There is no display, only a single LED that blinks either green or amber depending on the connection status. Power on the device by holding the Power button until the light turns amber. Hold the Bluetooth button until the light begins blinking, then pair like you would any other Bluetooth device, and the light will turn green to indicate an established connection. The process is simple and straightforward. The iDM8 auto-pairs with the last used device in range, which is great if you use a single sound source, but a bit cumbersome for switching between devices—you'll have to hold down the Bluetooth button again until the light blinks amber to pair with another device.
iHome Rechargable Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Design, Setup, and Performance
With a cool spherical design, the iHome iDM8 resembles an oversized microphone top. Measuring 3.1 by 3.5 by 3.5 inches (HWD), the 9.1-ounce speaker is about the size of an orange, and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. The iDM8 comes in black or red, and a silver band extends around the iDM8 and houses the Power, Bluetooth/Play/Pause, and Volume buttons. The bottom of the speaker is flat, with a rubberized ring to keep the iDM8 in place, and there's a switch to toggle between Lock, Aux-In, and Bluetooth modes. Around back is a micro USB port, which connects to an included cable with connectors for both full USB (for charging) and 3.5mm (to connect a sound source via headphone jack).
