WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM 2.1 SOUND BAR WITH AMAZON ALEXA

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these Instructions.
• Keep these Instructions.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Battery Warnings

• WARNING: Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
• 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 new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.

Safety Warnings

• WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not clean with liquid cleaners or damp cloth.
• Do not use with devices that should not be used unsupervised.
• CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, USE ONLY INDOORS.
• Do not use in a bathroom or other location where it may come into contact with water or splashing.
• WARNING: Where the mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Risk of electric shock. Grounding continuity must be maintained.
• Only use with the included power supply or a UL/ETL certified power supply of the same specifications.
• WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov This product meets and complies with all Federal regulations.

FCC Warnings

• 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.
• NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

Features

• Voice-activated Amazon Alexa cloud-based voice service
• Multi-room and multi-user capable
• Free iLive Wi-Fi app download
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• 2 Built-in microphones for far-field voice recognition
• 37” length
• HDMI Input (ARC supported)
• Optical Audio Input
• RCA Stereo Audio Input (Aux In)
• 3.5mm Audio Input (Line In)
• Remote with pre-installed CR 2025 battery

Includes

• AC/DC power adapter
• RCA Stereo Audio cable
• Wall Mounting hardware and instructions
• User's guide
• Warranty

Overview: Speaker Controls & Inputs

Front Panel

The front panel features mode indicator lights and an IR remote sensor. The indicator lights display the current status:

• Power Standby: Red Light
• Wi-Fi: White Light
• Optical: Orange Light
• HDMI: Yellow Light
• Aux/Line In: Green Light

Top Panel

The top panel includes controls such as Volume Up/Down (VOL+/VOL-), Wi-Fi Protected Setup/Play/Pause (WPS/II), and Source selection (SOURCE/⌀).

Rear Panel

The rear panel contains the connection ports: DC IN (power), OPTICAL IN, L AUX IN R (Stereo RCA inputs), and HDMI. It also houses the Connection/Alexa Indicator Light.

Control Functions

• Microphone Button: Press to activate Amazon Alexa and speak a command. You can also say, “Alexa..”, within range of the speaker's microphones. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the speaker.
• Volume Buttons (VOL+/VOL-): Press to adjust the volume up or down. You can also ask Alexa to set the volume level.
• WPS/II Button: In Wi-Fi Mode (white Mode LED), press and hold to begin connecting to a Wi-Fi network. Short press to play or pause audio playing in the iLive app.
• SOURCE/⌀ Button: Press and hold to power the speaker ON or OFF. Press to switch between Wi-Fi and Aux modes.

Connection/Alexa Indicator Light

Alexa Indicators:

• No Light: Amazon Alexa standing by
• Alternating Light & Dark Blue: Amazon Alexa listening/responding
• Red: Amazon Alexa and microphones muted

Connection Indicators:

• Flashing White (fast): Connecting to Wi-Fi
• No Light: Wi-Fi Standby Mode (Mode Indicator Light will display white for Wi-Fi)

Remote Control

The remote control provides access to various functions:

• 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.
• Play/Pause: Press ▶️ to play or pause the selected track.
• Volume -/+: Press ➖ / ➕ to adjust volume.

Battery Replacement

The remote uses a CR 2025 battery. The battery compartment is located on the back of the remote. Refer to the diagram for replacement instructions.

Wall Mount Bracket Installation

Follow these steps to mount the sound bar to a wall:

1. Step 1: Locate the mounting bracket holes on the rear of the sound bar. There are four holes on each side.
2. Step 2: Using a screwdriver, attach the mounting brackets to the sound bar.

Installation Complete.

Setup: 1. Power

Use the included AC/DC Power adapter to connect the sound bar to a standard wall outlet. The DC Power port is located on the rear of the sound bar.

Setup: 2. Alexa App

Download the Amazon Alexa app from the Google Play™ Store or Apple App Store®. The app connects your sound bar to Alexa's voice services, allowing you to manage requests, contacts, lists, news, music, and settings. Log into your Amazon account within the app to use Alexa Voice Services. The speaker must be in Wi-Fi Mode/Cloud Play.

