Will my music be interrupted if I lose my Wi-Fi connection?
Yes. You must be connected to your network for your music to play.
Support Type: Frequently Asked Questions
My music streaming is cutting out. What can I do?
Try playing music directly on your phone, tablet or from your local library using the same network to check your internet connection. If your internet connection is OK: Check the connections between B-Fi and your stereo system. Use the Audioengine Control app to test signal strength. Restart your source music device and power cycle your […]
I don’t see my favorite music player in the Audioengine Control app. What can I do?
One of the great benefits to the B-Fi is that you’re no longer stuck using one product app. Any music player will work for iOS and MacOS via Airplay, as well as DLNA or UPnP streaming options for Android and Windows.
Does B-Fi support AirPlay 2?
We considered Airplay 2, and will continue to keep an eye on it for future products or updates. At present though, the B-Fi includes support for only Airplay. While Airplay 2 allows grouping of Airplay 2 devices in the Apple Home app, to allow streaming audio to multiple rooms at once, we’ve already built out […]
Does the B-Fi support 5GHz network access points (wireless routers)?
The B-Fi is a 2.4GHz device but most networks are dual-band, so select 2.4GHz during B-Fi setup.
Do all Audioengine Speaker Systems work with B-Fi?
Any Audioengine powered speaker systems that have line-level (RCA or 3.5mm) input connection or digital optical input will work with B-Fi.
Can I play locally-stored music?
Yes. You can play music from your library, a mobile device storage device, and portable hard disks and NAS.
Can B-Fi play high resolution music?
The B-Fi supports lossless playback of CD quality audio, with zero compression. While you can play higher than CD quality audio to the B-Fi through DLNA, UPnP, or high res streaming apps like TIDAL and Qobuz, all audio is transmitted at 16-bit 44.1kHz.
Can I use a hotspot as an access point?
Yes. If your hotspot is listed as a choice in Wi-Fi networks, you can use it as an access point.