Svs Prime User Manual

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

What’s in the Box

Unpacking and Preparing Prime Wireless Speaker

Front Panel Controls

Rear Panel Connections/Controls

Placing and Connecting Prime Wireless Speaker

WiFi Network Requirements

Connection Options

Setting up WiFi and the DTS Play-Fi App

Audio Streaming Guide

Setting Up Custom Presets

Enabling Critical Listening Mode

Using Spotify Connect

Streaming Spotify In Multiple Rooms

Creating Speaker Groups

Multi-Zone Streaming

Streaming a “Line-In” Audio Input

Setting Up Bluetooth

Connecting Devices via AUX and Optical Inputs

Connecting a Subwoofer

Setting Up / Using Amazon Alexa Voice Control

Directions for Setting Up Amazon Alexa

Setting Up Your Prime Wireless Speaker with Amazon Alexa

Controlling with Amazon Alexa Voice Commands

Rebooting Your System

Initiating a Factory Reset

Caring for Your Prime Wireless Speaker

Basic Troubleshooting

Router Optimization

Warranty

Additional Information

DTS Play-Fi app

DTS Play-Fi Firmware

SVS Firmware

Share Your Thoughts

FCC Compliance

Wireless Transmitter Compliance

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Prime Wireless Speaker ManualPrime Wireless Speaker Manual

Congratulations on bringing home the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker, a stunning achievement in speaker
versatility, connectivity and most importantly, sound quality. We want to make it as easy as possible to set up
your Prime Wireless Speaker, so this manual will walk you through downloading the DTS Play-Fi app and
everything you need to know to get the most out of the Prime Wireless experience. Our SVS Sound Experts
are also available seven days a week to take the guess work out of anything. They are equipped to handle
even the most complicated questions about connectivity, control, adjusting settings and optimizing sound
quality.

One of the key features of the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker is DTS Play-Fi mobile app, which enables WiFi
connectivity with your home network and provides smartphone or tablet control that unlocks direct
streaming from Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music and many more popular services, multi-room
audio playback, voice control via Amazon Alexa and much more. You’ll want to download the app before
doing anything else, so just visit the Apple® App Store, Google Play™ Store, Amazon Appstore or Microsoft

Store and search “DTS Play-Fi” to get started.

If you have any questions about your new SVS Prime Wireless Speaker, please contact the SVS Sound Experts.

Email • [phone] • Chat

To download and/or print this manual as a PDF, please click here: [Download PDF Manual]

Happy Listening!

What's in the BoxWhat's in the Box

1 Prime Wireless Active Speaker AC Power Cord

Unpacking and Preparing Your Prime Wireless SpeakerUnpacking and Preparing Your Prime Wireless Speaker

1. Locate elastomer feet in the packaging and attach 4 to the bottom your Prime Wireless Speaker to protect
surfaces and speakers from scratching.

2. Remove plastic film from front panel display by gently peeling off from the corner.

3. Locate the power cord for later use.

4. Protective grille covers come attached via pin/cup retention system. Prime Wireless Speaker can also be
used without grille covers depending on your aesthetic preference, just avoid making direct contact with
exposed drivers.

Front Panel ControlsFront Panel Controls

Source & Preset Control

Rotate the left knob to change the input. Press the knob to select a preset (after they are programmed).

Front Panel Display

LED backlighting indicates the selected audio source (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optical or Auxiliary) and preset (1-6).
Wi-Fi indicator will turn green when streaming Spotify.

Play, Pause & Volume

Rotate the right knob to adjust volume. Press the knob to pause/un-pause.

You can pause and restart the music at any time for any source right from your Prime Wireless Speaker
without the need for your handheld device or the app. Simply press the right hand knob firmly to pause and
press it again to play. The source indicator light on the LED panel will flash while paused to give you a visual

1 Premium Cloth Speaker Grille Covers 4 Elastomer Bumper Feet

indication that your music is paused. Note that some streaming services do not allow their streams to be
paused. In that case the music will be muted when you press the knob and unmuted when you press it again.

Rear Panel Connections & ControlsRear Panel Connections & Controls

1. Sub Out
Add a subwoofer using standard audio interconnect cable (not included) or the optional SVS SoundPath
Wireless Kit.

2. L/R AUX RCA In
Connect any stereo source that has a left and right stereo analog output.

3. 3.5mm AUX In
Connect to headphone outputs of smartphones, tablets or other audio devices. Note that 3.5mm input will
override L/R AUX RCA inputs if both are used simultaneously.

