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Kanex AirBlue

Kanex AirBlue - Portable Bluetooth Music Receiver

ITEM: AIRBLUE

Stream Audio Wirelessly
The Kanex AirBlue™ is a portable Bluetooth®-based music receiver that enables you to wirelessly play, listen and control all your favorite music from your iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad or Android device through your home stereo speakers.

Small Footprint
Take the AirBlue™ anywhere you go and get set up in a snap. Sync and configure your Bluetooth® audio device in just minutes. It’s flexible enough to stream to any speakers, home entertainment center, or car sound system.

Control Bluetooth devices over AV
Share, control and listen to your favorite playlist or podcasts wirelessly using the Kanex AirBlue™ through your home-theater AV receiver or powered speakers using the included audio cable.

Rechargeable Battery
In case you’re running out of juice, no cumbersome power supply is needed to charge the unit. Simply connect it to a USB power outlet and start streaming your favorite tunes. No access to a USB port to keep the AirBlue™ charged? That’s okay because it averages 10 working hours, more than enough to keep you worry free.
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Technical Specifications

Bluetooth Version:    v2.1 with EDR system in 2.4GHz ISM band
Transmission Distance:   

33ft.
Device Compatibility:    Devices enabled with A2DP stereo Bluetooth
Included Cable Types:   

1) 3.5mm to RCA

2) 3.5mm to 3.5mm

3) Mini USB to USB
Terminals:    Combined TX/RX RF
Processor:    

DSP Co-Processor - 16& 32-bit run time
Output dB:    +4dBm with level control 13 dB
Audio Codec:    16-bit stereo codec - 94dB SNR stereo DAC playback
Battery:    Internal rechargeable battery
Working Hours:    Up to 10 Hours

*Also works with Bluetooth enabled Mac models, PC's and laptops

Compatibility:
iMac
    Early 2006
    Late 2006
    Mid 2006
    Mid 2007
    Early 2008
    Early 2009
    Late 2009
    Mid 2009
    Mid 2010
    Late 2011
    Mid 2011

iPod Touch
    Late 2007
    Late 2008
    Late 2009
    Late 2010

Mac Pro
    Late 2006
    Early 2008
    Early 2009
    Late 2010
    Mid 2010

Macbook Air
    Early 2008
    Late 2008
    Mid 2009
    Late 2010
    Mid 2010
    Mid 2011

iPad
    Early 2010
    Early 2011

Mac Mini
    Early 2005
    Late 2005
    Early 2006
    Late 2006
    Mid 2007
    Early 2009
    Late 2009
    Mid 2010
    Mid 2011

Macbook
    Late 2006
    Mid 2006
    Late 2007
    Mid 2007
    Early 2008
    Late 2008
    Early 2009
    Late 2009
    Mid 2009
    Mid 2010

Macbook Pro
    Early 2006
    Late 2006
    Late 2007
    Mid 2007
    Early 2008
    Late 2008
    Early 2009
    Mid 2009
    Mid 2010
    Early 2011

iPhone
    Early 2007
    Mid 2008
    Mid 2009
    Early 2010
    Mid 2010
    Late 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

When pairing my iPhone with the AirBlue - I’ve held the power button down until the blue LED comes on but I can’t find Kanex in the list of devices found by my iPhone. What should I do?
In order for your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or any other Bluetooth equipped device to see the Kanex AirBlue you must first put the Kanex AirBlue into discoverable mode by follow these steps: While the device is off, hold the power button for 6 seconds until the blue LED flashes in fast intervals. (Holding the button down for only 4 seconds turns the AirBlue ON not into discoverable mode, so keep holding the button down for 2 more seconds.) NOTE: After 4 seconds the blue LED will begin to flash, but do

The specifications on the Kanex AirBlue states I’m able to make a connection and play music up to 38ft away, how much farther can I play my music?
The Kanex AirBlue is in fact capable of making a connection up to 38ft away, however, objects such as walls, furniture, or any other obstacles in the way of sight will cause the range to decrease.

I'm very interested in your device and have a question. When paired and playing music, if a phone call comes in will my bluetooth headset kick in and disconnect from the AirBlue (I have an iPhone 4 and this may be more of a function of the phone than your device). Thanks!
No, it should not disconnect from the AirBlue when receiving a phone call, however the music will stop playing when an incoming/outgoing call is made. In Theory, when receiving a call, you would usually select the device in which you would like the audio to come out of.

