ION PARTY SPLASH LINK Waterproof Floating Party Speaker User Guide

ION PARTY SPLASH LINK Waterproof Floating Party Speaker

Specifications

• Product Name: Party SplashTM Link
• Manufacturer: ION Audio
• Website: ionaudio.com

Product Usage Instructions

If no audio is detected from a Bluetooth device or aux input for 30 minutes, the Party SplashTM Link will take steps to conserve battery life. Follow these recommendations for battery maintenance:

• Fully charge the battery before initial use.
• Avoid using the speaker while it is charging.
• Store the speaker with approximately 50% battery charge for extended life.
• If the battery is left uncharged for 6 months, it may lose capacity.
• In case of charging issues, contact ION Audio for support.
• Dispose of the battery responsibly at a recycling center or per local regulations.

The top panel of the Party SplashTM Link speaker includes various controls for easy operation. Refer to the user manual for detailed descriptions of each control.

FAQ

• Q: How do I reset the Party SplashTM Link speaker?
• A: To reset the speaker, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until the unit powers off. Release the button and power on the speaker again.
• Q: Can I pair multiple devices with the Party SplashTM Link simultaneously?
• A: The Party SplashTM Link speaker supports one active Bluetooth connection at a time. You can switch between devices by disconnecting from one and connecting to another.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Party Splash™ Link. 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 batteries. 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 USB-A to USB-C® charging cable to connect the unit to a 5V, 2A power adapter (not included) connected to a power outlet and let it charge for up to 4 hours (depending on the specifications of your adapter). This helps ensure the longest life for your battery.

Box Contents

• Party Splash™ Link
• USB-A to USB-C® Charging Cable (3.28 ft / 1 m)
• 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.

SETUP

Use and Care
Please review the tips below to get the best performance from your Party Splash™ Link speaker:

• Party Splash™ Link is IP67 waterproof, submersible up to 3 ft. (1 m) for 30 minutes, and dust-/ dirt-/sand-proof.
• If the speaker fills with water, the sound will be muffed until the water has drained.
• If Party Splash™ Link is exposed to saltwater, we recommend that you rinse it with tap water to maintain the long-term performance of the product.
• Place the Party Splash™ Link in the upright position for the best sound experience. Party Splash™ Link will float in the position that it was placed or tossed into the water (for example, if placed on its side, Party Splash™ Link will continue to float on its side).
• Please do not attempt to charge Party Splash™ Link in a wet environment. Make sure the power input, USB-C® cable, 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.

Charging & Battery Information

For the quickest charging time, power off Party Splash™ Link and use the included USB-A to USB-C® charging cable to connect the USB-C® charging port on the rear panel of the speaker to a USB power adapter (DC 5V, 2A; not included) connected to a power outlet, or your computer (powered on). A full charge can take up to 4 hours, depending on the specifications of your 5V, 2A adapter.
If there is no audio coming from a Bluetooth device or the aux input for 30 minutes, Party Splash™ Link will do one of the following to save battery life:

• If the speaker was previously fully powered on before the audio ceased for 30 minutes, it will fully power off.
• If the speaker was previously in standby mode before the audio ceased for 30 minutes, it will return to standby mode.
• To wake the speaker from standby mode, quickly press and release the Power button, or use the ION Sound Control™ app.
• When in standby mode, the unit will also automatically power off when the battery reaches 10% to not completely drain the battery.

Here are some other recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.

General Usage

• Fully charge the battery before using it.
• Avoid full discharge of the battery if possible. Li-Ion batteries are maintenance-free, and the battery will last longest when operating between 30–80% charged.
• Do not use the product while charging the battery.
• Do not charge the battery in exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F/32°C) or exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.

Storage

• For best product longevity, do not store at exceedingly hot (greater than 90°F/32°C) or exceedingly cold (less than 32°F/0°C) temperatures.
• For best product longevity, store with a 50% battery charge.
• If you leave the battery level low and do not charge it for 6 months, it may permanently lose capacity.

Repair

• If the battery fails to charge, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com.

Disposal

• Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of it under local ordinances.

