MODE/STATUS LED
(RED, GREEN, BLUE)
MEANING
M1 Air is
starting up
Flashing red
0.2s on, 0.2s off
M1 Air is in access point (AP) mode and is searching for available
networks. (takes ± 45 seconds)
Searching
for available
networks
Flashing green
0.5s on, 0.5s off
M1 Air is in access point (AP) mode and is searching for available
networks. (takes ± 20 seconds)
Set-up mode
complete
Flashing green
0.2s on, 0.2s off
Wireless network(s) found. The user must connect the M1 Air with
the selected wireless network via Google Home App (ChromeCast
Audio and AirPlay 2 setup) or iOS® device (AirPlay 2 setup only).
Connected Steady green light Successful network connection using the known access data.
Network source Steady green light M1 Air in streaming mode.
Standby mode Green LED dimmed M1 Air is in Standby Mode, no music played in the last 20 minutes.
Factory reset Green - Red
0.5s Green, 0.5s Red A factory reset has been triggered - M1 Air is in startup mode.
Firmware is
being updated
Repeated sequence:
Red - Green - Blue.
0.5s-0.5s-0.5s
Firmware update in progress via one of the following:
• Programming of the M1 Air via the Escape Sync web page
• Creating connection with the network and the OTA server
• Downloading firmware via the OTA server.
Firmware
update error
Red flashing
0.5s on, 0.5s off
Problem with file transfer (while downloading FW.bin file)
• Flash writing error (while writing in flash)
• Network error (during connection with OTA server)
• Firmware download failed
Bluetooth®
linking mode
Blue flashing
0.2s on, 0.2s off Bluetooth® not linked (detectable).
Bluetooth®
source
Steady blue light Switch to Bluetooth® source (if the network has not been
specified, setup mode will also be initiated)
OPERATION VIA PRESS-IN TIME
(BT push button)
Linking
Push button Press briefly, blue LED flashes rapidly
(0.2ms on, 0.2ms off)
(BT push button)
Delete linked device
Push button Hold down for 10s until blue LED flashes (1s on, 1s off)
(WiFi push button)
Factory Reset
Push button Keep WiFi push button depressed for longer than 10 seconds
Switch from WiFi to BT Push button Short press Bluetooth® button and Blue LED flashing to search for
stored BT devices
Switch from BT to WiFi Switch via IOS®
or Android™
device
It is not possible to switch from BT to WiFi via the push button.
This can only be done via a device on the same WiFi network and a
music app supporting AirPlay2 and/or Chromecast.
Connecting the M1 Air with your wireless network
Power-Led status indicator
STEP 1
• Download the Google Home app [ ] to your phone or tablet to connect the M1 Air
with your wireless network. Ensure that your phone or tablet is connected with the same
WiFi network that you wish to use to set up the M1 Air.
STEP 1
• Ensure that your iPhone or iPad is connected with the same WiFi network that you wish
to use to set up the M1 Air. Wait until the M1 Air is in configuration mode. The green LED
on the M1 Air will flash rapidly (0.2s on/off).
SPOTIFY CONNECT, AIRPLAY 2 AND CHROMECAST SETTINGS VIA THE GOOGLE HOME APP USING SPOTIFY CONNECT
BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
ROON READY
CONFIGURATION IN AIRPLAY 2 AND SPOTIFY CONNECT ONLY, VIA AN IPHONE OR IPAD
STEP 2
• Wait until the M1 Air is in configuration mode. The green LED on the M1 Air will flash
rapidly (0.2s on/off).
STEP 2
• Open “settings” on your iPhone or iPad [ ]. The M1 Air will create a temporary network
and will appear in the list of available networks. Important! Do not select the temporary
Escape M1 Air network (xxxxxxx) in the list of available networks.
• Instead select the “Escape M1 Air (xxxxxx)” under the message “Configure new AirPlay
loudspeaker”. Follow the steps set out under AirPlay configuration.
• Setup is complete. Open your favourite music app and select the AirPlay 2 symbol [ ].
