Lithe Audio Wi-Fi Ceiling Speaker

Thank You

Thank you for choosing Lithe Audio. Innovative design and advanced engineering are built into our wireless Wi-Fi ceiling mount speakers. Designed for easy installation and high-quality sound, within seconds each room is setup and ready. This manual describes the installation of the speakers within conventional stud and sheetrock (joist and plasterboard) ceilings.

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Important Safety Warning

Before use, please read completely and use the product in accordance with these safety instructions.

Before commencing any electrical work, ensure the supply is switched OFF at the mains. Either by switching off the consumer unit or by removing the appropriate fuse. This product should be installed in accordance with the relevant sections of the building regulations code and in accordance with the latest edition of IEE regulations (BS 7671).

If the unit is to be used as a replacement for an existing product, remove the existing unit from its location and disconnect the wiring. Connect the wires as shown in the diagram. Ensure terminals are properly tightened and ensure no bare wires are visible. When fitting the speaker into the ceiling, ensure no wires are trapped.

Read the instructions carefully before starting the installation process and keep them safe for future reference.

• Failure to follow the instructions in this guide voids all warranties on your speakers.
• Warning: Do not use the product in water.
• Warning: Do not install speaker directly above any heat sources such as radiators, or other apparatus that produce heat.
• Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this speaker to rain or moisture (directly above bath or shower area) or in Bathroom Zone 0 or Zone 1.
• Protect the power cable from being damaged; do not overstretch cable.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer Lithe Audio.
• Turn off the power to the speaker when unused for long periods of time.
• A Fire and Acoustic speaker hood must be used in accordance with UK building and IEE Regulations with a fire rating of up to 60 minutes, is Parts B, L, C and E compliant.
• Do not open the back cover to the speaker as this protects the PCB, as this will invalidate the warranty and could cause electric shock.
• Ensure speaker location is free from obstructions such as electrical conduit, HVAC ducts or water lines.

USA Regulations: The power adapter (supplied) should not be placed in a dead space such as a wall or ceiling. In accordance with US National Electrical Code. A DC extension cable must be used in conjunction with the power adapter supplied and placed inside / on top of cabinet or anywhere where you have accessibility. (Each situation is unique to the install, consult your local building codes or contact Authorized Dealer or Installer).

Know Your Speaker

The Lithe Audio LWFIV3 range of Wi-Fi ceiling wireless speakers have various inputs and outputs:

• SPEAKER OUTPUT: To connect one additional passive (Slave) speaker (Gold Plated).
• RCA INPUT: To connect directly from existing Hi-Fi equipment.
• POWER INPUT: To connect (as supplied) transformer.

Components:

• Connection Reset Button
• LED indicator
• Titanium tweeter
• Magnets for Cover (8)
• Environmental equalizer (+/- 3db)
• Power input 24V/2.5A
• Stereo & Mono switch (Left for Stereo and Right for Mono)
• Speaker output (Right): R+ (Red), R- (Black)
• RCA Input: RCA- (Black), RCA+ (Red)
• Built-in Amplifier & Wi-Fi chipset
• Dog leg easy install fixings (4)

Speaker Cone: 6.5" (165mm) Glass Fibre Woven/Polyproplene cone.

Dimensions:

• 97mm ceiling depth required.
• 210mm hole cutout (template supplied).

Protection: Built-in over voltage, under voltage, over temperature, and short circuit protection. If there is an electrical fault, the power supply to the amplifier will cut off automatically and restart when the speaker has stabilised.

Box Contents

Please ensure you read the entire instruction manual carefully before you commence any work. Carefully unpack the speakers from the packaging. Please check to ensure all the parts shown below are included.

If any parts of the speaker appear damaged, please contact your dealer/reseller immediately or contact www.litheaudio.com for contact details.

Model LWFIV3:

• Wi-Fi Ceiling Speaker
• Speaker Grille
• Power Driver

Pair Models Also Include:

• Passive Ceiling Speaker

Included Accessories:

• 20' DC Extension Cable (Optional)
• Cutting Guide
• 5M Speaker Cable

Preparation Equipment You Will Need

Listed below is the hardware equipment needed to install the speaker, with the addition of a ladder to ensure the installation is done safely. A cutting template is included in the box.

• Pencil
• Stud Finder
• Screwdriver
• Cutting Saw
• Protective Eyewear
• Tape
• Measuring Tape
• Drill
• Speaker Cable
• Wire Cutters

Speaker Placement

Important: Before commencing any works, determine your primary listening position. If you are unsure, seek help from an AV installer for optimum results.

2 Speaker Placement

In an ideal scenario, the two speakers should be spaced equally apart from the primary listening position. Where possible, place the speakers approx 3" / 1m from the wall.

[Diagram showing optimal speaker placement for a stereo setup in a room]

4 Speaker Placement

Ideally, the two speakers to the front and two speakers to the rear should be spaced equally apart from the primary listening position to provide a balanced listening experience. Where possible, place the speakers approx 3" / 1m from the wall.

[Diagram showing optimal speaker placement for a quadraphonic setup in a room]

Note: For optimal sound when using speakers in vaulted ceilings, switch the environmental equaliser to +3dB. When using speakers in a tiled environment (Bathroom), switch equaliser to -3dB.

Installation

Important: Before commencing any electrical work, ensure the supply is switched OFF at the mains. If you are unsure how to fit, seek help from a professional electrician / AV installer.

