Questions & Answers
61 Questions from the Community
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ipod touch 4th generation
Is the Zeppelin Mini compatable with the 4th generation ipod touch?
- Asked by Ray F from Hamilton
- Nov 16, 2010
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I bought the mini-zeppelin for my father at an Apple store. It would not play with his 4th gen Ipod Touch. I took it to the Apple Store Genius Bar. The tech ran an update from the BW website for the mini-zeppelin. That seems to have solved the problem. I am not sure how the Apple store continues to sell these without the update. I imagine there will be many other customers who will be affected by this problem.
- Answered by Patrick L from Philadelphia
- Apr 29, 2011
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Is the Zeppelin Mini compatible with the Iphone 4 32GB?
Your site shows it compatible with the Iphone 3GS and 3G, and I was wondering if I could use it with the Iphone 4.
- Asked by Florencia M
- Jul 1, 2010
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Yes it is fully compatible, but you will need a new adapter as the iphone 4 will not fit the supplied iphone 3gs adapter I spoke to B&W and an iphone 4 adapter will be available in the next 3-4 weeks, a small charge will apply....unknown what at this time
- Answered by Russell C
- Aug 16, 2010
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Warning - the Zeppelin Mini does not accept digital into the Aux port so do not buy a TOSLINK cable - use a standard analogue 3.5mm cable male/male. I thought my Zeppelin Mini was broken having purchased the toslink!!
- Answered by Alexis R
- Sep 16, 2010
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Does the iPhone/iPod touch show the Volume Slider when docked, or can you only use the +/- buttons?
Some iPhone and iPod docks, even if marked as 'Made for iPhone', behav slightly differently when you are playing music through them.
Some seem to show the Volume Slider (like you were using headphones), others don't have the volume slider, so there's no indication of the volume level and others show the 'Speaker Volume' overlay icon.
Which does this do?- Asked by James W
- Jan 16, 2010
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Will the speaker work with an iphone4/ ipod touh 4G even though the box doesn't include adapters for these models?
- Asked by Jason Y from Melbourne
- Jan 30, 2012
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Is the zeppelin mini compatible with apple tv?
Which are the wireless speaker products compatible with the airplay function in Apple TV?
- Asked by Jayme F
- Dec 22, 2010
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No. It dosen't. Only Zeppline Air support AirPlay now. But you can connect it to airport which could works like AirPlay.
- Answered by Peng L from Richardson
- Sep 10, 2011
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how does the sound compare to the bose sound dock?
- Asked by Tabarius S from Mequon
- Sep 24, 2011
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I had the original SoundDock which got stolen so I replaced it years ago with the discontinued Apple HiFi which was excellent for sound quality but doesn't charge iPhone 3G onwards so bought the Zeppelin Mini.
Sound from the Zeppelin is shockingly good in my opinion for a unit this size. Bass is surprisingly clear and doesn't seem to distort as much as you approach full volume unlike the Bose. Treble and mid-range seem to be on a par with the Bose.- Answered by Neil C
- Nov 5, 2011
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Compatible with iPad?
Is it possible to use the B&W with an iPad? If so, how?
- Asked by Neil J from Sleepy Hollow
- Jun 18, 2010
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I have just updated firmware and the iPad DOES play through the zeppelin mini, and IS charging.
- Answered by Andy M
- Nov 25, 2010
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does the ipod radio receiver enable you to play radio through this product
- Asked by David H from Oshawa
- Nov 20, 2009
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I have mine working using the TuneIn Radio App on iPod Touch
- Answered by Alexis R
- Sep 13, 2010
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Hi TS, the Zeppelin Mini is 36 Watts (18x2).
- Answered by Jennifer C from Winthrop
- Jan 13, 2010
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Can you listen to Pandora App with the iPhone in the dock or must the iPhone be connected to the Aux port, instead?
- Asked by Steve A from Chicago
- Nov 7, 2010
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Does this have a fabric or metal grille?
My kitty will ruin a fabric grille.
- Asked by Marilyn H from Fox Island
- Apr 7, 2011
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This is not a portable speaker system and unlike some of the Bose does not have an internal battery to allow you to take it into the garden, etc.
One of the other answers assumes you are talking about the small CR2032 battery in the remote control unit which I've not replaced in over a year yet.- Answered by Neil C
- Nov 5, 2011
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Can the Zeppelin Mini plugged into Airport Express with USB and sync wirelessly?
Setup
Zeppelin Mini USB Port to Airport Express USB port
On my mac: join Airport Express's Network
Can I then perform a wireless sync in itunes?- Asked by Berlin N
- May 1, 2010
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You need to plug the Zeppelin into the Airport Express using the 3..5mm headphone jack with a TOSLink cable or male to male 3.5mm cable. You cannot plug into the USB on the Airport Express.
No, you cannot sync the iPod.- Answered by Chris C from Colorado Springs
- Sep 3, 2010
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How do I play audio on Zeppelin Mini from apple tv?
Is it possible to play music from apple tv in the Zeppelin Mini? The apple tv seems to have a mikro-usb-output(?) and the Zeppelin Mini a usb input(?), can I connect them through that or in any other way or must I switch to an airport express?
- Asked by Patric H
- Dec 30, 2011
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Does it come with a USB cable in the Box and if not what type of USB conection is in the back of the device or Is it full USB 2.0 or is a mini USB?
- Asked by Ryan K from Wellesley
- Nov 30, 2009
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There is no cable in the box. You need a USB 2.0 A to B male to male cable - not a mini USB cable. This is the type of cable often sold for printers and consists of a standard USB plug at one end and the square type plug at the other. Any good quality cable will be clearly marked - check the gallery pictures on this site for a clear picture of the rear of the machine to see what I mean.
- Answered by Scott B
- Dec 7, 2009
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Can it be used as a speaker for Macbook laptop and TV sets?
- Asked by Belle K from Southbank
- Dec 3, 2009
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You can use this on your Macbook Laptop, you will need a USB cable to get the best sound out of this.
Once connected you need to use the remote to change it into the USB mode (Green Light on the front) then you will need to follow the below:
System Preferences --> Sound --> Output --> Zeppelinmini
This will change the output device and all your sound from the macbook will play through the Zeppelin.
As for TV Sets - the only way I could think you could do this is if you have a 3.5mm headphone jack and use the Aux Port although I don't think this would be worth it to be honest.- Answered by Gary H from Hockley
- Dec 7, 2009
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Is the B&W Zeppelin Mini compatible with the new 6th generation iPod Nano?
- Asked by Thomas H from Hurricane
- Nov 13, 2010
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Does this Zeppelin Mini accept 220 power? ie Can I use it overseas?
- Asked by James L from Silverthorne
- Dec 8, 2010
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According to the Zeppelin Mini brochure available on-line, here's the info on voltage:
Power input voltage
100V - 240V ac 50/60Hz on external
power supply
16V DC on product
So yes, the Z Mini would accept 220 according to their own published information.- Answered by Pauline K from Apo
- Feb 18, 2011
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