User’s Guide for Model ITWFV678 v2096-01
BATTERY WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • WARNING: Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. • Read these Instructions. • If the remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery and the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. • Keep these Instructions. • Heed all Warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Keep new and used batteries away from children.
SAFETY WARNINGS FCC WARNINGS • WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. WARNING: To assure continued operation, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shield cables when connecting to other devices. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not clean with liquid cleaners or damp cloth.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features – 5 Includes – 5 Spotify Connect Listen Out Loud with Spotify Connect – 23 Overview Speaker Controls & Inputs – 6 Control Functions – 7 Connection/Alexa Indicator Light – 7 Other Ways to Play Connecting HDMI – 24 Optical Input – 24 Aux In (Stereo RCA Inputs) – 24 Line In – 26 Overview Troubleshooting Remote Control – 8 Troubleshooting Guide – 27 Wall Mount Bracket Installation – 9 Customer Support Setup Contact Information – 28 1.
INTRODUCTION Make your home smarter with the Wireless 2.1 Sound Bar with Amazon Alexa. Link Amazon Alexa with the speaker and ask Alexa to play music, read the news, check weather, control your smart home and more. Pair up to 6 speakers together on Wi-Fi for whole home audio or connect it to your TV for seamless integration with your entertainment center.
OVERVIEW Speaker Controls & Inputs Front IR Remote Sensor Mode Indicator Lights Power Standby Red Light Wi-Fi White Light Optical Orange Light HDMI Yellow Light Top Connection/Alexa Indicator Light Rear 6 Aux/Line In Green Light
Control Functions »» Press to activate Amazon Alexa and say a command. You can also just say, “Alexa..”, within range of the speaker’s microphones. »» Press to mute the microphones and disable Amazon Alexa. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the speaker. »» Press to adjust the volume up or down. You can also ask Alexa to set the volume level by saying, “Alexa, set volume to...” »» In Wi-Fi Mode (white Mode LED), press and hold to begin connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
OVERVIEW Remote Control Power Press to power ON/OFF. Mute Press to mute audio. WiFi Press to select Wi-Fi Mode. Optical Press to select Optical Audio Mode. HDMI Press to select HDMI Mode. Aux Press to select Aux In Mode. Line In Press to select Line In Mode. Music/Movie/Dialog Press to select equalizer profile. Skip Back/Fwd Press to skip the selected track.
Wall Mount Bracket Installation Step 1 Find the mounting bracket holes on the rear of the sound bar, 4 per side. Step 2 Using a screwdriver, attach the mounting brackets to the sound bar.
SETUP 1. Power Use an AC/DC Power adapter (included) to connect to a standard wall outlet.
2. Alexa App Download the Amazon Alexa app to your device by scanning the appropriate QR code below or search for the Amazon Alexa app in the Google Play™ Store, or Apple App Store ®. Android Apple The Amazon Alexa app connects your sound bar to Alexa’s voice services. It’s also where you can see an overview of your requests and manage your contacts, lists, news, music, and settings. Once downloaded, open the Alexa app and log into your Amazon account.
SETUP 4. Connect to Wi-Fi To use the sound bar’s Wi-Fi features, the sound bar and your mobile device must both be connected to a Wi-Fi network. The app will guide you through the process, follow the on-screen instructions and have your network password ready. After the initial connection, the speaker will remember the Wi-Fi network and automatically connect to it when it is in Wi-Fi Mode. If the speaker should become disconnected or will not connect normally, repeat the steps below.
3. From the drop down menu, select the ITWFV678 speaker, then press “Connect Speaker” (Image C, below). 4. The app will direct you to your mobile device’s Wi-Fi Settings Menu to connect directly to the speaker. Press “Settings” (Image D, below) to go to your mobile device’s Wi-Fi settings menu, then select ITWFV678_XXXX and return to the app when you are connected. Setup instructions continued on the next page. C. D.
SETUP 4. Connect to Wi-Fi Initial Wi-Fi Connection (continued) 5. Once you have returned to the app, select your Wi-Fi network/router and enter the password, then press “Continue”. This will connect your mobile device and the speaker to your Wi-Fi (Image E, below). 6. The app will display its progress as it configures the speaker and your Wi-Fi network. When this is complete, a voice will announce the successful connection and the Connection LED will turn off.
