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Livingroom Speaker

Name

Save

Cancel

Q W E R T Y U I O P

A S D F G H J K L

Z X C V B N M

This name will be displayed when selecting your 

speaker from a list of available AirPlay devices.

Wi-Fi Networks

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Your Wi-Fi Network

Choose a Network for iW2...

Other Wi-Fi Network

Settings

Other Wi-Fi Network

Other Wi-Fi Network

Other Wi-Fi Network

Step 2 - Network Setup for AirPlay

2

Connect your iOS device to the iW2 
using the included USB sync cable.

1

Verify that the iW2 is powered on.

1

Verify that the iW2 is powered on.

Rename your iW2 speaker, press ‘Save’, and proceed 
to Step 3 if connected to your Wi-Fi network. 

5

Note:

  Ethernet cable not included.  To revert back to setup option A or B unplug ethernet cable and re-boot iW2.

Option C - Connecting directly via Ethernet 

Connected

Not Connected

Problem?

1. Verify that the Network Status LED is green to confirm if the iW2 is successfully connected to a network.
2. Disconnect your Mac/PC from “iHome Setup ######” and then connect your computer to the same network      
     the iW2 is on.
3.  Keep reading to learn how to use the iW2 and control your iTunes and iOS audio content.

Success!

Reset the iW2 Speaker:   

- Unplug power,  wait 30 seconds then reconnect
- Press & hold power button (3 seconds)
- Repeat iW2 Wi-Fi Network Setup process if necessary

If the Network Status LED is flashing red, the iW2 is 
not connected to a network because, either: 

- The iW2 has not been connected to a Wi-Fi network
- There is a problem with your Wi-Fi network
- Or, the iW2 is out of range

If the Network Status LED is green, the iW2 is 
connected to a network

Connecting to a network may take up to 2 minutes. 

Make sure you have your password ready.

30-120s

Not Connected

Status

Connected

Status

Wi-Fi

Name

Not Connected

iHome iW2

Select above to change the iW2 network 

settings and to set the name your speaker will 

use to appear on the Network.

How to use AirPlay

About iHome Connect

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Connect

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Download our free           iHome Connect app from 
the          App Store and launch.

3

Option B - Connecting with your Mac or PC over Wi-Fi

Rename the iW2 speaker and click ‘Save’.
(optional)

5

Network Setup

Device Name

Save

Current Network:

This name will be displayed when selecting your speaker from a list
of available AirPlay devices.

Connect the iW2 speaker to the same network as your AirPlay
source (iTunes, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch(.

iHome iW2

Available Networks

http://192.168.1.12

Launch a web browser (ex. Safari or Explorer) and 
enter  http://192.168.1.12 in the address bar.

4

     - If the page is not initially available, reload the page.

If at any point the page becomes unresponsive, reload the page.  

 If problem persists, see “Troubleshooting”.

30-120s

15s

If the Status LED continues to flash green for more than 2 minutes, 
reset the iW2 speaker and repeat the Wi-Fi Network Setup process.

Select preferred Wi-Fi network from the list of 
available and click ‘Join Network’.

6

1

Disconnect AC power cable.

2

Connect ethernet cable to the
iW2 and router (or network).

3

Connect AC power cable and 
power ON iW2.

directly connect to router or wall 

ethernet port 

Option A - Connecting with your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad over Wi-Fi

Network Setup

Device Name

Save

Current Network:

View Network Details

This name will be displayed when selecting your speaker from a list
of available AirPlay devices.

Connect the iW2 speaker to the same network as your AirPlay
source (iTunes, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch).

iHome Setup

iHome Bedroom

Available Networks

Network Setup

Device Name

Save

Current Network:

View Network Details

This name will be displayed when selecting your speaker from a list
of available AirPlay devices.

Connect the iW2 speaker to the same network as your AirPlay
source (iTunes, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch).

iHome Setup

iHome Bedroom

Available Networks

Join Network

Step 1 - Getting Started  

power adaptor

Start Guide

iW2 Speaker

What’s in the Box

USB sync

cable

Check list before proceeding to Step 2

Powering on the iW2

outlet

press & hold        power button (3 seconds) to power unit ON

connect to power source

1

2

To enjoy AirPlay wireless audio, you must have the following:

-  iTunes or an iOS device (iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad).
-  A functioning home network with Wi-Fi.

Download the latest software updates for iTunes and your iOS device to ensure that you are able to enjoy the latest 
AirPlay enhancements and compatibility.
Download the iHome Connect app for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad.
Have your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password (if applicable) available for reference.
Verify that your Wi-Fi network and router is discoverable.
If you use security for your network, use WPA/WPA2 security (not WEP or WPA/WPA2 enterprise)
If you use Ethernet, please enable your router DHCP function.

Note: 

 AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 (Mac and PC) or later;  OR an iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th, 3rd, 

and 2nd generations) with iOS 4.2 or later.  The iHome Connect app requires iOS 4.0 or later.

Overview

Controls and Indicators

allow 20 seconds to allow system to startup

remote

reset

bass

treble

Rz14

3

select the network called "iHome Setup 
######"
 from Wi-Fi network settings on 
your Mac or PC.

upper right corner of 
Mac screen

lower right corner of 
PC Screen

30s

30s

AirPort: On

Turn AirPort Off

Your Wi-Fi network

Another network
Another network

iHome Setup ######

Join Other Nework...
Create Network...
Open Network Preferences...

YOUR Wi-Fi NETWORK

iHome Setup ######

Open Network and Sharing Center

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Internet access

Connect

Information sent over this network
miight be visible to others.

Currently connected to:

Press and hold (3 sec.)         Network Setup button 
on the back of unit.  

2

network setup

status

power

press & hold        power button (3 seconds)

to power ON iW2

Customize 
speaker name

Select your 
Wi-Fi network

4

Select your preferred Wi-Fi network from the 
list of available networks.

The 

Network Status LED

 will soon begin flashing 

green and the top control panel will also flash. 

status LED

power

aux-in

network setup

status

12V 3A

USB Port

(Sync, Charge, Play and firmware updates)

AC power

ethernet

(direct network connection)

REAR PANEL

TOP PANEL

Wi-Fi network status LED

Wi-Fi network setup

firmware status LED

volume

iPod and iTunes 
music controls

aux-in

power

AirPlay Wireless Audio mode

(audio via iOS device or iTunes)

Local iPod Audio mode

(play audio via USB sync cable or aux-in)

aux-in

network setup

status

12V 3A

12V

12V

network setup

status

network setup

status

iW2 Start Guide

Visit our website for additional help and how-to videos

www.ihomeaudio.com/support/airplay/

How-To Videos

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