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Occasional breaking of AirPlay music 
streaming.

Do one or all of the following:
1.  Enable the Auto Channel Scan option (if available on the Wi-Fi router).
2.  Enable the Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling (WISH) option (if available on the 

Wi-Fi router).

3.  Enable the Quality of Service (QoS) option (if available on the Wi-Fi router).
4.  Move your iW3 speaker closer to your Wi-Fi access point.
5.  Change network security settings to WPA (WPA2) Personal.  WEP is known to cause 

issue with AirPlay streaming and we do not recommend this legacy security format.

6.  Restart your iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad or iTunes or iW3 speaker.
7.  Browsing Internet content like news, music, video, etc. via your home Wi-Fi network 

from other Wi-Fi devices may affect the AirPlay performance. In case of AirPlay 
break or disconnection, it is recommended to stop or limit Internet surfing.

Sometimes there is an authentication error with an iOS device (common to any iOS 
accessory) that causes the device running the iHome Set app to be unable to detect the 
iW3. The user may correctly connect the iW3 with the USB sync cable, but the app will 
keep showing the message “Please connect your iHome AirPlay 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 muted or set to 0.
2.  Verify that there is not another iTunes library or iOS device connected to the iW3 

speaker. 

3.  Try restarting iTunes or your iOS device.
4.  Try restarting your iW3: 

-   Unplug the AC cable/remove the iW3 from the charging base.
-   Slide the rear Power Switch  to the OFF and then ON position. 

5.  Upgrade the software on your AirPlay compatible device (iTunes, iPad, iPhone, or 

iPod touch).

Questions?  Visit   www.ihomeaudio.com/support/airplay/

1.  Verify sync cable is connected to the rear USB port on the iW3 and securely 

connected to your iOS device (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch)

2.  Restart iHome Set app (takes 10 sec.)

-   Exit app and double tap home button
-   Press & hold iHome Set app
-   Close app and exit app manager
-   Restart iHome Set

3.  Restart iOS device (takes 1 minute)
4.  Reset the iW3 speaker (takes 30 seconds)

-  Using a paper clip, reset the iW3 speaker by pressing the Reset Button on the 
   bottom of the speaker within the charging base recess.  The iW3 will reboot and 
   power ON again.
-  Repeat iW3 Wi-Fi Network Setup process if necessary.

Note:

 iHome Set only works when docked with iHome AirPlay products and requires 

iOS 4.0 to work. 

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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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