MUZO Cobblestone Manual 

Welcome 4 General Safety Instructions 5 Product Overview 6 Technical Specs 7 Getting Started 8-14 Turning On the Cobblestone Minimum Requirements Home Network Requirements Your Home Network Connect Your Cobblestone to your Home Network Web Based Wi-Fi Setup Playing Music Cobblestone Security Automatic password protection for Cobblestone Hotspot Cobblestone Wi-Fi Password Protection Hide Cobblestone SSID Characters supported in the Cobblestone’s Wi-Fi password Check Wi-Fi Strength Overview of the App 14 Instructions 14-21 My Music Customize Music Services in Main Screen Settings Spotify iHeartRadio Airplay Tidal Napster TuneIn TTpod Douban Ximalaya QQMusic QingTingFM Factory Reset Firmware Update Manual Firmware Update Multi-Room Feature Create a Stereo Pair Clock and Sleep Timer Alarm Preset

2.4 GHz band vs. 5.0 GHz band network Power cycling the Cobblestone Restore factory settings Firmware update Frequently Asked Questions 23-28 Streaming/Playing Music Can I stream music from my Mac or PC? How do I stream music from my DLNA enabled NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device? Can I use my phone while playing music? MUZO Player App Why can’t I see a music service in my MUZO App even though its listed as a supported music service? Multiple Cobblestones Can I login multiple Cobblestone devices to Spotify at the same time? What’s the maximum number of Cobblestones that can stream music on the same wireless network? Cobblestone Firmware Do the Cobblestones need to be on the same firmware version to stay in sync with one another How do I find the firmware version of my Cobblestone? Music Services Will I be able to listen to Apple Music through the Cobblestone from my iPhone, iPad, or MacBook Pro? Cobblestone Compatibility How do I connect my speaker to Cobblestone? Is Cobblestone compatible with all speakers? Connecting the Cobblestone to Wi-Fi Network How do I connect Cobblestone to my Wi-Fi network? I'm still having trouble setting up the Wi-Fi connection for my Cobblestone. How can I fix the problem?

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Read this manual thoroughly before first use and keep it in a safe place for future reference. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. Important Warnings and Cautions! To prevent contact with high voltage components inside, do not attempt to open the cover or the back of the speaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside this product. Do not repair the unit yourself. Only have it serviced by qualified personnel. Do not expose this product to water, rain or moisture. Do not immerse it in water. Do not use it near water or where water splashes or drips. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Electrical Safety and Cord Handling Voltage: Before plugging in the power cord, make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the product rating label and the outlet socket is properly earthed and readily accessible. Electrical circuit: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or power boards as this can result in a risk of fire of electric shock. Protect the power adaptor: Do not kink, bend, strain or damage the supply cord and protect it from sharp edges and heat. Do not run the cord near heat-producing appliances such as radiators, stoves or irons. The excessive heat could melt the insulation and expose live wires. Cord connection: Run the cord in such a way that there will be no risk of anyone pulling it inadvertently, tripping over it or stepping on it. Make sure nothing is placed upon or against the cord. Disconnect: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the speaker if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When disconnecting, always grip the adaptor, do not pull on the adaptor cord.

• Music Formats supported: MP3, WMA, ACC (ACC+), Apple lossless, ALAC, FLAC, APE, WAV • Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20Khz • THD+N: -85db • SNR: 96dB • MUZO Player App versions: Android, iOS • Connectors: 3.5 mm stereo (audio), MicroUSB (power/charging), Ethernet output • Included: 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable, 3.5mm to RCA Audi Cable, USB Charging Cable, USB Charger • Power: 5V, 1A • Sampling rate for A11 module: 16bit (44.1 kHz) • Sampling rate for A31 module: 24bit (96 kHz) Supported Speaker Inputs