1. Mark out the position of the speaker using a tape measure and mark using a pencil with the template supplied. Check using a stud finder to make sure no obstruction is present prior to cutting. [Illustration of marking speaker position with template and pencil]
2. Drill a pilot hole and cut the speaker hole using a cutting saw. Take caution when cutting to keep fingers away from cutting blade and wear protective eyewear. [Illustration of cutting a hole in the ceiling with a saw]
3. Connect a 110V/240V feed into the Power Driver. Check Live, Neutral, and Earth cables are in correct terminals. Use fixing holes to screw to joists. Ensure cables are tight and cover is in place. [Illustration showing wiring connections: Neutral wire = N, Earth wire = E, Live feed = L]
4. Insert speaker into the ceiling then using a screwdriver, lock the 4 dog leg fixings to secure the speaker in place, do not over tighten. Attach the magnetic grille to the speaker front. [Illustration of inserting speaker and securing with fixings]

Painting the Speaker Grille

Do not paint the speaker grilles whilst attached to the speaker. Lithe Audio recommends spray painting using 5 parts thinning agent to 1 part paint. Spray thinly to ensure speaker cover grille holes are not blocked, as this will affect the sound quality of the speakers.

Installations in Fire-Rated Ceilings

If you plan to mount your speakers in a fire-rated ceiling, you should purchase a fire hood for the speaker. Visit www.litheaudio.com for more information and recommended hoods.

Your Home Wi-Fi Network

To enable the Lithe Audio Wi-Fi ceiling speakers, your device must be on the same network.

• Ensure your network has a high-speed internet connection, as the speakers are designed to provide you with free online software/firmware updates.
• High-speed DSL / cable modem, or fiber to the home broadband is recommended for best possible playback of music services.
• Lithe Audio communicates over a 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi home network supporting 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac wireless technology only.
• For larger homes where Wi-Fi signal is not stable, we suggest adding access points/mesh network to strengthen the network or updating your router to a higher specification model to suit the demand.

Lithe Audio App

• To enhance your listening experience, download the Lithe Audio app via the app store on your device. Follow the setup procedures within this instruction manual.
• The app will allow you to set up singular rooms, groups of speakers, or play in Party Mode.
• You can connect multiple speakers simultaneously and control them all from the app.

Status Indicator Light

Located on the front face of the speaker, the LED indicates the status of your speaker:

• Red solid: Speaker booting up
• Red quick flash (4 times): Speaker under restart operation
• Red slow flash (3s / time): Speaker under standby mode, waiting for user operation
• Green solid: Speaker is active and connected to Wi-Fi
• Blue Solid: Bluetooth speaker connected
• Green slow flash (1s / time): Speaker trying to connect to the preconfigured Wi-Fi
• Solid purple: Speaker under RCA mode
• Green quick flash (4 times): Speaker in WAC/SAC mode, user to configure Wi-Fi

Connecting to Bluetooth

1. Open the settings menu and select Bluetooth. [Screenshot showing phone settings menu with Bluetooth highlighted]
2. Turn on Bluetooth and search devices. [Screenshot showing Bluetooth turned on and scanning for devices]
3. Click Lithe Audio Speaker to connect and pair to the speaker. [Screenshot showing Lithe Audio Speaker selected in the device list]

Setup for Apple iOS (Wi-Fi)

Download the App: Scan the QR code to download the app from the App Store.

[QR Code image description: QR code for downloading the Lithe Audio app from the App Store]

1. Ensure the Wi-Fi speaker is connected to the power supply and is turned on. The LED indicator light will be red.
2. Press and hold the 'Connection Reset Button' for 10 seconds & release. The LED indicator will flash Green fast and the speaker is now ready to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the Wi-Fi setting menu on your phone or tablet. [Screenshot showing iPhone Wi-Fi settings menu]
4. Select the new AirPlay speaker listed that you would like to add to your network. [Screenshot showing available AirPlay devices]
5. Select your network and change the 'Speaker Name' to something easily identifiable (e.g., Kitchen) and click Next. [Screenshot showing network selection and naming]
6. The Lithe Audio Wi-Fi speaker setup is now complete. Return to the Lithe Audio app. [Screenshot showing setup completion screen]

Note: Images show Apple iPhone but visuals may change from device to device. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

AirPlay via iOS AirPlay 2

To play directly to speaker(s) using iOS devices (iPad, iMac, iPhone, Apple TV etc.), you can connect via AirPlay. Please follow the steps below:

Ensure the speaker is connected to the power supply and the Wi-Fi network.

Note: When using AirPlay, the Lithe app grouping and playback functions for multiple speakers become redundant. The ability to play any source is now possible, as well as playing with other brands in a multi-room environment.

1. Swipe down from the top right of the screen. [Screenshot showing iPhone Control Center swipe gesture]
2. Click on the right corner icon to show available AirPlay devices. [Screenshot showing AirPlay icon selection]
3. Audio display screen shall show available devices to play music through as per list. [Screenshot showing list of AirPlay compatible devices]
4. Select the speaker(s) to play music through. Open any app and play your music. [Screenshot showing music playback selection]

Use of the 'Works with Apple' badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. To control this AirPlay-enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is required. Apple, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPhone and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Setup for Google Home

1. Download the Google Home app from the Google Play store.
2. Ensure the Wi-Fi speaker is connected to the power supply and is turned on. The LED indicator light will be red.
3. When the LED indicator blinks green quickly, press the '+' (top left hand corner). Click 'Set up device', choose 'Home' to start looking for devices on your network, choose 'Speaker', then 'Next'. [Screenshot showing Google Home app interface with '+' icon and setup options]
4. Open Google Home and click the '+' sign (top left hand corner). [Screenshot showing Google Home app main screen]
5. Click 'Set up device', then 'New devices'. [Screenshot showing device setup options]
6. Select existing home or create new home to start looking for devices. [Screenshot showing home selection screen]
7. Select speaker, 'Next', click on Lithe Audio Speaker. All set. [Screenshot showing speaker selection and completion]