Philips TAW6205 - Wireless Home Speaker Manual

Your wireless speaker

What's in the box

Check and identify the contents of your package:

• Speaker
• Power cable
• Quick start guide
• Safety sheet
• Worldwide warranty

Overview of the speaker

*The rating label is placed on the bottom side of the product.

1. • Indicate the status.
   • Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the pairing with Ambilight TV mode.
   • Press to select the LED light mode.
2. • Press to increase or decrease volume.
   • Press and once to increase the LED light brightness
   • Press and once to decrease the LED light brightness.
3. • Play, pause or resume in Bluetooth/Play-Fi playback.
   • Press and once to select next LED light color.
4. Wi-Fi LED indicator (White)

LED State	Status
Blink	Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode
Double blink	Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode
Constant on	Connected / Pairing successful

5. Wi-Fi Setup button
   • Trigger Wi-Fi setup for Play-Fi.
   • Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to active the WPS mode.
   • Press and hold the button for 8 seconds to active the AP mode.
6. For service
   • USB socket for speaker software upgrade only. No playback function.
7. AC ~ socket
   • Connect to the power supply.
8. • Press and hold to activate the pairing function or disconnect the existing paired Bluetooth device.
9. RESET
   • Press with a sharp object for 5 seconds to restore factory defaults.
10. AUX IN
    • Audio input socket (3.5mm) for an external audio device.
11. Built-in LED light

Get started

Plug in the power

• The speaker is powered by AC input.
• Connect the AC IN socket on the speaker to an outlet (19V 2.1A) by using the provided power cable.
• Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit.

LED State	Status
Turn around in blue color for 20 seconds	Attempting to connect to the router
Turn off	Wi-Fi connection is successful
Blink red for 5 seconds	Wi-Fi connection failed

Turn on and off

Unplug the power cable from the main socket to turn off the speaker.

Note: The speaker will turn off automatically after 15 minutes without user operations and music playback.

Connect

Connect to Wi-Fi (Wireless Operation)

(For iOS and Android version)

By connecting this unit and mobile phones, tablets (such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android phones, etc.) to the same Wi-Fi network, you can then use the Philips
Sound app powered by DTS Play-Fi to control the soundbar to listen to audio files.

1. Connect your phone or tablet to the same Wi-Fi network that you want to connect your wireless speaker.
2. Download and install the Philips Sound app powered by DTS Play-Fi on a phone or tablet.
   • Make sure your router is turned on and working properly.

3. Press and hold (Wi-Fi) button located at the back cabinet for 8 sec to trigger the Wi-Fi connection.
   • Until the speaker make a second tone and then release the button.
     
     
4. Wait until the Wi-Fi light indicator on the top panel turns from a fast blink to a slow pulse. Slow pulsing indicates that the speaker is entering the Wi-Fi setup mode.
   
   
5. Launch the Philips Sound App powered by DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the App to connect this product to your Wi-Fi network.
   

Note:

For iOS version only
Wi-Fi network used by iPhone should be switched temporarily to Play-Fi device AP and restart Philips Sound APP to complete the product's Wi-Fi setup. See the steps below:

• Go to Settings.
• Select Wi-Fi setting.
  
• Select the Play-Fi device in the Wi-Fi set up
• Return to Philips Sound App to continue the set up.
  

6. After successful Wi-Fi connection, the Wi-Fi light indicator on the top panel will stop pulsing and turn solid. Once you set up this product on your Wi-Fi network, you can control it from any smartphone or tablet on the same network.
   
   
7. After connection, you can change the device name. There are several names to choose from or create your own by choosing Custom Name at the end of the name list. Otherwise, it follows the default name.
   
8. After connection, this product may perform a software update. Upgrade to the latest software when it is your first time set up. The software upgrade may take several minutes. Do not unplug your speaker, turn off your device, or leave the network during the update.
   

AirPlay setup

Use AirPlay to set up the Wi-Fi connection of iOS device (iOS7 or later) and soundbar.

1. iOS device: Settings > Wi-Fi > select home network [Play-Fi Device (xxxxxx)].
2. Launch the Philips Sound App powered by DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the App to connect this product to your Wi-Fi network.
   • After successful Wi-Fi connection, the Wi-Fi light indicator on the front cabinet will stop pulsing and turn solid. Once you set up this product on your Wi-Fi network, you can control it from any smartphone or tablet on the same network.
   • When using the APP to play music, the display panel will show PLAY-FI.
3. After connection, you can change the device name. There are several names to choose from or create your own by choosing Custom Name at the end of the name list. Otherwise, it follows the default name.
4. After connection, this product may perform a software update. Upgrade to the latest software when it is your first time set up. The software upgrade may take several minutes. Do not unplug your speaker, turn off your device, or leave the network during the update.

Note:

• After connection, the product may perform a software update. Upgrade is required after initial set up. Without the upgrade, not all product features can be available.
• When the first time setup is not successful, hold down the Wi-Fi button on the speaker for 8 seconds, until you hear the second tone and the Wi-Fi light is changed to slow pulse. Reset the Wi-Fi connection, restart the app and start the setup again.
• If you want to change from one network to another, you need to set up the connection again. Press hold down the (Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi button on the speaker for 8 seconds to reset the Wi-Fi connection.