4. Out to Left Speaker
Connects your active Prime Wireless speaker to the passive speaker using supplied speaker interconnect
cable.

5. Optical In
Connect sources with optical digital outputs such as a TV or game console.

6. WiFi Setup
Enables WiFi set-up mode and shows status of wireless connection. Blinking yellow light indicates set-up
mode, solid light means it’s set-up and ready to use.

7. In/Out Network
Connect standard Ethernet cable for hard-wired network connection.

8. Mono/Stereo
Toggles between Mono mode for a single Prime Wireless powered speaker or Stereo mode for active and
passive Prime Wireless Speaker.

9. Service USB
For firmware updates and charging phones and tablets or powering USB devices like a SoundPath Wireless
Audio Adapter to make your subwoofer fully wireless.

10. Bluetooth Setup
Enables Bluetooth pairing mode and shows status of Bluetooth connection. Blinking blue light indicates
pairing mode, solid light means it’s connected and ready to use.

11. AC Power Cord Input

Placing and Connecting Prime Wireless SpeakerPlacing and Connecting Prime Wireless Speaker

1. Set switch on rear panel to "Mono".

2. Position speaker as you want it in your room.

3. Plug power cord into the AC power cord input on the rear of the active speaker, plug it in, and continue to
“Setting Up Wi-Fi and the DTS Play-Fi App” section to set up and name your Prime Wireless Speaker.

Connection OptionsConnection Options

Your Prime Wireless Speaker streams music directly from your home WiFi network using the DTS Play-Fi app.
You can also stream at the highest resolution possible from any Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet or
computer. For direct connections to computers, TVs, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles and more; there’s a

3.5mm and L/R line level inputs and an optical input. A subwoofer output is also available for deeper and

more powerful bass.

Instructions for setting up and using all of these connections can be found in this manual. If you have any
questions during set-up, please contact our SVS Sound Experts for prompt and professional service: Email •
[phone] • Chat

WiFi Network RequirementsWiFi Network Requirements

To get the most out of your new SVS Prime Wireless Speaker’s dual-band WiFi, you’ll need a router with

2.4GHz and/or 5GHz WiFi connectivity and a connected mobile device. Play-Fi is compatible with all routers

that are Wi-Fi certified and meet Wi-Fi standards.

NOTE: Satellite internet services are prone to playback issues due to fluctuating download rates.

NOTE: Have your network password ready before connecting the SVS Prime Wireless Speaker to your
network.

Setting Up WiFi And The DTS Play-Fi AppSetting Up WiFi And The DTS Play-Fi App

The DTS Play-Fi app offers a rich feature set that unlocks the full potential of your Prime Wireless Speaker with
smart, wireless speaker capabilities not available from any other wireless audio products. Downloading the
app is an important first step towards getting the most out of your new speaker.

1. Download the Play-Fi App
Search “Play-Fi” in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore or Microsoft Store and

download the free DTS Play-Fi app to start unlocking the full potential of your new Prime Wireless Speaker.

2. WiFi Set-up Mode
Once powered on for the first time, the active Prime Wireless Speaker will automatically go into Wi-Fi setup
mode, indicated by a rapidly blinking yellow light on the rear panel of the speaker. When the blinking light
slows down to a slow pulse, the speaker is ready to connect. Wi-Fi connection will be confirmed when
yellow light remains on permanently.

3. Connect Speaker to WiFi Network
iOS users must go to the “Settings” -> “WiFi” on their mobile device and select the “PlayFiDevice…” like you
would a normal Wi-Fi network then open the Play-FI app to continue.

Android users proceed directly to step 4.

4. Configure Play-Fi App
Open the Play-Fi app and follow the prompts to finish setting up your Prime Wireless Speaker on your
home Wi-Fi network

(image 9a and 9b)

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From here, the app will find your new Prime Wireless Speaker and connect it to the Wi-Fi network for you.

NOTE: You will type in your network password once (image 9c), and the app will do the rest. It’s important
not to close or exit out of the app until the process is fully complete or it may disrupt the configuration.

During installation, the Play-Fi app will look for and install any updates. These product updates add 3-5
minutes to the installation time.

Once network set up and updates are completed, you can select a name for your new Prime Wireless
Speaker

(image 9d)

, control volume

(image 9e)

and start enjoying music from your favorite streaming

services

(image 9f)

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Image 9a. Image 9b. Image 9c.

Image 9d. Image 9e. Image 9f.