Bluetooth specification: Supports V4.0+ EDR with Handsfree Profile 1.5, Headset Profile 1.1 and A2DP
profile 1.2 (Class ll) and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile AVRP
Standby time (unpaired): up to 90 days (with fully charged battery)
Talk time: up to 16 hours (with fully charged battery)
Music Playing time: up to 12 hours (with fully charged battery)
Operating Distance: up to 10 meters / 33 feet
Certifications: FCC, RoHS, BQB
1. Controls and Indicators
2. Charging Your Headphone
IMPORTANT: Your headphone operates on a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Although the
battery was fully charged when it left our factory, like all rechargeable batteries it can begin to
discharge during periods of non-use. We recommend that you charge the battery for at least 2.5
hours before first time use.
1. Connect the micro USB plug on the charging cable to the micro USB port on the headphone.
2. Connect the standard USB plug on the charging cable to any standard USB power port such as
found on a notebook computer, or the charging adapter for an iPod, iPhone, etc.
The Power/Charging/Pairing indicator will glow RED while the headphone is charging. The indicator
will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
Reminder: Allow the battery to charge for 2.5 hours before first time use. Normal recharge time after
first use should take about 2.5 hours. When fully charged the battery provides up to 16 hours of
working time, or 90 days of standby time.
Because your iB87 headphones use Bluetooth version 4.0 the battery level indicator of the
headphones may also appear on your smartphone home screen, usually adjacent to the phone’s own
battery level indicator, if your specific phone supports this display function.
3. Multi-Function Button (MFB)
Pressing the button turns the headphones “On”, initiates pairing, answers/ends phone calls, controls
Play/Pause function and turns the headphones “Off’.
4. Switching the Power On and Off
1. Press and hold the Multi-function button for approximately 3 seconds. The voice prompt will say
“Power On” and the LED indicator turns BLUE and flashes two times per second.
2. When the power is “On” press and hold the Multi-function button for approximately 3 seconds. The
voice prompt will say “Power Off”. The LED indicator remains on briefly and then shuts off. This
indicates that the power is “Off”.
5. Manually Pairing With a Bluetooth Enabled Smartphone or Music
Player For The First Time
If your smartphone or music player is Bluetooth compatible (supports the A2DP Bluetooth Profile) you
may pair these iHome headphones with your phone or music player to listen to music and make or
receive calls as long as the two devices are within the Bluetooth operating range of approximately
Note: Your iHome headphones must be in the Power “Off” mode to begin the manual pairing process.
1. Make sure that your iHome iB87 headphones are switched “Off”. Make sure that your smartphone
2. Press and hold the Multi-function button on your iB87 headphones for about 6 seconds until you
hear the “Power On” and “Pairing” voice prompts. The LED indicator begins alternately flashing blue
and red to indicate it is trying to pair with a compatible device.
3. If necessary, turn on the Bluetooth function of your phone or music player so that it begins searching
4. “iHome iB87” should appear on your phone or music player’s compatible devices list. You may also
see a message such as “Not Paired”. Tap on that message to complete the pairing process. If your
phone or music player asks for a “password” to complete the pairing process, enter ‘0000’ on the
keypad of your phone or music player.
5. When pairing is successful the screen on your phone should show “iHome iB87 Connected” or
similar message and you will hear the voice prompt say “Your device is connected”. The LED
indicator on the iB87 headphones will begin flashing blue two times per second. Your headphones
NOTE: If your iB87 headphones are not able to find a Bluetooth device that is in range and
“discoverable” after 3 minutes, the headphones will automatically power “Off” to preserve the battery.
6. Auto-Linking With A Previously Paired Device
If your iB87 headphones were previously paired with a Bluetooth enabled smartphone or music
player they will attempt to auto-link with that device again whenever that device is within the
Bluetooth operating range.
Press and hold the Multi-function button on your iB87 headphones for about 3 seconds until you hear
the “Power On” voice prompt. If a previously paired device is found to be within range and turned
‘On’ the iB87 will re-link with it automatically. You will hear a beep tone and the voice prompt will say
“Your device is connected.”
Note: If no previously paired device is found after 3 minutes the auto-linking function stops and your
iB87 headphones shut off automatically to preserve the battery life.
7. Wearing Your Headphones
Your iHome iB87 Bluetooth headphones are supplied with padded ear cushions for long wearing
comfort. The headband can be extended to accommodate almost any head size. There are ‘L’ and
‘R’ markings on the inside of the headband, When the headphones are worn properly the controls
will be on your right side.
Note: Some of the functions described below may not be supported on your specific smartphone.
Check with your smartphone owner’s manual to confirm the features supported by your phone.
Wireless over-ear headphones
with mic+remote and pouch
9. Auxiliary Input Jack and Cable
The auxiliary input jack allows you to use your iB87 Bluetooth headphones as normal headphones so that
you can listen to music on any non-Bluetooth device that is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Your iB87 headphones should be in the Power “Off” mode. Use the volume and track navigation controls
on your music player as your would with any normal headphones.
You may also use the one button controller and microphone on the Auxiliary Input Cable to perform some
or all of the following operations, depending on your specific smartphone or music player.
When an incoming call is received briefly press the controller button once to answer the call and speak
into the microphone. To end the call, briefly press the controller button again.
If your phone or music player provides for this feature through its headphone jack press the controller
button once to begin playback and once again to pause playback. Press the controller button twice to skip
to the next track, or three times to restart the current track or go to the previous track.