WPS mode

If your router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can set up the connection without entering a password.

1. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 4 seconds. You will hear a tone and the Wi-Fi light will begin in double blink.
2. Press the WPS button on your router. The button is normally marked with this WPS logo.
   
3. Follow the instruction in Philips Sound App powered by DTS Play-Fi to start the pairing.

Note:

• WPS is not a standard feature on all routers. If your router does not have WPS then use Standard Wi-Fi Setup.
• Press the (Wi-Fi) button once if you want to exit the WPS mode or it will automatically exit after 2 minutes.

Lighting operation

You can set the built-in LED light of the speaker to follow the color of your Philips Ambilight TV. Alternatively, you can set the light to show a preset color style or you can switch the light off.
Press the button repeatedly on the speaker to switch the light mode:

1. Work with Amblight,
2. Mood Light,
3. Off.
   

Pairing with Ambilight TV

Set up your speakers to follow the colors of the Ambilight TV. The speaker will expand the Ambilight effect from TV screen.

The speaker can work with the following Philips Ambilight TV series:

Region/Year	2019 Series	2020 Series
Europe	OLED984/OLED934 OLED854/OLED804 8804/8204 7504/7394/7354/ 7334/7304	OLED935 OLED865/OLED855/ OLED805 9435/9235/9005 8555/8545/ 8535/8505
Asia Pacific	OLED984 OLED804 7374	OLED935 OLED805 8265/8215

Note: The pairing will time out after 2 minutes.

1. Before starting the setup, make sure the speaker and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Turn on the Phillips Ambilight TV. The setup of Ambilight TV pairing is to be done on the TV.
3. Activate the configuration as shown on the Ambilight TV:
   Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension > Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers > Configure.
4. Follow the set up instruction on the TV. It will guide you to long press button on the speaker to enter the pairing mode with Ambilight TV.
   
5. When the speaker opens for pairing, the LEDs blink in yellow.
6. When the speaker is paired with Ambilight TV, the LED light on speaker will followed the Ambilight TV.

Follow Music

If there is no Ambilight TV linked or TV is disconnected, the LED light on speaker will automatically switch to Follow Music during music playback.
You can select one of the styles that follow the dynamics of the sound.

1. To set the LED light, press the button on the speaker to Mode 1 "Work with Ambilight" mode.
2. You can select one of the preset color styles. To set the color, press and to select the color style you want.

The available Follow Music styles are:

• Warm white – Default static color
• Hot Lava - Red color variations
• Deep Water - Blue color variations
• Green Nature - Green color variations
• Orange – Orange color variation
• Lemon – Yellow color variations
• Lavender – Light Purple color variations
  

Mood Light mode

The mood light mode (Lounge mode) of your speaker allows you to switch on the LED light (static light) with or without audio playback.

So you can light up your room with LED light.

1. To set the LED light, press the button on the speaker to Mode 2 "Mood Light" mode.
2. You can select one of the preset color styles. To set the color, press and to select the color style you want.

The available mood light styles are:

• Warm white – Default static color
• Hot Lava - Red static color
• Deep Water - Blue static color
• Green Nature - Green static color
• Orange – Orange static color
• Lemon – Yellow static color
• Lavender – Light Purple static color
  

Note: Keep the power supply connected in the mood light mode. The network or Bluetooth connection is not required in the mood light mode.

Adjust brightness

Set the level of LED light brightness.

• Press and once to increase the LED light brightness.
  
• Press and once to decrease the LED light brightness.
  

LED light Off

To switch off LED light, press the button on the speaker to Mode 3 "Off".

Overview

	Mode	Ambilight TV	LED state	Action
1	Follow Ambilight TV	Paired	Follow the color of Ambilight TV	Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the pairing mode.
	Follow music	Not paired	Vary with the rhythm of audio in music playback	Press & button to select the color.
2	Mood Light (Lounge mode)		Static color	Press & button to increase/decrease the brightness.
3	Off		Off

Play

Play from Bluetooth devices

With this speaker, you can enjoy audio from your Bluetooth device.

Note

• Make sure that the Bluetooth function is enabled on your device.
• The maximum distance for pairing the speaker and your Bluetooth device is 20 meters (66 feet).
• Keep away from any other electronic device that may cause interference.

1. Press and hold button at the back cabinet for 8 seconds to enter the Bluetooth pairing mode.
2. On the Bluetooth device, turn on Bluetooth, search for and select "Play-Fi Device (XXXXXX)-BT" to start connection.
3. Select and play audio files or music on your Bluetooth device.

LED indicator	Description
Blinking blue slowly	Ready for pairing Reconnecting the last connected device
Solid blue	Connected

Note

• To disconnect a device, press and hold for 2 seconds until the LED indicator blinks blue quickly.
• When you turn on the speaker, it always automatically tries to reconnect the last successfully connected device.
• To clear the pairing information, press and hold for 2 seconds until the LED indicator slowly blinks blue for 3 times.

