Connects any audio source to your
Wren V5US via a 3.5mm audio cable
Service Port
Used for firmware updates.
Speaker Controls
Power/Standby
Powers on and o the Wren speaker.
White light indicates power is on;
amber light indicates volume is muted.
To turn on, press and release the Power
button; to turn o, press and hold the
Power button for seven seconds.
Volume Up
Increases the volume.
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Volume Adjustment Indicator
Flashes to indicate volume being
adjusted.
AUX INSETUP
EQ Adjustment
Adjusts bass output to
compensate for speaker
placement relative to
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room walls
Reset Button
Reboots speaker by
cycling the power
o and back on.
AC INPUT
RESET
EQ
100-240 VOLT
Volume Down
Decreases the volume.
Wifi Indicator
Indicates WiFi audio source
is selected.
Aux (3.5mm)
Source Indicator
Indicates Aux audio source is
selected.
Source Selector
Selects the desired audio
input source.
Bluetooth Indicator
Indicates Bluetooth
audio source is selected.
AC Input
Connects
speaker to
power outlet
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Remote Control
Power
Powers your Wren V5 on and o
Input Selector
Buttons
Selects the desired audio
input source
Mute/Unmute
Mutes and unmutes the audio
Volume Up
Increases volume
Play/Pause
Plays and pauses audio
Volume Down
Decreases volume
Using the V5US Bass EQ
Your V5US is equipped with a 3-position bass equalization (“EQ”) switch to compensate
for room “boundary eects” on bass output. Room boundaries can change the sound of
a speaker because its bass output is either amplified or diminished depending on how
near the speaker is to the room’s walls, floor or ceiling. A speaker placed a good distance
away from a room’s walls, floor or ceiling will be free from the amplifying eects of these
boundaries. At the opposite end of the spectrum, a speaker placed in a corner on the
floor or up near the ceiling will most likely have overwhelming and unnatural sounding
bass output, assuming that its inherent bass output is powerful enough to begin with, as
is the case with your V5US.
We provide the Bass Adjustment EQ Selector, pictured below, to allow greater flexibility
in room placement of your V5US. If your speaker is a good distance from any room
boundaries, use the left-most setting. If your speaker is near a back wall, use the middle
setting. Finally, if your speaker is in a corner, use the right-most setting.
Free from
boundaries
In a corner
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Of course, bass output is for many people a matter of personal taste. If the bass on your
V5US seems too light for your taste — regardless of room position — you can make it
heavier by moving the setting to the left. If the bass is too heavy — regardless of room
position — you can make it lighter by moving the setting to the right.
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RESET
EQ
Near a wall
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Powering on your Wren V5US
Connect power cord to AC outlet.
Connect power cord to power
input on rear of speaker.
The power indicator in the center of the
power button will flash white for about
10 seconds, then turn o.
AC INPUT
100-240 VOLT
Press power button.
The power indicator will blink
white until the system is ready.
When the system is ready, the
power indicator will remain white.
solid white
If you are using WiFi to connect
(All wireless connection types except Bluetooth)
If you are using WiFi to connect, please check that the following are true:
• Your source device (smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.) is compatible. (For more
information on compatible devices, visit wrensound.com/v5us/compatibility.)
• You know your wireless network (WiFi) name and password.
• Your wireless network is on and functioning properly.
• Your Wren V5US speaker is located in an area with ample WiFi signal strength.
ONCE YOUR V5US IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIFI NETWORK, REGARDLESS OF HOW
YOU CONNECTED IT, THE V5US WILL EASILY CONNECT WITH ALL OF THE WIFIEQUIPPED SOURCE DEVICES THAT ARE ON THE SAME NETWORK AND COMPATIBLE
WITH YOUR V5US provided you have the appropriate app installed. In other words, once
you have used any compatible device to establish a connection between your V5US and
your wireless network, other compatible WiFi source devices on the same network will
recognize your speaker on the network and stream music to that speaker; you will not need
to go through another setup process.