If your phone or music player provides for this feature through its headphone jack, press and hold the
controller button to activate your device's voice commands menu. Once your device has launched the
voice command menu you may then speak your instructions into the microphone, accessing features such
as hands-free messaging, navigation, voice memo recording, and more. For the specific commands and
operations accessible through your device's headphone jack, please refer to the user manual of your
NOTE: Not all of the hands free functions are available on all phones. You may find that some functions
may work with your phone while others do not. This is due to the design of your specific phone and is not
an indication of any problem with the iB87 headphone.
When headphones are “Off” Press and Hold the MFB inward for 3 seconds until you
hear the "Power On" voice prompt.
When headphones are “Off” Press and Hold the MFB inward for 6 seconds until you
hear the "Pairing" voice prompt. The LED indicator flashes blue and red rapidly.
Make sure your Bluetooth device is “On” and in the Pairing Model. When iHome iB87
appears on your devices menu, select it to complete pairing.
Short press the MFB inward to start playback. Short press to pause playback. Short
press to resume playback.
Press the >> button during playback
Press the << button playback
Press and hold the “+” button during playback
Press and hold the “ - ” button during playback
Short press the MFB when you hear the incoming ring sound. NOTE: Music will
automatically pause when you are answering a call and resume when you end the
Press and hold the MFB for 1 - 2 seconds to decline the incoming call.
Short press the MFB to end the call and “hang up”.
While the call is in progress press & hold the MFB 2 seconds to transfer the call
between the phone and the headphone.
When phone is paired with headphone but no call is in progress double press the MFB
to redail the last number
Double press the MFB to place current call on hold and answer an incoming 2nd
call. Double press again as needed to switch between calls.
Press and hold the MFB for 3 seconds until your hear the “Power Off” prompt and LED
Skip to beginning of current
track or go to the previous track.
Decline an incoming phone
Transfer a call between the
It is dangerous and illegal (in some jurisdictions) to use headphones when you are driving a car, riding a bike
or motorcycle, or operating a watercraft. Be aware of local laws and regulations.
Do not use these headphones in situations where they might cause distractions or prevent you from hearing
There are no user serviceable parts in these headphones. Do not attempt any service or repairs on your
own. Refer to the warranty for service, repair or replacement information.
Your new iHome Bluetooth stereo headphones are designed to link with your Bluetooth enabled
smartphone or music player to allow you to wirelessly listen to music and answer phone calls within
the normal 10 meter (33 feet) Bluetooth operating range.
1. Multi-function button: Power On/Off,
Answer/End, Pair and Play/Pause.
2. Power/Pairing/Charging LED Indicator
4. Skip Track Forward Button ( )
5. Volume Down Button ( - )
6. Skip Track Reverse Button ( )
9. Micro USB Charging Port
1. Reception is noisy or intermittent
Make sure that the headphones and the paired device are within the Bluetooth operating range of approx-
Make sure that your headphones are properly paired and connected with your Bluetooth enabled
smartphone or music player. Refer to the “Pairing” instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied
with your phone or music player if necessary.
The rechargeable battery in your headphones may be exhausted and need to be recharged. Refer to the
“Charging Your Headphones” instructions in this manual.
3. Unable to Pair/Connect
The pairing settings between the headphones and your smartphone or music player may have been
erased or deleted. Follow the “Pairing” instructions in this manual to re-pair and reconnect the devices.
Turn off any other Bluetooth devices that are not being used to reduce external interference.
4. Some Functions Do Not Work
Your specific model of smartphone may not support some of the functions described in this manual. Refer
to the manual supplied with your phone for further information.
Connect the included cable to the auxiliary input jack on the
bottom of the “R" earpiece of your iB87 headphones, and to the
headphone jack of your auxiliary music source.
Use of the Hangtag Cord Wrap
of hangtag as desired and
• Cord wrap (Packaging Hangtag)
• Drawstring Travel Pouch
• Bluetooth Stereo Headphone
iHome Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI), warrants this product to be free from
defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of
Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally
purchased. Should this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required by reason of any defect or malfunction during
the warranty period, SDI will repair or, at its discretion, replace this product without charge. This decision is subject to
verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery of this product to the Factory Service Center authorized by Customer
If service is required, please call Customer Service at 1-800-288-2792 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and
NOTE: This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover (i)
products which have been damaged by negligence or willful actions, misuse or accident, or which have been modified or
repaired by unauthorized persons; (ii) cracked or broken cabinets, or units damaged by excessive heat; (iii) damage to
digital media players, CD’s or tape cassettes (if applicable); (iv) the cost of shipping this product to the Factory Service
Center and its return to the owner.
This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and does not extend to owners of the product other than to the
original purchaser. In no event will SDI or any of its affiliates, contractors, resellers, their officers, directors, shareholders,
members or agents be liable to you or any third party for any consequential or incidental damages, any lost profits, actual,
exemplary or punitive damages. (Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential
damages, so these restrictions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Your acknowledgment and agreement to fully and completely abide by the above mentioned disclaimer of warranty is
contractually binding to you upon your transfer of currency (money order, cashier's check, or credit card) for purchase of
© 2015 SDI Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Questions? Visit www.ihome.com
or call 1-800-288-2792 Toll Free
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Bluetooth technology is incorporated under license from Bluetooth SIG Inc.
iB87-052815-B Printed in China
Always remember to turn your headphones off if they will not be used for a long period of time. Do not
expose your headphones to extremely hot or cold temperatures for extended periods. Do not expose
them to direct sunlight or leave them in places such as the dashboard of your car on a hot day. Prevent
water or any other liquids from entering the cabinets of your headphones.
Using these, or any headphones at high volume levels for long periods can result in permanent hearing
damage. Always start listening with volume controls on your headphones and your paired smartphone or
music player at a low level and then gradually increase the volume controls to a comfortable listening
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
• Warning: Changes or modications to this unit 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
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
