Multiroom App Guide imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung speaker. To receive more complete service, please register your speaker at www.samsung.com/register -- This Multiroom app guide is based on the speaker using the Android or iOS operating system. -- The Multiroom app screen is based on the Android operating system. The screen configuration may change after you upgrade the software version.
Contents CONNECTING TO A WI-FI NETWORK Listening to Music from Other Devices Connected to Your Network.......................................... 19 Preparing to Connect........................ 4 Using Play Screen Features............. 20 Requirements......................................... 4 Adding music to favorites............... 20 Installing the Samsung Multiroom app..... 4 Using playback options....................... 20 Launching the Samsung Multiroom app......4 Current playlist............
CONNECTING MULTIPLE SPEAKERS Setting Groups................................ 37 Configuring Stereo/Surround Sound Mode Settings...................... 40 Configuring multi-channel by connecting TV to Multiroom speaker wirelessly.............................................. 41 Configuring multi-channel by connecting TV & Soundbar to Multiroom speaker................................ 42 USING MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS Playing Media Content Saved on a PC...........................................
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network AA Preparing to Connect Internet Wireless Router ❚❚ Requirements 1 2 3 Smart Device Wireless Router, Smart Device The wireless router must be connected to the Internet. The smart device must be connected to the router via a Wi-Fi connection. ❚❚ Installing the Samsung Multiroom app To use the speaker, you must download and then install the Samsung Multiroom app on your smart device. You can download the app from Google play or the App Store.
AA Connecting to Wi-Fi ❚❚ Connecting to Wi-Fi automatically 1 2 3 4 Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. On your Smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. Select NEW SETUP. Select the speaker to connect. 5 Check that the speaker power is connected and is within the effective range for Wi-Fi connection, and then select Yes. • Your smart device searches for devices available for pairing. 6 Once your smart device finds the Speaker, it attempts to connect it to your wireless network.
7 8 Select Connect. To connect only the speakers found from search and finish the process, select No. To connect an additional speaker on the same network, select Yes. (Applicable to Android only). • The network connection is complete.
NOTES 99 To connect the Speaker to a secure wireless network safely, you must enter a valid password. -- If you have network specific questions about connecting this speaker to your home or work wireless network, consult your service provider or the network administrator. 99 If the speaker is not connected to the network or the network connection does not work properly, move the speaker closer to the router and try again.
❚❚ Connecting to Wi-Fi manually Depending on your network environment, the speaker(s) may not connect automatically. If this occurs, you can set up the Speaker manually to connect to the network. 1 2 If an automatic connection fails, select Not Blinking. WAM5500/WAM3500/WAM3501/WAM1500/WAM1501/ WAM1400 : On the lower part of the speaker, briefly press SPK ADD/Wi-Fi SETUP and start Wi-Fi Setup.
3 4 5 Your smart device searches for devices available for pairing. If a speaker is found during search, a connection is established between the speaker and smart device, and then a connection to the Wi-Fi network is attempted. If the network is protected, the smart device displays a password input screen. Use the keyboard to enter your password. To connect only the speakers found from search and finish the process, select No. To connect an additional speaker on the same network, select Yes.
AA Connecting with a LAN Cable (Soundbar only) 1 2 3 4 Connect one end of the LAN cable to the speaker’s LAN port and the other end to the wireless router. (The speaker and smart device must be connected to the same wireless router.) Plug the speaker into an electrical outlet. On your Smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. At the top left of the home screen, select to display the list of speakers. Check that the Soundbar is included in the list.
AA Adding Additional Speaker(s) You can add additional speakers to your network using the Add Speaker function. 1 Connect the power cable of the new speaker to a wall outlet. • When you connect the power cable of the speaker to a wall outlet, the speaker boots up (which takes about 30 seconds), and then initiates Wi-Fi setup automatically. • After Wi-Fi setup is initiated, you have two minutes to establish the Wi-Fi connection using your smart device.
8 If a speaker available for connection is found, connecting to the Wi-Fi network is attempted based on network information on the existing speaker. Select Yes. • To connect to another network, select No. If the network is protected, the smart device displays a password input screen. Use the keyboard to enter your password. • Depending on your network environment, the speaker(s) may not connect automatically. If this occurs, refer to Click here. on pages 8~9.