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How to find what you need to know to
Connect to your network using Android devices
set up and use your source device
The Wren V5US works with nearly all major smartphone, tablet and PC brands, each
with its own setup method. Chances are, however, that you want to use only one primary
device for streaming music to your V5US. To get started, simply find your device in the
index below and go to the section for connecting your Wren V5US with that device.
You don’t need to read the setup and operating sections that do not pertain to your
device/s.
For setup instructions, please turn to the appropriate page for your device:
Android Smartphone or Tablet ................................page 11
iOS Devices — Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch —
using the Play-Fi App ........................................page 16
Mac or Windows PC running iTunes ............................page 22
PC running Windows 7 and higher .............................page 26
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) if supported by your router.........page 28
Bluetooth Setup .............................................page 30
Standard WiFi setup using an Android
smartphone or tablet
Standard WiFi Setup enables you to set up multiple Wren V5US speakers at once.
For best results, place your Wren V5US speaker(s) near your router. You may move the
speaker(s) after setup is complete.
Download and install the free
Wren Play-Fi App (search for
“Wren Play-Fi”) from the Google
Play Store or the Amazon App Store.
Connect your Android phone or
tablet to the same WiFi network that
you want to use to stream music to
your Wren V5US speaker(s).
Turn on your speaker(s). The first
time you turn on the Wren V5US, it
will start up in WiFi Connect Mode
(indicated by the WiFi indicator
slowly blinking amber). In this
mode, the speaker is broadcasting
a signal telling Android devices
that it is ready to connect.
amber
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Note: A comprehensive user manual is available for download from wrensound.com/support.
It is not included with your Wren V5US.
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Connect to your network using Android devices (cont.)
Launch the Wren Play-Fi App.
It will automatically detect any
Wren V5US speakers that are in
WiFi Connect Mode.
The Wren Play-Fi App will ask you to
enter your WiFi network’s password
(if required).
After connecting, your Wren V5US
may perform a software update. This
may take several minutes. During the
update, do not unplug your speaker,
turn o your Android device or leave
the network.
The Wren Play-Fi App will ask you
to name your speaker. Choose from
preselected names or create your
own by choosing “Custom Name”
To listen to music, simply use the
Wren Play-Fi App on your Android
device to select the music you
want to play.
at the end of the name list.
Step 8 continued, next page
To move your speaker to a dierent location, power it o, move it to where you want to
listen, and power it back on.
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Connect to your network using Android devices (cont.)
Setting Up Wren V5US Speakers
After Launching the App
The Wren Play-Fi App looks for devices
in Standard WiFi Setup Mode when it is
launched. If you launch the app before
connecting the speaker to the WiFi network,
go to the app’s home screen, select
“Settings” and then “Add Play-Fi Device.”
Manually Enabling WiFi Mode
You may need to manually enable the
speaker’s WiFi Mode if any of the following
conditions apply:
• If this is not your first time setting
up the speaker
• If you’re in a new location with
a dierent WiFi network
• If you want to switch from your current
WiFi network to a dierent one
Selecting a Dierent WiFi Network
If you want to connect the speaker to a
dierent WiFi network, open the Wren
Play-Fi App and press the “Alternative
Network” button on the “Enter Network
Password” screen.
To manually enable WiFi Mode, hold down
the setup button on the rear of the speaker
for seven seconds. The WiFi light will blink
once per second indicating that WiFi Setup
Mode is active.
blinking
amber
Using the Play-Fi App on your
Android or iOS device
Once you have successfully set up your Wren V5US speaker, simply launch the Wren
Play-Fi App on your Android device or the iOS Play-Fi App on your iOS device. The App
will verify the connection with all Play-Fi speakers on your network. It’s that simple.
Select the speaker(s).
Choose a single speaker in one
room, or link all your speakers for
a whole-home listening experience.
You can control the volume of
each speaker independently using
the individual speaker volume
controls, or control all speakers
simultaneously using the master
volume control.
Questions? Visit wrensound.com/support for additional help.
Select your music.
See every song stored on your device,
(searchable by album, artist, genre
or folder). Or choose from one of the
integrated streaming audio services.
