{"id":889,"date":"2026-04-20T18:16:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/?page_id=889"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:16:38","slug":"quick-start-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/dsc01\/en\/quick-start-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Start Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Clock can perform basic operations with the device alone. Connecting with the app allows detailed settings such as sound selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use with device only<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be sure to charge before first use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-theme-alert-box alert-box is-instructed\"><div class=\"alert-box__icon\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 34 34\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><mask id=\"mask-instructed\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\"><rect width=\"34\" height=\"34\" fill=\"black\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#mask-instructed)\"><path d=\"M16.3506 4.125C16.6393 3.62506 17.3607 3.62505 17.6494 4.125L31.9385 28.875C32.2271 29.375 31.8664 30 31.2891 30H2.71094C2.13359 30 1.77285 29.375 2.06152 28.875L16.3506 4.125Z\" stroke=\"#4E4E4E\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M18.3517 24.1863C18.3517 24.9149 17.7472 25.5 16.9943 25.5C16.2415 25.5 15.6369 24.9149 15.6369 24.1863C15.6369 23.4577 16.2415 22.8726 16.9943 22.8726C17.7472 22.8726 18.3517 23.4577 18.3517 24.1863Z\" fill=\"#4E4E4E\"\/><path d=\"M16.2871 21.3602C16.3327 21.7134 16.6293 21.9784 17.0057 21.9784C17.3821 21.9784 17.6787 21.7134 17.7243 21.3602L18.5 15.1118C18.5 15.0566 18.5114 15.0014 18.5114 14.9462C18.5114 14.1403 17.8384 13.5 17.0171 13.5C16.1958 13.5 15.5 14.1513 15.5 14.9462C15.5 15.0014 15.5 15.0566 15.5 15.1118L16.2757 21.3602H16.2871Z\" fill=\"#4E4E4E\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"alert-box__content\">\n<p>Charging The Clock requires a USB power source capable of 15W (5V3A) or more. Please use a USB cable with USB-C (USB Type-C) connectors on both ends and an adapter or charger with a single port outputting 15W or more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260330184653\/quick-start-guide-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-555\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Turn on power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Press and hold the moon and sun buttons simultaneously to turn on the power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260420130233\/quick-start-guide-2-en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Set the time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To set the time, press and hold the moon button, sun button, and crown simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260420130220\/quick-start-guide-3-en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-894\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In time setting, set &#8220;hour&#8221; then &#8220;minute&#8221; in order. During the &#8220;hour&#8221; setting, the selected number blinks; rotate the crown to select and press the crown to confirm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260420130131\/quick-start-guide-4-en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-893\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In AM, only the selected number blinks and others are off.<br>In PM, only the selected number blinks and all others are lit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/wp-content\/uploads\/20260420130254\/quick-start-guide-5-en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-896\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After setting hour and minute, press the crown; the entire display blinks to complete time setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Master usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For basic function usage, please see &#8220;<a href=\"\/global\/connect-app\/dsc01\/en\/button-functions\/\">Button Functions.<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use with app connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting with the app enables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Device settings via app (Bluetooth\u00ae communication)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic time adjustment via Wi-Fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing sounds for alarm, Relax Time, and timer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turning hourly chime on\/off and changing chime sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting a second time zone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying software updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install the app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The app to set The Clock, &#8220;BALMUDA Connect,&#8221; is available for iPhone and Android smartphones. Please download from the respective stores.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"wp-block-get-connect-app\">\n        <a class=\"wp-block-get-connect-app__link\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/jp\/app\/balmuda-connect\/id6751993257\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/wp-content\/plugins\/get-connect-app\/assets\/images\/get-app-store.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/a>\n        <a class=\"wp-block-get-connect-app__link\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.balmuda.connect&#038;hl=ja\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balmuda.com\/global\/connect-app\/wp-content\/plugins\/get-connect-app\/assets\/images\/get-google-play.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-theme-alert-box alert-box is-instructed\"><div class=\"alert-box__icon\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 34 34\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><mask id=\"mask-instructed\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\"><rect width=\"34\" height=\"34\" fill=\"black\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#mask-instructed)\"><path d=\"M16.3506 4.125C16.6393 3.62506 17.3607 3.62505 17.6494 4.125L31.9385 28.875C32.2271 29.375 31.8664 30 31.2891 30H2.71094C2.13359 30 1.77285 29.375 2.06152 28.875L16.3506 4.125Z\" stroke=\"#4E4E4E\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M18.3517 24.1863C18.3517 24.9149 17.7472 25.5 16.9943 25.5C16.2415 25.5 15.6369 24.9149 15.6369 24.1863C15.6369 23.4577 16.2415 22.8726 16.9943 22.8726C17.7472 22.8726 18.3517 23.4577 18.3517 24.1863Z\" fill=\"#4E4E4E\"\/><path d=\"M16.2871 21.3602C16.3327 21.7134 16.6293 21.9784 17.0057 21.9784C17.3821 21.9784 17.6787 21.7134 17.7243 21.3602L18.5 15.1118C18.5 15.0566 18.5114 15.0014 18.5114 14.9462C18.5114 14.1403 17.8384 13.5 17.0171 13.5C16.1958 13.5 15.5 14.1513 15.5 14.9462C15.5 15.0014 15.5 15.0566 15.5 15.1118L16.2757 21.3602H16.2871Z\" fill=\"#4E4E4E\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"alert-box__content\">\n<p>If you have already downloaded the app, please update to the latest version.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Initial app setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After installing the app and either creating a new BALMUDA Connect account or logging in, you can link the device by selecting &#8220;Add Product.&#8221; For details, see &#8220;<a href=\"\/global\/connect-app\/dsc01\/en\/app-pairing\/\">App Link\/Unlink.<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Link via Bluetooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With The Clock powered off, press and hold the side button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Follow the app instructions to complete linking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Set up Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Wi-Fi setup, The Clock can automatically adjust the time accurately even without a nearby smartphone. This setup can be skipped and done later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-theme-alert-box alert-box is-instructed\"><div class=\"alert-box__icon\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 34 34\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><mask id=\"mask-instructed\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\"><rect width=\"34\" height=\"34\" fill=\"black\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#mask-instructed)\"><path d=\"M16.3506 4.125C16.6393 3.62506 17.3607 3.62505 17.6494 4.125L31.9385 28.875C32.2271 29.375 31.8664 30 31.2891 30H2.71094C2.13359 30 1.77285 29.375 2.06152 28.875L16.3506 4.125Z\" stroke=\"#4E4E4E\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M18.3517 24.1863C18.3517 24.9149 17.7472 25.5 16.9943 25.5C16.2415 25.5 15.6369 24.9149 15.6369 24.1863C15.6369 23.4577 16.2415 22.8726 16.9943 22.8726C17.7472 22.8726 18.3517 23.4577 18.3517 24.1863Z\" fill=\"#4E4E4E\"\/><path d=\"M16.2871 21.3602C16.3327 21.7134 16.6293 21.9784 17.0057 21.9784C17.3821 21.9784 17.6787 21.7134 17.7243 21.3602L18.5 15.1118C18.5 15.0566 18.5114 15.0014 18.5114 14.9462C18.5114 14.1403 17.8384 13.5 17.0171 13.5C16.1958 13.5 15.5 14.1513 15.5 14.9462C15.5 15.0014 15.5 15.0566 15.5 15.1118L16.2757 21.3602H16.2871Z\" fill=\"#4E4E4E\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"alert-box__content\">\n<p>In the current app version, changing Wi-Fi settings later requires redoing the setup.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Clock can perform basic operations with the device alone. 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