iHome iW3 user manual FAQ’s, English

FAQ’s

What is AirPlay?

AirPlay is a wireless audio and video platform designed by Apple to stream digital media over a home network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet). AirPlay is built-in to iTunes and the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch running the latest software. For AirPlay enabled speakers, this means:

1.Consumers can stream their iTunes music to our iW3 AirPlay enabled speaker, their Apple TV, or other AirPlay enabled speakers.

2.iPad/iPhone/iPod touch owners can stream their iPod music AND audio content from other music apps like Pandora and iHeartRadio to our iW3 AirPlay enabled speaker, their Apple TV, or other AirPlay enabled speakers.

3.iTunes is unique because a user can stream whatever is playing in iTunes to multiple speakers around the house.

4.iOS devices (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch) can only stream to one AirPlay enabled device at a time.

What other equipment do I require to use iW3 with AirPlay?

Using the iHome iW3 with AirPlay requires a Mac or PC running iTunes (10.1 or later), or an Apple iOS device running iOS (4.2 or later) connected to the same network. Typically, a network will consist of a Wi-Fi router or hub.

What devices are compatible with AirPlay?

AirPlay works with iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 3rd gen, iPad 2, iPad with iOS 4.2 and iTunes 10.1 (Mac or PC) or later.

What Apple devices are compatible with iW3’s USB connector?

iW3 supports USB docking for iPhone and iPod for audio and charging with included USB 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 iPad.

Can I stream audio wirelessly to the iW3 without a network connection?

No, the iW3 and AirPlay audio source must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network via a router or hub.

Can I stream video wirelessly to iW3?

No, only audio streaming is supported.

Does the iW3 have an AUX-input for my TV or other audio device?

Yes, the iW3 can be used as a speaker system with many products that have headphone, stereo RCA or audio outputs (cable not included).

How many iHome iW3 units can I stream to at once?

This will depend on your network equipment capabilities and set-up. For Mac/PC with iTunes with a high performance network, up to three iHome iW3’s may be used. An iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch can only stream to a single iW3 speaker.

What Wi-Fi technologies does iW3 support?

The iW3 is Wi-Fi certified to work with networks that use the 802.11b/g wireless standards.

What network security types does the iW3 support?

The iW3 supports the following security types: Open, WPA Personal (-PSK), WPA2 Personal (-PSK).

iHome does not recommend using iW3 on security networks configured with WEP security due to inconsistencies in compatibility with that aging security standard. The iW3 does not support WPA/WPA2 Enterprise security types.

For instructions on changing security types of your home network, refer to your Wi-Fi access-point's documentation. For best results, ensure your Wi-Fi access point is Wi-Fi-certified and is configured to support 802.11g communications.

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