Does it always need to be connected via the adapter , if so in what sense is it really wireless ?
1124806
The unit (SMA4) must be plugged into a power supply but it plays music from my Macbook Pro or Iphone via my home wifi system and airplay. The devices do not need to be connected to the speaker.
1124807
It allows you to plug it in anywhere for power, but not be near your audio audio equipment. This allows you to extend your music/audio to other rooms of your house as long as they are within wi-fi range. Even take it to your yard, if you have power there.
1124808
It gets its audio wirelessly, but that's it. It is not wireless because it needs a 110V power supply, plugged in via plug and wire.
1124809
I have the A4, so perhaps there is a difference, but I know of no adapter. The A4 is a stand alone unit that utilizes airplay to allow your mac, iPad or iPhone to play your music. The initial connection can be cumbersome, but once established it's a no brainer to play your music via airplay.
1124810
I like to listen to Pandora while dressing for work. The hope for these speakers was that I could easily use them but it was never the case. I sometimes connect my iPhone directly to the device but it takes too long to connect. It also takes long to connect wirelessly and it only one speaker at a time. The only time the sound is seamless is when connected directly. I am very disappointed in its "multi-room" function as well. I should have stuck with Bluetooth speakers which interacts better with my home network and I don't need to concern myself with network streaming or with ports. However it does operate wirelessly just not as well. I like to listen to Pandora while dressing for work. The hope for these speakers was that I could easily use them but it was never the case. I sometimes connect my iPhone directly to the device but it takes too long to connect. It also takes long to connect wirelessly and it only one speaker at a time. The only time the sound is seamless is when connected directly. I am very disappointed in its "multi-room" function as well. I should have stuck with Bluetooth speakers which interacts better with my home network and I don't need to concern myself with network streaming or with... » Read More I like to listen to Pandora while dressing for work. The hope for these speakers was that I could easily use them but it was never the case. I sometimes connect my iPhone directly to the device but it takes too long to connect. It also takes long to connect wirelessly and it only one speaker at a time. The only time the sound is seamless is when connected directly. I am very disappointed in its "multi-room" function as well. I should have stuck with Bluetooth speakers which interacts better with my home network and I don't need to concern myself with network streaming or with ports. However it does operate wirelessly just not as well. « Show Less
1124811
It depends on the device you have it is a WiFi device which supports Apple's AirPlay out of the box, also HTC Connect, but also DLNA compatible apps on other platforms.
1124812
It needs to be connected via the power adapter. It is wireless as in WiFi. A3 is the one that is truly wireless.
1124813
No adapter needed if you're using an Apple product. It connects wirelessly.
1770264
Yea it is Wireless connected through Bluetooth, However, i tested with ipod, it can be connected with ipod without any issue.
56651
No. The adapter is great for extra USB memory. And because you have the adapter plugged in, you can plug in the adapter your wireless mouse. Hope this helps.
519296
Yes. I run the signal from my DSL modem into the adapter and to my office where I run an Ethernet cable from the adapter to my router and transmit wireless to the whole house. My office is more central to the house and the router works great from there.
1879035
It's totally wireless with the exception of having to plug it in to a power source. You may have to connect it to the router with a network cable just for the initial configuration. It's been a long time since I configured mine.
389818
Agree with Bruno. I only need to plug it in for power...wifi connection is wireless
2279798
Yes it needs to be wired, I put it next to my router and can access it from anywhere. I use computers, my iPhone, and my iPad. Works great!!!!
2176738
Yes it will work with the wireless adapter. I really like it. It repeats a powerful signal that allows me the freedom to work with the laptop everywhere on our property. It is a little tricky to set up follow instructions closely. Once done you can run a wire from it, or use it to create a wireless network that will work around the house. Once in a while it doesn't start correctly and I have to power it down and restart it.
2085308
My understanding is that it's supposed to using an adapter, but I don't use WiDi so I don't know for sure.
1426548
No, but the adapter runs really well. Surprisingly well. Most towers don't really have a built in wireless router anyway.
8286
Yes, in "client mode" it acts like a wireless adapter for wired connections.
1129915
No you need a adapter. However if you have apple products it connects to airplay wirelessly.
443046
It has a wireless network adapter but you need to have the driver installed.
2102285
No, although the directions in the box say to connect it, you do NOT need to. There is no difference when you plug It in or keep it out.
1836649
No. All you need is an electrical power outlet to plug it in. I did all the setup wireless since I have a compatible Netgear router. I never connected it to the router physically. Recently we had some construction in the room where it was placed. I just unplugged it from the outlet and moved it to a new room, plugged it back in to a new power outlet and it reconnected without any issues or action on my part.
1069506
It uses an HDMI adaptor. most newer model PC and laptops will connect. I believe there is wireless capabilities as well but I don't use it. There wasn't a cable/connector in the box so I had to buy one. Take care!
1733797
I could not answer that specifically but it is connected on my laptop within bbluetooth and devices . It is ok...works and then times when it does not want to...I finally had to purchase a wired mouse just to always have a mouse that I KNOW could connect on my labtop