To turn this unit ON, plug in the power cord. When the unit turns on, the indicator light will flash Orange. In order to connect this device to your Wi-Fi, you need to know your network credentials. Minimum Requirements This device is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices running on iOS 6.0 or later and Android 2.3.3 or later. Also, the Cobblestone is compatible only with a router running on a 2.4 GHz band network, so before setting up your Cobblestone to a Wi-Fi network, be sure your router is running on that. Your Home Network To access music services, Internet radio and any digital music stored on your smart device or DLNA enabled Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements: Home Network Requirements NOTE: If you want to stream music through built-in App features such as Spotify, you will need to have a high speed internet connection. (Playback experience may differ depends on your internet connection speed.) • If you are going to use the MUZO Player App on Android or iOS devices, a Wi-Fi Network will be required for operating the MUZO Cobblestone • You need to have your Wi-Fi network SSID and password • Your network configuration should not be in isolation mode Connect your Cobblestone to your Home Network • Turn on your speaker connected to the Cobblestone. • Install the MUZO Player App to your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. • Ensure that your Smartphone is connected to the same network that you are connecting your Cobblestone to.

• Select ‘Add Device’ at the bottom of the screen. • Hold the “Wi-Fi” button until the orange LED light flashes. The App will then start to search for your Cobblestone unit and will configure it accordingly • The App will then ask you to input the password of the Wi-Fi network that your Smartphone is connected to. NOTE: You cannot have two units with same name in the MUZO Player App. When you open the app for first time, after setting up a unit a pop up menu will come up and you can select the name from pre-defined names or write desired name for your unit. This will help you to easily differentiate units from each other on different locations. See attached screenshot below.

• Turn on your speaker system that is connected to the Cobblestone. • Open the Wi-Fi discovery menu on your Smartphone or Tablet and look for the Cobblestone Service Set Identifier (SSID), ex. “Linkplay_XXXX” • Select to connect your device to the Cobblestone network • Open a web browser on your Smartphone or Tablet and input ‘10.10.10.254’ into the URL bar. This will lead you to the Cobblestone Wi-Fi setup page. • Select your network from the list of available networks and input your home Wi-Fi password. • Your device will disconnect from the Cobblestone network and the Cobblestone connected speaker will then connect to your home Wi-Fi network. • Your device will say “Connected” to indicate that your Cobblestone connected speaker has successfully connected to your home Wi-Fi network.

Player App. You can play the music that you have stored on your iOS or Android device, the DLNA enabled NAS server, iTunes, Windows Media Player on PC, or you can stream music from the list of supported music services like iHeartRadio, Spotify, TIDAL and more. You can also stream audio from anywhere using Airplay on iOS devices. Swipe right from the Current Track screen on the App to access the menu. Cobblestone Security Automatic password protection for Cobblestone Hotspot Our new iOS app version 2.9.1 gives automatic password protection for your Cobblestone hotspot. How does it work? When setting up your Cobblestone, it will automatically use your Wi-Fi network password as your Cobblestone hotspot password. Please follow the instructions below to make sure your Wi-Fi network password is your Cobblestone's hotspot password: 1. Choose your Cobblestone SSID as your Wi-Fi network on your computer. 2. Type in your Wi-Fi network password you used to set up your Cobblestone.

Cobblestone Wi-Fi password protection again, and then do this process to double check the password. Cobblestone Wi-Fi Password Protection 1. Open your MUZO Player app to “Device List” 2. Select the settings button for the Cobblestone you want to add a password to. 3. Select “Speaker info.” 4. Choose “Add Password Protection” 5. Create password and select confirm. Hide Cobblestone SSID At this point we do not allow the ability to switch off the hotspot, however we do provide the ability to hide your Cobblestone SSID. Also, please note that this feature works for iOS users only. However, we are looking into adding this feature for Android users in the near feature. Please follow the steps below: 1. Go to “Device List” page 2. Select the gear icon on the Cobblestone you want to add a password to 3. Select "Speaker Info" 4. Select "Need Hide SSID"

The Cobblestone password supports special ASCII characters, such as & / * Check Wi-Fi Strength To achieve smooth streaming experience, your Cobblestone unit should have good network connection with your connected router. When connected with Wi-Fi, please check the Wi-Fi strength if you run into issues while streaming audio. The steps to check the Wi-Fi strength are as follows: 1. Device List 2. Select the gear icon on the Cobblestone you want to add a password to 3. Select “Speaker Info” 4. Select “Wi-Fi strength”

Android device’s internal storage. You can also access music stored in music server. There are other options such as “recently played” and user created playlists etc. In iOS, only music sync from your iTunes are accessible by the MUZO player. It is grouped by artists, album, playlists or track. In each category, it is in alphabet order. On Android device, all the music in the device are accessible, it can be grouped by folder too. Customize Music Services in Main Screen Once you customize the music services in the player settings, you will see your selections on the main screen. Settings In this menu, shown on Screen 2, you’ll be able to configure which music services you want to display on your main screen list. Spotify You can control music play through your Spotify app. Go to the Connect screen and select your Cobblestone. For example, “Family Room”. Once you connect, you can stream Spotify to any room connected with a Cobblestone.

Spotify on your connected Smartphone or Tablet. Go to the App Store or the Play Store and search for the Spotify App. Install the App and login into your account. If you do not have an account you will need to set one up. iHeartRadio iHeartRadio allows you to stream radio stations to your Cobblestone. Enter the menu and select ‘iHeartRadio’. Select ‘Genre’ to choose the genre of radio you would like to listen to or select ‘Country’ and then the ‘Region’ to select localized radio stations. AirPlay You can play music through AirPlay on your iOS device. To do this you need to ensure that your iOS device and the Cobblestone connected speakers are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Swipe up from the bottom of your iOS device, swipe left, and select ‘AirPlay’. Select your Cobblestone and start playing your music. NOTE: On multi-channel mode when you have two or more Cobblestone units together, selecting AirPlay will play the selected music on all the speakers. Ensure that you increase the volume on the unit when listening to music on AirPlay. Tidal TIDAL is the perfect match for the Cobblestone, streaming music in lossless, high fidelity audio quality, ensuring the best sound experience possible. Add high definition music videos, curated editorials by music journalists, artists and experts, and so much more. NOTE: Currently only available on iOS. Napster (iOS only) Napster integration allows you to easily access your personal account, including your favorite artists and stations. In addition, you can explore over 30 million songs, discover new artists through playlists created by users who share your musical tastes, or publish your own!

the menu and select ‘TuneIn’. Afterwards you will be prompted to localize or select a genre of music to begin playing. TTpod TTpod is a free music service with hundreds of millions of users. Search for any song in China through this music service. Douban Douban provides personalized music. Ximalaya Ximalaya is one of the largest and complete audio resource platforms in China. QQMusic With millions of tracks on QQMusic, the right music is always at your fingertips whether you’re working out, playing or relaxing. Diversified ways are here to discover music you will love. The latest hits, the artists or DJs you like, intelligent recommendation based on your listening history, your next favorite songs are waiting for you. NOTE: Currently only available on iOS. QingTingFM Enjoy live radio, news, music, fiction, comic, and podcast radio service. NOTE: Currently only available on iOS. Factory Reset To restore factory settings on your Cobblestone, open the App on your smartphone or tablet and select Settings. Then select “Speaker Info” and choose “Restore Factory Settings”.

for your unit. In order to apply this firmware, tap on “New” and you will see a pop up message. Plug the adapter to your Cobblestone, turn it on and select upgrade and wait until the device upgrade process finishes. NOTE: Do not conduct any other operation via the phone or the Cobblestone unit while the firmware update is in progress. Manual Firmware Update 1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the Cobblestone Wi-Fi hotspot directly. Go to your device's wireless connection and select the Cobblestone Wi-Fi SSID (the name format is "LinkPlay_XXXX"). 2. Launch a web browser and enter http://10.10.10.254 in the address bar. 3. To make sure you have the latest version, click the "System" tab and click on "Online Update". Update the firmware if needed and keep connection to Cobblestone until firmware is complete. 5. Under the Status tab you can see the current firmware version number.

multi-room listening experience. In order to do this, you need to ensure that all your Cobblestone units are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. In the MUZO Player App, go to “Device List” and drag one Cobblestone device on top of the other (repeat for additional connected speakers), once connected the speakers on the device list illustrate a connection with a joint line. Create a Stereo Pair You can use two Cobblestone units to create a wireless stereo experience. In order to do this, you need to connect your Cobblestone connected speakers together following the steps for “Multi-room feature”. Then go to the ‘Device List’ menu on the App and change the left speaker the right speaker to create the stereo experience.