STEP 3
• Open the Google Home app [ ] and select the [ ] symbol at top left on the start
screen, or select “Set up Escape M1 Air”. Follow the steps set out in the Google Home
app.
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Tip:Select the M1 Air in the Google Home app, go to device settings and activate “full
dynamic range”.
Tip:Group a combination of speakers via the Google Home app to play music synchronously
throughout the home via Cast. Note: This function is not supported for Chromecast (1st
generation) or devices with Chromecast built in.
Note:If the “Configure new AirPlay loudspeaker” message is no longer visible then carry out
a reset on the M1 Air and allow sufficient time for the device to start up again.
AirPlay 2 is supported on a MacBook or IMac via Apple Music and on a Windows PC via
iTunes and Apple Music.
Tip:You can mix several different AirPlay 2 compatible loudspeakers or modules to allow
music streaming in several rooms. AirPlay 2 is however not available on Android devices.
Using the Escape Remote app: Download the Escape™ Remote app via the Google Play or
Apple App store and follow the steps on the screen to get the most out of the M1 Air.
Important! The maximal output voltage on the M1 Air is set at 1 Volt as standard for use
with the P9. Intentionally increasing the output voltage from 1 Volt to 2 Volts via the settings
menu in the Escape app will inevitably lead to damage to the P9, which is not covered under
the guarantee.
If you have connected the M1 Air to your HiFi installation and feel that it is not reaching
maximum capacity, you should increase the preamp output voltage of the M1 Air from 1 Volt
to 2 Volts via the settings menu. Set the volume of the power amplifier to a low setting
before increasing the output voltage. Escape bv cannot be held liable for any damage to
external equipment or loudspeakers.
Note:The M1 Air can only retain a single WiFi network at any one time. If you modify your
WiFi network you must reset the M1 Air to the new network. You may first need to carry out
a reset on the M1 Air.
Tip:It is possible to select the WiFi connection again on the M1 Air if it has already been set:
briefly press the WiFi switch. (The status LED will go from blue to green)
Automatic software updates:The M1 Air’s internal software will be updated automatically
when a new version is available, provided the device is powered up and connected with a
WiFi network. The mode LED flashes red-green-blue every 0.5 seconds during an update, and
the device will restart automatically when the update is complete. Ensure that the M1 Air
remains switched on during the update.
Setup is complete. Open your favourite music app and select the AirPlay 2 symbol [ ]
(iOS devices only) or the Cast symbol [ ] (iOS and Android devices) and stream the music to the
M1 Air. Or stream directly via Spotify Connect.
Spotify® is a digital music service providing access to millions of songs. Spotify® Connect can be
used to create a connection between the M1 Air and the internet, using the Spotify® app for iOS or
Android, Mac or PC. You can make and receive telephone calls without interrupting the music. Once
you have connected with the M1 Air you can switch off your mobile device or computer and the
music will continue to play. Spotify® Connect can only play on a single speaker at any time.
Streaming music to the M1 Air via wireless Bluetooth® technology. Briefly press the Bluetooth® key
to initiate the Bluetooth® connection. The status LED will flash blue. Go to Settings on your Apple®
or Android™ device, select Bluetooth® in the connections list and switch on Bluetooth®.
Select Escape™ M1 Air xxxx in the list of devices. xxxx stands for the last 4 letter/digit
combination in the device’s unique serial number. You will find the full serial number on the
packaging or on the label on the underside of the device. The blue LED will illuminate steadily once
the connection is created.
Roon uses a cutting edge audio transport protocol which not only supports high resolution audio
but also offers 2-way communication between Roon Ready endpoints and the Roon server. Being
Roon Ready means that the Escape M1 Air uses the high end Roon RAAT streaming technology
(Roon Advanced Audio Transport). This delivers an incredible user interface, easy installation, rock
steady day-to-day reliability and the highest level of audio performance, without compromises. You
can find more information on the www.roonlabs.com website.
