IMPORTANT!
Control4 recommends that you
use an Ethernet connection rather than WiFi
for the best communication with the Control4
system.
Pre-Installation Considerations
Before you decide where and how to install this
device, review the information below.
Location
The Wireless Music Bridge is designed to work with
AirPlay, DLNA and Bluetooth-enabled products.
AirPlay and DLNA leverage the wired/wireless
network in the home to bridge the smartphone/
tablets music into the Control4 system. If these
modes are used, the Wireless Music Bridge can be
mounted in a rack near the network switch and
amplifier. If the Wireless Music Bridge is used for
Bluetooth, then the Wireless Music Bridge must be
installed in the room where the Wireless Music Bridge
will be used.
The Bluetooth radio in the Wireless Music Bridge is a
Class 2 radio, which provides up to 10 meters line-
of-sight. If obstructions, such as walls, electronics,
wiring, or other wireless communication devices are
near the Wireless Music Bridge, radio performance
is degraded. For best results, make sure the Wireless
Music Bridge is as close to the user as possible. The
installer has the option to disable the Bluetooth radio
in the driver Properties tab if Bluetooth will not be
used.
Network Connectivity
Although the Wireless Music Bridge can connect
to the Control4 System via 802.11b/g, it is strongly
encouraged to use the wired Ethernet connection
for communicating with the Wireless Music Bridge.
Bluetooth use and location of the Wireless Music
Bridge must be considered when installing this
device.
If Bluetooth functionality is used by your customer,
location must be decided early enough such that
CAT5/6 cable can be run for Ethernet connectivity.
Bluetooth and WiFi operate on the same 2.4GHz
3
spectrum and can interfere with each other, therefore,
it is recommended to install the system with a wired
connection.
Installation
To connect the Wireless Music Bridge:
1
Place the Wireless Music Bridge on a table
near a power outlet, an Ethernet connection,
and an amplifier or speakers. Plug the Ethernet
connector into the Ethernet jack on the back of
the Wireless Music Bridge.
NOTE:
If you are using Ethernet, connect
the Ethernet cable
before
you power on the
Wireless Music Bridge.
2
Decide whether you want to set up the Wireless
Music Bridge for an analog or digital signal.
• Digital
a
Connect an RCA cable (digital coaxial cable,
not provided) to the Digital Output port on
the Wireless Music Bridge.
b
Connect the other end of the RCA cable
to locally-powered speakers or to the RCA
Digital Audio input on an amplifier.
• Analog
a
Connect an RCA cable (stereo analog audio
cable, not provided) to the Analog Output
jacks on the Wireless Music Bridge.
b
Connect the other end of the RCA cable to
the Audio Input jacks (RCA Stereo input) on
an amplifier or stereo speakers.
3
Connect the power adapter to the power jack on
the back of the Wireless Music Bridge.
4
Connect the power plug to an available power
outlet.
NOTE:
Use only the Control4 5V DC power
adapter provided.
WiFi Setup
To use WiFi:
1
Follow the instructions in “Installation.”
IMPORTANT!
An Ethernet connection to
the Wireless Music Bridge is required
before
setting this product to WiFi.
