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How do I connect Alpha iQ Series (BluOS Enabled) PSB Speakers to the network?

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Important! – The initial upgrade takes 15 minutes. Do NOT attempt to remove the power supply of either primary or secondary Speakers during setup, as this will restart the setup process.

Ethernet

Android/iOS - Wired Ethernet Setup

  1. Connect the primary and secondary Speaker to the power outlet and wait for the Status Indicator to turn solid Green.
    Note: If the Status Indicator LED of the primary or secondary Speaker does not turn solid Green, perform a factory reset of that Speaker.
  2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the primary Speaker's LAN port.
    The Status Indicator LED of the primary Speaker alternates between Purple-Blue.
  3. Launch the BluOS Controller App on an Android or iOS device. New Players Detected prompt is displayed – select Setup Now.
    • If the prompt is not displayed, tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png in the bottom navigation drawer to launch the Players screen.
    • Tap the Add a Player button 004_Add a Player_Fixed Group_Playlist_Preset_button.png in the upper-right corner.
  4. Select the required primary Speaker's Hotspot* (example: ALPHA iQ-A3C7) under Needs Setup.
  5. Select or enter a Name for the Speaker and tap Continue.
    Note: Please wait for the primary Speaker to upgrade the software after connecting to the network. Initial setup may take 15 minutes. Do NOT disconnect the power cable.
  6. When the Ready for Pairing screen is displayed, tap Start Pairing.
    The primary Speaker plays a sample sound.
    Note: If the No Secondary Player Found screen is displayed, select Retry. If the issue persists, perform a factory reset on the secondary Speaker.
  7. Select the primary Speaker's position (left or right) and tap Continue.
    Note: Please wait for the secondary Speaker to upgrade the software. Do NOT disconnect the power supply of either Speaker.
  8. When the Setup Complete/All done! screen is displayed, tap Finish.
    The Status Indicator LED of both Speakers turns solid Blue.

To select and stream media playback to the Alpha iQ Speaker on the BluOS Controller app, refer to our Help Center article. 

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Wireless

iOS

  1. Connect the primary and secondary Speaker to the power outlet and wait for the Status Indicator to turn solid Green.
    Note: If the Status Indicator LED of the primary or secondary Speaker does not turn solid Green, perform a factory reset of that Speaker.
  2. Launch the BluOS Controller App on an iOS device. New Players Detected prompt is displayed – select Setup Now.
    • If the prompt is not displayed, tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png in the bottom navigation drawer to launch the Players screen.
    • Tap the Add a Player button 004_Add a Player_Fixed Group_Playlist_Preset_button.png in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select the required Player's Hotspot* (example: ALPHA iQ-A3C7) from the My Players Window.
  4. When the secondary Speaker is ready for setup (the Status Indicator LED of the secondary Speaker is solid Green), tap Continue.
    Note: If the Status Indicator LED of the secondary Speaker does not turn solid Green, perform a factory reset of the secondary Speaker.
  5. The App discovers the WiFi network – currently connected to the iOS device.
    Note: To connect to other WiFi networks, select Show Other Networks…
  6. Enter the required Speaker Name and tap Next.
    Note: Please wait for the primary Speaker to upgrade the software after connecting to the network. Initial setup may take 15 minutes. Do NOT disconnect the power cable.
  7. When the Airplay Setup Complete screen is displayed, tap Done.
  8. When the Ready for Pairing screen is displayed, tap Start Pairing.
    The primary Speaker plays a sample sound.
    Note: If the No Secondary Player Found screen is displayed, select Retry. If the issue persists, perform a factory reset on the secondary Speaker.
  9. Select the primary Speaker's position (left or right) and tap Continue.
    Note: Please wait for the secondary Speaker to upgrade the software. Do NOT disconnect the power supply of either Speaker.
  10. When the Setup Complete screen is displayed, tap Finish.
    The Status Indicator LED of both Speakers turns solid Blue.

To select and stream media playback to the Alpha iQ Speaker on the BluOS Controller app, refer to our Help Center article.

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Android

  1. Connect the primary and secondary Speaker to the power outlet and wait for the Status Indicator to turn solid Green.
    Note: If the Status Indicator LED of the primary or secondary Speaker does not turn solid Green, perform a factory reset of that Speaker.
  2. Launch the BluOS Controller App on an Android device. When the New Players Detected prompt is displayed – tap Setup Now.
    • If the prompt is not displayed, tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png in the bottom navigation drawer to launch the Players screen.
    • Tap the Add a Player button 004_Add a Player_Fixed Group_Playlist_Preset_button.png in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select the required Player's Hotspot* (example: ALPHA iQ-A3C7) from the My Players Window.
  4. When the secondary Speaker is ready for setup (the Status Indicator LED of the secondary Speaker is solid Green), tap Continue.
    Note: If the Status Indicator LED of the secondary Speaker does not turn solid Green, perform a factory reset of the secondary Speaker.
  5. Tap Choose WiFi Network and select the required WiFi Network.
    Note: If the required WiFi Network does not appear or is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry. Enter the Wireless SSID and select the Protection type the network uses.
  6. Enter the WiFi network Password and tap Continue.
    (Optional - Toggle to enable Save WiFi Password. BluOS will temporarily retain WiFi passwords to facilitate the easier addition of more Players.)
  7. Select or enter a Name for the Speaker and tap Continue.
    Note: Please wait for the primary Speaker to upgrade the software after connecting to the network. Initial setup may take 15 minutes. Do NOT disconnect the power cable.
  8. When the Ready for Pairing screen is displayed, tap Start Pairing.
    The primary Speaker plays a sample sound.
    Note: If the No Secondary Player Found screen is displayed, select Retry. If the issue persists, perform a factory reset on the secondary Speaker.
  9. Select the primary Speaker's position (left or right) and tap Continue.
    Note: Please wait for the secondary Speaker to upgrade the software. Do NOT disconnect the power supply of either Speaker.
  10. When the All done! screen is displayed, tap Finish.
    The Status Indicator LED of both Speakers turns solid Blue.

To select and stream media playback to the Alpha iQ Speaker on the BluOS Controller app, refer to our Help Center article. 

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Notes:

  • *Primary Speaker's Hotspot/default name – Speaker's unique network ID and default name. The network ID is listed as the product name followed by the last four digits in the MAC (Machine Access Control) Address (example: ALPHA iQ-A3C7). The complete 12-digit MAC address is printed on a sticker on the bottom or back panel of the Speaker.
  • When more than one secondary Speaker is available to pair with the primary Speaker, use the MAC Address to identify the secondary Speaker. Setting up ONE pair of Alpha iQ Speakers at a given time is recommended. Power off other additional secondary Speakers requiring setup.
  • If you require to change the primary Speaker's left or right position at a later stage after setup, perform a factory reset of both Speakers and reinitiate the setup process.

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