Using the Samsung Multiroom App AA The App at a Glance e f a b c d 1 2 3 4 5 6 View the full list of connected speakers. View available sources of music. Scroll left or right here to view available sources of music. View files available under the selected source of music. Several categories of music are listed below this option. Scroll down to select the desired category of music. Enter a keyword to search for the music desired. Display the settings menu.
AA Playing Music NOTES 99 You can search by artist, album, music title, and station in your mobile, network-connected device and logged-in music services. You can search for music service(s) only if you logged in the service(s). 99 Spotify does not support the search function since it uses the Spotify Connect function. ❚❚ Playing a music file stored in the smart device 1 2 At the top of the home screen, select My Phone (files saved on your smart device). Select the desired category from the screen.
❚❚ Listening to streaming music Select a music streaming service provider and play music. 1 At the top of the home screen, select the desired music streaming service. 2 To rearrange music streaming services, drag the target service for rearrangement left or right to the desired position. NOTES 99 Available music streaming services depend on the area and the smart device manufacturer. 99 Some streaming services may require you to sign up for a membership or log in.
AA Listening to Internet Radio 1 2 At the top of the home screen, select TuneIn. Select a category. • Following : Shows the list of stations added to the preset list or marked by you as stations you are following. By default, 3 radio stations are displayed in the preset list. • Browse : Lists all supported Internet radio stations. • Search : Allows you to search for an Internet radio station using the on screen keyboard. 3 Find and select a station.
❚❚ Following a station You can add a station to the Following list. 1 2 3 Select the desired station. At the bottom of the screen, select the play screen to display it in full screen. Select to display the pop-up menu and select Follow This Station. • The station you are currently listening to is added to the Following list. NOTE 99 Followed Station appears if you attempt to add a broadcast channel that is already included in the list under Following.
❚❚ Setting presets You can add an Internet radio station you are following to the preset list or re-arrange the order of the list. 1 2 3 4 At the top of the home screen, select TuneIn. Select Following. Select Edit. Delete or rearrange broadcast channels in the list under Following • To delete a broadcast channel, select the X icon. To rearrange a broadcast channel, press and drag to the desired position. Touch, hold, and then drag the desired station from Following to Presets.
AA Listening to Music from Other Devices Connected to Your Network You can listen to music stored on another device, such as PC, tablet, or smart phone, that is connected to the same network as the speaker. You can share music stored on your PC or on smart devices connected to your PC. For details, refer to "Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop" on pages 45~46. Click here. 1 2 At the top of the home screen, select the desired device connected to the network.
AA Using Play Screen Features Use the various features in the play screen. ❚❚ Adding music to favorites Select to add music currently playing to favorites. Tapping it again will delete the music from favorites. ❚❚ Using playback options @@ Add to Playlist Create a playlist. Add a music file currently playing to a playlist. @@ Equalizer Customize the volume for each frequency, according to the genre of music, your taste, or the location.
❚❚ Music control icons 1 @@ 1 @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ 1 Shuffle Off / Shuffle On Play music files in the current playlist, in random order. Previous Music 1 Play the previous music. Pause / Play Pause or play music. Next Music Play the next music. 1 Repeat Off / 1 Repeating One 1File / Repeating All Repeat the current music file. Repeat a single file or all files in the current playlist. Volume Control Bar Use the volume control bar to customize the volume.
❚❚ Adjusting the equalizer functions You can select one of the presets provided by default in the Equalizer option or create your own settings by adjusting the frequencies manually. To create your own Equalizer setting: 1 2 3 4 5 Select . The pop-up menu appears. Select Equalizer. Drag each frequency up or down to adjust it, and select SAVE. Select Custom, enter a title, and then select Done. Select Yes. NOTE 99 A maximum of 10 custom equalizer modes can be added.
❚❚ Managing the current playlist @@ Adding music to the current playlist Add or edit a music file in the current playlist. 1 2 3 4 5 On the home screen, select the desired category. Select Select. Select the music file to be added to the current playlist, and select Add (to select all files in the list, select ). In the pop-up screen, select Add to Queue. "Added to your queue." appears at the bottom of the screen after the file is successfully added.