You can set a timer on your Cobblestone device and set a sleep timer for it to turn off. Alarm The alarm lets you wake up to your own music from the iTunes library or your subscribed music services. You can set several alarms and specify for each alarm

set to fade in to wake you up g-e-n-t-l-y. Preset With preset, you can play music by touching the button on the Cobblestone without using the MUZO app. You can configure up to six presets in each Cobblestone. The presets can be a radio station, user playlists, albums, etc. The preset can be triggered with an extended press of the play/pause button for three or more seconds. To switch among different presets, press again for three or more seconds. Top Trouble Troubleshooting Solutions 2.4 GHz band vs. 5.0 band network

network. Before setting up your Cobblestone to a Wi-Fi network, please be sure your router is on 2.4 GHz. Otherwise, the Cobblestone will not be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Steps to check if your router is on a 2.4 GHz band network 1. Open a web browser and enter the manufacturer's default IP address. The manufacturer's default IP address should be located on the bottom of your router or in the user manual provided. Log into your router account. 2. Select the wireless settings tab. Locate the "802.11 Band" to see whether it is on a 2.4 GHz. If not, please change it to that. Power cycling the Cobblestone Power cycling the Cobblestone means to turn the equipment off and then on again. Note: After performing a power cycle, the Cobblestone will remember your previous Wi-Fi network and automatically connect to it. What issues can it resolve? • Cobblestone crashing • Cobblestone hangs and requires reboot • Unable to connect to music services Steps to Power Cycle 1. Take out the plug connected to the Cobblestone. 2. Wait a couple seconds and then put the plug back into the Cobblestone. Restore Factory Settings Essentially, initiating a factory reset is to restore your device's software to its original state. What issues can it resolve? • Wi-Fi disconnection • Sound breaks when streaming music • Clearing presets on the Cobblestone Steps to restore factory settings

to its original factory state. Method 2: 1. Find the unit you want to reset in the app 2. Go to the Setting button and find Speaker Info and click Restore Factory Settings Firmware Update Firmware is the software located inside of your product. It is important to update your firmware to the latest version as it improves your overall experience with our products and prevents issues from occurring. Steps to update firmware Please first refresh your Device List page. After you refresh the app will prompt you to download firmware updates for any of your Cobblestones that do not have the latest firmware version. If this does not work for any reason, you can take the following steps to manually determine your firmware version and/or update your firmware: 1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the Cobblestone Wi-Fi hotspot directly. Go to your device's wireless connection and select the Cobblestone Wi-Fi SSID (the name format is "LinkPlay_XXXX"). 2. Launch a web browser and enter http://10.10.10.254 in the address bar. 3. To make sure you have the latest version, click the "System" tab and click on "Online Update". Update the firmware if needed and keep connection to Cobblestone until firmware is complete. Note: Firmware file needs to be obtained from the support center. 4. Under the Status tab you can see the current firmware version number. Frequently Asked Questions Streaming/Playing Music Can I stream music from my Mac or PC?

Airplay is not working, it's possible that your firmware is out of date so please be sure to update it to the latest version. On PCs you can also stream from Windows Media Player to your Cobblestone via a UPnP or DLNA certified controller, such as Play To. Just make sure your device and Cobblestone are all on the same Wi-Fi network. Please follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player 2. In the play list, Click Play To and select the Cobblestone device Or 1. Right click on the song and Click Play To 2. Music starts streaming. Note: If the speaker / device is not visible on the Media Player, go to Stream > More streaming options, and make sure the speaker is in Allowed state. On Macs you can stream audio anywhere from the web following these simple steps listed below. 1. Press down on the alt key. 2. Press the volume symbol that is located at the top right corner of your screen. This allows you to choose an outlet to stream audio. Note: If you do not see the volume symbol on the top right corner of your screen, please go to your system preferences, select sound, and click "show volume in menu bar". How do I stream music from my DLNA enabled NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device? First make sure your DLNA enabled NAS device is powered on and connected to the same wireless network as your Cobblestone and smartphone/tablet. Tap the MUZO icon in the top left of the MUZO app. Select My Music, and select your device. You can then select music to stream from the DLNA enabled NAS device to your Cobblestone. If you have any issues streaming music from your device, please check that your firmware is up to date. Can I use my phone while playing music?

