iHome AIRPLAY IW1 - Manual (Page 16)

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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 iW1 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 iW1 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 enable device at a time.
What other equipment do I require to use iW1 with AirPlay?
To use the iHome iW1 with AirPlay will require an 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 2, iPad with iOS 4.2 and iTunes 10.1 (Mac or PC) or
later.
What Apple devices are compatible with iW1’s USB dock connector?
iW1 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 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G.
Can I stream audio wirelessly to the iW1 without a network connection?
No, the iW1 and AirPlay audio source must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network via a router or hub.
Can I stream video wirelessly to iW1?
No, only audio streaming is supported.
Does the iW1 have an AUX-input for my TV or other audio device?
Yes, the iW1 can be used as a speaker system with many products that have headphone, stereo RCA or optical audio outputs (cable not
included).
How many iHome iW1 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 iW1’s maybe used. An iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch can only stream to a single iW1 speaker.
How long is the battery life of the iW1?
A fully charged iW1 battery playing music at full volume while streaming AirPlay wireless audio will last for 3.5 hours, and 7 hours at 50%
volume.
What Wi-Fi technologies does iW1 support?
The iW1 is Wi-Fi certified to work with networks that use the 802.11b/g wireless standards.
What network security types does the iW1 support?
The iW1 supports the following security types: Open, WPA Personal (-PSK), WPA2 Personal (-PSK).
iHome does not recommend using iW1 on security networks configured with WEP security due to inconsistencies in compatibility with that
aging security standard. The iW1 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 WiFi-certified and is configured to support 802.11g communications.