Braun BNC020 Digital Bluetooth 4.0 Connected Alarm Clock Guide

Braun BNC020 Digital Bluetooth 4.0 Connected Alarm Clock Guide

OVERVIEW

Display symbols

• A. Time
• B. Alarm icon
• C. Alarm days
• D. Alarm time
• E. Bluetooth® active icon

Function keys

1. Setting switch
2. Battery door
3. Reset
4. Pair
5. DC jack
6. USB slot 2.1A
7. USB slot 1A
8. Alarm on/off
9. Snooze
10. +
11. –
12. Scroll
13. Adaptor
14. CR2032 Battery

Features

• Supports iOS version 7.1 or above, Android version 6.0 or above
• Remote customization via Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
• Automatic time and date synchronization (including DST changes)
• Sets multiple alarms / repeat alarms for desired days of the week
• 5 alarm tone patterns with a shuffle option
• 3 alarm volumes
• 4 levels of display brightness
• Customizable alarm sound duration
• Customizable snooze length
• The Braun-connected clock runs independently even without a Bluetooth connection
• 12/24-hour display
• Intuitive, user-friendly interface
• Ability to pair with multiple Braun-connected clocks.

Before you start using the clock, please make sure to read the instruction manual carefully. Following and respecting the instructions in this manual will prevent damage to your alarm clock and loss of your statutory rights arising from defects due to incorrect use.

Battery installation

1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Take out the button cell battery and remove the plastic strip.
3. Insert the CR2032 battery in polarity (+) and (-) as indicated.
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Plug in the power adapter.

Standalone Alarm Clock operation
Once the power adaptor is plugged in, the alarm clock will turn on. The default time is set to 2:00 am and the default unit alarm time is set to midnight.

Setting the clock time

1. Move the slider to the ‘time’ position at the back of the alarm clock.
2. Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to adjust the clock time.
3. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ keys to adjust the clock time at a faster speed.
4. Press the scroll key to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time format.
5. Move the slider back to the ‘brightness’ position to confirm the time.

Setting the alarm time

1. Move the slider to the ‘alarm’ position at the back of the alarm clock.
2. Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to adjust the alarm time.
3. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ keys to adjust the alarm time at a faster speed.
4. To create a new alarm, press the scroll key until “-:–” is displayed. Then use the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to adjust the new alarm time. Once the number of alarms added reaches five, no further new alarms can be added.
5. Move the slider back to the ‘brightness’ position to confirm the alarms.
6. Press and hold the alarm on/off the touch-button for ~1 second to activate a displayed alarm. Press and hold the alarm on/off the touch-button for over 2 seconds to deactivate a displayed alarm.
7. When the slider is on ‘brightness’, press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to adjust the display brightness. There are 4 backlight levels.
8. When the unit alarm is sounding, press the touch-snooze button to stop the alarm and enter the snooze mode. The alarm will sound again after 5 minutes. This will repeat 3 times.
9. The alarm duration is 3 minutes.

Using the BNC020 Alarm Clock via the Braun Time app

Pairing the BNC020 Alarm Clock

1. Access the App Store or Google Play and search for ‘Braun Time’
   
2. Select and install the ‘Braun Time application on your device.
3. Before running the ‘Braun Time App, make sure the Bluetooth is turned ON on your device.
4. Tap the App icon and the ‘Nearby Braun Clocks’ screen will appear.
5. Tap ‘Pair a Clock’ to search for nearby Braun clocks. (Image 1)
   
6. Press and hold the [pair] button on the back of the alarm clock for 5 seconds. The Bluetooth icon will start to blink and an audible ‘beep’ can be heard. (Image 2)
7. The ‘BNC020 Alarm Clock’ will be displayed once the alarm clock is ready for pairing. Tap ‘BNC020 Alarm Clock’ to start the pairing process. (Image 3)
8. If ‘None Found’ is still displayed, please restart your mobile device.
9. After the connection is made, the following information will be synchronized:
   • a. Current time and date
   • b. Alarms setting
   • c. Backlight configuration
10. One ‘BNC020 Alarm Clock’ can pair to one device.
11. One device can pair with up to five ‘BNC020 Alarm Clocks’.

Renaming the BNC020 Alarm Clock

1. Tap ‘BNC020 Alarm Clock’ in the ‘Name’ section to edit the alarm clock name.
2. Input the new name and tap ‘Save’ to confirm.

Setting an alarm time

1. Tap ‘Add New Alarm’ to create a new alarm, or tap an existing alarm to modify it. (Image 4)
2. The alarm setting screen will appear. Various elements can be edited and adjusted on this screen, which includes (Image 5):
   • a. Time: Tap or scroll to adjust the time for this alarm.
   • b. Day of the week: Tap to select which day/days of the week to enable the alarm.
     • If no days are selected, the alarm will activate as soon as the time matches the alarm time.
     • If multiple days are selected, the alarm will activate on specific days when the time matches the alarm time.
   • c. Sound pattern: Tap to select which tone pattern is applied to this alarm. Five tone patterns plus one ‘shuffle’ pattern are available.
   • d. Alarm volume level: Tap to select the alarm sound volume level (three options: Low, Med, and High).
3. Complete the alarm setting. (Image 6)
   • a. Tap ‘Cancel’ to cancel the current alarm setting and go back to the main screen.
   • b. Tap ‘Save’ to save the alarm settings and set the alarm.
   • c. To delete an alarm, tap ‘Delete Alarm’ within the alarm settings.
   • d. An alarm can be turned on / off by sliding the switch on the main screen right or left.
     
