The trend of moving away from traditional audio systems in
favour of all-in-one smart speakers shows no sign of letting up anytime soon.
More of us are turning to intelligent speakers as the popularity
of streaming services continues to surge year after year.
Easy to place, simple to use and enjoyable to listen to,
today's market for smart speakers is an overwhelming minefield of
specifications and price.
With an abundance of features for buyers, here are five of
the most significant factors to consider when purchasing a smart speaker. 1.
WIFI VS BLUETOOTH SMART SPEAKERS?
Choosing between a wireless speaker that connects to your
selected device by Bluetooth and another that connects to a WiFi network can
make for a hard decision.
Both forms are suited to different users, so we have
detailed the pros and cons for you to decide which is best for you.
Bluetooth speakers
Bluetooth technology allows users to pair two separate
devices seamlessly for a shared purpose. Initially designed for wireless data
transfer between two devices, Bluetooth can also be used to transmit audio
between a storage device and a Bluetooth-compatible player. techiesin
Many of us have considerable music collections stored on our
smart devices. And as larger data bundles allow for streaming more tracks on
the go, Bluetooth is the most convenient option when playing music on stereos
or speakers.
Unlike WiFi, Bluetooth is ideal for taking an intelligent
speaker out. Whether it's around to friends or down to the park, Bluetooth
speakers enable you to continue the party wherever you go.
However, Bluetooth does suffer from limitations regarding
sound quality, as audio is compressed for smoother wireless transmission
between your chosen player and a receiving smart speaker. On the other hand,
recent developments in Bluetooth technology have seen several intelligent
speaker manufacturers, including Bluesound, adopt the vastly improved aptX-HD
Bluetooth codec.
Delivering up to 24-bit audio playback, and a superior
signal-to-noise ratio, the aptX-HD codec means you can now enjoy hi-res music
on the move in all its lossless glory.
A Bluetooth smart speaker places most of its control on the
device from which you are playing music. As many of us will use a mobile phone
to play music, the audio transmission will be interrupted if we receive any
incoming calls or notifications.
While a Bluetooth smart speaker allows you to enjoy your
music wherever you like, you must keep your playback device nearby for reliable
performance.
If you are looking for a seamless performance, however,
where you aren't tied to be near your smart speaker, the intelligent WiFi
speaker could be for you.WiFi speakersWiFi-enabled smart speakers can use reliable wireless
technology, which most of us have in place around our homes and workplaces.
Control of your tracks usually takes place in the dedicated
app from your chosen intelligent speaker brand, making for seamless management.
The distinct advantage in this situation is that the app on your phone or
tablet controls the music choices instead of streaming audio to the receiving
smart speaker.
The music will remain uninterrupted if your device receives
a call or notification because a smart WiFi speaker does not rely on an
external player for audio. marketingmediaweb
