the device will pair
Once connected, the LED indicator (6) will be a solid purple if playing audio or slowly flashing purple if not playing audio
Note: To cancel the TWS on both, long press TWS button (1) and they will disconnect and re-enter pairing mode.

USB output

You can charge your device via the USB output (12), the output voltage and current is 5 V / 1 A.

Please do not use the USB output (12) when the battery of KS Hive X is below 30% (when the Battery LED (7) is flashing red every 3 seconds)
It’s not available to use when powered of

Please note: Your device will have an internal amplifier and if it is playing digital files like MP3s it will also have an integrated DAC (Digital Audio Converter). If you turn the volume up to 100%, your device will be sending a distorted signal. To avoid this, and to get the best quality from the speaker, we recommend that you do not run your device any higher than 95% volume. Some devices output higher than others, so you may need to reduce the volume if you experience distortion.

Care for your Hive X

Please DON’T:

Submerge the Hive X speaker in water or spray water for over 3 minutes
Drop the Hive X as this will invalidate your warranty
Open up the Hive X. There are no user serviceable parts inside
Expose the Hive X to extreme temperatures or rapid changes of hot to cold or vice versa
Please DO:
Clean the Hive X with a soft dry cloth and no detergents

Specifications

Works with Bluetooth® V4.2
Bluetooth connectivity distance: up to 15 m
S/N: 80 dB +/– 3dB
Frequency response: 60 Hz – 20 kHz
Drivers: 2 x 57 mm
Output RMS: 2 x 10 W
Battery: rechargeable Li-ion, 3300 mAh, 5 V
Play time: up to 20 hours
USB charge output: 5 V @ 1 A
Charging time: up to 6 hours
IP ratings: IP66
Dimensions (mm): H83 x W210 x D70
Weight: 0.85 kg
Transmission power: 7 dBm
Frequency band: 2.402 GHz – 2.480 GHz

Troubleshooting

We hope you’ve now got all the information you need to get started, but if you’re having problems
with anything, please feel free to contact us at: support@kitsound.co.uk

Hereby, Kondor Ltd declares that the radio equipment type,
KSHIVEXBKCA Hive X Bluetooth Speaker, is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
internet address: http://kondor.co.uk/product-documents.

This device 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.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Safety warnings

The following information should be read before product use:

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus;
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as fire or the like.

The use and operation of this speaker is beyond our control. Warranty of the KS Hive X is limited to defects caused by faulty manufacture or defects in materials only. No warranty whatsoever is given or implied for damage caused by the user under any circumstances. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Please do not attempt to open this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside, in particular if your product has an embedded, non-replaceable battery, do not attempt to access or remove the battery as this may cause personal injury and will damage the product. Making any attempt to open the product or carry out repair voids any and all warranties.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.

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