Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition
The WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition from Aluratek gives you free access to over 11,000 radio stations, including HD Radio stations, worldwide. With universal compatibility, you can connect the radio to any receiver in your home or office. Once the Wireless Internet Radio is set up, it's easy to find any kind of music with over 50 genres to choose from and a geographic listing of over 150 countries. Your top 500 stations can be saved to your favorites list for easy future look-up. And, if you're not in the mood for the radio, you can also access music from your MP3 player, USB thumb drive, or hard drive through the unit's USB port.
The WiFi radio supports WIFI 802.11 b/g and Ethernet Internet connectivity and doesn't require your computer to be on to connect. In fact, you don't even need to have a computer for the radio to work; a wired or wireless router and Internet connection are all that's required to capture Internet stations. With an indoor operating range of 35-100 meters (114-328 feet), and an outdoor range of 100-300 meters (328-984 feet) you're guaranteed to get a signal virtually anywhere inside or out.
- 11,000 Stations Worldwide
- Access to more than 11,000 radio stations worldwide with no subscription fees
- Receiver Setup
- Easy to install and setup, the Wireless Internet Radio supports all receivers
- Genre & Geographic Search
- Lets you search by music genre and geographically in over 150 countries
- RCA Line-Out
- Utilizes RCA audio stereo line-out for connection to speakers
- HD Radio Station Support
- The WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio supports HD Radio stations
- Wireless Connectivity
- Wireless access WIFI 802.11 b/g, Ethernet and USB 2.0 (host only) connectivity
- 500 Station Favorites List
- Save your top 500 stations to the favorites list for quick recall when you want them
- Access to External Music Sources
- Allows access to music stored on a USB flash drive, MP3 player or hard drive through the USB port
- Internet Connection With or Without a Computer
- Connects to your wired or wireless Internet letting you listen even if you don't have a computer or if it's turned off
- Plug-n-Play Audio Servers
- Works with universal Plug-n-Play audio servers such as Microsoft Media Player 11, Microsoft Media Connect, and MusicMatch Jukebox
Go To
| Operating Range |
Indoors: 35-100 m Outdoors: 100-300 m |
| Display | 128 x 64 graphic-based, back-lit LCD |
| Supported Formats | MP3, WMA, WAV |
| Storage | N/A |
| Presets | 500 station favorites list |
| Built-In FM | Yes |
| Connectors |
2 x RCA connectors (stereo out) CAT5 Ether port USB 2.0 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements |
110-220VAC
1
Please Note:Adapter for the (US) prong must be used for use overseas close |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 6 x 1.7 x 8.5" (15.2 x 4.3 x 21.6cm) |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs (0.82kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 25 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good sound (20)
- Compact (19)
- Easy to set up (19)
- Clear signal (17)
- Simple controls (13)
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic systems (15)
- Large rooms (8)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (8)
- Audiophiles (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (14), Audiophile (12), Tech savvy (12), Movie enthusiast (5), Technically challenged (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
incredible mother's day present!
i love wqxr and i live in the country with only two classical radio stations, one of which has talk, talk, and more talk, mostly about how awful the world situation is. my...Read complete review
i love wqxr and i live in the country with only two classical radio stations, one of which has talk, talk, and more talk, mostly about how awful the world situation is. my son bought me this wonderful gift, the wifi/wireless internet radio, so that i could listen to classical music stations and my other favorite, serge reggiani and other great internatonal singers. now , i can imagine that i am in new york city, where great music is happening, without all the hoopla, and i can feel the cool breezes from the trees, smell the clean air, and look at the deer and the dogs running through the woods... and i don't have to go anywhere.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Works as advertised
I'd consider this the first generation of internet radio receiver. The display is somewhat hard to read. It works as advertised but I'm sure that the next generation will boot up faster and connect ...Read complete review
I'd consider this the first generation of internet radio receiver. The display is somewhat hard to read. It works as advertised but I'm sure that the next generation will boot up faster and connect to Pandora and other music websites. Eventually tuner-amplifiers should have this built in - it is the future of home entertainment.
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Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
easy to set up & use. Occasionally sound/ station drops off briefly. Are thinking of getting a second one for vacation home use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
- Produces static sound
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
Looks good, was easy to connect and does what it is made for. But it produces a continuous static sound through the speakers which is noticable at low volume and even with the volume completely down. Also when switching the unit to ON, either with the switch or remote control, it produces a momentarily very loud crackling sound, so keep your amplifier volume down to avoid blowing your speakers. Also the display can be hard to read because the plastic cover mirrors the ambient light. But except for these issues it works well. The sound quality is good and it is easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I am using my wireless internet tuner to beable to listen to classical pbs station now. For the first time since USF changed its programing to two stations: classical and talk over a year ago, I had extremly poor reception from the music station. So much so, I cancelled my contributions. With my wireless tuner, I have my music back and access to so many more music sites. Thank you
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I bought this because my old Wifi tuners died. the Aluratek works well but will sometimes loose the WEP security code and need reprogramming. Otherwise, does what it should and does it well.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Good Sound
Cons
- Some what complicated set
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I hooked up the tuner to my audio system. I'm have it on right now. it is clear. I had a little trouble with the setup. But the help service solved it. I filled in my favorite stations and do not have to search for them.