@@ Rearranging 1 2 3 On the play screen, select Select Edit. Select and drag @@ Deleting 1 2 3 4 files in the current playlist . to rearrange the (music) files in the list. music from the current playlist On the play screen, select . To delete several music files, select Edit. If you select Edit, a checkbox appears in front of each file. To delete all files in the current playlist, select Remove All. Select the files to be deleted and select Remove. Select Yes.
❚❚ Managing a playlist @@ Creating a Playlist You can create your own playlist. 1 2 3 4 5 On the home screen, select Playlists. Select Create Playlist . Enter a playlist name and select Done. On the add songs screen, select the desired category. Select the desired music files and tap Add. The playlist is added. NOTE 99 You can save up to 360 music files in a playlist.
@@ Editing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a Playlist On the home screen, select Playlists. Select Edit. To delete a playlist, select the playlist to be deleted and select Remove. • To rename a playlist, select . To use additional options, select a playlist name to display a list of music files. Select Select. Select the music file to play, or the music file to add or delete in the current playlist. To play the selected music file, select Play. To add or delete the file in the current playlist, select More.
AA Using the Settings Menu 1 2 On your Smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. At the top of the home screen, select . ❚❚ Add Speaker You can connect multiple Samsung WAM wireless speakers to your network. To add speaker(s) to your network, refer to "Adding Additional Speaker(s)" on pages 11~12. Click here. ❚❚ Alarm 1 2 3 Select Alarm and then select Add Alarm. Set the time, days, music, volume, and duration.
4 To save settings and close the process, select Done. NOTE 99 Alarm will not play if the power plug of the speaker is not connected. ❚❚ Sleep Timer You can set the speaker to turn off after a set amount of time has passed by setting the Sleep Timer. 1 2 Select Sleep Timer and then select OFF for the speaker to which to apply sleep timer. Set the time and select TURN ON.
❚❚ Input Source Change the input source for an active speaker. ❚❚ Music Services Displays a list of available streaming services and allows you to manage them. NOTES 99 Available music streaming services depend on the area and the smart device manufacturer. 99 Some music services may require you to sign up for a membership or log in. 99 You cannot initiate a subscription to a service using your smart device.
❚❚ Device Settings @@ Advanced LED On/Off Settings To turn on or off the frontal LED indicator lamp on a speaker, toggle the switch right or left. NOTE 99 This feature may not be available, if the speaker does not support it. Audio Prompt On/Off The audio guide feature informs the user of the current speaker status with voice or other sound. To turn on or off the audio guide feature, toggle the switch right or left.
Network Status Check the network status for speakers connected over a network. @@ Speaker Software Update View the current software version for speakers, and perform an update if necessary. Turn on or off automatic updates for each speaker. To turn on or off automatic updates, toggle the switch right or left. NOTES 99 Updating is automatically performed if the speaker is connected to the network and the automatic update feature is on.
Update Now You can update your speaker's software manually using Update Now. Select Update Now to search software available for updates. If an update is available, it will download and install the update on your speaker. The message appears if the latest version is already installed. @@ Device ID View the connected device ID.
❚❚ Support @@ FAQ You are directed to the "Support" page of Samsung website. @@ Terms & Conditions Lets you view the Terms & Conditions. @@ Contact Samsung Provides a link to the Samsung website. @@ Open Source Licenses Lets you view the Open Source Licenses. @@ Remote Management Lets you view the Terms and Conditions for Remote Management. Support Information ❚❚ Information @@ Samsung Multiroom Check the speaker model and the Wi-Fi area information.
AA Listening to Music through Multiroom App in Smart Watch NOTES 99 To use the Multiroom app in Galaxy Gear S or Apple Watch, you have to connect your smart device to the speaker in advance. 99 To use the Multiroom app in Galaxy Gear S, you have to download and install the exclusive Multiroom app. ❚❚ Galaxy Gear S: Downloading Multiroom app 1 2 3 4 Select and launch Samsung Gear. Select the Samsung Gear Apps. Search and download the Multiroom. Run the Multiroom app in your Galaxy Gear S.
❚❚ Using the Multiroom app in Smart Watch @@ Selecting Speaker @@ Adjusting Volume Play music using a speaker of your choice, if multiple speakers are connected. Use the - and + buttons to decrease or increase the volume when playing music. To turn off mute mode, use the + button to increase the volume or tap the button.
