Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- IBT81B
- SKU:
- 6226105
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the iBT81 Portable Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality, ease of use, and compact size, frequently praising its impressive volume and appealing design features, including the lights and color options. Many appreciate its Bluetooth connectivity and find it to be a good value for the price. However, some users note that the battery life could be improved, and there have been a few reports of issues with the charging port.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Sound ok. Still working after 1yr
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound ok. Still working after 1yr. No issue. Ok for value.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .Thank you for sharing your iHome experience. We appreciate Customer feedback.
ok for ipad
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Terrible limited audio volume, it works fine if the house is quite.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .The volume is controlled by the connected device. This 3 watt speaker definitely fills a room with enjoyable sound quality. it is not made to entertain a party
love the new color
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it's a nice little speaker having your desk when you're working
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .Yes,. this is the perfect speaker to use at your desk. Enjoy your iHome experience. Thank you for taking time to submit a review.
Not bad for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound could be fuller, but it is not bad for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendmoderate
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.trouble connecting bluetooth but sound could be better
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .To connect the Bluetooth, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds until you hear a beep.
Then pair to your phone/tablet. Make sure the speaker is fully charged Low battery can cause audio distortion. Our Support Team is just phone call away. 1-800-288-2792.
Could not use it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I could not use it because it did not have an auxiliary port and my devise did not blue tooth capabilities so I took it back at my local Best Buy and found one that did have an auxiliary port
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .Dear Customer,
You are correct this unit does not feature an aux-in, it does not make any claims about featuring one.
More frustrated than please with this device.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i miss having a volume adjustment on the devise itself. Also a nuisance if i hit the wrong button and colors start to change and i want to leave it at one set color.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .We are sorry to hear you are less than satisfied with the iBT81. You might want to check out the iBT371. It has volume control on the unit itself, colors and it is weather proof. We appreciate your feedback.
COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This speaker sounds great in store but zafter getting home it just didnt do good...i will be taking back once i get the time
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .Please elaborate on your review by detailing the pros and cons. We use constructive feedback as a learning tool for product improvements. We may be able to offer operational assistance If you are experiencing difficulties using the product.
Best Regards,
iHome Support
1-800-288-2792
Broke the second day .
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m kinda upset cuz they offered warranty for 10$ but I had in mind to get a much better and bigger speaker a few months later so I happily declined because I needed something temporarily. The speaker broke the second day . Still looks new an all . Disappointing. Ihome support does not help either
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .Rey, we emailed you to obtain more information on 3/15/2019 @ 12:20 p.m and we are still waiting for your response. When you say something "broke" we need more detailed information. If best buy would not accept the return, it would be an indication of physical damage/dropped speaker. I am going to email you again now. Please check your spam/junk mail. We look forward to assisting you and your updated review.
returned
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i returned this for something different , jbl speaker
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .We are sorry to hear you returned the speaker. We would love to hear more about your decision. What were the pros and cons for the iBT81? We look forward to your updated review.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Wireless speaker review
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Bluetooth speaker works very good.Easy to link up
I would recommend this to a friend Is not loud
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product was bought under the impression by a Best Buy employee that it would be loud. It does not work like it should I guess bc it’s not loud at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .We would like to work with your directly to see what your expectations of the speaker are. This is a small speaker with 3 watts of audio output power. You might want to look into a bigger speaker such as the iHome iBT372 if you need something loud. Please contact us with so we can obtain more information on how you will use the speaker so we can help find a model number which fits your needs.
Best Regards,
iHome Support
1-800-288-2792
iHome - NAH
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned the product due to ease of use. I tried to synch up with my iPhone for two days. I used up purchasing Home Pod.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot good quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was not pleased with my Bluetooth speaker, haven’t had it a year and it had stopped working, will not purchase again!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .Dear Customer,
We re sorry to hear about your experience, please visit the website below and someone from our customer service team will be able to assist you further.
ihome.com/contact/support
Cute but weak like a baby
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's an adorable little speaker. Cool looking but lacks volume which is kinda the main point of a speaker, amiright?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .We would like to hear more about your needs for a speaker. This iBT81 has 2 watts of audio output power which will amplify the sound of your mobile device, but not entertain a party. Please contact our Support Team so we can help you choose a speaker that best fits your needs.
Best Regards,
iHome Support
1-800-288-2792
Horrible experience
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sounds goes in and out , then there is a lot of static during playing music.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .Dear Customer,
We are sorry for any inconvenience, it is possible there is something blocking your Bluetooth connection or you are standing too far away from the speaker. Please visit iHome.com/support/contact and someone from our customer service team will be able to help troubleshoot your issue.
Descent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like it its okay for the proce paid. I would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Lights, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Amazing Bluetooth speaker for a decent price
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pulling this speaker out of the box, I was honestly excited to use it seeing as it was everything I was looking for. This speaker has very powerful sound for its size, something I did not expect. The bass is pretty strong, and the LED lights add a nice touch to it. The only con for the speaker is that it does not hold a charge. It is best that you keep it on the charger whether you are using it or not.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Charging port
Do not Reccomend
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In the beginning it was super good it worked really good but two months after it would not charge. Its connected it should be charging but It doesn't.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .Dear Customer,
We are sorry to hear about that, please reach out using the link below and someone from our customer support team will be able to either troubleshoot the issue or send you a replacement.
ihome.com/support/contact
Dissapointed
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn't expect that much because it ain't expensive but I couldn't even be satisfied just a little I just bought it yesterday and it doesn't work well now Moreover, sound quality is bad and there's no volume button I would not recommend it
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from iHome
Posted .The iBT81 needs to be charged for 4 hours prior to initial use. It sounds like you took it out of the box and started using it without charging. A low battery will cause audio quality to sound "bad" The volume is controlled by your smart device the speaker is connected to. Please review the user manual to familiarize yourself with the features. We look forward to your updated review.