Parrot - FAQ-UK

Zikmu - FAQ - UK

Wifi

Bluetooth

iPod / iPhone

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Wi-Fi function

I cannot establish the connection between my PC and the Zikmu via Wi-Fi.

I cannot establish the connection between my Mac and the Zikmu.

Wi-Fi connection tutorial

Click here then here to see the corresponding tutorials.

Zikmu software version

Make sure the software version of your Zikmu is at least version 2.0.

How do I know the software version of my Zikmu ?

Mac Version

You need to have at least version 10.6 (Snow Leopard) to use the Zikmu with your Mac.

If you are using the Leopard version, you have to establish the connection manually:

Search for the available Wi-Fi devices using the Mac Wi-Fi management interface.
Select “PARROT_XX:XX:XX:XX” (X being replaced by figures) and click on Connect.
Launch your web browser and enter "http://zikmu.local" in the address bar.
> The Zikmu web interface is displayed.
Select the Settings tab and click on Wi-Fi.
Enter the name of your Wi-Fi network (SSID), select the type of protection code and enter the key.
Select the DHCP option and click on Apply.
> The "New Wi-Fi settings will be applied" message is displayed.
Reconnect your Mac to your Wi-Fi network.

Serveur uPnP

Install a uPnP server application on your Mac.
You can download the free trial version of Mac EyeConnect. At the end of the 30 days trial period, the version will only work in audio mode, which is sufficient to use your Mac with the Zikmu.

SSID

If you do not have the 1.2.15 version of the Parrot Wi-Fi Wizard software, you won’t be able to establish the connection if there are spaces and / or accented characters in the name of your Wi-Fi network (SSID).

Web interface

You have to use the web interface http://zikmu.local to stream music towards the Zikmu. Softwares such as iTunes, or the Apple TV will not work with the Zikmu.

Firewalls settings

Parrot Wi-Fi Wizard will not work if there are spaces and / or accented characters in the name of your Wi-Fi network (SSID).

During the Zikmu configuration, do I have to select the 'Use Automatic Configuration' or the 'Use WPS Configuration' option ?

I hear audio gaps quite regularly

Is it possible to stream music via Wi-Fi if I have no access to the internet ?

Since I changed my Wi-Fi router, I cannot establish the connection between my PC and the Zikmu.

Is the Zikmu compatible with Airplay technology ?

How to reset the Zikmu.

How to find Zikmu’s software version?

Bluetooth function

I cannot establish the connection between my PC and the Zikmu.

Is it possible to stream music from my iPhone to the Zikmu via Bluetooth ?

Is it possible to stream music from a Mac to the Zikmu via Bluetooth ?

I wish to use the Zikmu with an audio player on which I connected a Bluetooth dongle whose PIN code is fixed and different from 0000.

I cannot use my iPad with the Zikmu via Bluetooth.

I cannot use my Playstation 3 with the Zikmu via Bluetooth

iPod / iPhone

iPod Classic 5G and iPod nano 1G only : I cannot access the content of my iPod when it is connected to the Zikmu / the screen is blocked /
the « OK to disconnect » message is displayed

I cannot use applications such as Spotify, Deezer or listen to an internet radio when my iPhone is connected to the Zikmu

Is the iPod / iPhone charging while being connected to the Zikmu ?

When I play music on my iPhone/iPod Touch at max volume, I hear a bip and the next track is played.

Music from my iPod is interrupted by Windows sounds while my PC is on.

Which adapter do I have to use to connect my iPod / iPhone to the Zikmu ?

RCA

Do I have to connect my TV to both speakers of the Zikmu ?

Music (or sound from my TV) is interrupted by Windows sounds while my PC is on.

When I am watching a movie with my TV connected to the Zikmu, I hear audio gaps.

Is it possible to connect the Zikmu to my DVD player?

General

How to pair the remote control ?