ION Audio Sol Stone™ Link User Guide 2
I
NTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 3
Box Contents ....................................................................................................... 3
Support ................................................................................................................. 3
S
ETUP ........................................................................................ 4
Use and Care ....................................................................................................... 4
Charging & Battery Information ..................................................................... 5
F
EATURES .................................................................................. 7
O
PERATION ................................................................................8
Pairing a Bluetooth® Device ............................................................................. 8
Multi-Sync™ .......................................................................................................... 9
App Control ....................................................................................................... 10
T
ROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 11
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PPENDIX ................................................................................. 12
Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 12
Trademarks & Licenses .................................................................................... 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ION Audio Sol Stone™ Link User Guide 3
Thank you for purchasing the Sol Stone™ 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 o 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 3 hours
(depending on the specifications of your adapter). This helps ensure the longest life for your
battery.
Box Contents
Sol Stone™ 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 i
onaudio.com.
For additional product support, visit i
onaudio.com/support.
INTRODUCTION
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Use and Care
Though Sol Stone
TM
Link is water-resistant and able to tolerate splashing water, please review
the tips below to get the best performance from your Sol Stone
TM
Link:
• Bring Sol Stone
TM
Link indoors during extreme weather.
• Please do not place Sol Stone
TM
Link in standing water or puddles.
• Please do not attempt to charge Sol Stone
TM
Link in a wet environment. Make sure the
power input, charging 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 aected by water and cause a risk of electric shock.
SETUP
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Charging & Battery Information
For the quickest charging time, power o Sol Stone™ 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 3 hours, depending on the specifications of your
5V, 2A adapter.
Sol Stone™ Link’s battery life can also be prolonged between charges using the solar panel on
the top of the speaker. For best results, place Sol Stone™ Link in an area that receives at least
3 hours or direct sunlight a day. The rate of charging depends on the amount of sunlight the
solar panel receives. The unit will charge slower when receiving indirect sunlight.
You can also put Sol Stone
TM
Link in Standby Mode to save battery by quickly pressing and
releasing the P
ower button. To wake the unit, quickly press and release the Power button
again, or use the the I
ON Sound Control™ app.
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Here are some other recommendations for getting the longest life from the internal battery.
G
eneral 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.
S
torage 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.
R
epair If the battery fails to charge, contact ION Audio at ionaudio.com.
D
isposal Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local
ordinances.
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1
. Power Button
Press and hold this button to power Sol Stone™ Link on and o. The LED next to this button
will change based on the current status of Sol Stone™ Link:
• S
olid White: Power on.
• F
lashing Red: Low battery.
• S
olid Red: Charging. If the unit is powered o, the LED will turn o once charging is
complete. Battery status can also be seen from the I
ON Sound Control™ app.
Quickly press and release this button to enter or exit standby mode.
2
. Bluetooth Button
Press and hold this button to disconnect a Bluetooth device and re-enter pairing mode. See
O
peration > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device to learn more.
Double-press this button to enter Multi-Sync
TM
mode. See Operation > Multi-Sync
TM
to
learn more.
3
. USB-C® Port
To charge Sol Stone™ 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.
FEATURES
1
2
3
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Pairing a Bluetooth® Device
1. Turn on Sol Stone™ Link by pressing and holding the P
ower button.
Upon powering on, the Bluetooth LED will flash blue to indicate Sol Stone™
Link is available to pair, so make sure your Bluetooth device is within range
of the speaker, no more than 100 ft. (30.5 m).
2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find S
OL STONE LINK,
and connect.
Note: Do not connect to iSP176_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 B
luetooth button will become solid blue.
4. You can now press play in your music player app of choice on your device.
To disconnect a paired device, press and hold the Bluetooth button, or turn
o Bluetooth from your device’s Bluetooth settings. The speaker will enter
Bluetooth pairing mode to make it available for another device. When you
disconnect a Bluetooth device, you will hear “Disconnected” if voice prompts
are enabled.
OPERATION
“Connected”
“Disconnected”
“Connected”
“Disconnected”
SOL STONE
TM
LINK
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Multi-Sync™
T
o sync one or more secondary speakers together:
1. Turn on one Sol Stone™ Link by pressing and holding the P
ower button.
This speaker will be your “primary” speaker.
