iHome Device Management

Network Setup

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Network Setup

The iW1 is now connecting to your Wi-Fi network.
This process may take up to 2 minutes. Please be patient and see below information to determine if the Network Setup was successful.

Success (Solid Green Status LED)

If network settings were successful, the status LED will be solid Green and the iW1 will be accessible on the selected Wi-Fi network.

Network Status LED

Click below to learn how you can begin enjoying AirPlay:

Using AirPlay with iTunes

Connect your Mac or PC to the same Wi-Fi network as iW1.
Open iTunes on your computer.
Within iTunes open "Preferences", Select the "Devices" tab, and activate the following option: "Allow iTunes control from remote speakers"
Click OK, close iTunes preferences.
Look for the AirPlay icon in the bottom right corner of the iTunes window.
Click the AirPlay icon and choose iW1 from the list of speakers. Click "Multiple Speakers..." to select additional AirPlay speakers. If the iW1 speaker is not available, restart iTunes and verify that the iW1 is powered on.
Press play.

Note: Requires the latest version of iTunes.

Using AirPlay with iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad

Connect your iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as iW1. Go to Settings --> Wi-Fi on your iOS device.
Tap on iPod/Music app, look for the AirPlay button next to the iPod music transport controls.
Tap on the AirPlay icon and choose iW1 from the list of speakers. If the iW1 speaker is not available, restart your iOS device and verify that the iW1 is powered on.
Press play.

Note: Requires iOS 4.2 or later.

Failure

If you do not see a solid Green Status LED after 2 minutes, the network settings failed to connect to the selected Wi-Fi network.

Please re-initiate Network Setup and (if applicable) check that your password is correct.

Instructions to Re-initiate Network Setup

Press & hold the Network Setup button (3 sec).
Verify your password and Wi-Fi network settings are correct.
On your Mac or PC, select the network that begins with "iHome Setup" from Wi-Fi network settings.
Launch a web browser (Safari, Firefox, Chrome, or IE) and enter http://169.254.1.1 in the address bar.
(optional) Rename the iW1 speaker and click 'Save'.
Select preferred Wi-Fi network from the list of available and click 'Join Network' (enter password if required).

Alternative Way to Configure iW1

If you own an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch you can also use our free iHome Connect app to configure your iW1 speaker.

Download our free "iHome Connect" app from the App Store and launch.
Dock your iOS device to the iW1 using the included iPod USB sync cable.
Use the app interface to join a network or rename your iW1 speaker.

Note: iHome Connect requires iOS 4.0 or later

Having any trouble? Visit ihomeaudio.com/airplay/support