FEATURES

Top Panel
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1. Power Button
   Press and hold this button to power the Party Splash™ Link on and off. The LED next to this button will change based on the current status of Party Splash™ Link:

   • Solid White: Power on.
   • Flashing Red: Low battery.
   • Solid Red: Charging. If the unit is powered off, the LED will turn off once charging is complete. Battery status can also be seen from the ION Sound Control™ app.
   • Quickly press and release this button to enter low-power standby mode. To wake from standby, quickly press and release this button again, or use the ION Sound Control™ app.

2. Bluetooth Button
   Press this button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device to learn more.
   Double-press this button to enter Multi-Sync™ mode. See Operation > Multi- Sync™ to learn more.

3. Radio Button
   Press this button to enter or exit FM radio mode. See Operation > Using the Radio to learn more.

4. Bass Boost Button
   Press this button to activate or deactivate Bass Boost, which enhances the bass EQ while in Bluetooth mode.

5. Light Mode Button
   Press this button to cycle through the five available light modes, or to turn the lights off:

   • Beat Sync: The lights change color and flash in reaction to the beat of the music.
   • Color Cycle: The slights slowly glow and fade through colors.
   • Breathing Color: All lights glow in the same color, fading in and out while cycling through the full-color spectrum.
   • Solid Color: The lights will all be lit in a single color (by default, blue). You can change the color using the ION Sound Control™ app.
   • Random: The lights cycle through the other four color modes randomly, changing every 5–7 seconds.
   • Off

6. Play/Pause
   Press this button to play or pause playback from a connected Bluetooth device.
   You can also use this button to answer and reject incoming calls when connected to a phone through Bluetooth. See Operation > Call Answering to learn more.

7. Volume Down / Previous
   Press this button to increase the playback volume.
   In Bluetooth mode, press and hold this button to revert to the previous track, and press again within one second to skip to the previous track.
   In Radio mode, press and hold this button to seek the previous strongest station.

8. Volume Up / Next
   Press this button to increase the playback volume.
   In Bluetooth mode, press and hold this button to skip to the next track.
   In Radio mode, press and hold this button to seek the next strongest station.

Rear Panel

1. USB-C® Port
   To charge Party Splash™ Link, connect the included USB-A to USB-C® charging cable from this port to a USB power adapter (DC 5V, 2A; not included) connected to a power outlet.

2. Aux Input
   This 1/8” (3.5 mm) input can be used to connect a CD player, MP3 player, or other auxiliary audio source.

Note

• While in Bluetooth mode or FM mode, connecting a cable to the Aux input will automatically switch Party Splash™ Link to Aux mode.
• If the cable is removed while in Aux mode, Party Splash™ Link will revert to the last mode it was last in, either FM or Bluetooth.

OPERATION

Pairing a Bluetooth® Device

1. Turn on Party Splash™ Link by pressing and holding the Power button. Upon powering on, Party Splash™ Link will be available to pair, so make sure your Bluetooth device is within range of the speaker, no more than 100 ft. (30.5 m).
   If Party Splash™ Link is powered on and you are in FM mode or using the Aux input, you will need to press the Bluetooth button to switch to Bluetooth mode.

2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find PARTY SPLASH LINK, and connect.
   Note: Do not connect to iSP149C_BLE; this is reserved exclusively for connecting to the ION Sound Control™ app. If you experience trouble in connecting, select “Forget this Device” on your Bluetooth device and try to connect again.

3. Once paired, you will hear “Connected” (if voice prompts are enabled), and the LED next to the Bluetooth button will become solid blue.

4. You can now press play in your music player app of choice on your device.

Call Answering

• To answer an incoming call when connected via Bluetooth, quickly press and release the
• Play/Pause button. Bluetooth playback will be paused until the call is completed or rejected.
• To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Play/Pause button.
• To control the volume of the caller, press the +/- buttons.
• To end a call and unpause Bluetooth playback, press the Play/Pause button.

Multi-Sync™

To sync one or more secondary speakers together

1. Turn on one Party Splash™ Link by pressing and holding the Power button. This speaker will be your “primary” speaker.

2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find PARTY SPLASH LINK, and connect to the primary speaker. The Bluetooth LED will be lit solid blue.

