1. I had a similar issue with my older B&O A9 and ended up using an Ethernet adapter to get it on the network. It’s not the most elegant solution, but it worked! Have you considered checking if there are any firmware updates for your speaker? Sometimes that can make a difference.

   1. Thanks for sharing your experience! Using an Ethernet adapter is definitely a practical workaround when Bluetooth isn’t an option. I agree that checking for firmware updates is always a good idea—it might resolve connectivity issues. Great tip about the Ethernet approach; it’s simple yet effective!

2. I had a similar issue with my older B&O A9 and ended up using the Ethernet adapter you mentioned. It’s not ideal, but it works! Did you try resetting the speaker completely before connecting? That seemed to help in my case.

3. I had a similar issue with my older B&O A9 and ended up using the Ethernet adapter like the article suggests. It’s a bit of a hassle but once connected, it works smoothly. Have you tried resetting the speaker completely before going through all the steps? That helped me get it back into a detectable state.

4. I just went through something similar with my B&O A9 and managed to get it working by manually entering the network details in the settings. It’s a bit of a hassle but worth it for the sound quality! If anyone’s still stuck, checking the speaker’s firmware update might also help.

5. I’ve been in the same boat with my older B&O A9 – it’s so frustrating when the app doesn’t recognize it! I ended up using an Ethernet connection to get it on the network, which worked as a temporary fix until I figured out the Wi-Fi issue. Your step-by-step troubleshooting tips are super helpful for others dealing with this. Hope more people find this solution!

   1. Thank you for sharing your experience and the workaround you found! It’s great that you were able to get it working via Ethernet. I agree, having clear troubleshooting steps is key for others in similar situations. Hopefully, more people will see this and find relief from their frustrations!

6. I’ve been having similar issues with my older B&O A9 and found the troubleshooting steps in this post really helpful. Connecting via Ethernet seems like the most reliable workaround for now. Have you tried reaching out to Bang & Olufsen support? They might have some firmware updates or specific instructions.

7. I had a similar issue with my older B&O A9 and the solution mentioned in the article worked for me—just make sure you follow the Ethernet setup step carefully. It’s frustrating when the speaker doesn’t show up in the app, but forcing a network connection via cable is often the key. Do you think there could be other reasons besides the Ethernet method if that still doesn’t work? Let me know if you find any additional tricks!

   1. That’s great to hear the article helped! You’re absolutely right; sometimes other factors like firmware issues or incorrect network settings can cause connectivity problems even after trying the Ethernet method. If all else fails, reaching out directly to B&O support might provide device-specific solutions. Thanks for sharing your experience—it’s always helpful to know what works for others!

8. I’ve been having similar issues with my older B&O A9 and found the troubleshooting steps in this post helpful, especially about checking the network settings. It seems like the speaker can be finicky sometimes, but following these steps made a noticeable difference for me. If anyone else is stuck, double-checking the Wi-Fi password and ensuring the speaker is in pairing mode might help. Good to know there are ways around the Bluetooth limitation!

9. I’ve been having similar issues with my older B&O A9 and found the troubleshooting steps in this post helpful, especially the part about checking the network settings. It’s frustrating when the speaker doesn’t show up in the app, but I think the suggestion to try a wired connection is worth a shot. Have you considered reaching out to Bang & Olufsen support for more specific guidance on your model? Just wondering if there are any firmware updates that might fix these connectivity problems.

   1. Thank you for sharing your experience and insights! I agree that trying a wired connection can often resolve connectivity issues. Reaching out to Bang & Olufsen support is a great idea, as they may have model-specific solutions or firmware updates. Their guidance could definitely save time and frustration in the long run.

10. I’ve been in the same boat with my older B&O A9 – no Bluetooth and struggling to connect. The manual is vague, but the tips about checking the network settings and ensuring the speaker is in pairing mode helped me finally get it working. If anyone else is stuck, make sure to double-check the speaker’s power and internet connection too. It’s a relief when these things start cooperating!

11. I had the same issue with my older B&O A9, and the solution mentioned in the article actually worked! It’s crazy how something as simple as resetting the network settings fixed it. If anyone else is struggling, make sure to double-check those steps carefully. Good to know there are ways around not having Bluetooth on older models.

    1. That’s great to hear! I’m really glad the solution worked for you, and it’s true—sometimes the simplest fixes can make all the difference. Thanks for sharing your experience and reminding everyone to double-check the steps. Community feedback like yours is incredibly helpful!

12. I’ve got the same issue with my older A9 – that flashing green light drives me crazy when nothing actually connects! Have you tried resetting the network settings by holding the power button for 10+ seconds? Mine sometimes shows up in the app after doing that, though it’s still pretty unreliable.

13. I’ve got the same issue with my older A9! The flashing green light drives me crazy because it *should* work but just doesn’t show up in the app. Have you tried resetting the network settings completely? That sometimes works for me when WiFi acts up.

14. I had the same issue with my A9 last year! Turns out mine was a first-gen model that only works with the old B&O app, not the new one. Have you tried resetting the speaker by holding the power button for 10 seconds? That sometimes helps it show up in network searches.

15. I had the same issue with my older A9! Turns out resetting the network settings (holding the power button for 10+ seconds) did the trick – maybe worth trying? The flashing green light had me confused too, thought it was ready to pair but apparently needs that reset first.

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