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Using the iW4

Connecting the Unit to Power Source

Connect the AC adaptor cable plug into the DC jack on the back of the system, then plug the AC cord of the AC adaptor into the wall outlet. 
Adaptor must be plugged in to operate unit. The unit does not operate on battery (a battery back up system maintains clock settings during 
power failures).

Updating your iW4 firmware

For best performance, make sure to update the iW4 firmware. To do so, download the free iHome Set app from the App Store. Launch the 
app, scroll to “Search for Update”, then follow directions to update the firmw

are.  For additional firmware update methods see page 16.

Powering your iW4 ON

Press the        

Power Button

 on the unit at any time to turn the unit On or in Standby power mode.

Press and hold the        

Power Button

 (4 seconds) to turn iW4’s Wi-Fi network OFF and disable AirPlay functionality.  Press and hold again to 

reactivate Wi-Fi and enable AirPlay functionality.
NOTE:  A docked iPad, iPhone or iPod will continue to charge when the unit is turned off as long as the AC adaptor is plugged in. iPod Classic 
(1G and 2G) will not charge.

Setting the Clock Time Using Auto Sync

The AutoSync feature automatically syncs the time setting on the unit to the time on your iPad, iPhone or recent model iPod (iPod touch, 
iPod nano and iPod Classic; older iPod models such as iPod mini do not support this feature). 

Auto-Sync Clock Settings

By default, the unit is set to

 AUTO SYNC

 mode and will attempt to autosync the time whenever a capable iPad, iPhone or iPad is docked. 

To adjust autosync settings: Press and hold the 

Clock Button

 located on the top of the unit for 2 seconds. “AUTO SYNC” flashes on the display 

and a beep sounds. To turn autosync off, press and 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 time via cell phone towers. The time on your iPad or iPod is accurate only to the 
time on the computer the last time the iPad/iPod was synced to it. It’s possible to have up to 59 seconds difference between the unit and 
synced iPad/iPhone/iPod.

Setting Time and Calendar Manually

Auto-sync must be OFF to set the clock manually.
1. Press and hold the 

Clock Button

 located on the top of the unit until “AUTO SYNC” or “MANUAL SET” flashes on the display, (if  “AUTO

     SYNC ON” appears, press the 

+ or - Button

 to toggle to “MANUAL SET”  setting).

2. Press and release the 

Clock Button

. The time display will flash. Press the 

+ or - Button

 to adjust the time (hold for a few seconds to advance 

     or reverse rapidly). Remember to set the correct AM or PM hour. An icon in the upper left hand corner of the time display indicates AM or 
     PM.  (Note: if you wish to change the time display from the 12-hour format to the 24-hour format, sometimes called ‘military time’, press 
     and release either the 

Alarm 1 Button

 or 

Alarm 2 Button

 to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats.) 

3. Press and release the 

Clock Button

 again. The  year will flash in the lower part of the display. Press and release the 

+ or - Button

 until the 

     current year is displayed.
4. Press and release the 

Clock Button

 again. The month and date will flash. Press and release the 

+ or - Button

 until the current month and 

     date is displayed.
5. Press and release the 

Clock Button

 once more. Two beeps will sound to confirm your settings and you will exit Time and Calendar Setting 

     mode.

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