Make sure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage on the back or the underside of the unit.
The speaker shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
Do not place any source of danger on the speaker (e.g. liquid filled objects, lit candles).
Make sure that there is enough free space around the speaker for ventilation.
Please use the speaker safely in an environment with temperatures between 0°C and 45°C.
Only use attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Warning
Never remove the casing of this speaker.
Never lubricate any part of this speaker.
Place this speaker on a flat, hard, and stable surface.
Never place this speaker on other electrical equipment.
Only use this speaker indoors. Keep this speaker away from water, moisture, and liquid-filled objects.
Keep this speaker away from direct sunlight, naked flames, or heat.
Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
For 5G WiFi DeviceThe device for operation in the band 5150–5350 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
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You’re a wireless speaker
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/support.What’s in the boxCheck and identify the contents of your package:
Speaker
Power cable
Quick start guide
Safety sheet
Worldwide warranty
Overview of the speaker
*The rating label is placed on the bottom side of the product.
• Indicate the status.• Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the pairing with Ambilight TV mode.• Press to select the LED light mode.
• Press to increase or decrease volume.• Press and once to increase the LED light brightness.• Press and once to decrease the LED light brightness.
• Play, pause or resume in Bluetooth/Play-Fi playback.• Press and once to select the next LED light color.
Wi-Fi LED indicator (White)
State
Status
Blink
Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) mode
Double blink
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) mode
Constant on
Connected / Pairing successful
Wi-Fi Setup buttonTrigger Wi-Fi setup for Play-Fi.Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to activate the WPS mode.Press and hold the button for 8 seconds to active the AP mode.
For serviceUSB socket for speaker software upgrade only. No playback function.
AC socketConnect to the power supply.
• Press and hold to activate the pairing function or disconnect the existing paired Bluetooth device.
RESET• Press with a sharp object for 5 seconds to restore factory defaults.
AUX IN• Audio input socket (3.5mm) for an external audio device.
Built-in LED light
Get started
Plugin the power
The speaker is powered by AC input.
Connect the AC IN socket on the speaker to an outlet (19V 2.1A) by using the provided power cable.
Risk of product damage! Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back or the underside of the unit.
LED State
Status
Turn around in blue color for 20 seconds
Attempting to connect to the router
Turn off
Wi-Fi connection is successful
Blink red for 5 seconds
Wi-Fi connection failed
Turn on and offUnplug the power cable from the main socket to turn off the speaker.Note
The speaker will turn off automatically after 15 minutes without user operations and music playback.
Connect
Connect to Wi-Fi (Wireless Operation)(For iOS and Android version)By connecting this unit and mobile phones, tablets (such as iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android phones, etc.) to the same Wi-Fi network, you can then use the Philips Sound app powered by DTS Play-Fi to control the soundbar to listen to audio files.
Connect your phone or tablet to the same Wi-Fi network that you want to connect your wireless speaker.
Download and install the Philips Sound app powered by DTS Play-Fi on a phone or tablet.https://apps.tpvava.com/philipssound• Make sure your router is turned on and working properly.
Press and hold the (Wi-Fi) button located at the back cabinet for 8 sec to trigger the Wi-Fi connection.Until the speaker makes a second tone and then releases the button.
Wait until the Wi-Fi light indicator on the top panel turns from a fast blink to a slow pulse. Slow pulsing indicates that the speaker is entering the Wi-Fi setup mode.
Launch the Philips Sound App powered by DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the App to connect this product to your Wi-Fi network.
NoteFor the iOS version onlyWi-Fi network used by iPhone should be switched temporarily to Play-Fi device AP and restart Philips Sound APP to complete the product’s Wi-Fi setup. See the steps below:
Go to Settings.
Select Wi-Fi setting.
Select the Play-Fi the device in the Wi-Fi set up
Return to Philips Sound App to continue the setup.
After a successful Wi-Fi connection, the Wi-Fi light indicator on the top panel will stop pulsing and turn solid. Once you set up this product on your Wi-Fi network, you can control it from any smartphone or tablet on the same network.
After connection, you can change the device name. There are several names to choose from or create your own by choosing Custom Name at the end of the name list. Otherwise, it follows the default name.
After connection, this product may perform a software update. Upgrade to the latest software when it is your first time set up. The software upgrade may take several minutes.Do not unplug your speaker, turn off your device, or leave the network during the update.
AirPlay setupUse AirPlay to set up the Wi-Fi connection of the iOS device (iOS7 or later) and soundbar.
Launch the Philips Sound App powered by DTS Play-Fi. Follow the instructions in the App to connect this product to your Wi-Fi network.After a successful Wi-Fi connection, the Fi light indicator on the front cabinet will stop pulsing and turn solid.Once you set up this product on your Wi-Fi network, you can control it from any smartphone or tablet on the same network.When using the APP to play music, the display panel will show PLAY-FI.
After connection, you can change the device name. There are several names to choose from or create your own by choosing Custom Name at the end of the name list. Otherwise, it follows the default name.
After connection, this product may perform a software update. Upgrade to the latest software when it is your first time set up. The software upgrade may take several minutes. Do not unplug your speaker, turn off your device, or leave the network during the update.
