Wi-Fi network connection (“Sony | Music Center”)

You can connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network using “Sony | Music Center.” First, make a BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and a smartphone/iPhone. Then configure the Wi-Fi network settings. Wi-Fi network settings in “Sony | Music Center” are sent from your smartphone/iPhone to the speaker via BLUETOOTH communication.

Complete step within 15 minutes after turning on the speaker. If the speaker is not operated for more than 15 minutes, it will turn off automatically by the auto power off (auto standby) mode.

Note

  • While performing Wi-Fi network setting according to procedures below, the setting information of your Wi-Fi network will not be protected until the setting is complete. After completing the setting, setting information of your Wi-Fi network will be protected again by setting the wireless LAN security.
  1. Place your speaker as close as possible to the wireless router.
    1. Connect your smartphone to your wireless router.
    2. Record the SSID and password of the wireless router for reference.
      Some wireless routers have multiple SSIDs. Be sure to record the SSID which your smartphone is connected to.
      For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your wireless router.
  2. Make a BLUETOOTH connection.

    For NFC-compatible smartphones

    Unlock the smartphone screen, turn on the NFC function, and then establish BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and smartphone with one touch (NFC).
    Keep touching the smartphone to the N-Mark () of the speaker until the smartphone responds.

    For smartphones not compatible with NFC

    See “Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device.”

    For iPhone/iPod

    See “How to make a wireless connection with BLUETOOTH devices.”

    If [Share Wi-Fi Settings?] is displayed, tap [Allow].

  3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network following the instructions on the screen of “Sony | Music Center.”

    Sony | Music Center” will automatically start up when BLUETOOTH connection is completed. Follow the instructions on the screen.

  4. Check that the LINK indicator on the speaker lights up in orange.

    When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the LINK indicator lights up in orange.

    Depending on the environment, it may take more than a minute for the LINK indicator to light up.

    Connection is completed.

Note

  • To download the app, you may have to pay a communication fee, depending on your Internet contract.
  • When you connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, or after you initialize the speaker, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically.