KEF LS60 Wireless Just Announced

[Pearljam5000]

No. The Kef connect app shows no wifi network, I reinstalled the app without a wifi connection, and the app shows that it is connected
It is a wired connection.

Yeah that's what I'm saying
That you can try a new wifi with your phone that might work
A router has many problems
Blocked IPs, firewalls etc

 

[Puddingbuks]

Yeah that's what I'm saying
That you can try a new wifi with your phone that might work
A router has many problems
Blocked IPs, firewalls etc

I do not want wifi.

 

[JustJones]

Are the speakers also wired together? Amber light has to do with WiFi. Kef support been any help? Software or firmware update or buried setting to turn off? I don't know about Kef but my Sonos soundbar keeps trying to connect to Wifi even though I disable the setting. It seems like WiFi is being used as the default and it's a pain, there needs to be an easy way to shut it off.

 

[Puddingbuks]

Are the speakers also wired together? Amber light has to do with WiFi. Kef support been any help? Software or firmware update or buried setting to turn off? I don't know about Kef but my Sonos soundbar keeps trying to connect to Wifi even though I disable the setting. It seems like WiFi is being used as the default and it's a pain, there needs to be an easy way to shut it off.

They are indeed also wired together.

I can’t disable wifi anywhere.

 

[Puddingbuks]

Can you perhaps monitor the device status on your router to see if it actually looses the full network connection? Ie Asus for example have the list of connected devices or even a log of connects and disconnects. This way you could see if it happens all the time even when not playing and if it's just the app connections that are lost or the full network connection?

if the LS60 stops playing music the connection is also lost in the router.

Here it is when it does work normal:

15 minutes later, the light stops blinking and turns solid orange/amber. And can again be seen in the router with a fixed ip address.

 

[Laserjock]

A flashing orange light on the KEF LS60 (Primary Speaker) indicates that
the speaker is unable to connect to the network, even if an Ethernet cable is plugged in. While Ethernet usually bypasses Wi-Fi, this light indicates the speaker's internal networking system is not achieving a stable connection to the router.
Here are the troubleshooting steps to resolve this, based on KEF's technical guidance:

1. Perform a Full Power Cycle

• Unplug the power cables from boththe primary and secondary speakers.
• Wait at least 30 minutes (this allows the internal capacitors to fully discharge).
• Plug the speakers back into power and allow them to boot up.

2. Check Physical Connections

• Ensure the Ethernet cable is securely plugged into the "NETWORK" porton the back of the Primary Speaker, not the "To P/S" (inter-speaker) port.
• Ensure the cable is properly connected to your router/switch.
• Try a different Ethernet cable(Cat5e or higher) to rule out a faulty cable.

3. Verify Router/Network Settings

• Restart your router.
• If you have a network switch between the speaker and the router, try connecting the speaker directly to the router to eliminate switch issues.
• Verify that your router has DHCP enabled, allowing the LS60 to receive an IP address automatically.

4. "Cable Mode" Settings

• If you are using Ethernet to connect the speakers to the internet, ensure the "Cable Mode" setting is enabled in the KEF Connect App (Settings > Speaker Preferences) to ensure optimal stability.

5. Factory Reset
If the above steps fail, you may need to perform a factory reset to clear the network error:

• Press and hold the Reset button (R)on the back of the Primary Speaker until the LED light above it blinks.
• Once it flashes, re-add the speaker through the KEF Connect app and select the wired network option.

If the flashing amber/orange light persists after a factory reset, it may indicate a firmware failure or a hardware issue with the network module, and you should contact KEF support

 

[phoenixdogfan]

Any idea how much it might cost to fix a set of LS 60's if they have a failed network module. It looks like I could get a pair but the ad reads "when the two speakers are connected, they pair with each other successfully. However, the factory reset button does not respond when pressed, and the speakers cannot be connected to the KEF Connect app." To me that sound like a failure of the network module. If it's a fairly easy fix, then maybe the speakers might be a worth a shot at the right price, but I would like to know how expensive such a fix might be. Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[pablolie]

I do not want wifi.

AFAIK wireless is mandatory to set up the speakers with the KEF app (at least initially), so good luck.

What's the behavior if you simply stick to using one of the physical interfaces? In that case you shouldn't need the network functionality at all... (other than the P/S "network")?

PS: From the LS60 FAQ: "First of all, a home Wi-Fi network is required. This is to ensure you can enjoy the full range of features and keep the system up to date."

 

[Puddingbuks]

If the LS60 worked flawlessly on wifi I would never have bothered to connect them with a cable. I tried many things to get them to work properly on wifi, but how longer the LS60 was running, the slower the wifi seemed to get. After reboot and power on the speed is about 40 mbit/s, but after many hours it dropped to 4-5 mbit/s, causing drop outs. A reboot would fix this, but this is not what I expect from a not so cheap speaker.

Initial setup requires wifi, but it should also work on a cable / ethernet afterwards.

The sound of these speakers is MAGNIFICENT, the whole concept with built in streamer and wifi control is AMAZING, they look FANTASTIC and it is a TECHINCAL MARVEL with dual opposed woofers and that small concentric mid/high driver, but STABILITY IS EVERYTHING.

Listening and jamming to music and then a sudden stop is the end of the pleasure.

@Laserjock thanks, I tried all these things, so it will be a repair or settle with wifi.

 

[pablolie]

if the LS60 stops playing music the connection is also lost in the router.

Here it is when it does work normal:

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15 minutes later, the light stops blinking and turns solid orange/amber. And can again be seen in the router with a fixed ip address.

If you go 192.168.178.xxx/24, I'd make sure you don't have stuff outside of that 192.168.178.xxx range (254 devices supported). The 192.168.1.0/24 (addresses 192.168.1.1–192.168.1.254) and 192.168.0.0/24 are more common in home environments. Just make sure you don't have static addresses configured outside that 192.168.178.xxx range. I tend to run /16.
I know it's pretty obvious, but sometimes there's some history there as we upgrade routers etc and some old sticky stuff messes stuff up. :-/

 

[Puddingbuks]

Did another hard reset via the button on the back and the speakers have been playing flawlessly for 2 hours now….

 

[Puddingbuks]

My LS60s functioned perfectly on monday also, but this morning it doesn’t work again. No network connection, orange light blinking. Power off / on, reboot, still the same….

Oh boy.

 

[Puddingbuks]

Had an email from Kef:

Dear ,

Thank you for reaching out to KEF Support.
Is there any chance to test them within a friend's home network before I book them for service?
Basically, they may come in for service and will go back with ''No Fault Found''

——————
What does this mean? If they connect them there and they function for a while, I will get them back?

 

[EJ3]

What does this mean? If they connect them there and they function for a while, I will get them back?

Yep!

 

[Laserjock]

Wonder how much to replace the

Had an email from Kef:

Dear ,

Thank you for reaching out to KEF Support.
Is there any chance to test them within a friend's home network before I book them for service?
Basically, they may come in for service and will go back with ''No Fault Found''

——————
What does this mean? If they connect them there and they function for a while, I will get them back?

i wonder if the smaller LFX use the same system. Maybe buy a pair and test. If you don’t “like” them have a place with good return policy.

 

[Soniclife]

What does this mean? If they connect them there and they function for a while, I will get them back?

Probably. Intermittent network problems can be a nightmare to support, if they successfully work for an hour on the test bench they are likely to mark them as no fault found and return them. I would do my absolute best to ensure the problem isn't at your end before returning them, however unlikely you think it is your network.

 

[JustJones]

Is there any chance to test them within a friend's home network before I book them for service?

I think I'd try a different router instead of this hassle. I also think you'd have problems with more than these speakers if it was your network but at least you could tell them you tried.

 

[thewas]

New microphone array for measurements at KEF:

In this short video, George Perkins, Head of Acoustics at KEF, explains how the company uses a custom, in-house-built 180-degree microphone array—paired with proprietary measurement software—to evaluate loudspeakers under development with exceptional speed and accuracy. By dramatically accelerating the measurement and iteration process, KEF isn’t just bringing products to market faster—it’s achieving higher performance than was previously possible, thanks to tighter feedback loops and more precise acoustic data.

 

[Soniclife]

New microphone array for measurements at KEF:

In this short video, George Perkins, Head of Acoustics at KEF, explains how the company uses a custom, in-house-built 180-degree microphone array—paired with proprietary measurement software—to evaluate loudspeakers under development with exceptional speed and accuracy. By dramatically accelerating the measurement and iteration process, KEF isn’t just bringing products to market faster—it’s achieving higher performance than was previously possible, thanks to tighter feedback loops and more precise acoustic data.

Engineering : We want an NFS.
Bean counters : Ha ha, that's really funny.
Engineering : I have a cunning plan.

 

[kyuu]

Engineering : We want an NFS.
Bean counters : Ha ha, that's really funny.
Engineering : I have a cunning plan.

I find it difficult to believe that KEF would have any issue with purchasing an NFS. That would be a pretty minor outlay for them, seems like. Might be more a case of "not invented here" syndrome.