Not
After connection, the product may perform a software update. The upgrade is required after the initial setup. Without the upgrade, not all product features can be available.
When the first time setup is not successful, hold down the Wi-Fi button on the speaker for 8 seconds, until you hear the second tone and the Wi-Fi light is changed to slow pulse. Reset the Wi-Fi connection, restart the app, and start the setup again.
If you want to change from one network to another, you need to set up the connection again. Press hold down the (Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi button on the speaker for8 seconds to reset the Wi-Fi connection.
WPS modeIf your router has Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can set up the connection without entering a password.
Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 4 seconds. You will hear a tone and the Wi-Fi light will begin in a double blink.
Press the WPS button on your router. The button is normally marked with this WPS logo.
Follow the instruction in Philips Sound App powered by DTS Play-Fi to start the pairing.
Note
WPS is not a standard feature on all routers. If your router does not have WPS then use Standard Wi-Fi Setup.
Press the(Wi-Fi) button once if you want to exit the WPS mode or it will automatically exit after 2 minutes.
Lighting operation
You can set the built-in LED light of the speaker to follow the color of your Philips Ambilight TV. Alternatively, you can set the light to show a preset color style or you canswitch the light offPress the button repeatedly on the speaker to switch the light mode: 1. Work with Ambilight, 2. Mood Light, 3. Off.Pairing with Ambilight TVSet up your speakers to follow the colors of the Ambilight TV. The speaker will expand the Ambilight effect from the TV screen.The speaker can work with the following Philips Ambilight TV series:
Before starting the setup, make sure the speaker and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Turn on the Phillips Ambilight TV. The setup of Ambilight TV pairing is to be done on the TV.
Activate the configuration as shown on the Ambilight TV: Settings > Ambilight > Ambilightextension > Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Speakers > Configure.
Follow the setup instruction on the TV. It will guide you to the long-press button on the speaker to enter the pairing mode with Ambilight TV.
When the speaker opens for pairing, the LEDs blink in yellow.
When the speaker is paired with Ambilight TV, the LED light on the speaker will follow the Ambilight TV.
Follow MusicIf there is no Ambilight TV linked or TV is disconnected, the LED light on the speaker will automatically switch to Follow Music during music playback.You can select one of the styles that follow the dynamics of the sound.
To set the LED light, press the button on the speaker to Mode 1 “Work with Ambilight” mode.
You can select one of the preset color styles. To set the color, press and select the color style you want.
The available Follow Music styles are:
Warm white – Default static color
Hot Lava – Red color variations
Deep Water – Blue color variations
Green Nature – Green color variations
Orange – Orange color variation
Lemon – Yellow color variations
Lavender – Light Purple color variations
Mood Light modeThe mood light mode (Lounge mode) of your speaker allows you to switch on the LED light (static light) with or without audio playback.So you can light up your room with LED light.
To set the LED light, press the button on the speaker to Mode 2 “Mood Light” mode.
You can select one of the preset color styles. To set the color, press and select the color style you want.
The available mood light styles are:
Warm white – Default static color
Hot Lava – Red static color
Deep Water – Blue static color
Green Nature – Green static color
Orange – Orange static color
Lemon – Yellow static color
Lavender – Light Purple static color
Note
Keep the power supply connected in the mood light mode. The network or Bluetooth connection is not required in the mood light mode.
Adjust brightnessSet the level of LED light brightness.
Press and once to increase the LED light brightness.
Press and once to decrease the LED light brightness.
LED light OffTo switch off the LED light, press the button on the speaker to Mode 3 “Off”.Overview
Mode
Ambilight TV
LED state
Action
1
Follow Ambilight TV
Paired
Follow the color of Ambilight TV
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the pairing mode.
Follow music
Not paired
Vary with the rhythm of audio in music playback
Press & the button to select the color.
Press & button to increase/decrease the brightness.
2
Mood Light (Lounge mode)
Static color
3
Off
Off
Play
Play from Bluetooth devicesWith this speaker, you can enjoy audio from your Bluetooth device.Note
Make sure that the Bluetooth function is enabled on your device.
The maximum distance for pairing the speaker and your Bluetooth device is 20 meters (66 feet).
Keep away from any other electronic device that may cause interference.
1. Press and hold the button at the back cabinet for 8 seconds to enter the Bluetooth pairing mode.2. On the Bluetooth device, turn on Bluetooth, search for and select “Play-Fi Device (XXXXXX)-BT” to start the connection.3. Select and play audio files or music on your Bluetooth device.
LED indicator
Description
Blinking blue slowly
• ready for pairing• Reconnecting the last connected device
Solid blue
Connected
Note
To disconnect a device, press and hold for 2 seconds until the LED indicator blinks blue quickly.
When you turn on the speaker, it always automatically tries to reconnect the last successfully connected device.
To clear the pairing information, press and hold for 2 seconds until the LED indicator slowly blinks blue for 3 times.
Control playbackWhen playing the musicPress to pause or resume playAdjust the volumeListen to an external device
Connect your MP3 player to play your audio files or music.What you need
An MP3 player.
A 3.5mm stereo audio cable.
1. Using the 3.5mm stereo audio cable, connect the MP3 player to the AUDIO IN connector on this product.2. Press the buttons on your MP3 player to select and play audio files or music.Listen to SpotifyUse your phone, table,t or computer as a remote control for Spotify.Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.Upgrade FirmwareTo get the best features and support, update your product with the latest firmware version.Option 1:Update firmware via Philips Sound App (Settings > PS Fine Tune)The firmware for MCU and DSP can be upgraded to the latest version via Philips Sound App powered by DTS Play-Fi. Please go to the Settings menu and select the PS Fine Tune option to check it out. If the upgrade is released, you can press the Upgrade icon to proceed automatically. Once this product is connected to Wi-Fi, it can receive over-the-air firmware updates. Always upgrade with the latest firmware version to improve the performance of this product.Option 2:Update firmware via USB
Check if there is the latest firmware version on www.philips.com/support.Search for your model and click on “Software and drivers”.
Download the firmware into a USB ®ash drive.
Follow the instruction for the firmware upgrade.
Product specifications
NoteProduct information is subject to change without prior notice.
General information
Power supply
100-240V, 50/60Hz
Domensions (W x Hx D)
115 x 212 x 116mm
Weight (main unit)
1.79Kg
Amplifier
Output power
40W RMS
Frequency response
20-20000Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio
70db
Speakers
Impedance
40Hm
Input power
30W (woofer),10W (tweeter)
Speaker driver
1 x 3.5” woofer, 1 x 1” tweeter, 2 x passive radiators
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
4.2
Frequency range
2402-2480MHz
Maximum transition power
3dBm
Compatible Bluetooth profiles
A2DP
Bluetooth range
approx.20m
Network supported
Wireless network
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
2412-2472MHz
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power
20±2dBm
5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
5725-5825MHz
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power
12±2dBm
Troubleshooting
Warning
Risk of electric shock. Never remove the casing of the product.
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair the product yourself.If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service. If you still have a problem, get support at www.philips.com/support.GeneralNo power
Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.
Make sure the AC IN socket of the speaker is properly connected.
As a power-saving feature, the speaker turns off automatically 15 minutes after no audio signal is received or no audio device is connected.
No sound
Adjust the volume on this speaker.
Adjust the volume on the connected device.
in AUDIO IN mode, make sure that music playback through Bluetooth is stopped.
Make sure that your Bluetooth device is within the operational range.
No response form the speaker
Restart the speaker.
BluetoothQuality of audio play from a connected Bluetooth device is poor.
The Bluetooth reception is poor. Move the device closer to the speaker, or remove any obstacle between the device and the speaker.
I can’t find the Bluetooth name of this unit on my Bluetooth device
Ensure the Bluetooth function is activated on your Bluetooth device.
Re-pair the unit with your Bluetooth device.
Cannot connect with my Bluetooth device
The Bluetooth function of your device is not enabled. Refer to the user manual of your device to find out how to enable the function.
This speaker is not in pairing mode.
This speaker is already connected to another Bluetooth-enabled device.Disconnect and try again.
Wi-FiWi-Fi connection cannot be established Check the availability of WLAN network on the router.
Place the Wi-Fi router closer to the unit.
Make sure the password is correct.
Check the WLAN function or reboot the modem and Wi-Fi router.
Play-FiCannot discover the Play-Fi supported devices from the app.
Make sure the device is connected to theWi-Fi.
Cannot play Play-Fi music
Certain network service or contents available through the device may not be accessible in case the service provider terminates its service.
When the first time setup is not successful, close the Philips Sound app powered by DTS Play-Fi. Restart the app.
When the speaker was set as Stereo Pairs or Surround sound, the speaker need to be disconnected in the App before use separately.
Notice
Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited may void the user’s authority to operate the product.ComplianceHereby, TP Vision Europe BV declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. You can find the Declaration of Conformity on www.philips.com/support.Care of the environmentDisposal of your old productYour product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.This symbol on a product means that the product is covered by European Directive 2012/19/EU.This symbol means that the product contains batteries covered by European Directive 2013/56/EU which cannct be disposed of with normal household waste.Inform yourself about the local separate.collection system for electrical and electronic products and batteries.Follow local rules and never dispose of the product and batteries with normal household waste. Correctdisposal of old products and batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.Environmental informationAll unnecessary packaging has been omitted.We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials:cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,protective foam sheet) Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment.FCC Statement (USA and Canada only)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Warning StatementThe device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.IC-Canada :CAN IECES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation issubject to the following two conditions
This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Trademark notice
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered in the U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all other companies).DTS, Play-Fi, and the DTS Play-Fi logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS,Inc. in the United States and other countries. 2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.To control this AirPlay 2 -enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is required. Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.Apple® and Airplay® are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the US and other countries.The Spotify Software is subject to third-party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.Google, Google Play and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC. Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.Please visit www.philips.com/support for the latest updates and documents.Philips anf the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license.This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of MMDHong Kong Holding Limited or one of its a¨liates, and MMD Hong kong Holding Limited is the warrantor in relation to this product.TAW6205_10_UM_V1.0