Setup: 3. iLive Wi-Fi App

Download the iLive Wi-Fi app from the Google Play™ Store or Apple App Store®. This app enables music playback from streaming services like Spotify and iHeartRadio, and controls advanced features such as Multi-room play and Multi-channel play. Note: This app is designed for mobile devices only (smartphones, Wi-Fi enabled tablets).

Setup: 4. Connect to Wi-Fi

To use Wi-Fi features, both the sound bar and your mobile device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The iLive Wi-Fi app will guide you through the process. Ensure your network password is ready. After the initial connection, the speaker will remember the network.

Initial Wi-Fi Connection:

Note: If you have a dual-band wireless router, connect to the 2.4GHz band, not the 5GHz band.

1. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the sound bar. You will hear voice prompts indicating "Power On, Wi-Fi Mode" and "Entering Setup Mode". This process may take a minute or two.
2. Open the iLive Wi-Fi app on your device and press "Search", then "Add Device".
3. From the dropdown menu, select the ITWFV678 speaker and press "Connect Speaker".
4. The app will direct you to your mobile device's Wi-Fi Settings Menu. Press "Settings" to go to your Wi-Fi settings, select the network starting with "iLive_ITWFV678_XXXX", and then return to the iLive app.
5. Once back in the app, select your Wi-Fi network/router and enter the password, then press "Continue" to connect your device and the speaker to your Wi-Fi.
6. The app will display the configuration progress. Upon successful connection, a voice will announce it, and the Connection LED will turn off. Press "Next" to proceed to Amazon Alexa Setup.

Setup: 5. Link Your Amazon Account

After Wi-Fi connection is complete, the app will prompt you to link the speaker with the Amazon Alexa app. If you do not have the Alexa app, refer to the instructions on page 11. You can skip this step and complete it later.

Enter your Amazon account information to complete setup and begin using Amazon Alexa with your speaker.

Amazon Alexa Manual Setup:

1. From the Music Player Screen in the iLive app, swipe right to access the Menu Screen.
2. Select "Amazon Alexa" from the list.
3. Sign into your Amazon account when prompted.

Setup: 6. Things to Try with Alexa

Amazon Alexa Voice Services are accessible when the sound bar is in Wi-Fi Mode (Cloud Play). The Mode Indicator Light will be white.

Interact with Alexa by saying "Alexa," followed by a command or question. Examples include:

• “Alexa, tell me a joke.”
• “Alexa, what's in the news?”
• “Alexa, what can you do?"

When the speaker is in Wi-Fi mode and the Connection LED is white, Alexa is in standby. Say "Alexa..." to activate her. The Connection LED turns blue when Alexa is listening and responding. You can also press the ? button on the speaker to manually activate Alexa.

To mute Alexa and disable the microphones, press the ? button. The Connection LED will turn red. Audio functions will still work normally.

Setting Time Zone & Location

For accurate information (weather, movie times), ensure your location is correctly set. Alexa usually syncs automatically, but you can manually adjust it via the Alexa App: Open the Alexa App, press the ☰ icon, select Alexa Devices > ITWFV678 > Device Location.

iLive Wi-Fi App: Music Player Screen

The Music Player screen allows control over audio playback. Key elements include:

• 1. Music Directory: Access your music library.
• 2. Connection Mode: View or change the connection status.
• 3. Repeat/Shuffle: Control playback modes.
• 4. Volume: Adjust the speaker volume.
• 5. Play Controls: Play, pause, skip tracks.

Swipe right on the screen to access the Menu Screen or Device Menu.

iLive Wi-Fi App: Menu Screen

The Menu Screen provides access to various functions:

• 1. Search: Find songs, albums, and artists.
• 2. Favorites: Access saved songs, artists, albums, or stations.
• 3. My Music: Play music stored on your mobile device.
• 4. Internet Music Services: Access third-party music apps like Spotify, iHeartRadio, etc.
• 5. Cloud Play (Wi-Fi): Enable Wi-Fi Mode, required for Alexa.
• 6. Audio Inputs: Select different audio input sources (Optical, HDMI, AUX, Line In).