Control playback

When playing the music

	Press to pause or resume play
	Adjust the volume

Listen to an external device

Connect your MP3 player to play your audio files or music.

What you need

• An MP3 player.
• A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.

1. Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the MP3 player to the AUDIO IN connector on this product.
2. Press the buttons on your MP3 player to select and play audio files or music.

Listen to Spotify

Use your phone, table or computer as a remote control for Spotify.
Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.

Upgrade Firmware

To get the best features and support, update your product with the latest firmware version.

Option 1:
Update firmware via Philips Sound App (Settings > PS Fine Tune)

The firmware for MCU and DSP can be upgraded to the latest version via Philips Sound App powered by DTS Play-Fi. Please go to Settings menu and select PS Fine Tune option to check it out. If the upgrade is released, you can press the Upgrade icon to proceed automatically. Once this product is connected to Wi-Fi, it can receive over-the-air firmware update. Always upgrade with the latest firmware version to improve the performance of this product.

Option 2:
Update firmware via USB

1. Check if there is the latest firmware version on www.philips.com/support. Search for your model and click on "Software and drivers".
2. Download the firmware into a USB flash drive.
3. Follow the instruction for the firmware upgrade.

Product specifications

Note: Product information is subject to change without prior notice.

General information

Power supply	100-240V~, 50/60Hz
Domensions (W x H x D)	115 x 212 x 116mm
Weight (main unit)	1.79Kg

Amplifier

Output power	40W RMS
Frequency response	20-20000Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio	> 70db

Speakers

Impedance	40Hm
Input power	30W (woofer), 10W (tweeter)
Speaker driver	1 x 3.5" woofer, 1 x 1" tweeter, 2 x passive radiators

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version	4.2
Frequency range	2402-2480MHz
Maximum transition power	3dBm
Compatible Bluetooth profiles	A2DP
Bluetooth range	approx.20m

Network supported

Wireless network	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range	2412-2472MHz
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power	20±2dBm
5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range	5725-5825MHz
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power	12±2dBm

Power consumption

Power consumption:		30W
Semi standby consumption:		6W

Troubleshooting

Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product.

To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself.
If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service. If you still have a problem, get support at www.philips.com/support.

General

No power

• Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.
• Make sure the AC IN socket of the speaker is properly connected.
• As a power-saving feature, the speaker turns off automatically 15 minutes after no audio signal is received or no audio device is connected.

No sound

• Adjust the volume on this speaker.
• Adjust the volume on the connected device.
• in AUDIO IN mode, make sure that music playback through Bluetooth is stopped.
• Make sure that your Bluetooth device is within the operational range.

No response form the speaker

• Restart the speaker.

Bluetooth

Quality of audio play from a connected Bluetooth device is poor.

• The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the speaker, or remove any obstacle between the device and the speaker.

I can't find the Bluetooth name of this unit on my Bluetooth device

• Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device.
• Re-pair the unit with your Bluetooth device.

Cannot connect with my Bluetooth device

• The Bluetooth function of your device is not enabled. Refer to the user manual of your device to find out how to enable the function.
• This speaker is not in pairing mode.
• This speaker is already connected to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Disconnect and try again.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection cannot be established

• Check the availability of WLAN network on the router.
• Place the Wi-Fi router closer to the unit.
• Make sure the password is correct.
• Check the WLAN function or reboot the modem and Wi-Fi router.

Play-Fi

Cannot discover the Play-Fi supported devices from the app.

• Make sure the device is connected to the Wi-Fi.

Cannot play Play-Fi music

• Certain network service or contents available through the device may not be accessible in case the service provider terminates its service.
• When the first time setup is not successful, close the Philips Sound app powered by DTS Play-Fi. Restart the app.
• When the speaker was set as Stereo Pairs or Surround sound, the speaker need to be disconnected in the App before use separately.

Important

Safety

Important safety instructions

• Make sure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage on the back or the underside of the unit.
• The speaker shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Do not place any source of danger on the speaker (e.g. liquid filled objects, lit candles).
• Make sure that there is enough free space around the speaker for ventilation.
• Please use the speaker safely in an environment with temperature between 0°C and 45°C.
• Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Never remove the casing of this speaker.
• Never lubricate any part of this speaker.
• Place this speaker on a flat, hard and stable surface.
• Never place this speaker on other electrical equipment.
• Only use this speaker indoors. Keep this speaker away from water, moisture and liquid-filled objects.
• Keep this speaker away from direct sunlight, naked flames or heat.
• Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

For 5G WiFi Device

The device for operation in the band 5150–5350 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Help and support

For extensive online support, visit www.philips.com/support to:

• watch video tutorials (available only for selected models)
• find answer to frequently answered questions (FAQs)
• email us a question
• chat with our support representative

Follow the instructions on the website to select your language, and then enter your product model number.
Alternatively, you can contact Consumer Care in your country. Before you contact, note down the model number and serial number of your product. You can find this information on the back or bottom of your product.

Register your poduct and get support at: www.philips.com/support

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Spotify - Connect
• Philips Customer Service Support - Home | Philips

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