calls, make phone calls, turn off your phone and the speakers connected to your Cobblestone will continue to stream music. MUZO Player App Why can’t I see a music service in my MUZO App even though its listed as a supported music service? Your firmware may be out of date. In the MUZO app, if you refresh your device list page, it will automatically prompt you to download the latest firmware update. Alternatively, you can manually check that your firmware is up to date. To update firmware: In the MUZO app, if you refresh your device list page, it will automatically prompt you to download the latest firmware update. Alternatively, you can take the following steps to manually determine your firmware version and/or update your firmware: 1. Connect your computer or smartphone to the Cobblestone Wi-Fi hotspot directly. Go to your device's wireless connection and select the Cobblestone Wi-Fi SSID (the name format is "LinkPlay_XXXX"). 2. Launch a web browser and enter http://10.10.10.254 in the address bar. To make sure you have the latest version, click the "System" tab and click on "Online Update". Update the firmware if needed and keep connection to Cobblestone until firmware is complete. Under the Status tab you can see the current firmware version number. Multiple Cobblestones Can I login multiple Cobblestone devices to Spotify at the same time? You should be able to login multiple devices to your Spotify premium account but you can only stream Spotify from one device (or multi-room group) at a time. The Spotify App allows you to switch among different Spotify Connect clients. If you group multiple Cobblestones, you'll only see the group master speaker on the Spotify App. What’s the maximum number of Cobblestones that can stream music on the same wireless network?

stable Wi-Fi connection. In future versions we are planning to allow more devices on the same Wi-Fi network, so appreciate your patience as we work on that! Cobblestone Firmware Do the Cobblestones need to be on the same firmware version to stay in sync with one another? Yes! Please keep the firmware in sync since we are still optimizing certain features that require the latest firmware. How do I find the firmware version of my Cobblestone? 1. Open the MUZO Player App. On the “Device List” screen, select your Cobblestone’s setting button (gear icon) 2. Select Speaker Info 3. Check the UUID. If the UUID begins with FF31, then it is the newer version of the Cobblestone, which is module A31. If it does not begin with FF31, then it is the older version of the Cobblestone, which is module A11. Here is a chart showing the difference between module A31 and A11. A11 module A31 module Sampling rate 44.1 kHz 192 kHz Bit-depth 16 bit 24 bit The sampling/bit-depth of A31 module is higher than A11 module, meaning that it can produce higher sound quality. Music Services Will I be able to listen to Apple Music through the Cobblestone from my iPhone, iPad, or Macbook Pro? Yes. Cobblestone Compatibility

all speakers? Cobblestone comes with a AUX audio cable and a micro-USB power cable. You’ll need this to connect to your speaker. Cobblestone is compatible with any powered speaker or receiver that has a 3.5mm AUX or RCA input. If it has this then you’ll be able to connect it to Cobblestone. Connecting the Cobblestone to Wi-Fi Network How do I connect Cobblestone to my Wi-Fi network? You'll need to download the MUZO Player app for iOS or Android. Once you download it the app will help you through the setup process. I'm still having trouble setting up the Wi-Fi connection for my Cobblestone. How can I fix the problem? Try the following steps as an alternative way to set up your Wi-Fi connection: 1. Connect your phone or PC with your Cobblestone directly by finding the SSID (Format: Linkplay_XXXX) in your Wi-Fi setting. 2. Launch an internet browser in your device and enter http://10.10.10.254 3. Click the Wi-Fi button in the top left corner of the page, and select the router that you want to connect to. Enter the password to connect.