Questions & Answers for Bowers & Wilkins A5 AirPlay Wireless Music System
Bowers & Wilkins A5 AirPlay Wireless Music System
18 Questions + 26 Answers
18 Questions from the Community
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Will the Bowers & Wilkins A5 airplay system allow BBC iPlayer Radio to stream to it from iPhone or iPad?
- Asked by Christopher M
- Mar 18, 2013
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I'd like to use the A5 as my primary audio source connected to my iMac. Can AirPlay be set up to stream all sounds and not just from iTunes?
- Asked by Matt W from Kirkwood
- Dec 2, 2012
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AnswerYes. Under sound you chose the A5 for output instead of your iMac internal speaker/s.
- Answered by Paul H
- Mar 30, 2013
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yes it does.
download the B&W app and then follow the instructions.- Answered by Rob R
- Mar 17, 2013
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Can I play music from my iPod Classic on AirPlay speakers?
- Asked by Dylaina D from Brisbane
- Nov 22, 2012
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Can this speaker be used with a Synology NAS Itunes server? I don't have an Apple TV and would connect my iPad through DS Audio using Airplay
- Asked by Stephen W from Brampton
- Mar 29, 2013
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Does this work with an 802.11n network running at 5Ghz?
I have tried a Bose SoundLink Air speaker which, I was told by Bose, does not work on 802.11n networks, only a, b and g. I want to be sure that any replacement AirPlay speaker works on my 802.11n network running at 5Ghz. I don't want to reduce the speed of the network simply for the sake of the speaker.
- Asked by J Lynton J
- Feb 6, 2013
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AnswerHi,
B&W website state that "Wireless Music Systems are not compatible with Wireless N (802.11n)".
In order to use it with this class of router, you'll need to "ensure the router is broadcasting using a wireless G (802.11g) signal, or a mixed variant including wireless G. Most routers will have this enabled automatically."- Answered by Frédéric L from Saint-lambert
- Feb 14, 2013
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Does this also have a regular am/fm band?
- Asked by Dan P from Burlington
- Dec 16, 2012
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AnswerThe speaker is Airplay and line-in only. You could find one of many radio apps to play via airplay and listen to your favorite over the air broadcasts that way.
- Answered by Christopher C from Bellflower
- Mar 10, 2013
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NAS connection
Is it possible to connect an A5 to a NAS with itunes on it via ethernet cable or wireless?
- Asked by Neil C
- Feb 14, 2013
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Does this the B&W A5 have auto on when music is detected or do you need to use the remote and actually turn on the device each time you use it?
- Asked by Ryan B from New York
- Nov 24, 2012
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AnswerAs long as it is in sleep mode, and not standby mode, it will detect music coming from your network. Because it stays connected to the network in sleep mode, it will use more power when set up this way.
- Answered by Matt W from Kirkwood
- Dec 2, 2012
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Does the B&W A5 AirPlay work with Spotify?
- Asked by Elspeth H from Melbourne
- Dec 1, 2012
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AnswerYes you can stream Airplay from Spotify, however not directly from within the app. The trick is to start some music playing then double tap the home button on you iOS device, this will bring up the fast app switcher. Swipe from left to right to access playback controls,swipe left to right again to access volume and Airplay options. click the Airplay icon and choose where you want your Spotily tunes to play.
- Answered by Christopher C from Bellflower
- Mar 10, 2013
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Is this recharegeable?
Is this unit rechargeable like the Arcam Cube?
- Asked by Paul M
- Jan 25, 2013
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if i watch a movie on my macbook pro, will these speakers work?
- Asked by Matthew K from New York
- Nov 29, 2012
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AnswerYes simply go to settings, sound, output and choose the B&W's as your preferred speaker.
- Answered by Christopher C from Bellflower
- Mar 10, 2013
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Can you play music directly from iTunes? Or do you need to use another software that interfaces with iTunes?
- Asked by Louise C from West Preston
- Dec 5, 2012
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If I use my Apple TV to play music, will these speakers work through that?
- Asked by Andy M
- Oct 22, 2012
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AnswerYES, as long as it is a 2nd or 3rd generation ATV.
- Answered by Todd T from Wichita
- Nov 7, 2012
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Can two or more A5 speakers be used together simultaneously? If I have the B&W Zeppelin Air, will it be able to play simultaneously with the A5?
I want to know if I can stream music on two of these speaker at the exact same time from a single source, such as Apple TV or iTunes.
- Asked by Lauren N from Houston
- Nov 10, 2012
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AnswerYes, via the computer. IOS device, you can only use one speaker at a time. So in iTunes select multiple speaker option and choose all the speakers you want. Select the sone or playlist and you are ready to go.
- Answered by Brian U from Boston
- Nov 14, 2012
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Can you use this speaker in conjunction with an Iphone's alarm clock - so you wake up to your music or Pandora?
- Asked by Holli K from Lake Forest
- Dec 20, 2012
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Playing different music
Are you able to play different music in different rooms if you have 2 or more A5 or A7 speakers using the iPhone or iPad app please? Or even using the computer in iTunes? Thanks
- Asked by Chris H
- Nov 30, 2012
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Does this accessory work with the iPod nano 7th generation?
- Asked by Nick P
- Oct 23, 2012
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AnswerYes it will work with a 3.5mm Auxiliary cable but it will not work wirelessly through airplay as the Nano does not support airplay.
- Answered by Justin I from Wooster
- Nov 11, 2012
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