The original set up stations was confusing but once the are in the favorite menu it easy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I use the equipment in a multi room, its configuration and operation is very easy, just felt the lack of a speaker built into the display device and a digital optical audio output, would make its use in more complete receiver
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
This internet radio seems to work fairly well, but it is unable to stream my favorite classical station, one of the most widely followed in the world -- Los Angeles readio KUSC. While their support people have been very helpful, they are now recommending I return the unit because they can't solve the problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Good Sound
Cons
- Complicated Controls
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I connected this product to my upstairs home entertainment system as my computer and router are located in my basement office. I can now listen to my favorite internet radio station(s) without having to be seated at my computer only. I am in a very poor reception area for FM and my station selection is next to nothing with no variety. This product has opened up a whole new world (pardon the pun) for my listening enjoyment which includes primarilly listening to classical music from some radio stations located in the United Kingdom. The only drawback with the product is that it drops the signal on occasion but usually reconnects within 5 to 10 seconds. I'm thinking this is the nature of the beast and could have to do with my particular setup. It doesn't happen often enough to ruin the enjoyment I derive from it - the pluses way outweigh the minuses. Initially, I also found it a little difficult to get a handle on the remote control functions to operate the unit. The price range is excellent. I would recommend this product without reservation.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
- Menue a little difficult
- Occasional drop outs
- Slow wireless connection
Best Uses
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
What's great:
I am using it with my wireless router to play internet radio stations on my home stereo. Unpacking, connecting it, set-up of my favorite station in Europe was done in a few minutes. The sound quality of 128 bit/sec live streams is great. The manual lists the Aluratek website that offers a tool to search for stations world wide and add those you like via a mouse click to the favorite list of the receiver. What a great feature!
Some small drawbacks:
Moving through the menues of the receiver with the remote control is ok, not great. The manual does not clearly state how to get to the main screen - trial and error helps. Connection to the wireless route sometimes takes a minute or two with several attempts. Some stations have occasional short drop outs - probably not a fault of the receiver.
Overall: Very good product, would buy it again and recommend it to friends.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Poor sound
Cons
- Poor Reception
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I bought this radio and I had to return it back. It did not take the radio stations that I was interested to listen.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
No-frills, does-what-it-should product.
Set up is super-easy and sound quality good. Absolutely recommended!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Compact
Cons
- Should come wspeakers
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
It may have been my mistake, but I just wanted an internet radio to listen to. Did not realize that this one needed to be plugged into speakers. Have you ever tried to buy external speakers that aren't usb? I even had someone try to sell me i-pod charging station while saying I could wire the radio into the jacks. These are very nice radios and I'm sorry it did not work for me. If you have a Home Theater it should work great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Good Sound
Cons
- Complicated Controls
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I'd consider this the first generation of internet radio receiver. The display is somewhat hard to read. It works as advertised but I'm sure that the next generation will boot up faster and connect to Pandora and other music websites. Eventually tuner-amplifiers should have this built in - it is the future of home entertainment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I connected this to the stereo in my office. Our local radio option are very limited and I am delighted to now have an endless almost list to choose from.
Being able to use the Aluratek website & list of stations available is a great tool and it makes the use of the unit even more pleasurable. Also being able to program in a station that I listen to but was not listed is another great feature.
My only suggestion to enhance this product would be to have the ability to have preset buttons on the remote control for favorite stations, instead of have to scroll thru the list on the LCD screen on the unit..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Hooked up to a stereo amp
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I hooked the AIREC01F up in less than 20 minutes from opening the box and was listening to internet radio on my home stereo amplifier within 5 minutes of that. It's very simple to use even if you're not computer savvy. It would be nice if you could program presets instead of just having a list of favorites but it's easy to navigate anyway. The unit is small with an easy to read display, has a USB port so you can play music from a portable hard drive or MP3 player through it. Thousands of stations to listen to, no static, I love it!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
- Nothing
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
Personal use only and very easy to connect. Sounds great to my new home theater..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
- Poor Reception
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I use this product for a greater selecttion of stations to listen to. The set-up is easy and not at all dificult. The down-side is that there are
lapses in the signal and a shut down of the station at times.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
This is by far, the best but least inexpensive gift I have bought for myself this year. I am really into technology and love my gadgets. This thing by far has produced nothing but a pleasant satisfaction. Set up was a breeze and I don' think I would ever be able to access all the music avaliable on the net. Coupled to a receiver, you save hundreds! Receivers that allow access to internet radios come at a cost. I highly recommend this product!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
A great way to stay connected with your past lives, colleges, and areas of residence. I have recommended it to my kids and for their friends who are far from their home country.
It is straight forward, logical in operation but it would be helpful if you could have a screen for inputting a local station's call letters to obtain its streaming address without having to hunt and peck through the stations or go on line to find the stream address.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clear Signal
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Sound
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Aluratek WiFi/Wireless Internet Radio, Home Theater Edition:
I enjoy listening to wireless radio
Only thing, I thought I would be able to connect directly to Pandora but not sure how.
Control is flisy
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What's in the Box
- WiFi Wireless Internet Radio Home Theater Edition
- Remote Control
- RCA Cable
- Power Adapter
- Instruction Manual/CD
- Quick Start Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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