How to Use FlashBack

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Living Memorial

FlashBack was designed to be simple, intuitive, and durable — so families can focus on honoring their loved ones, not learning complicated technology. Follow the steps below to charge, record, and mount your FlashBack device at a memorial site.

Step 1: Charge Your FlashBack Device

Before using FlashBack for the first time, charge it fully using the included USB cable. This initial charge takes approximately four hours.

Although the device is solar powered for long-term use, a complete USB charge ensures optimal performance right away.

Tip: After the first full charge, FlashBack’s solar panel will keep the device charged — even after hundreds of plays.

Interior view of FlashBack memorial device showing USB port, microphone, volume knob, and record button for customizing audio playback.

Step 2: Record a Personal Message

1. Briefly press the RECORD button to begin

2. Speak clearly into the microphone — share a eulogy, life story, or personal message

3. Press the RECORD button again to stop recording

4. Press the PLAY button to listen and review

5. Not satisfied? You can re-record at any time by repeating the steps above

Note: The message will remain saved even after powering off or moving the device.

Interior view of FlashBack memorial device showing USB port, microphone, volume knob, and record button for customizing audio playback.
Front view of FlashBack memorial speaker showing the play button and built-in speaker for playing recorded messages at the gravesite.

Step 3: Mount FlashBack to the Monument

FlashBack attaches securely to most standard headstones using a simple clamp mechanism:

1. Use the provided key to unlock the adjustment compartment

2. Turn the adjustment knob to fit the width of the monument (compatible with markers from 5" to 9¼")

3. Gently place the device over the top or side of the stone

Rear view of FlashBack memorial device showing the locking door and key lock for securing the unit to a gravestone.
Back view of FlashBack memorial device showing the adjustment knob used to securely fit the speaker onto different gravestone widths.

Step 4: Play and Preserve the Memory

Whenever someone visits the gravesite, they can press the PLAY button to hear the message — again and again.

FlashBack’s solar panel keeps it charged over time, even in varied weather conditions. The internal battery supports up to 400 playbacks on a single charge, offering years of use with minimal maintenance.

Front view of FlashBack memorial speaker showing the play button and built-in speaker for playing recorded messages at the gravesite.

Frequently Asked Questions

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FlashBack helps preserve the voice, story, and memory of your loved one in a way that’s simple and timeless.