More streaming audio sources are planned
and will be available in the future.
Enjoy!
Sit back and enjoy the music. (And if
you must check your email, feel free —
the Play-Fi App runs smoothly in the
background.)
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Connect using iOS Devices with the
Play-Fi iOS App (recommended)
This is our recommended method for connecting using an iOS device. You can also
use the Web Server Method, described on page 22.
The Play-Fi WiFi Setup enables you to set up multiple Wren V5US speakers at once.
For best results, place your Wren V5US speaker(s) near your router. You can move
the speaker(s) after setup is complete.
Once you have completed this setup procedure, you can stream music to your V5US
using AirPlay on your iOS device(s). In addition, you can use the Play-Fi App on
your iOS device(s) to stream music to multiple V5US speakers on your network.
Download and install the free Play-Fi
App (search for “Play-Fi”) from the
Apple App Store.
Turn on your speaker(s). The first
time you turn on the Wren V5US, it
will start up in WiFi Connect Mode
(indicated by the WiFi indicator
blinking amber). In this mode, the
speaker is broadcasting a signal
telling iOS devices that it is ready
to connect.
Before you proceed, make sure you
know the name of the WiFi network
you wish to use if you have more than
one network; it is also important to
note upper and lower case as well as
amber
spacing and the use of any special
characters (e.g., “Asus_3b”). Make
sure you also know your network
password if you have one.
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Launch the Play-Fi App on your iOS
device. After about 5 seconds, you will
get the Setup screen.
Make sure your V5US’s WiFi indicator is
amber and pulsing slowly. If this is not
the case, make certain that your V5US is
turned on (the Power button will be lit
white) and that your source is set on WiFi.
Then press and steadily hold down the
Setup button on the rear panel until the
amber light is on and pulsing slowly
(about seven seconds).
Follow the Play-Fi App’s on-screen
instructions on your iOS device’s
screen or refer to the step-by-step
instructions that follow below.
Choose “Set-Up New
Device” on the Play-Fi
App Setup screen.
Settings
Exit the Play-Fi App and select WiFi in
the Settings app on your iOS device.
In the drop-down list of networks,
select the option with the words
“PlayFiDevice.”
Steps 10-14, next page
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Connect using the Play-Fi iOS App (cont.)
Return to the Play-Fi App. The
“Select Network” screen will
appear. Select the network you
want to use for streaming music
to your V5US.
If your network requires a
password, you will be asked to
enter it next.
Once you enter your password — or
if your network does not require a
password — the “Confirm Settings”
screen will appear. Touch the blue
Set-Up button at the bottom of the
screen. The iOS device will then
connect to your V5US through your
WiFi network.
After connecting, your Wren V5US
may perform a software update; this
update may take several minutes.
During the update, do not unplug
your speaker, turn o your iOS device
or leave the network.
Upon connecting successfully, you
will be prompted to assign a name
to your V5US. This is especially
useful if you have more than one
Play-Fi speaker on your network,
as it will enable you to distinguish
them and to stream music to up to
eight speakers simultaneously when
using the Play-Fi App on your iOS
device or iTunes running on a Mac
or Windows PC.
After you name your Wren speaker,
the Play-Fi Main Menu will appear.
To use the Play-Fi App on your
iOS device, follow the directions
in “Using the Play-Fi App on Your
Android or iOS Device” on page
15. To use AirPlay on your V5US,
exit the Play-Fi App and follow
the directions in “Using AirPlay on
Your iOS Device (iPad, iPhone, iPod
Touch)” on page 21.
To move your speaker to a dierent location, power it o, move it to where you
want to listen, and power it back on.
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Using the Play-Fi iOS App to add more
Using AirPlay on Your iOS device
Play-Fi speakers to your network
If you have more than one Wren V5US (or other brand of Play-Fi speaker), you can
use the Play-Fi iOS App to add these speakers to your network by performing the
following steps.
In the Play-Fi App’s main menu,
select Settings.
In the Settings menu, select Add
Play-Fi Device.
