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Welcome to the iHome  iW4

Thank you for choosing iHome.  The Air Series represents the new frontier of product offerings from iHome that 
embrace Wi-Fi connectivity and AirPlay, Apple’s new wireless streaming technology.

The iHome iW4 with AirPlay offers the latest experience in home audio entertainment allowing users to stream digital 
audio over Wi-Fi from iTunes, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.  Featuring four active speakers with custom Reson8® 
speaker chambers and SRS digital sound processing technology for dynamic audio performance that is truly wireless. 

You can use the iW4 to:

Stream music directly from iTunes on your Mac or PC using your home Wi-Fi network

Stream your favorite music from your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch’s iPod music library or popular music apps like 
PANDORA®, iHeartRadio®, and Tunein® 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 dedicated Wi-Fi antennas for extended range

Add multiple iW4 speakers to enjoy multi-room audio anywhere in the home (

note:

 streaming to multiple 

speakers simultaneously requires iTunes as the source)

Download and enjoy iHome+apps available on the App Store:

- iHome Set, a free iHome utility app for easy network setup, device settings and firmware updates
- iHome Sleep, a free music alarm clock app

Keep reading to discover everything you need to know to get the most from your iHome iW4.

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

Page 2: ...eWi 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 slee...

Page 3: ...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 surf...

Page 4: ...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 n...

Page 5: ...up 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...

Page 6: ...ly 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 sound...

Page 7: ...d 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...

Page 8: ...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 iHom...

Page 9: ...y 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 batt...

Page 10: ...e 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 Air...

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 rel...

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 t...

Page 13: ...ne 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 Optio...

Page 14: ...utton 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...

Page 15: ...twork 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 16: ...twork 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...

Page 17: ...s 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 th...

Page 18: ...ad 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 connecte...

Page 19: ...e 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...

Page 20: ...he 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 a...

Page 21: ...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 t...

Page 22: ...me 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...

Page 23: ...ated 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...

Page 24: ...structions 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...

Page 25: ...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...

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