This allows your basic soundbar or ageing, but beloved high-end amplifier to be included in a multiroom audio setup, something that really breathes new life into something that was previously ‘standalone’ essentially. These devices are wired to a ‘dumb’ Hi-Fi (amp and speakers) or a powered speaker, to then broadcast the audio. The third grouping would be devices like the one we’re reviewing today, which are often described as ‘Streamers’ They’re compatible with AirPlay 2 and can be connected to via any device capable of streaming AirPlay (audio) to other devices.
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Included in this second grouping, you also have smart amplifiers and smart (powered) speakers, the latter of which includes soundbars for your TV setup, with Sonos being the preeminent manufacturer for powered speakers, one could argue.
You then have third-party products with AirPlay functionality built into them, like Smart TVs from the likes of LG, Sony, and Samsung to name just three. You could also include Apple TV in this, as you can stream audio from them, and as long as they’re connected to something else, which is usually going to be a television, and even access Siri via the remote. Regarding AirPlay (specifically AirPlay 2), this tech generally covers three areas – You have AirPlay speakers from Apple that also double up as Home Hubs and voice assistants The HomePod and the HomePod Mini.