Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air AirPlay Setup
Introduction
To use the AirPlay feature, the Zeppelin Air must be connected to your existing home network. This guide provides a step-by-step procedure to set up the AirPlay feature by accessing the Zeppelin Air setup page using either a MAC or PC. You will then be able to name your Zeppelin Air device and allocate the home network for the connection.
Before You Start
Please ensure the following:
- You have iTunes® 10.1 or later installed on your MAC / PC.
- You know the name of your existing home wireless network and any passwords (referred to as "network key", "access code", or "phrase key") required to access it.
- You have saved data and closed other programs.
- Your Wi-Fi access point (hub or router) is functioning.
Depending on your operating system and browser, icons and windows may vary from the images shown in this guide. If any issues arise during the process, please follow the reset instructions at the end of this guide and try again.
Additional information can be found on the support pages of the Bowers & Wilkins website: www.bowers-wilkins.com
Setup Procedure
Step 1: Prepare the Zeppelin Air
Ensure your iPod or iPhone is not docked when starting this process. Unplug every cable from the Zeppelin Air, including the power cable.
[Diagram: Rear panel of the Zeppelin Air showing ports: POWER, ETHERNET, USB, AUX, COMP. A cable is shown connecting to the POWER port.]
[Diagram: Rear panel of the Zeppelin Air showing ports: POWER, ETHERNET, USB, AUX, COMP. A cable is shown connecting to the ETHERNET port.]
Step 2: Connect to Your Mac/PC
Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Zeppelin Air, and the other to your Mac/PC. Do not connect to your router or hub.
[Diagram: Rear panel of the Zeppelin Air showing ports: POWER, ETHERNET, USB, AUX, COMP. An Ethernet cable is shown connecting to the ETHERNET port.]
Step 3: Power On and Standby
Connect the power cable. The Zeppelin Air will now be in Standby mode.
[Diagram: Rear panel of the Zeppelin Air showing ports: POWER, ETHERNET, USB, AUX, COMP. A power cable is connected to the POWER port.]
Step 4: Initiate Setup Mode
Press the power button on the unit once. The indicator will flash purple. Wait until the indicator turns solid purple (this could take up to 90 seconds).
[Diagram: The Zeppelin Air's indicator light flashing purple, transitioning to solid purple over approximately 90 seconds (⏳ 90s).]
If there is no indication or if the indicator turns yellow, double-check that your Ethernet cable is fully connected and repeat the process from Step 1.
Step 5: Access Setup Page
Open your web browser and type 169.254.1.1 in the address bar. Press Enter, and the Zeppelin Air setup page will open.
[Diagram: A web browser window displaying the 'Zeppelin Air Setup' page with 'Bowers & Wilkins' logo. It includes buttons for 'Change Settings' and 'Current Settings'.]
If this page cannot be displayed, please refer to the support pages of the Bowers & Wilkins website.
Step 6: Name Your Zeppelin Air
Enter an appropriate name for the Zeppelin Air and click "Apply Now".
[Diagram: A web browser window displaying the 'Zeppelin Air Wireless Settings' section. It includes a field for 'Zeppelin Air Name' with 'Zeppelin Air Office' entered, and an 'Apply Now' button.]
Step 7: Confirm Settings Application
Click on "OK" on the "New setting were successfully applied" page to return to the setup page.
[Diagram: A web browser window displaying a confirmation message: 'New settings were successfully applied.' with an 'OK' button.]
Step 8: Select Your Home Network
Choose your home network from the list.
[Diagram: A web browser window displaying the 'Zeppelin Air Setup' page. It shows a 'Wireless network:' dropdown list with 'Choose item' selected, and 'Your home network' as an option.]
Step 9: Enter Password
Carefully type your password.
[Diagram: A web browser window displaying the 'Zeppelin Air Setup' page with a 'Password:' field containing dots (representing a password) and a 'Join' button.]
Step 10: Join Network
Click on 'Join'.
[Diagram: A web browser window displaying the 'Zeppelin Air Setup' page with a 'Join' button.]
Step 11: Confirm Warning
Click on 'OK' in the pop-up dialog box displaying a warning message.
[Diagram: A web browser window displaying a warning message: 'Incorrect parameters may cause undesired behaviour. To save the new settings, click OK and then unplug the network cable.' with 'Cancel' and 'OK' buttons.]
Step 12: Disconnect Ethernet
Once the 'New settings were successfully applied' page has loaded, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Zeppelin Air and your MAC/PC.
[Diagram: Rear panel of the Zeppelin Air showing ports: POWER, ETHERNET, USB, AUX, COMP. An Ethernet cable is connected to the ETHERNET port.]
Step 13: Wireless Connection
The indicator will flash purple. Wait approximately 60 seconds for your Zeppelin Air to connect wirelessly. If successful, the Zeppelin Air's indicator will change from flashing purple to solid purple.
[Diagram: The Zeppelin Air's indicator light flashing purple, transitioning to solid purple over approximately 60 seconds (⏳ 60s).]
Step 14: Start iTunes
Start your iTunes® (10.1 or later) application.
[Diagram: The iTunes application icon.]
Step 15: Open iTunes Preferences
Open preferences in iTunes.
[Diagram: The iTunes application window showing the 'File' menu with 'Preferences...' selected.]
Step 16: Select Devices Tab
Click on the "Devices" tab.
[Diagram: The iTunes application window showing the 'Devices' tab and the 'Preferences' dialog box with options like 'Look for remote speakers connected with AirPlay' and 'Allow iTunes control from remote speakers' checked.]
Step 17: Configure AirPlay Options
Select the options: "Look for remote speakers connected with AirPlay" and "Allow iTunes control from remote speakers". Click OK and close iTunes preferences.
[Diagram: The iTunes application window showing the 'Devices' tab and the 'Preferences' dialog box with options like 'Look for remote speakers connected with AirPlay' and 'Allow iTunes control from remote speakers' checked.]
Step 18: Select Zeppelin Air in iTunes
Look for the AirPlay icon in the bottom right corner of iTunes, and select Zeppelin Air from the drop-down list.
[Diagram: The iTunes application window showing the AirPlay icon in the bottom right corner and a dropdown list with 'Zeppelin Air' selected.]
Step 19: Play Audio
Press play. The sound will now be heard from your Zeppelin Air.
Troubleshooting and Support
[? Warning] If anything goes wrong at any stage during this process, you can start again by resetting the Zeppelin Air. To do this, use a paper clip, or similar small point, to press the reset button located on the back of the device between the USB and Ethernet ports. Hold the button down until the indicator changes to a dim red colour. The Zeppelin Air needs to be powered on for at least one minute before it will reset.
Check the support section of our website if you encounter an error message during this process.
[❓ Question] For further support or to download the Zeppelin Air Reference Manual, visit www.bowers-wilkins.com.
[Diagram: Rear panel of the Zeppelin Air showing ports: POWER, ETHERNET, USB, AUX, COMP. An arrow points to a small reset button located between the USB and ETHERNET ports.]
