User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. General Information
- 3. In the Box and Unpacking
- 4. Setting Up LS50 Wireless II
- 5. Connection and Control Interface
- 6. Wi-Fi Streaming
- 7. Multi-Room Streaming
- 8. Voice Control Over Mobile Device
- 9. Playback with Bluetooth
- 10. Playback with HDMI eARC input
- 11. Playback with Optical Input
- 12. Playback with Coaxial Input
- 13. Playback with Auxiliary Input
- 14. Using KEF Connect App
- 14.1 Home
- 14.2 Remote Control
- 14.3 Music Content
- 14.3.1.1 Amazon Music
- 14.3.1.2 Deezer
- 14.3.1.3 Qobuz
- 14.3.1.4 Spotify
- 14.3.1.5 Tidal
- 14.3.1.6 Internet Radio
- 14.3.1.7 Podcast
- 14.3.2.1 Playback Screen
- 14.3.2.2 Search
- 14.3.2.3 Favourites
- 14.3.2.4 Queue (coming soon)
- 14.3.2.5 Playlists
- 14.4 Equalisations
- 14.5 Profile
- 14.6 Choosing Your Speaker
- 14.7 Speaker Preferences
- 14.8 Volume
- 14.9 Firmware Upgrade
- 14.10 Application
- 14.11 Support
- 15. Cleaning and Maintenance
- 16. Disposal
- 17. FAQ and Troubleshooting
- 18. Appendix
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................................5
2. General Information .................................................................................................................6
2.1 Reading and Storing the User Manual .............................................................................................................6
2.2 SignalSymbol/WordDenitions ........................................................................................................................6
3. In the Box and Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 7
4. Setting Up LS50 Wireless II ...................................................................................................8
4.1 Selecting an Appropriate Router .......................................................................................................................8
4.2 Connecting to Power .................................................................................................................................................9
4.3 Onboarding ...................................................................................................................................................................10
4.3.1 Installing the KEF Connect App ............................................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 Using iOS Devices ............................................................................................................................................ 11
4.3.3 Using Android Devices with Google Play Service .......................................................................12
4.3.4 Using Android Devices without Google Play Service ............................................................... 14
4.4 Speaker Placement and Connection .............................................................................................................16
5. Connection and Control Interface ..................................................................................... 17
5.1 Front Panel .....................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Back Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................18
5.3 Bottom Panel ...............................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Top Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................21
5.5 Remote Control .........................................................................................................................................................22
5.6 KEF Connect App .....................................................................................................................................................23
6. Wi-Fi Streaming ......................................................................................................................24
6.1 Wireless Streaming Protocols ...........................................................................................................................24
6.1.1 AirPlay 2 ..................................................................................................................................................................24
6.1.2 Chromecast ..........................................................................................................................................................25
6.1.3 ROON Ready (coming soon) ...................................................................................................................26
6.1.4 Music Streaming Apps Native Protocols ...........................................................................................27
6.1.4.1 Spotify Connect......................................................................................................................................27
6.1.4.2 QPlay .............................................................................................................................................................28
6.1.4.3 TIDAL Connect ....................................................................................................................................29
6.1.5 KEF Connect App Streaming ....................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.1 Amazon Music .........................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.2 Deezer ..........................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.3 Qobuz ...........................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.4 Spotify ...........................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.5 TIDAL............................................................................................................................................................31
6.1.5.6 Internet Radio .......................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1.5.7 Podcast ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1.6 UPnP Playback ....................................................................................................................................................31
6.2 Tips on Choosing Streaming Protocols .......................................................................................................32
7. Multi-Room Streaming ..........................................................................................................33
7.1 AirPlay 2 ..........................................................................................................................................................................33
7.2 Chromecast ..................................................................................................................................................................33
7.3 ROON..............................................................................................................................................................................35