FutureFinders: The sweet sound of smart audio

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The FutureFinders Smart Home episode looks at the smart gadgets boosting the “home IQ” of the present-day abode.

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For this series, we will “build” a smart home by examining further several trends taking the smart movement by storm:

, one of the basics in a connected home
, which allow remote monitoring
, with LED lamps at the forefront

In this article, we turn our attention to smart audio systems, which do so much more than simply play music.

Smart audio, specifically smart speakers, work like an assistant in controlling the different systems in the connected home. Smart speakers react to spoken commands, switching on or off various appliances, opening and closing curtains, doors and windows, and even search the Internet.

This smart revolution is not limited to standalone speakers. A report by Persistence Market Research said manufacturers are developing smart and networked speakers, driven by the integration of home audio systems with wearables.

The same report said multiroom audio systems, which play songs using an app, will open “huge opportunities” for home theater audio systems manufacturers that will contribute to the 5 percent CAGR forecast from 2017 to 2025.

Keeping their ear on the ground, Global Sources Verified Suppliers are on top of smart audio trends, releasing connected speakers and audio systems for both home and professional use.

Click to inquire	This smart Wi-Fi speaker from ATI Electronics (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd can play different songs on Alexa-compatible devices in different rooms at the same time.
Click to inquire	Shenzhen Alpinor Technology Co. Ltd’s 2.1 Wi-Fi tower speaker has a powerful subwoofer. It streams from various audio streaming platforms, including Spotify, Pandor and iHeartRadio.
Click to inquire	This Wi-Fi speaker from Shenzhen Alpinor Technology Co. Ltd has a multi-room function. It is Alexa-enabled and supports custom playlists.
Click to inquire	Shenzhen AO Lai De Electronic Co. Ltd’s Bluetooth desktop speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity and has multiroom function.

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FutureFinders: The sweet sound of smart audio

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