The BeoPlay A8 was discontinued around 2014. Here is what still works:
Flip the speaker around. Behind the fabric grille (near the bottom): BeoPlay A8 Quick Manual
If you intend to wall-mount the unit, you must engage the wall-mount setting. This is not just a digital EQ setting; physically, the back support leg must be unscrewed and removed. The unit has a keyhole mount on the back for hanging. Once mounted, the rear-facing bass port needs an EQ adjustment (detailed in Section 4) to prevent booming bass caused by wall proximity. The BeoPlay A8 was discontinued around 2014
Older units use the 30-pin connector; newer units use the Lightning connector. These modules are user-swappable if you purchase the alternative part. 2. AirPlay (Wireless) To use AirPlay, the A8 must be on your Wi-Fi network: This is not just a digital EQ setting;