6. Standalone Bluetooth Setup
It is possible to use your Zeppelin over Bluetooth
without the need to connect the product to a
network. With your Zeppelin in setup mode –
indicated by the Multifunction button pulsing slowly
amber – press and hold the Multifunction button for
5 seconds. The Zeppelin will play an audio prompt
and the Multifunction button will be flashing blue.
This indicates that the Zeppelin is in Bluetooth
pairing mode and can be connected to via your
source device's Bluetooth menu. The Zeppelin will
be available in the Bluetooth menu under the name
'Zeppelin'.
Note: In this configuration the product can no
longer be set up onto a network. To connect the
Zeppelin onto a network when in Standalone
Bluetooth mode, you will need to perform a
factory reset of the product via the Reset button
on the rear of the product (see section 4).
The Zeppelin can be paired with multiple devices
by pressing and holding the Multifunction button
for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode. The Zeppelin
can support pairing with up to eight devices. When
in Bluetooth only mode, the Zeppelin's downward-
facing light will always be on and cannot be
controlled (see section 11).
Note: The Zeppelin will remain in pairing mode
for 2 minutes and time out if no device is paired
within that time. To re-enter pairing mode press
and hold the Multifunction button.
7. Using Your Zeppelin
7.1 The Basics
You can use your Zeppelin to play audio from
streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music,
Qobuz and Tidal. These can be streamed directly
from the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, Spotify
Connect, Airplay 2 or Bluetooth.
7.2 Spaces
Spaces are a core concept of the Formation product
family. A 'Space' is a room or a specific area in your
home in which you listen to music. It is not possible
to use the Zeppelin with any other device in the
same space.
7.3 Playing Audio via the Bowers & Wilkins
Music App
Once you have connected your product and enabled
a music streaming service within the app, you can
browse music from your streaming service. Once
you have selected the track you want to play, simply
click the 'Play' button. If you only have a single
space, the music will automatically play in that
space. If you have multiple spaces, clicking 'Play' will
display a list of the available spaces in your home,
and selecting a space will play the audio through the
selected space.
7.4 Playing Audio via Spotify Connect
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote
control for Spotify. Go to https://www.spotify.com/
connect to learn how.
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses
found here: https://www.spotify.com/connect/
thirdparty-licenses.
7.5 Playing Audio via AirPlay
AirPlay enables apps on Apple mobile, laptop or
desktop devices to stream audio over a network to
any AirPlay-compatible speakers, such as Zeppelin.
AirPlay-enabled apps will display the AirPlay icon.
To use AirPlay open the app you wish to use and
select the content you wish to play. Tap on the
AirPlay icon to display a list of available devices
followed by the space name you wish to use.
7.6 Playing Audio via Bluetooth
Bluetooth enables audio apps on mobile, laptop or
desktop devices to stream material over a wireless
connection to your Zeppelin.
To use Bluetooth you will first need to pair your
device to the Zeppelin. On the Bowers & Wilkins
Music App, select Settings and then select the
space that contains the device you want to pair with.
Selecting 'Pair new device' will put the Zeppelin into
Bluetooth pairing mode. Go to the Bluetooth menu
of your device and you will be able to pair with the
Zeppelin. The Zeppelin will use the space name in
the Bluetooth pairing menu. Once paired you can
play audio via any app on your source device. You
can see a list of the paired devices to your Zeppelin
in the Bowers & Wilkins Music App.
Note: The Zeppelin will remain in pairing mode
for 2 minutes and time out if no device is paired
within that time. To re-enter pairing mode repeat
the steps above.
8. Bowers & Wilkins Music App
The Bowers & Wilkins Music App opens on the main
page. At the bottom of the page are four navigation
icons for the main sections of the app: browse,
library, search and settings. The icon illuminated in
yellow indicates which page you are on.
8.1 Browse
The browse page of the Bowers & Wilkins Music
App has content arranged in multiple rows in
a ribbon view that you can search through by
swiping right and left. The browse page shows
recommended playlists that are generated based on
your musical taste, your recently played music and
some recommended playlists curated by Bowers &
Wilkins. You can also scroll down and browse music
from any specific streaming services you have linked
to your app.
Note: The recommendations are based on the
genres, artists, albums and tracks that you
have liked. To like any material simply click the
heart symbol. The more you like the better the
recommendations will be. Your recommendations
will stay with you and your Bowers & Wilkins
account and is not linked to your music streaming
service.
8.2 Library
The Library page groups together all the material
that you have liked either in the Bowers & Wilkins
Music App or in any of your streaming services.
You can search content here by music, podcasts
and radio. If you have liked material in a streaming
service native app, it may not appear in the Bowers
& Wilkins Music App Library straight away.
8.3 Search
You can search for any music via the search function
in the Bowers & Wilkins Music App. The app will
search for results from all of your linked streaming
services.
8.4 Settings
The Settings pages allow you to configure multiple
products within your home. The Settings page is
split into different sections:
• Your Spaces
This section lists out all the spaces within
your home and from this you can configure
individual devices.
• Your Account
This section allows you to modify your account
details and link any music services to your app.
• Your Products
This is where you can trigger any updates that
are available for any of your products in your
home.
8.5 Linking Streaming Services
The Bowers & Wilkins Music App enables you to
select and play music from a number of streaming
services, such as Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer and many
more. To do this the Bowers & Wilkins Music App
needs to be linked to your music streaming service.
This can be done in Settings via the 'Link Services'
button in 'Your Account'. Simply tap and follow the
on-screen instructions.
8.6 Player View
When audio is playing on the Zeppelin, you can
control the volume, play/pause the audio, skip
forward and skip back. The Player view can be
minimised by hitting the down arrow on the top left
of the screen. This minimises the player view to the
bottom of the main screen. The Player view can be
maximised by tapping on the mini player view at any
time.
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