I have a USB connection in my glove box to my car stereo. Can I connect the AirBlue to this instead of the AUX audio jack? Will it also charge the AirBlue through the USB cable in my car?
The Aux audio jack is require for audio output. Yes the usb will charge the AirBlue and the LED will turn red which indicates charge.

My car has a usb connector that I can plug my iphone into to charge as well as send music through. Can I use the usb connector to charge the device as well as send music?
You can in fact use the USB to charge the device, however you would need to use the aux audio port for audio playback.

Will the AirBlue pair with my MacBook also? I'd rather stream from there than my iPhone the majority of the time.
Yes it will work on any Macbook or devices that have bluetooth audio out.

Pairing AirBlue in my car will it work as playing phone call audio through the stereo speakers as well?
No it will not. The Kanex AirBlue is a Bluetooth music receiver, it does not have functions like a Bluetooth headset/hands free device.

Can I connect a tape adapter to the airblue to use in my car? This would keep me from having to connect the tape adapter to my phone every time I get in the car.
Yes you can. The Airblue will connect to the 3.5mm audio cable coming out from the adapter.

Does AirBlue work with Motorola Droid??
Yes it does. As long as your Smart phone is equipped with Bluetooth, you will be able to connect to the AirBlue.

How do i know when the unit is charging/charged?
The LED on the top of the unit will illuminate red when the unit is charging and will turn off once the unit is fully charged.

Is this device only compatible with Apple products? I have an HTC Thunderbolt and HP Touchpad that I would use it with, and am planning on buying a Samsung Galaxy Nexus to replace the Thunderbolt. Will any Bluetooth device work, or only Apple stuff?
This unit will work fine with any Bluetooth enable device.

Hi. Can i use kanex for voice conversation in my car. Kanex put my music on the speakers but not phone calls? Any advaice for me?
Hello, You can not use the Kanex Airblue as a hands free headset. This unit is designed as a Bluetooth music receiver, not Bluetooth headset.

Is it safe for the AirBlue if it is constantly on charge all the time. As I have usb charging in my car i want to be able to leave it plugged in all the time and not have to worry about it being charged.
Leaving it constantly on charge would not damage the unit, but in long term may affect the performance of your Lithium Ion Battery, it will hold less of a charge. Thanks.

it is asking for a pairing code to connect with my bluetooth device, hp lap top
Yes, a pairing code is required (sometimes)depending on the device. Use 4 zeros: (0000) and you are set to go.

I received the AirBlue as a birthday gift yesterday. I charged the unit over night and was able to see the red light as it charged. It will not turn on when I press the play button. I have tried countless times both plugged and unplugged from the power source. Please help!
Please press and hold the pause/play button for 13 seconds while the unit is off. This will do a factory reset on the AirBlue.

Hello, will AirBlue automatically reconnect to my device? in other words, if i leave my car and then come back next morning, start the car, will my phone automatically connect to AirBlue or will i have to wake it and pair?
Absolutely, once its paired with your device, you do not need to find, or re-pair the device to Airblue. thanks

I have an iPhone 4s and was considering getting AirBlue for my car. I frequently use my iPhone for navigation using the Navigon app and for Pandora Radio. Is the AirBlue compatible with the audio from these two apps?
Yes, anything that pumps Audio out from the Apps, the airblue will work flawlessly when paired and fully charged with the iP4S. Thanks.

Can the AirBlue pair with more than 1 device? I would like it to work with my GPS and android streaming music.
No, it will only pair with one device at a time, thanks.

Does Airblue device recognize my device after turning on and off bluetooth of my iphone. If so how many device does Airblue can recognize in its memory
Yes, it does recognize after shutting off your phone or any other Bluetooth device, The maximum you can pair is up to 5 devices in the built in memory.

will the air blue work with iPhone 5 and 2005 Acura TL?
Yes.

Does it work with Sony MP3 players with Bluetooth?
Yes.

will this device work with the ipod touch 5th generation in the 64GB size? and does it work by plugging into the input jack for speakers? or is the device its self a speaker?
Yes, it will work with the ipod touch 5th gen, however it is not a self speaker, you will need to connect the airblue to an external speaker or amplifier/ stereo to get the full fun out of it. Thanks.

Will the AirBlue work with the iPod Nanp 7th generation? it has bluetooth 4.0 ADCP.
Yes, it works great.
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