Follow the directions in the prior
section, “Connect using the PlayFi iOS App,” starting with step 5.
Please skip step 7, as you will already
be in the Setup mode.
(iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)
Once you have successfully set up your Wren speaker, locate and press the AirPlay
icon on your music app to begin playing music. Note that the location of the
AirPlay icon will dier depending on the music player you are using. Below are
some examples.
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Note: To use multiple Play-Fi speakers, you must use the Play-Fi App on your iOS device or AirPlay on iTunes
running on a Mac or Windows PC. AirPlay on iOS does not support the simultaneous use of multiple speakers.
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Connect to your network using a Mac or
Windows PC running iTunes
This is also an alternate method to connect to your network using an iOS device.
Using the Web Server method to connect
If you want to use AirPlay with your Mac or a Windows PC running iTunes, you will need to
use the Web Server method.
The Web Server method is one of two ways to set up a network connection for your Wren
V5US using an iOS device; the other way, which will enable you to use both AirPlay and
Play-Fi on your iOS device, is to use the Play-Fi App, explained on page 15.
Note: Make sure you have saved open work on your computer and closed all programs.
Using your iOS device or computer,
navigate to your WiFi network
selection window and select
the network with the words
“PlayFiDevice.”
Launch your web browser (e.g., Safari®,
Internet Explorer®, Chrome® or Firefox®)
and type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
Then press Enter. This will take you to
the Settings page. Select “Set Up.”
Note: If the web page is not initially available
or becomes unresponsive, reload it.
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On your V5US, select WiFi as your
source; press the Source button
until the WiFi indicator is lit.
amber
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Press and hold the Setup button on the
back of the Wren V5US for about seven
seconds until the amber WiFi indicator
begins to blink slowly; then release
the Setup button. Your Wren V5US has
entered Web Server setup mode.
blinking
amber
After you select Set Up, the next screen
asks you to select the network you
want to use to connect to your V5US.
Click on your preferred network.
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Connect to your network using a Mac or
Windows PC running iTunes (Cont.)
Use the next screen to select a
name for your speaker. You can
choose any name from the list or
you can enter a custom name.
The “Attempting Connection” screen
will come up with information on how
to proceed (see image below.) Once
the WiFi indicator light on your Wren
V5US turns solid white, your speaker is
connected to the network. You can now
play music using AirPlay on your iOS
device or your Mac or Windows PC.
Using AirPlay on your Mac or Windows computer
Once you have successfully set up your Wren speaker, you are ready to enjoy your
music wirelessly. Locate and press the AirPlay icon in iTunes to begin playing music.
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Note: When adjusting the volume when using AirPlay on your computer, use the volume control
slider in iTunes, not the computer’s main volume control.
Streaming to multiple V5US speakers with
iTunes running on a Mac or Windows PC
With AirPlay and iTunes 10 or later, you can listen to music through your computer
speakers and multiple AirPlay outputs.
After you have named your V5US, you
will be oered a “Connect” screen with
a button. Touch the blue button that
says “Next.”
solid
white
Note: You may need to reconnect your iOS device to your preferred wireless network after this setup process.
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Congratulations!
Your Wren V5US is
now ready to use as
an AirPlay speaker!
The maximum number of outputs ranges from three to six, depending on your
environment (such as building composition and local radio interference), distance
to the outputs, and available network capacity relative to your other usage.
You can use the multiple speakers feature in iTunes to control the volume of your
output devices.
Questions? Visit www.wrensound.com/support for additional help.
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Connect to your network using a PC
running Windows 7 and higher
Using the special Play-Fi App for
Windows 7 and higher
If you have a PC running Windows 7 or higher, you can use the Play-Fi App for Windows
to stream all the music in the world (including Google Music and Amazon Cloud Player)
to as many as eight Wren V5US speakers on the same network.
System Requirements
• Windows 7 or 8 (32 and 64 bit)
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi router
• One or more audio products equipped with DTS Play-Fi (like the Wren V5US)
The Play-Fi App for Windows is available in a free version that enables you to stream
music to one speaker only. It is also available in an HD version that enables streaming to
up to eight speakers for $14.99.
