iHome Air iW4, User Manual

Page 1: ...iW4UserManual AirPlay wireless speaker system English www ihomeaudio com works with iHome apps available on the App Store works with ...

Page 2: ...meWi Fi network Stream your favorite music from your iPad iPhone and iPod touch s iPod music library or popular music apps like PANDORA iHeartRadio andTunein available on the App Store Charge play sleep and wake with your iPad iPhone and iPod with flexible case friendly dock connector Enjoy true wireless audio to the home office or bedrooms with dedicatedWi Fi antennas for extended range Add multi...

Page 3: ...d iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 4 2 or later iHome apps iHome Sleep and iHome Set apps work only with iPad iPhone iPod touch and require iOS 4 2 or later Compatibility Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquered finish A cloth or other protective material should be placed b...

Page 4: ...p power sync alarm skip alarm 2 alarm 1 presets eq nap aux in network setup status 12V 3A FM antenna Wi Fi antenna Flexible Dock Connector Charge play sleep and wake to docked iPad iPhone iPod aux in network setup status 12V 3A Ethernet direct network connection Wi Fi network status LED Firmware button status LED Wi Fi network setup button Wi Fi Sharing via iOS manual network setup Master power is...

Page 5: ...tup status power sync alarm skip alarm 2 alarm 1 presets eq nap Turn iW4 ON and select AirPlay mode Launch iTunes or use your iPad iPhone iPad touch verify network settings Select the iHome iW4 XXXXXX speaker as your audio source look for AirPlay logo Enjoy AirPlay wireless audio Press the Power button to switch between power ON and standby Press hold the Power button 4 sec to turn iW4 sWi Fi netw...

Page 6: ...lly set time iW4 will automatically sync time with a docked iOS device by default Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button during time set for 12 24 hour Wakeup Alarm Skip Button Press to stop and reset a sounding alarm Press to skip the next pending programmed alarm time without turning off for holidays or when you wakeup before the alarm Press hold to adjust the GentleWake timer Off 1 10 minutes FM Radio...

Page 7: ...nd release the or Button while AUTO SYNC is flashing until MANUAL SET appears This will disable autosync and allow you to set the time manually see below 1 Dock your iPad iPhone or recent model iPod in the unit In about 3 seconds the unit will sync to your device 2 The unit will now autosync every time a capable iPhone iPod or iPad is docked NOTE iPhone time is automatically updated to the correct...

Page 8: ...r Button to select from four built in alarm tones of your choice NOTE Tone alarms are not available when the iW4 sWi Fi network is powered off For wake to playlist you must create a playlist named iHome and have it on your iPad iPod iPhone in the music app The unit will play music randomly from within the iHome playlist 4 Press and release the Alarm Button again then press and release the or Butto...

Page 9: ...ry replacement 3 Insert 1 CR2450 battery checking that the side is facing you Replace the compartment door Note Make sure you dispose of battery properly see your local regulations WARNING Lithium batteries can explode or cause burns if disassembled shorted recharged exposed to water fire or high temperatures Do not place loose batteries in a pocket purse or other container contain ing metal objec...

Page 10: ...he AirPlay icon and choose iW4 from the list of speakers If the iW4 speaker is not available restart your iOS device and verify that the iW4 is powered on 4 Press play Using a Mac or PC with iTunes AirPlay streaming is designed for iTunes media and audio content only 1 Connect your Mac or PC to the sameWi Fi network as iW4 2 Open iTunes on your computer 3 Within iTunes open Preferences Select the ...

Page 11: ... the unit to turn it off FM Radio Mode Setting up Antennas Extend FM wire antenna fully for best reception Do not strip alter or attach to other antennas Tuning and Playing the FM Radio 1 Press and release the Power Button to turn on the unit then press and release the Mode Button as needed to cycle through AirPlay iPod FM radio and Aux in modes 2 When the FM mode is selected press the or Button t...

Page 12: ... sure that you have the latest version if iTunes Try restarting iTunes In order for the iW4 to be able to access track controls in iTunes you need to allow it in iTunes In iTunes go to Preferences In the Devices tab check Allow iTunes audio control from remote speaker iOS device solutions Make sure the iOS device has the latest software If you re unable to see the Airplay icon on the iOS device re...

