Is this just for iTunes, or can I play these speakers over a Wi-fi network using a Windows XP computer running Realplayer or Windows Media player?
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I've never used iTunes. I primarily play music via my SamSung Note II with a couple players, including 2Player although now and then, I also use Media Player from my laptop and "play to" my speakers.
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iTunes and more yes you can run thru your laptop, phone or iPad. I listen to Pandora all the time. Through the sony essence tie in when you add the speaker to your system.
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Yes, just connect via Bluetooth. Once connected to your controlling device (OS independent) You just run any application that plays audio.
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I usually use windows media player, but you can use anything really. Itunes works and just copying from windows explorer works also. Hope that helps.
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It would depend on which program you are using to play the music. I use iTunes and can use two speakers at once and they play very well. Just think about where your wireless router is in relation to the speakers. If the signal is too weak it may have trouble playing seamlessly.
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This is an app for Mac. It does not have in-app AirPlay compatibility unfortunately. As noted in one of the comments to the reviews, you can use the system-wide AirPlay (option-click on the volume button to enable this), but that routes all of your computer's sounds through AirPlay instead of just music. In-app AirPlay would be a huge improvement.
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Nope. It uses only it's own proprietary player application. It can play music files on your computer (except certain copy-protected files, like half my iTunes library), but it cannot be the speaker from other audio, for example a youtube video or DVD.
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Blue tooth capability is necessary to connect your program source to the speakers wirelessly. You could also use a cable (wire) too, however. Wi-fi is relevant only for getting programming to your phone, iPad, or computer. You could also use a cable for that. You could also hook up a standard radio, cd player, or other source to the speakers via cable.
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It is made for Apple air play which is wifi. But I found a little program that makes it work with pcs. It is called airfoil. I forget what it cost to download, but I can play anything from the PC to those speakers just like I was using a Mac.
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Not sure about the Mac Book, but on my Windows PC iTunes there is an AirPlay icon ( a box with an arrow pointing into it) which appears when AirPlay devices are detected on my network. I can select output to single or multiple speakers ( I have 3) including my laptop speakers in this version, although ios on my iPhone only allows a single output
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It has to be something with your computer or iTunes sound settings. I have the same speaker and they are the best computer speakers I have ever heard. these speakers are very balanced when you set them up right. The rock.
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You can. If you use itunes on a computer it gives you an option for multiple speakers, so you can select whichever ones you'd like.
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I have mine playing through a Tv/stereo system so I don't know why you couldn't hook them to a computer !
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JW485, I tried what you are describing and everything in my existing music library played fine. I streamed over my 2006 Macbook Pro(802.11g). To set it up in Itunes go under edit &gt; preferences&gt; advanced and change the location to your external HD. The problem I had was with downloading new music. Itunes failed to authorize and completely download any newly purchased music, and it took a day of email exchanges with the Apple support to redownload the music. Ultimately, I changed the library location back to default to my local laptop HD so that I could purchase new music without the headache. I was a bit disappointed in the process considering the cost of the router and Apple's reputation.
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Hi!if you don't mind me asking, since I already have a wireless network in my house and the airport express can be use to stream my itunes music, all I would need to buy are the AE, and the cables to connect it to my speakers (and use my iphone 4 as a control remote).am I right?thanks!
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The Creative Labs audio is great at playing anything, including my iTunes music from my laptop. The Creative Labs device is hooked in my receiver.I'm not sure about playing from the IPOD, since I only use my iPod when traveling. My master Apple music is on my laptop.
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This unit is just the speakers. In order to play the speakers you need to buy a receiver. The receiver you purchase may have the option of allowing you to play things via Bluetooth, apple TV, or to connect to your TV.
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Yes, you can do that using the Airplay functionality, for the Iphone some music players has the airplay functionality but not all of them, so you must ensure that you app. allow that part. You must connect the speakers as a front speakers and the sub woofer in the proper plug and that's it, enjoy it.