However, the remote works for iOS devices playing via the sync cable, so it can indeed be useful. A sync cable for iOS devices is included, as is a black plastic remote control that initially seems superfluous, given you can just use your iOS device as a remote with AirPlay. Along the lower back panel, there’s a battery button (press it and the volume dots on the top panel become power indicators for the internal rechargeable battery), a Power switch, a 3.5mm Aux input, a USB iPod docking cable connection, a firmware status LED, a Wi-Fi status LED, and a Wi-Fi setup button (for streaming music from your Mac or PC). The back panel is emblazoned with the iHome and Bongiovi DPS Acoustics logos-more on that in a bit. Of course, you can always choose to use the volume slider on your iOS device’s screen to have a bit more control over the exact volume level. The disadvantage is that, because the dots are set values, there’s no way to set the volume level at a point between the markers. The advantage here is that it’s really easy to drastically lower the volume with just one tap, something very few devices offer despite the usefulness. The Volume control, rather than being two buttons for raising and lowering, is actually series of 16 tiny dots-tap your finger to the far left of the dots to lower the volume, while the 16 th and farthest right dot is maximum volume. The top panel of the tall, narrow speaker system is glossy black plastic, which, from left to right, is under-lit in pale white with touch-sensitive Volume, Track Backward, Play/Pause, and Track Forward controls and indicators for Power, Wi-Fi (lit when connected), and iPod (lit when one is connected via docking cable). Measuring 7.3 by 12.5 by 3.7 inches (HWD), the iHome iW1 shares something in common with the Zeppelin Air: it’s dressed in black cloth speaker grilles with shiny metallic trim. At $300, it shouldn't distort at high volumes, but if you must have an AirPlay dock but your budget is limited, this is the speaker system to check out. The portable iW1 sounds great at moderate volumes and can charge-or play music directly from-an iPhone via an included sync cable. At $299.99 (direct), the iHome iW1 actually represents the bargain end of the AirPlay spectrum most upcoming offerings lean more towards $400 and up. Battery charging dock is awkwardly designed.Īfter limited exposure, in the Editors' Choice Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air($599.95, 4 stars) and the JBL On Air Wireless ($349.95, 2.5 stars), Apple’s wireless audio system, Airplay, is finally coming to more products this fall.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.
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