2. Navigate to your device’s Bluetooth setup screen, find S
OL STONE LINK,
and connect to the primary speaker. The B
luetooth LED will be lit solid
blue.
3. Double-press the B
luetooth button on the primary speaker to enter Multi-
Sync
TM
mode. The Bluetooth LED will change from blue to solid white, and
you will hear “Multi-Sync
TM
primary speaker” if voice prompts are enabled,
or two tones if voice prompts are disabled.
4. Power on any secondary Sol Stone™ Link or other Multi-Sync
TM
compatible
speakers. Visit i
onaudio.com to learn more about the full range of Multi-
Sync
TM
speakers.
5. Double-press the B
luetooth button on the secondary speaker to enter
Multi-Sync
TM
mode and initiate syncing. The Bluetooth LEDs on both
speakers will begin flashing green, and you will hear “Multi-Sync
TM
secondary speaker” if voice prompts are enabled, or two tones if voice
prompts are disabled.
Note: For best results, keep speakers within 30 ft. (9 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 B
luetooth LEDs on both speakers will
be lit green, and you will hear “Synced” if voice prompts are enabled.
T
o 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-Sync
TM
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.
1
st
Speaker
2
nd
Speaker
“Synced”
SOL STONE
TM
LINK
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App Control
IMPORTANT: To ensure the best possible experience with the app, use the most current
Android OS or iOS on your device.
F
ollow 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 I
ON Sound
C
ontrol™ app.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the app. Once downloaded, the
I
ON Sound Control™ app will appear on your device's home screen.
3. Connect your device to Sol Stone™ Link via Bluetooth. See O
peration > Pairing a
B
luetooth® 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 screen to find and connect to your Sol Stone™ Link. Once connected,
you can control various functions of the speaker, such as:
• V
olume: Adjust the speaker's volume.
• V
oice Prompts: Enable or disable the voice prompts (on by default).
• E
Q: Adjust the speaker's equalization.
• B
attery Life: Check the speaker’s battery life status.
• S
tandby Mode: Wake the speaker from standby mode.
• M
ulti-Sync™: Sync two or more Multi-Sync™ compatible speakers.
• S
upport: Visit ionaudio.com, contact Technical Support, and view Warranty information
and Frequently Asked Questions.
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I
f 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.
I
f the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source.
I
f there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your sound source or on
Sol Stone™ 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.
I
f you cannot connect your audio device to Sol Stone™ Link via Bluetooth:
• Have your audio device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and Sol Stone™ Link as close
together as possible while trying to connect. Make sure both the audio device and Sol
Stone™ Link are unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.
• Double-press the Bluetooth button to disconnect Sol Stone™ Link from any other audio
device and restart the search process. If this does not work right away, power o Sol
Stone™ Link and then power it back on. See O
peration > Pairing a Bluetooth® Device
for more information.
• Reset the Bluetooth connection on your audio device by turning Bluetooth o 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 Sol Stone™ Link before, find Sol Stone™
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 U
npair or
F
orget. Turn Sol Stone™ Link o and back on and try pairing again once it reappears in
your available devices list.
Note: If Sol Stone
TM
have 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
o 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
B
luetooth button. Alternatively, you can wait for your unit to link to another speaker if there
is one within range.
I
f there is a delay in the audio signal between the left and right speakers when linked, break
the link by double-pressing the B
luetooth button, and pair them again following the
instructions in the O
peration > Multi-Sync
TM
section.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Technical Specifications
O
utput Power 7.5 W @ 1 kHz
Frequency Response 90 Hz – 12 kHz (-10 dB)
Driver )mm 721( ”5
Bluetooth Specifications Profile: A2DP, AVRCP
R
ange: Up to 100 feet (30.5 m) *
M
ulti-Sync
TM
Range: Up to 30 ft. (9 m) between speakers
Water Resistance Class IPX5
Battery Battery life: Up to 10 hours **
C
harge Time: Up to 3 Hours (using 5V, 2A USB power adapter)
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
10.04" x 7.76" x 8.86"
255 x 197 x 225 mm
Weight 5.34 lbs.
2.42 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Bluetooth and wireless reception and range are aected by walls, obstructions, and
movement. For optimal performance, place the product so it is unobstructed by walls or
furniture and is raised o the ground.
** Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of 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.
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