RECORD BUTTON
In USER mode, press and hold REC to record into any of the six selections. The LED will light during recording. To erase a location press and release REC briefly (within 1/2 second).
Selects between dozens of built-in sounds or user recordings.
In BUILT-IN mode, plays the next built in sound within the selected category. To select only the current sound, press and hold PLAY until you hear a beep.
In USER mode, plays the user recording in the selected posiiton. A beep will play if nothing is recorded.
Selects one of six different built-in categories or one of six user recordings.
Selects one of four volume levels, from soft to loud.
Used for recording your own sounds. Excellent results can be achieved simply by speaking into the microphone, or holding the unit 8 to 10 inches away from an audio source. Press and hold the REC button to make the recording.
Audio can also be recorded by connecting a 1/8 inch audio jack from your PC, CD, or MP3 player here. Audio will be heard through the iChime speaker. Press and hold the REC button to record the portion you want.
Q: How much recording time is there for my own sounds?
A: There is a total of 56 seconds and each of the six locations can have up to 20 seconds of recorded sound. So for example you can have two 20 seconds recordings and one 16 second recording, or five 10 second recordings and one 6 second recording, or any other combination.
Q: After I record my own sound can I erase it and record something else?
A: Yes, you can simply record right over it or you can erase it and use that room in another location.
Q: How do I erase a recording?
A: Switch to USER and select the location with the selector dial. Then press the REC button and release it quickly as soon as you see the red light come on. You will know that the location is fully erased if it beeps when you press the PLAY button. Note that if you leave iChime pointing to an erased location it will play "Ding Dong" when the front doorbell button is pushed.
Q: Is there a way to erase all recordings at one time?
A: Yes. Switch to USER then press and hold the REC button. After you see the red light come on, press and hold PLAY along with REC. After about 2 seconds it will beep twice indicating that all six user locations have been erased.
Q: Can I use iChime as a door chime in my business when someone opens the door?
A: Yes. iChime will work with a varitety of different devices such as a floor mat or door switch in order to trigger it. See our installation page for more information.
Q: How loud is it?
A: Very loud. iChime has been designed to be heard in an average sized home. Most people do not use the loudest volume setting. For larger homes, basements, etc., a auxiliary speaker (or even two) can be added.
Q: Does iChime come in any other colors?
A: No, not at this time.