Can I rename the receiver's AirPlay name? I'd like to have multiples that I could name for the room they service (Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room).
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Yes, once you have them setup on your network you can rename it... BUT you need to use the iOS app. I couldn't find any way to rename it on the webpage you can access on the iReceiver. Also, you should know that multiple iReceviers will not play in sync with each other. They'll be 2-4 seconds out of sync with an AirPort Express and just enough out of sync with each other that you'll hear a slight echo. So if you just want to move from room to room or have different music playing in different "zones" these will work okay. If you want your music synced throughout a space or to play nice alongside official AirPlay devices these won't do the trick. I also never received any replies from the manufacturer when I reached out to them about these issues.
924357
Yes you can. I just set mine up this weekend and it works fine. There's a nice setup program that helps you do this where you can specify the number of speakers in your room.
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Currently (May 2014) the Onkyos don't do Airplay natively in the receiver. Maybe it will be fixed with a firmware update? This is a bizarre "un-feature", since just about every other AV 2013/2014 receiver in the market at these prices does have AirPlay. After some googling... There is an accessory called the Onkyo DS-A5, that will "add" AirPlay to this receiver, but it is an absolutely pointless device, and is now no longer sold. It is a RRP $199 unit that has Ethernet and WiFi (for AirPlay) and an old iPod port (not Lightning). Output is via digital Toslink and analogue - no special dock to the receiver. If you want AirPlay and want an Onkyo, get the AppleTV. It's under $100 and does video as well as audio. And Netflix and lots of other things besides.
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This shows a seamy underside of Apple. On an Android device, you can give all your Bluetooth devices different, friendly names. But Apple in their Infinite Wisdom(tm) doesn't allow this. It is exactly for this reason that I have bought each off my Bluetooth receivers in my home and car from different vendors. Then I can at least tell the difference. There are threads on Apple's support site requesting the ability to rename Bluetooth devices but no response. (Apple's answer would probably be, hey, just buy Airport Expresses instead.)
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this will work with apple airplay. You might have to get an app that would trick the speaker to think that it is doing airplay. There is an app called allcast on google store which is free which can do that but I don't want to guarantee anything. thank you
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I have been using an iPad and iPhone (each with the AV controller app) also, you do have to use the app at least for apple devices as the receiver is airplay compliant, so I can just open up the ipod and shunt the music straight to the receiver as it is on the network.
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The ones I purchased required a separate Apple Express in order to use AirPlay. I bought the older speaker version that used the older Express which made the combined solution more affordable.
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I've unplugged it from time to time (really just to move it) and haven't had to reset it up. Since I've written the review, I have seen some AirPlay disconnects (even with setting a static IP address). I know that setting a static IP is the way to go, but again have had a couple interruptions of music.
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You can now go to sabrent.com to Download new Firmware Update / V. 204 , it will allow to rename the device. Remember to reset the WiFi Audio receiver after firmware update
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I'm still confused, and hoping someone can help. We have one of these right now, and with a 2nd child coming, I want to buy a 2nd one. I would like to be able to hear BOTH rooms on one parent receiver on the same channel. Is that possible? Thanks in advance.
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No. Adding AirPlay is actually expensive ($20-30 per unit is the reported cost, mostly due to license fees for it) and it isn't as widely compatible as Bluetooth. You could add AirPlay with an AppleTV, but then it won't trigger the unit on automatically when used.
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I'm pretty sure you have to turn on the unit first, meaning, I don't think it has auto on when Airplay is engaged. Honestly, I bought this and returned it because it had so many glitches. Airplay was often unstable... it's too bad--this little system has a lot of potential but ultimately isn't worth it. For the same or less money, you can get a decent receiver, a dedicated Apple TV for Airplay, and a couple of decent speakers. That's what I did and it's much better.
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Hi Justin: Sabrent just released a new firmware - version 2.0.4 - that allows you to rename the devices. Follow the directions on how to download and use the file here: http://www.sabrent.com/category/audio/WF-RADU/ When you are done updating the firmware, put a paperclip in the little hole next to the USB port and hold it for :30 sec. The button is actually slightly below the hole. After you update the firmware and reboot it (Paperclip), you can rename the unit. Just remember to hit apply. Also, if all the buttons don't come up the first time, hit reload on your browser. As for playing the same music to all speakers, the only way I have found to do that is through a piece of software called Airfoil. It runs on your Mac and iPhone and allows you to select multiple Sabrents. Hope this helps! Harlan
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There is a port for the newer ipods/iphones and u can use Pandora, etc, but there is no built in airplay function
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Yes, and I had no idea this was a feature of this system until I accidentally turned on the Airplay on my computer before turning on the receiver. It does power on automatically. There is a slight delay before the stream kicks in.
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Yes you can, as long as it's threw a third party device; I.E. IPod, Android Device, etc. It isn't an app specific device, only Airplay specific.
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You can't use 2 kits in the same room. In your case you need to purchase the Model 400 transmitter and Model 480 wireless receivers.