iW1 iHome Airplay Amazon Available!!!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Airplay Tech Geek

The most expected airplay speaker of the year (IMO), iHome Airplay iW1 speaker, is available on Amazon!

 

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iHome Airplay iW1 wireless speaker system

iHome Airplay iW1 Speaker

No more waiting, you can grab this gadget and enjoy music without the troublesome cords NOW!  Why you should get an iHome Airplay iW1 speaker?

  1. It works wirelessly using Apple’s Airplay technology
  2. Stream music from Airplay-enabled devices (iTunes in computer, iPhone, iPod, iPad…) to this speaker without wire
  3. USB dock for charging and playing music with iPhone and iPod
  4. Enhanced music quality with Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station
  5. It looks great
  6. It is light, you can easily take it anywhere

 

Here is the description in Amazon:

Play your music, in any room, wirelessly. The iW1 is the ultimate audio experience for iTunes and iPad, iPhone, and iPod enthusiasts, using the latest technology from Apple. Using AirPlay wireless audio streaming technology, the iW1 enables music anywhere you have a home Wi-Fi network. The iW1 can receive music from AirPlay sources such as iTunes, iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad. The iW1 also supports charging and local audio playback via USB by using the USB sync cable that comes with new iPods and iPhones.

 

Watch a video introduction to see how awesome this speaker is:

 

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iHome Airplay iW1 Speaker User Manual Here!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Airplay Tech Geek

Considering buying the iHome iW1 Airplay wireless speaker?  Not sure if it fits you?  Yes, me too.  That is why I searched the internet and finally got the user manual of iW1 speaker for reference.  You can find the download link in this post.

iHome iW1 user manual

 

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iHome iW1 Speaker User Manual

Why do you want to read the user manual before buying?  Well, I highly recommend you do this because you can have a closer look at this airplay speaker before paying.  You can get to know what features this iW1 speaker provides.

iHome iW1 Controls

Another reason is about the ease of use.  Different brands of airplay speakers have different control menus and buttons.  The best way to try them out is to touch and use the real thing, but if you can’t get a first person trial, you can read the user manual.

iHome iW1 controls

iHome iW1 Technical Specs

For the same reason, I always want to check the technical specs of a gadget via its user manual.  However, the user manual of the iW1 speaker does not seem to provide the specs.

 

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Setup iHome iW1 for Airplay

A great feature of this iHome iW1 speaker’s user manual is, though, a details guide to setting up airplay to connect your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your iHome airplay speaker.  It tells you how to connect via iHome Connect iOS app and via WiFi to your Mac or PC.  So even if you do not have an iOS device, you can play music on your computer’s iTunes and stream to this iW1 speaker.  This is probably how I would use it when I buy iHome iW1 Airplay speaker.

iHome iW1 connect to Mac or PCFirmware Update for iHome AirPlay iW1 Speaker

This user manual also details how users can update the firmware of the speaker.  You need to download the firmware from iHome’s homepage, copy it to a USB thumb drive and plug it into the iW1 speaker’s USB port.  Press reset button and wait.

iHome Airplay speaker firmware update

Summary

After reading this user manual, I think iHome iW1 Airplay speaker is a nice product.  The user control is intuitive, the design is slim and stylish, features are great and control is easy.  It also comes with a firmware update possibility so this product is expandable.  I think this iW1 speaker is the best deal for an airplay speaker if you are looking for one which fits in your living room, office desk or bedroom perfectly.

Download the user manual from here.

 

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iHome Airplay iW1 Wireless Speaker System

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Airplay Tech Geek

We music lovers like to set up an aduio system at home, but cabling could be quite troublesome sometimes.  This iHome iW1 Airplay wireless speaker system is perhaps the best solution to set up a cordless music room.

iHome Airplay iW1 wireless speaker system

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What’s special about iHome iW1 Airplay Wireless Speaker?

First of all, it supports Apple’s Airplay technology, which means that your iDevices (iPod, iPhone & iPad) that runs iOS 4.2 or above can stream music wirelessly to this iHome Airplay iW1 speaker.  No more cables, no additional wireless A/V hub, just power on the speaker to enjoy your favorite music.

Secondly, this iHome iW1 speaker system has built-in li-ion rechargeable battery, meaning that you can take it on the go to play music without a power socket.  It is your portable speaker on the beach and in parties.

iHome Airplay iW1 speaker portable

Thirdly, it simply looks great.  The design is neat and tidy, it fits into your living room or bed room easily.  You cannot find many buttons on it, since it uses capacitive touch buttons, you press on the flat panel just like using iPhone.  It feels good!

iHome Airplay iW1 speaker touch panel

Fourthly, it is compatible with the iHome+apps, you can easily set up the network, control the device with you iPhone and upgrade firmware.

iHome Airplay iW1 speaker iphone ipod docking

Fifthly, you can charge your iPhone and iPod by connecting the dock to this iW1 speaker.  I like this feature very much.  If you have used other iPhone speakers without charging, you know how annoying when your iPhone runs out of battery while you are listening to a music concert.

iHome Airplay Reviews

Engadget’s hands-on review said:

Streaming from iOS was just as simple as with the Apple TV or Airport Express, and we only saw minimal lag between control inputs like volume and track changes, just as with an all-Apple setup.

CNET review:

[the price] would make it the most inexpensive AirPlay speaker on the market…. The iW1 is part of iHome’s higher-end Studio Line, so it features the Bongiovi Acoustics DPS along with “specially tuned woofers and tweeters with a clean, efficient Class-D amplifier.”

I found this video on YouTube introducing this iHome Airplay speaker:

Summary

Given its $299 only price tag, the portable design and strong functionality, I think iHome iW1 Airplay speaker is the best buy wireless speaker of the year!  You should definitely buy one if you like playing music and wants a decent wireless speaker.

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