5. Link Your Amazon Account 1. When the Wi-Fi connection is complete, the app will prompt you to link the speaker with the Amazon Alexa app on your device (Image G, below). If you do not have the Amazon Alexa app on your device, refer to the instructions on pg. 11. NOTE: If you do not want to login to your Amazon account and link Alexa to the speaker at this time, press “Cancel”. You can complete it later by following the steps on the next page. 2.
SETUP 5. Link Your Amazon Account Amazon Alexa Manual Setup 1. From the Music Player Screen, swipe right to access the Menu Screen (Image I, below). 2. Select Amazon Alexa from the list (Image J, below). 3. Sign into your Amazon account when prompted. I. J.
6. Things to Try with Alexa Note: Amazon Alexa Voice Services are only accessible when the sound bar is in Wi-Fi Mode, also known as Cloud Play. The Mode Indicator Light will shine white when it is in Wi-Fi Mode. Now that you’re connected, try interacting with Alexa. Start by saying “Alexa,” followed by a command or question. Here are some examples: »» “Alexa, tell me a joke.
ILIVE WI-FI APP Music Player Screen 1 2 Swipe right for Menu Screen Swipe right for Device Menu 3 4 5 4. Volume 5. Play Controls 1. Music Directory 2. Connection Mode 3.
Menu Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Search Search for songs, albums and artists. 4. Internet Music Services Available third-party music apps. 2. Favorites Open songs, artists, albums, or stations that you have saved. 5. Cloud Play (Wi-Fi) Press to enable Wi-Fi Mode (MUST BE ON TO USE ALEXA). 3. My Music Open music that is stored on your mobile device. 6. Audio Inputs Select different audio input sources.
ILIVE WI-FI APP Device List Screen 1 2 3 4 1. Add Device Add more speakers to the list of available devices. 3. Audio Channel Press to set audio channels for the speaker: L / R / LR (left/right/stereo). 2. Speaker Settings Rename a speaker, set preset stations, and find additional information on a speaker. 4. Play All Play music on all connected speakers.
Multi-room Play Using Wi-Fi, users can pair up to six multi-room speakers throughout their home for multi-room audio. Place speakers in any room and use the app to play music from the speaker of your choice. You can play different songs from different speakers, set individual volume levels, or you can link all of the speakers to play the same song. Use the iLive Wi-Fi app along with any of the following iLive products: ISWFV387, ISWF476, ISWF576 ISWF776, ITWFV678 (this unit), ICWFV428, IKBFV378.
ILIVE WI-FI APP Internet Music Services The iLive Wi-Fi app supports and can play songs from Spotify, iHeartRadio, and others. Similar to the setup process for Alexa, some of these third-party services will prompt you to log in and link your account with the iLive Wi-Fi app so that it can access media you already have saved with that service.
SPOTIFY CONNECT Listen Out Loud with Spotify Connect You’ll need Spotify Premium to use Connect, see details overleaf. 1. Connect your ITWFV678 to your wifi network. 2. Open up the Spotify app on your phone, tablet or laptap using the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Play a song and select Devices Available. 4. Select your ITWFV678 and start listening. Licences The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
OTHER WAYS TO PLAY Connecting HDMI Requires a HDMI cable (not included) and a device that supports HDMI. Use with Audio Return Channel (ARC) to connect to a compatible audio receiver with a standard HDMI cable, no stereo or optical audio cables will be needed. Note: ARC may not support surround sound (5.1) or other audio with more than two channels (2.0). Need to use HDMI cable with 1.4 or higher which can support ARC. 1.
OTHER WAYS TO PLAY Line In Requires a 3.5mm audio cable (not included). »» Power on the speaker, then press the Power/Source button again to select Line In Mode, indicated by a solid green LED light and a voice prompt. »» Connect a 3.5mm audio cable to the 3.5mm Line In on the sound bar and the audio output/headphone jack on an audio device. »» Audio played through the connected device will now be heard through the speakers. Use the controls on the connected device to play, pause, or skip selected tracks.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Guide If you are experiencing difficulty with your speaker, consult the guide below for a list of possible problems and solutions. PROBLEM Cannot complete Wi-Fi network setup POSSIBLE SOLUTION »» Make sure the sound bar has power. »» Make sure you are connecting to the correct Wi-Fi network. »» If using a dual band wireless router, be sure to use the 2.4GHz band. »» Be sure to enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact Information Warranty Information Website: www.iLiveElectronics.com Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215 For Warranty Information and the most up-to-date version of this User’s Guide, go to www.iLiveElectronics.com. International Support To download this User’s Guide in English, Spanish, or French, or to get answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.iLiveElectronics.