4. The number of snoozes can be altered via ‘Maximum Snoozes’ on the main screen. The ‘Snooze Duration’ can also be altered here for App alarms. (Image 7)
5. The duration of snoozes can be altered via ‘Snooze Duration’ on the main screen. (Image 7)

Further alarm settings

You can edit and adjust the following items on the App via the main screen. (Image 7) (Image 8)

1. Snooze Enabled: Tap or slide the slider button to enable/disable the snooze function (Image 8). If the ‘Snooze Enabled’ is ON, you will have two further options:
   • a. Maximum Snoozes (Image 9): The maximum number of times the snooze function will repeat. This can be set to a value of 1 – 9, or unlimited.
   • b. Snooze Duration (Image 10): The time interval between the snooze function activating. This can be set to a value of 1 – 15 minutes.
2.  Alarm Sound Duration (Image 11): The alarm duration. This can be set to a value of 1-15 minutes.
3. Backlight: Select the LCD brightness. This has 4 different level options.
   
4. 24-Hour Time: Select 12 or 24-hour format by using the slider button.
5. Auto DST update: This will adjust Daylight Saving Time (DST) automatically based on your device’s time zone setting. The alarm clock will automatically adjust to be one hour ahead of Standard Time in the summertime and will be back to the normal Standard Time when back to winter time.
6. Name: This shows the current alarm clock name.
7. Get Instructional Manual: Tap to show the online manual.
8. Device Version: This shows the current paired alarm clock hardware firmware version.

Deleting the BNC020 Alarm Clock

1. To delete/disconnect the BNC020 Alarm Clock record, tap ‘Edit’ in the ‘Nearby Braun Clocks section to edit the paired clock list. (Image 12)
2. Press thebutton to delete the BNC020 Alarm Clock records on the device. (Image 13) (Image 14)

Resetting the BNC020 Alarm Clock

1. If the BNC020 Alarm Clock is not working properly, press the ‘reset’ button on the back of the clock to resume the default setting.
2. If the ‘Braun Time application is not working properly, please restart your mobile device.
3. After resetting the BNC020 Alarm Clock and restarting your mobile device, all the data will be deleted. Press and hold the [pair] button to re-pair the BNC020 Alarm Clock.

Scroll for the alarm list display

1. You can press the ‘scroll’ button on the side of the BNC020 Alarm Clock to check the alarm list when the slider is set to the ‘brightness’ position.
2. The display will automatically revert to show the soonest upcoming alarm once the ‘scroll’ button is not pressed for 5 seconds.

Stop or snooze the alarm

1. Stop the alarm via the App.
2. When the clock alarm is sounding, enter the App on the ‘Nearby Braun Clocks’ page where two icons will be visible; ‘Turn Off’ and ‘Snooze’. (Image 15)
3. Tap ‘Turn Off’ to turn off the alarm.
4. Tap ‘Snooze’ to stop the alarm and enter the snooze mode.
5. Stop the alarm during the lock screen.
6. For the iOS versions, when the clock alarm is sounding, a notification will pop up on the lock screen. Swipe left on the notification and tap ‘View’. This will bring up the ‘Snooze’ and ‘Turn Off’ options.
7. For the iOS versions with 3D touch, when the clock is sounding a notification will pop up on the lock-screen. Press and hold down on the notification to activate the 3D touch feature. (Image 16) This will bring up the ‘Snooze’ and ‘Turn Off’ options.
8. For the Android version, a notification icon may appear at the top of the status bar. Slide down the status bar to show the notification to show the ‘Snooze’ and ‘Turn Off’ options. (Image 17)

Taking care of your BNC020 Alarm Clock

Zeon Ltd shall not be liable for any damage occurring as a result of not following these instructions. Likewise, Zeon Ltd takes no responsibility for any incorrect readings and for any consequences that may result from them. Please take particular note of the safety advice! Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.

• The unit should not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Do not expose the unit and battery to humidity, rain, sand, or excessive heat caused by heating equipment.
• No objects filled with liquids should be placed on the unit.
• No naked flame sources should be placed on the unit.
• Do not cover the unit. Adequate space with a small gap between the buzzer holes and surrounding surfaces.
• To clean the BNC020 Alarm Clock, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may harm the housing.
• The adaptor should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
• The normal function of the product may be disturbed by strong electromagnetic interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. In case the function does not resume, please use the product in another location.

Specification

• Model: BNC020
• Bluetooth version: 4.0
• Battery: CR2032 (backup battery)
• Rated input power: DC 4.75V – 5.3V 4000mA
• Operation temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Frequency: 2402 – 2480MHz
• Transmit Power: 0dBm

Guarantee
2-year guarantee against material and workmanship defects (except battery). The guarantee is valid in those countries where the alarm clock is officially being sold. Broken or cracked lens screens are not covered under the Guarantee.

The Bluetooth® Trademark usage The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Zeon Ltd is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

REFERENCE LINK

https://braun-clocks.com/blogs/news/braun-adds-intelligence-of-smartphones-to-connected-bnc020-alarm-clock

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