@@ Playing Music You can select your desired music to enjoy while playing/pausing a music, playing previous/ next music, or looking through the Queue. On the play screen, tap the music currently playing to display a queue list. Scroll up or down in the queue list to select and play another music. To go back to Play screen, touch the Queue. Play screen @@ Group Queue or Stereo display The following screens are displayed in group and stereo modes.
Connecting multiple speakers AA Setting Groups You can group multiple speakers into one group that plays the same music. Grouping is available only when multiple speakers are connected to the same network. 1 2 3 4 At the top left of the home screen, select to display the list of speakers. Select to display the pop-up menu and select Group. Select the speakers to be grouped and select Create Group. (to select all speakers, select ). Specify a group name and select Done.
@@ Ungrouping 1 2 Select to display the pop-up menu. Select Ungroup and select Yes. @@ Editing group Edit speakers that form a group. 1 2 3 Select to display the pop-up menu. Select Edit Group. Select the speakers to be grouped and then select Done.
@@ Renaming 1 2 3 a group Select to display the pop-up menu. Select Rename. Enter a group name and select Done. @@ Adjusting Group Volume Use the Volume button in your smart device. Or Alternatively, use the volume control bar on the play screen to adjust the volume for all speakers in a group simultaneously. To adjust the volume for a specific speaker, select 7 and use the volume control bar.
AA Configuring Stereo/Surround Sound Mode Settings Use two speakers to obtain a stereo sound effect. 1 At the top left of the home screen, select to display the list of speakers. 2 Select to display the pop-up menu and select Stereo Setup. 3 Drag and position the speakers to use in stereo mode to Front L and Front R. 4 5 Select Setup and then select Start Test. (optional) Adjust the volume for the left and right speakers based on the test results, and select Done.
❚❚ Configuring multi-channel by connecting TV to Multiroom speaker wirelessly You can connect a Samsung TV to your Multiroom speaker(s) wirelessly to configure surround sound system for TV audio output. e.g. 2-channel Surround Sound System Wireless Surround Left NOTES Wireless Surround Right MODE MODE MODE MODE 99 Both TV and Multiroom speaker(s) must be connected to the same network. 99 When configuring surround sound system with your TV and a speaker, the TV does not output any sound.
3 4 5 Drag and position the speakers to use in stereo mode to Front L and Front R. Select Setup and then select Start Test. (optional) Adjust the volume for the left and right speakers based on the test results, and select Done. 1 2 ❚❚ Configuring multi-channel by connecting TV & Soundbar to Multiroom speaker If your TV supports the Multiroom function, you can configure a surround system and Soundbar mode in your Multiroom App or TV menu.
1 2 3 4 5 At the top left of the home screen, select to display the list of speakers. On the Soundbar connected to the Samsung TV via Wi-Fi, select to display the pop-up menu and then select Surround Setup. Drag and position the speakers to use in surround sound mode to Surround L and Surround R. Select Setup and then select Start Test. (optional) Adjust the volume for the left and right speakers based on the test results, and select Done.
Using miscellaneous functions AA Playing Media Content Saved on a PC ❚❚ Samsung Link Install the Samsung Link program for easier playback of music stored in your PC through your speaker. Visit http://link.samsung.com, and then download and install the Samsung Link application. 1 2 Visit http://link.samsung.com, and then login with your Samsung account. Follow the instructions shown on the screen to install the program. Select the folder to be shared.
❚❚ Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop To play iTunes music files and other shared PC music files through your speaker, install the Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop program. To download the Wireless Audio - Multiroom for Desktop program and install it, visit www. samsung.com, and then select Owners & Support > Manuals & Downloads. Enter the name of your speaker in the search field (e.g. WAM5500, WAM3500 or WAM1500), and then select the name from the drop down list that appears.
2 3 Select Next to set the shared folders. Select the content type, and then add the selected folder to the shared folders list. After sharing folders, make sure to press the Done button. 1 2 3 4 5 On your Smart device, select the Samsung Multiroom app. Select the PC in the Samsung Multiroom app. The app displays the shared folders and files that are stored on the PC. (For further details, refer to page 19.) Click here.
Appendix AA Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when this speaker does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the speaker, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Symptom Check The Multiroom app doesn't work •• Does an error occur when properly. accessing the app? •• Make sure your smart device is compatible with the app.
