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The audio source instead comes from "the cloud" - Sonos works with nearly every service out there, including Mog, Pandora, Spotify, Sirius XM, Last.fm, Slacker, Rdio, Songza, TuneIn Radio, Rhapsody, iHeartRadio, Wolfgang's Vault, Aupeo, and Stitcher - and it can also pull your iTunes library from a networked PC, Mac, or NAS drive.

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Rather than streaming audio from the iPhone (or iPad or iPod Touch), Sonos instead uses those devices (as well as Android phones) as a remote control. Designed from the ground up as a multiroom audio system, Sonos products use a proprietary wireless mesh network to communicate among one another. Sonos: The Sonos family of products is in a category of its own.

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How to get started with Apple AirPlay Use your iPhone as a remote with the Sonos Play:3. Shown above: Read the CNET review of the Logitech UE Air

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The sound quality is generally better than the Bluetooth devices mentioned above, but most AirPlay-compatible audio products cost more, too. AirPlay-compatible speakers and AV receivers connect to the source device via Wi-Fi, where tapping an icon allows any audio to stream effortlessly. Read the CNET review of the Logitech Wireless Speaker Adapter ($30) The Logitech UE Air, pictured above, covers all the bases - it has the old 30-pin dock, but it's also AirPlay compatible.ĪirPlay speakers and receivers: Bluetooth is compatible with almost every mobile device, but AirPlay is strictly Apple - and thus only compatible with iOS devices, Macs, and Windows PCs running iTunes. Read the CNET review of the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver ($25) Two of our favorites are available for $30 or less.

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Shown above: Read the CNET review of the Soundfreaq Sound KickĬheck out best portable Bluetooth speakers under $100 The Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver can be had for $25, and turns any stereo into a Bluetooth receiver.īluetooth dongles: It's a little-known fact to many people that you can turn any stereo, boombox, or even an old pair of PC speakers into a wireless audio system. Travel models are even smaller, and often include speakerphone functionality as well. Note that many (but not all) Bluetooth speakers are designed with rechargeable batteries, so they can be moved from room to room with ease. The only real downside is that audio fidelity is often a step down from the non-Bluetooth options listed below (but still much better than Bluetooth audio devices sounded just a couple of years ago). Bluetooth speakers are ideal for households that aren't strictly Apple-centric, since they work with all nearly all smartphones (Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry) and many Android tablets, as well as all iPhones, iPads, and all iPod Touch models ( except for the first-gen Touch). The Bluetooth-enabled Soundfreaq Sound Kick has a rechargeable battery and retails for less than $125.īluetooth speakers: Bluetooth is the go-to option for anyone looking for a (usually) cheap and easy wireless speaker. Compatibility with iPad, iPod Touch, and even Android phones is listed where applicable. Note: all of the items listed below work with all iPhone models, not just the iPhone 5. Just make sure to pick up an extra Lightning cable, though, because these work great for streaming audio, but you'll still need to plug in your iPhone to recharge it, of course. Thankfully, there are several technologies to help you out, including Bluetooth and AirPlay. Use it as a remote to choose the music you want to hear. Connect to a wireless speaker, and you can keep your iPhone where you want it - in your hand. But wasn't it annoying to have to keep walking over to that speaker dock when you wanted to change songs, or switch to a different app? That's where wireless audio trumps all. Yes, your old 30-pin Apple docks and cables are no longer going to work with your shiny new iPhone. But now that the iPhone 5 is here, it's time for acceptance - let's make the best of this.

On the hardware front, there's still grumbling about the death of the venerable 30-pin dock port, which has been a mainstay of iPhone (and iPod) design since the early days.įor many, the transition from 30-pin to Lightning has meant an express trip through the stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, and even depression.

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On the software side, Apple's decision to move to a Google-free maps app has been the biggest sticking point. There have been plenty of highs - It's so light! It's got 4G! Beautiful screen! - but they've been tempered with some disappointing lows, too. Since Apple's iPhone 5 became official on September 12, it's been an emotional roller coaster for tech enthusiasts.