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Device Name

Networking

Network status: 

Not Connected

SSID: 

not available

Type: 

not available

Signal strength: 

excellent

IP address: 

192.168.1.12

Con

fi

gure Network Settings...

Model

: iW3

Firmware

: 08.0.0

MAC address

: a3:4b:61:e5:24:22

For support and product information, visit 

www.ihomeaudio.com/support

http://192.168.1.12

Problem?

Password:

•••••••••

Automatic IP address (DHCP):

On

Off

Apply

Available Networks

SSID:

For support and product information, visit 

www.ihomeaudio.com/support

Device Name

Networking

Device name

iHome iW3 XXXXXX

Apply

This name will be used when your speaker appears in a list of 
available AirPlay devices.

Model

: iW3

Firmware

: 08.0.0

MAC address

: a3:4b:61:e5:24:22

http://192.168.1.12

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English

Wi-Fi Network Setup continued...

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Not Connected

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network setup

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network setup

status

To connect your iW3 speaker to a Wi-Fi network using a Mac or PC, 
follow these steps:

1.   Connect AC power and power ON the iW3 speaker.

2.   Press and hold (5 sec.)         Network Setup button on the back of 

unit.  

Note:

  The Network Status LED will begin flashing green and the top 

control panel will also flash.   

3.   On your Mac or PC, select the network called "iHome Setup  ######" 

from Wi-Fi network settings.

Note:

  This process can take up to 2 minutes. Be patient and refresh your 

network 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.  See “troubleshooting” if problem persists.

5.   Rename the iW3 speaker and click ‘Apply’.  (optional)

6.   Select the ‘Networking Tab’ , click ‘Configure Network Settings’,   

choose preferred Wi-Fi network  from the list of available and click 
‘Apply’.

Note:

 Connecting to a network may take up to 120 seconds.  If network 

connection is unsuccessful reset the iW3 by powering OFF/ON again 
and then repeat the above steps.  

Success!

1.   Verify that the Network Status LED is green to confirm if the iW3 is 

successfully connected to a network.

2.   Disconnect from “iHome Setup ######”  and connect your Mac/PC 

to the same network you connected the iW3 speaker.

3.    Keep reading to learn how to use the iW3 to stream and control 

your iTunes and iOS audio content.

Note:

  Your AirPlay source devices (Mac or PC with your iTunes library as 

well as your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad) must be connected to the same 
Wi-Fi network that the iW3 speaker is connected before using AirPlay 
wireless streaming. 

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2

3

4

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6

upper right corner of 
Mac screen

lower right corner of 
PC Screen

30-120s

30-120s

AirPort: On

Turn AirPort Off

Your Wi-Fi network
Another network
Another network

iHome Setup ######

Join Other Network...
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
might be visible to others.

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Firmware

: 08.0.0

MAC

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

Summary of Contents for iW3 air series

Page 1: ...iW3UserManual AirPlay wireless speaker system with rechargeable battery English www ihomeaudio com works with iHome apps available on the App Store works with...

Page 2: ...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 Play and charge your iPad iPho...

Page 3: ...iTunes 10 1 or later or an iPad 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 Compatibilit...

Page 4: ...o via iOS device or iTunes Local iPod audio mode play audio via USB sync cable or aux in network setup power off on network setup power off on FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL Master power is OFF Green solid wh...

Page 5: ...me on the iW3 or wirelessly control volume on your AirPlay source device allow 30 seconds for the iW3 to startup pressing the power button will switch the iW3 from power ON and standby Look for the Ai...

Page 6: ...panel to the ON position Note Allow 30 seconds for the speaker to startup before interacting with the iW3 speaker 4 Press the Power button to switch between power ON and Standby mode The iW3 speaker...

Page 7: ...Standby mode Standby Mode master power switch is ON Press the Power button to place the iW3 speaker in standby mode and stop audio playback The Power button will pulse on off to indicate the iW3 is in...

Page 8: ...g English 8 Wi FiNetworkSetupforAirPlay Please verify the following steps before attempting to connect your iW3 speaker to aWi Fi network To enjoy AirPlay wireless audio you must have the following iT...

Page 9: ...rPlay wireless streaming Option B Manually connecting managing settings with the iHome Set app 9 English Wi FiNetworkSetupcontinued Problem Reset the iW3 Speaker Unplug the AC cable remove the iW3 fro...

Page 10: ...roubleshooting if problem persists 5 Rename the iW3 speaker and click Apply optional 6 Select the NetworkingTab click Configure Network Settings choose preferredWi Fi network from the list of availabl...

Page 11: ...iPod and Aux in audio playback Connect your iOS device to the sameWi Fi network as iW3 Go to Settings Wi Fi on your iOS device Tap on iPod Music app look for the AirPlay button next to the iPod music...

Page 12: ...3 Power on your iW3 When the iW3 is fully powered on connect the USB drive to the port located on the rear panel 4 Press and Hold the Firmware button for 5 seconds Note The update process will take a...

Page 13: ...meaudio com support product iW3 and download 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 Ver...

Page 14: ...iTunes Try restarting iTunes In order for the iW3 to be able to access track controls in iTunes you need to allow it in iTunes In iTunes go to Preferences In the Devices tab check Allow iTunes audio...

Page 15: ...ng and Wi Fi certified This device is only compatible with Wi Fi certified routers 2 Move the iW3 closer to your network access point the Wi Fi signal is weak or there are overlapping Wi Fi signals or...

Page 16: ...compatible device with an iPod USB sync cable Problems using the iHome Set app I ve selected the iW3 speaker as my AirPlay audio source but I do not hear any music 1 Verify that the volume is not mute...

Page 17: ...iPhone iPod or USB port on the iW3 2 Reset your iPhone iPod Please see the user manual or the Apple web site for details Typically holding the sleep button and the home button on a newer iPad iPhone o...

Page 18: ...sync cable The USB connector works with iPod touch 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th generation iPod nano 2nd 3rd 4th 5th and 6th generation iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPad 3rd generation iPad 2 and iP...

Page 19: ...Use If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time such as a month or longer the power cable should be unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion 14 Servicing The user sh...

Page 20: ...he 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 to resolve the...

Page 21: ...www ihomeaudio com...

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