How do I connect my Bluesound Player to the network?

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The following methods help you connect the Bluesound Player to the home network.

Wired

A wired connection to the network is simple and requires less setup. If you require a wired connection, connect the Player directly to the router or home network using the Ethernet cable.

Android/iOS - Wired Setup

  1. In the BluOS Controller app, navigate to the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png and select the Bluesound Player, highlighting NEEDS SETUP.
  2. Select the required Player's Hotspot* from the My Players Window.
  3. Select or enter a Name for the Player/room, and tap Continue.
  4. When the Setup Complete screen is displayed, tap Finish.

Windows/macOS - Wired Setup

  1. In the BluOS Controller app, navigate to the Player Drawer and select the required Bluesound Player, highlighting NEEDS SETUP.
  2. Select the required Player's Hotspot* from the Add Player Window.
  3. Enter a Name for the Player/room, and click Next.
  4. When the All Done! screen is displayed, click Finish.

Wireless

A wireless connection allows you to place the Bluesound Player anywhere in the home but does require some setup. The process is straightforward but slightly differs between iOS and Android.
Note: Windows and Mac users, please see the instructions under Wireless Manual Setup below.

Android - Wireless Setup

  1. Launch the BluOS Controller App on an Android device. New Players Detected prompt is displayed – select Setup Now.
  2. If the prompt is not displayed, tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png in the bottom navigation drawer to launch the Players screen.
  3. Tap the Add a Player button 004_Add a Player_Fixed Group_Playlist_Preset_button.png in the upper-right corner.
  4. Select the required Player's Hotspot* from the My Players Window.
  5. Tap Choose WiFi Network and select the required WiFi Network.
    Note: If the required WiFi Network does not appear or is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry. Enter the Wireless SSID and select the Protection type the network uses.
    Optional: Switch on Save WiFi Password for a simplified future setup.
  6. Enter the WiFi network Password and tap Continue.
  7. Select or enter a Name for the Player/room, and tap Continue.
  8. When the All done! screen is displayed, tap Finish.

iOS - Wireless Setup

  1. Launch the BluOS Controller App on an iOS device. New Players Detected prompt is displayed – select Setup Now.
  2. If the prompt is not displayed, tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png in the bottom navigation drawer to launch the Players screen.
  3. Tap the Add a Player button 004_Add a Player_Fixed Group_Playlist_Preset_button.png in the upper-right corner.
  4. Select the required Player's Hotspot* from the My Players window under Needs Setup.
  5. The App discovers the WiFi network – currently connected by the iOS device.
    Note: To connect to other WiFi networks, select Show Other Networks...
  6. [Optional] Change Speaker Name
  7. Tap Next.
  8. Once the WiFi setup is complete, tap Done.
  9. When the Setup Complete screen is displayed, tap Finish.

Wireless Manual Setup

If the above methods do not work, or if you have BluOS Controller App installed on a Windows/macOS, perform the following steps: 

  1. Open the Android/iOS or Windows/macOS device's WiFi Setting menu – look for the WiFi network matching the new Player's Hotspot* and join it. 
  2. On your device, launch a web browser and visit http://10.1.2.3/  – the Player's Control Panel menu is displayed.       
  3. Select Configure WiFi.
  4. Select the required WiFi Network from the Configure Wireless drop-down menu.
    Note: If the required WiFi Network does not appear or is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry. Enter the Wireless SSID and select the Protection type the network uses.
  5. Enter the WiFi network's Password.
  6. Select a Player name or enter a Custom name.
  7. Select Update and wait for the Player's Status Indicator LED to turn solid Blue – indicating that the Player has successfully joined your home WiFi network.
  8. The Android/iOS or Windows/macOS device automatically reconnects to the previous WiFi. If not, select the required WiFi network from the device's WiFi Setting menu.
  9. Launch the BluOS Controller App:
    • Android/iOS
      • Tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png and select the required Bluesound Player, highlighting NEEDS SETUP.
      • Select the required Player renamed in Step 6 from the My Players Window.
      • Select or enter a Name for the Player/room, and tap Continue.
      • When the Setup Complete / All done! screen is displayed, tap Finish.
    • Windows/macOS
      • Select the required Bluesound Player, highlighting NEEDS SETUP from the Player Drawer.
      • Select the required Player renamed in Step 6.
      • Enter a Name for the Player/room, and click Next.
      • When the All done! screen is displayed, click Finish.

Wireless Setup over Ethernet 

When you install a new router or if the other methods listed above do not work – perform the following steps to configure the Player to the required wireless network.

  1. Disconnect the power cord of the Player from the power outlet.
  2. Connect an Ethernet cable directly from the router to the Ethernet port of the Player.
  3. Connect the power cord of the Player to the power outlet.
  4. Wait until the Status Indicator LED of the Players turns solid Blue.
  5. Connect the Android/iOS or Windows/macOS device to the required WiFi network and launch the BluOS Controller App.
    • Android/iOS
      • Tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png and select the required Player.
      • Navigate to the Home tab 006_Hometab_button.png and select the Settings button Settings_icon.png in the upper right corner.
      • Select Player > WiFi.
    • Windows/macOS
  6. Select the required WiFi Network from the Configure Wireless drop-down menu.
    Note: If the required WiFi Network does not appear or is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry. Enter the Wireless SSID and select the Protection type the network uses.
  7. Enter the WiFi network's Password.
  8. Select Update.
  9. Wait for 5 minutes and disconnect the Player's power cord from the power outlet.
  10. Disconnect the Player's Ethernet cable and connect the Player's power cord to the power outlet.

Note

*Player's Hotspot – Player's unique network ID and default name. The network ID is listed as the product name followed by the last four digits in the MAC (Machine Access Control) address (example: NODE 2-001A). The complete 12-digit MAC address is printed on a sticker on the bottom or back panel of the Player.

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