Network Considerations - PSB ALPHA iQ Manual

12. Power Inlet (Secondary)
The ALPHA iQ comes supplied with two pairs of power cords. Select the power cord appropriate for your region.
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Before connecting the power cord's plug to the mains power outlet, ensure that the other end of the power cord is firmly
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connected to ALPHA iQ's Power Inlet.
Always disconnect the power cord's plug from the mains power outlet before disconnecting the other end of the power cord from
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the ALPHA iQ's Power Inlet.
13. Service
Use for restoring Secondary Speaker to factory default settings. Refer also to section about FACTORY RESET.
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14. Service/USB
SERVICE/USB port is for internal use only and not for customer use.
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ALPHA iQ BEST PRACTICES

Network Considerations

Streaming music content from the internet is dependent upon the internet download speed as well as your home network itself. The
strength and coverage of your Wi-Fi network is the most important factor in determining how well a streaming service can deliver content
throughout your home.
Here is a list of ways to improve the performance of your Alpha iQ.
1. Wired is always better than wireless. Although the Alpha iQ is equipped to carry out all functions wirelessly, normal networking
principals apply. In general, Wired ethernet connection has faster and more consistent download speed than Wireless connection. Wi-Fi
transmission can be affected by other wireless signals wherein there may be interference in the communication between the network
and receiver. Wherever possible, connect your Alpha iQ via Wired network connection.
2. Check Wireless Signal Strength. If you choose to use the Alpha iQ wirelessly, it is recommended that you check the signal strength
between the Alpha iQ and your home network. This can be done within the BluOS App. Go to the Help section found at the bottom of
the list of sources. From the help menu, choose Diagnostics. The antenna symbol shows the signal strength. If the signal rating is Poor
or alternates between Fair and Poor, an adjustment may be necessary. Several options can improve signal strength.
Visit https://support.bluos.net/hc/en-us/sections/360000042348 for some Networking tips.
Set Up One System at a Time
Alpha iQ is designed to establish a unique link between the Primary Speaker and Secondary Speaker. Once wireless bond is established
between the speakers, they will remain connected regardless of any additional active Alpha iQ systems throughout the home. This bond
will remain even after a power outage. It is crucial to conduct the setup process one pair at a time to ensure the bond between the correct
speakers is properly established.
SETUP GUIDE
Your Alpha iQ can be connected to your home network via Wired or Wireless connection. Setting up your Alpha iQ can be undertaken using
either Android or iOS BluOS App only.
Important Setup Conditions
Before going through the Setup process of your Alpha iQ, ensure the following are undertaken.
Connect both Alpha iQ Primary and Secondary Speaker to mains power. Connect the power cord's plug to the mains power outlet
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ensuring that the other end of the AC power cord is firmly connected to ALPHA iQ's Power Inlet.
For wired and wireless connection to be established, ensure that a broadband router that supports Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi standards is
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set up and available.
Tablets, smartphones and other applicable devices that support iOS or Android operating system can be used as mobile device
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controllers. These devices are not supplied with your Alpha iQ.