It’s easy to upgrade to Play-Fi HD. Here’s how:
• Download Play-Fi for Windows
• Purchase an Upgrade License
• Use your license key to activate Play-Fi HD
• Enjoy a great-sounding multi-room experience
Note: With either version of Play-Fi for Windows, audio will work best if you update your speaker system
using your Android or iOS app first.
Visit https://play-fi.com to learn more about this amazing multi-room wireless audio
To send songs to any speaker, simply click the icon in the system tray to see and choose
from the available speakers. Pick a favorite, and you are good to go. Adding a speaker?
The app makes set up a snap, too. And with Play-Fi HD, you can access your entire
speaker network for true multi-room enjoyment. Choose from the limitless music options,
and Play-Fi will deliver perfectly synchronized audio everywhere.
Play-Fi HD also oers highly selective music streaming. Use the built-in source selector
to choose which audio stream, app, or service to send to the speakers. Play-Fi sends the
music where you want, and all other sounds (like annoying ads and notifications) remain
on the PC where they belong.
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Connect to your network using WPS (if your router supports it)
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature on some WiFi routers that allows the Wren V5US
speaker to automatically and securely connect without needing to enter a password. WPS is
not a standard feature on all routers, and only one Wren V5US speaker can be set up at a time.
Check your router’s owner manual to see if WPS is a feature, or look for a button on your
router marked with the WPS logo
method appropriate to your device. (See the Index on page 9 to locate Setup instructions
for your device.)
If your router has WPS, use the following instructions.
Plug in the Wren V5US speaker near
your router. Wait approximately
10 seconds for the speaker to fully
power on (when the power indicator
light stops blinking).
. If your router does not have WPS, then use the
Press and hold the setup button on
the rear of the product for three
seconds, then release. The WiFi
indicator will blink amber two times,
then pause every second. The speaker
is now in WPS Mode.
Place your router in WPS Mode.
Usually this is done by holding the
router’s WPS button, but check
your router owner’s manual.
When the secure connection is made,
the WiFi indicator on your Wren V5US
will stop blinking and remain solid white.
solid
white
How To Exit WPS Mode
If during the setup process you need
to exit the WPS Setup Mode, press the
Source button once. The speaker will
then return to its previous mode.
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solid white
blinking
amber
amber
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Connect to your V5US using Bluetooth
Pairing with your V5US
In addition to a variety of WiFi streaming technologies, your V5US is equipped with
Bluetooth wireless technology. While we recognize that most V5US customers will
use WiFi, we believe that Bluetooth comes in handy in a number of instances:
Since it does not require a WiFi router, you can stream music using Bluetooth when
you are outside the range of a router (e.g., on the patio) or when you vacation in a
location where WiFi is not available or the available WiFi is encumbered with firewalls
and other security protocols that prevent it’s use or, due to limited bandwidth and
heavy trac (e.g., hotels, work places), WiFi’s quality of service is severely constrained.
Visitors, guests and household members may use devices that are not equipped with
AirPlay or Play-Fi. Nearly all recently developed devices that can store and play music
are quipped with Bluetooth technology. Moreover, those devices equipped with aptX
Bluetooth will enjoy WiFi-like lossless fidelity.
Pairing occurs when two Bluetooth devices “communicate” with each other and create a
connection. The Wren V5US can “remember” the last six Bluetooth devices that have
paired with it. For best results, have your Bluetooth source device near your V5US.
Note: Your V5US will automatically enter pairing mode the first time you select Bluetooth as your source.
The following directions are for all subsequent pairings. If you are setting up the speaker for the first time,
start with step 3 below.
Make sure your Bluetooth source
device and the V5US are both
turned on and the Bluetooth
mode is selected as the source
on your V5US.
In the Bluetooth control section
of your source device, place the
source device into “discovery”
mode. V5US14_xxxxxx should
appear on the list of devices that
can be paired.