Settings and other options are also accessible from this screen.

iLive Wi-Fi App: Device List Screen

The Device List screen manages connected speakers:

• 1. Add Device: Add more speakers to the list.
• 2. Speaker Settings: Rename speakers, set presets, and view information.
• 3. Audio Channel: Set audio channels (L/R/LR for stereo).
• 4. Play All: Play music simultaneously on all connected speakers.

You can switch between multi-speaker synchronization and individual playback.

iLive Wi-Fi App: Multi-room Play & Multi-channel Play

Multi-room Play: Pair up to six iLive multi-room speakers for whole-home audio. Place speakers in different rooms and use the app to play music from any speaker, set individual volumes, or link all speakers to play the same song. Compatible iLive products include ISWFV387, ISWF476, ISWF576, ISWF776, ITWFV678, ICWFV428, IKBFV378.

Multi-mode: In the Device List, press and hold a device icon for two seconds, then drag towards another device to link speakers.

Solo-mode: Press and hold the device icon, then drag downwards past the dotted line.

Multi-channel Play with Multiple Speakers: For surround sound, set the Audio Channel selector to "LR" (stereo) for all speakers. For stereo play with two speakers, set one to "L" (left) and the other to "R" (right).

iLive Wi-Fi App: Internet Music Services

The iLive Wi-Fi app supports and plays music from services like Spotify, iHeartRadio, and others. You may need to log in and link your account with the app to access your saved media from these services.

Spotify Connect

To use Spotify Connect, you will need Spotify Premium.

1. Connect your ITWFV678 to your Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the Spotify app on your phone, tablet, or laptop using the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Play a song and select "Devices Available".
4. Select your ITWFV678 to start listening.

Licenses: Spotify Software is subject to third-party licenses found at www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

Other Ways to Play

Connecting HDMI

Requires an HDMI cable and a device with HDMI support. Use Audio Return Channel (ARC) for connection to a compatible audio receiver. Note: ARC may not support surround sound (5.1) or audio with more than two channels (2.0). Use an HDMI cable version 1.4 or higher.

1. Connect the HDMI input on your TV to the HDMI output on your media player, streaming, or gaming device using an HDMI cable.
2. Press the Source button to switch to the connected HDMI input.

Optical Input

Requires an audio source with an Optical Audio Output and a Digital Optical Audio Cable.

1. Connect the Optical Output on your audio source (TV, amplifier, etc.) to the Optical Input on the sound bar using a Digital Optical Audio Cable.
2. Power ON the sound bar and press "Optical" on the remote or "Source" on the sound bar to select Optical/SPDIF Mode. The indicator will turn orange.
3. On your audio source, ensure audio settings are set to PCM or Optical Audio.
4. Audio played through the connected source should now be heard through the speakers.

Important tips for optical audio:

• Use the correct toslink cable and ensure it is firmly seated.
• Optical audio output is activated from the source (indicated by a red light). It may be labeled SPDIF.
• Set the optical output source to PCM, not Dolby Digital.

Aux In (Stereo RCA Inputs)

Requires an RCA stereo audio cable (not included). Match the colored plugs (Red/White) to their corresponding ports.

1. Connect the RCA stereo audio cable to the Aux Inputs on the sound bar and the audio outputs on your TV or other audio source.
2. Power ON the sound bar and press "Source" on the sound bar or "Aux/Line In" on the remote to select Aux In Mode. The indicator will turn green.
3. Audio played through the television or other source should now be heard through the speakers.

Line In

Requires a 3.5mm audio cable (not included).

• Power on the speaker, then press the Power/Source button to select Line In Mode. The indicator will be a solid green LED.
• 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 be heard through the speakers. Use the connected device's controls to play, pause, or skip tracks.

Troubleshooting Guide

If you experience difficulty with your speaker, consult the following guide:

Customer Support

Contact Information

Website: www.iLiveElectronics.com

Email Support: prodinfo@dpiinc.com

Email Parts: partsinfo@dpiinc.com

Phone Support: 1-888-999-4215

Warranty Information

For warranty information and the most up-to-date version of this User's Guide, visit www.iLiveElectronics.com.

International Support

To download this User's Guide in English, Spanish, or French, or for answers to frequently asked questions, visit the support section at: www.iLiveElectronics.com

(The document also includes contact information in Spanish and French.)