3. Double-press the Bluetooth button on the primary speaker to enter Multi-SyncTM mode.
   The Bluetooth LED will now be lit solid white, and you will hear “Multi-SyncTM primary speaker” if voice prompts are enabled, or two tones if voice prompts are disabled.

4. Power on any secondary Party Splash™ Link or other Multi-SyncTM compatible speakers.
   Visit ionaudio.com to learn more about the full range of Multi-SyncTM speakers.

5. Double-press the Bluetooth button on the secondary speaker to enter Multi-SyncTM mode and initiate syncing. The Bluetooth LEDs on both speakers will begin flashing green, and you will hear “Multi-SyncTM secondary speaker” if voice prompts are enabled, or two tones if voice prompts are disabled.
   Note: For best results, keep speakers within 50 ft. (15 m) with a clear line of sight while syncing. It may take up to 1 minute to make the connection.

6. When the speakers have synced, the Bluetooth LEDs on both speakers will be lit green, and you will hear “Synced” if voice prompts are enabled.

To disconnect, double-press the Bluetooth button on one of the two speakers.
Tips
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.
It is recommended when using multiple speakers of the same type to rename the speakers in your device’s Bluetooth list. This will allow easy identification between the primary and secondary speakers when connecting through Bluetooth or the ION Sound Control™ app.

Using the Radio

1. Press the Radio button. The LED next to this button will light up when FM radio mode is activated.
2. Press and hold the +/- buttons to seek to the next or previous strongest station.

To save a radio station as a preset, use the ION Sound Control™ app. See Operation > App Control for more information.
To recall a saved preset station, press the Play/Pause button

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:

1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play on your device. Then, search for the ION Sound Control™ app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the ION Sound Control™ app will appear on your device’s home screen.
3. Connect your device to the Party Splash™ Link via Bluetooth. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device to learn how to do this.
4. Open the ION Sound Control™ app. If prompted, allow the app to access your device’s Bluetooth and Location Services.
5. Follow the steps on the screen to find and connect to your Party Splash™ Link. Once connected, you can control various functions of the speaker, such as:
   • Volume: Adjust the speaker’s volume.
   • Voice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts (on by default).
   • Battery Life: Check the speaker’s battery life status.
   • Radio: Play the radio, change stations, and edit presets.
   • EQ: Adjust the speaker’s equalization.
   • Lights: Change the light modes and select colors.
   • Standby Mode: Wake the speaker from standby mode.
   • Multi-Sync™: Sync two or more Multi-Sync™ compatible speakers.
   • Support: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information and Frequently Asked Questions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit is not charging: Make sure the USB-A to USB-C® charging 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 or on Party Splash™ Link via the ION Sound Control™ app 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 Party Splash™ Link via Bluetooth

• Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Party Splash™ Link as close together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Party Splash™ Link are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
• Double-press the Bluetooth button to disconnect Party Splash™ Link from any other audio device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power off Party Splash™ Link and then power it back on. See Operation > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device 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 Party Splash™ Link before, find Party Splash™ Link 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 the Party Splash™ Link off and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in the list of your available devices.
Note: If Party SplashTM Link 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-Sync™ mode. To stop the audio dropouts, exit Multi-Sync™ mode by double-pressing the Bluetooth button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another speaker if there is one within range.
If there is a delay in the audio signal between the left and right speakers when linked, break the link by double-pressing the Bluetooth button, and pair them again following the instructions in the Operation > Multi-SyncTM section.

APPENDIX

Technical Specifications

Range: Up to 100 ft. (30.5 m) *

Stereo-LinkTM Range: Up to 50 ft. (15 m) between speakers

Battery| Battery life: Up to 10 hours **

Charge Time: Up to 4 Hours

Dimensions (width x depth x height)| 7.76″ x 4.69″ x 11.65″

197 x 119 x 296 mm

Weight| 3.57 lbs.

1.62 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 life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of the product.

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.

ionaudio.com

References

• Linden Lab
• Sound Experiences | ION Audio
• ionaudio.com/support

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