Press the setup button on the
rear of your V5US
(Figure 1) until
the Bluetooth source indicator
blinks amber once every second
(Figure 2). This will place the
V5US into “discoverable”
mode.
Figure 1Figure 2
blinking
amber
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Connect to your V5US using Bluetooth (cont.)
Using multiple Bluetooth devices on your V5US
Select V5US14_xxxxxx. If
your source device asks for a
passkey, enter “0000” (four
zeros) and press “OK.” The
Bluetooth indicator on the
V5US will blink amber two
times per second when pairing
is in progress
A message will appear on
your source device to indicate
(Figure 3).
when pairing is complete,
In addition, the Bluetooth
indicator on the V5US will go
from blinking amber to solid
blue
(Figure 4). You are now
ready to play music wirelessly
on your V5US.
To play music on your
Wren V5US, make sure that
Bluetooth is turned on and
the V5US14 has been selected
on your source device. Then
simply select your favorite
music on your device and play.
blinking
amber
Figure 3 • Pairing
solid
blue
Figure 4 • Connected
Many households (and many individuals) have multiple Bluetooth-equipped devices that
they use for music. The Wren V5US can “remember” pairings with up to six dierent
Bluetooth devices, eliminating the need to go through the initial pairing process every
time you switch devices.
To pair additional devices with your
V5US, simply follow the instructions
under “Pairing with your V5US” on
pages 31-32.
When you wish to connect to
a specific paired device, select
Bluetooth as your source. Press
and hold the Source button on the
front of the speaker for three (3)
seconds. The Bluetooth indicator
When you switch the source on your
V5US from WiFi or Aux to Bluetooth
or when the Power button is pressed
to turn the speaker on from Sleep
or Standby mode while Bluetooth
has already been selected as the
source, the V5US will look for the
most recently paired device that
will blink amber two times per
second indicating that the V5US
is trying to connect to a paired
device. Select V5US14 on the
source device. The Bluetooth
indicator will change to solid
blue when an active connection is
established
(Figure 5).
was connected to the speaker. If
that device is available, the V5US
will reconnect to it. If the last paired
device is not available, the V5US will
continue to search for the next most
recently paired device. It will connect
with the most recently paired device
that it finds.
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Using Bluetooth (cont.)
Important note on volume control
when using Bluetooth
Figure 5
solid
blue
To clear the V5US’s memory of all
paired devices, press and hold the
Setup button on the rear of your V5US
and, while holding the Setup button,
press the Power button on the front
control panel. The Volume indicator
will blink amber two times to indicate
that the memory has been cleared.
When the V5US is powered on again,
and Bluetooth has been selected as
the source, it will be in pairing mode
and ready to pair with a Bluetooth
device (see “Pairing with your V5US”
on pages 31-32).
Note:Clearing the V5US’s memory will
also clear any WiFi connection between
your V5US and your network. To reconnect,
follow the instructions for connecting
your device.
After you have cleared your V5US’s
memory, you must delete the Wren speaker
from your source device’s list of available
Bluetooth devices before you can pair it
with the V5US again. To delete a previously
paired Wren V5US from your source device’s
memory, follow the directions provided by
the manufacturer.
As with all Bluetooth pairings with audio devices, the volume control of your
Wren V5US functions as a “master” volume control. That means that, when you
are using Bluetooth, the volume control on the V5US governs how loud your
music can play. Once you have set the volume level on the V5US, the volume
control on your source device allows you to play music ranging from very low
to as high as your V5US “master” volume setting allows. For best results, we
suggest setting the master volume control on the V5US at or near maximum
volume. The best way to determine where to set the volume on the V5US is to
use the following steps:
• Set the volume control on the V5US at about half of maximum.
• Set the volume control on your source device at or just below maximum.
• Play music that you are familiar with.
• Raise the volume control on the V5US in small steps until it is as loud as you
think you will want it to play.
• Turn the volume down on your source device. You will find that it goes from
the peak loudness you established all the way down through medium to
soft to inaudible.
• You can now use your source device to play music from very low to as
loud you have set the V5US to play. This enables you to manage volume
remotely using your source device.
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