Page 13: ...one or iPod touch with the iW4 4 Press the Network Setup button on the back of the iW4 5 A pop up message will appear on the iOS device asking if you want to share yourWi Fi settings Select Allow Option A Connection viaWi Fi Sharing with iOS 5 0 RECOMMENDED Your iOS device will share current wireless network credentials with the iW4 and a confirmation tone will sound Verify that the Network Status...

Page 14: ...button on the rear panel of your AirPlay speaker Step 2 When prompted press Allow to share your Wi Fi settings Note it can take up to 3 minutes for your AirPlay speaker to connect to the Wi Fi network you just shared The Network Status LED on the rear panel of your speaker will turn solid green when it has successfully established a connection iW4 About Manual Setup Other Wi Fi Network Oth Othe Ot...

Page 15: ...etwork list if necessary 4 Launch a web browser ex Safari Chrome or Firefox and enter http 192 168 1 12 in the address bar Note If the page is not initially available or becomes unresponsive reload the page See troubleshooting if problem persists 5 Rename the iW4 speaker and click Apply optional 6 Select the NetworkingTab click Configure Network Settings choose preferredWi Fi network from the list...

Page 16: ...etwork and establish a direct ethernet connection Option D Connecting directly via Ethernet Success Connected Not Connected Network Problem If the Network Status LED is green the iW4 is connected to a network power sync alarm skip alarm 2 alarm 1 presets eq nap aux in network setup status 12V 3 5A network setup status If the Network Status LED is flashing red the iW4 is not connected to a network ...

Page 17: ...ss storage device Note You must load it to the root main directory Do not create a separate folder within the USB device 3 Power on your iW4 When the iW4 is fully powered on connect the USB drive to the port located on the rear panel 4 Press and Hold the Firmware button for 5 seconds Note The update process will take around 3 minutes to complete During Firmware Update the firmware update LED will ...

Page 18: ...oad the latest firmware from the top right corner of the support page Please be sure to remember the location where you save the file to on your computer 2 Verify that your iW4 is successfully connected to your home network 3 Open a web browser we recommend Safari and access the iHome Device Management webpage by using Bonjour services or directly typing in the iW4 s IP address The IP address can ...

Page 19: ...le to connect the iW4 to my home Wi Fi network Verify that your Wi Fi network is functioning and Wi Fi certified This device is only compatible with Wi Fi certified routers Move the iW4 closer to your network access point the Wi Fi signal is weak or there are overlapping Wi Fi signals or the iW4 is out of range of your Wi Fi network Enable SSID broadcast un hide network on the Wi Fi router Once yo...

Page 20: ...the message Please connect your iHome AirPlay compatible device with an iPod USB sync cable Problems using the iHome Set app I ve selected the iW4 speaker as my AirPlay audio source but I do not hear any music Verify that the volume is not muted or set to 0 Verify that there is not another iTunes library or iOS device connected to the iW4 speaker Try restarting iTunes or your iOS device Try restar...

Page 21: ...d the home button on a newer iPad iPhone or iPod will reset it Upgrade the software on your iPad iPhone or iPod to the latest version by connecting it to a computer with iTunes installed and checking through iTunes that your unit has the most recent software Update if needed Verify that the iW4 is compatible with your iPad iPhone or iPod iPod touch 2nd 3rd and 4th generation iPod nano 2nd 3rd 4th ...

Page 22: ...ime is too long or short Press and hold the Snooze Dimmer Button then press or to adjust and customize the snooze timer 1 Gentle Wake alarm feature is too long or short Press and hold the Wakeup Alarm Reset Button then press or to adjust and customize the Gentle Wake timer 1 10 minutes or OFF 1 Alarm did not sound or is not working properly Verify that the AM PM time and alarm time is set correctl...

Page 23: ...cated flexible dock connector The dock works with iPod touch 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th generation iPod nano 2nd 3rd 4th 5th and 6th generation iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPad 2 and iPad Can I stream audio wirelessly to the iW4 without a network connection No the iW4 and AirPlay audio source must be connected to the sameWi Fi network via a router or hub Can I stream video wirelessly to iW4 No only aud...

Page 24: ...uctions Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified service personnel ConsumerProductSafetyGuide FCC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC ID EMOIW4 IC 986B IW4 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or ...

Page 25: ...d of 1Year from the date of original purchase Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased Should this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period SDI Technologies will repair or at its discretion replace this product without c...

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