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Multiroom: Surround sound system for your home

Multiroom: Surround sound system for your home

Multiroom refers to a holistic living concept, in which different rooms are connected and controlled. So you can easily transform your home into an oasis of well-being in which you feel completely at ease. A Multiroom system is the perfect solution for modern and comfortable living. And thanks to the simple installation and operation, it is also suitable for those who are not so tech-savvy.

The nice thing about the multiroom concept is that it is very flexible and can be individually tailored to your needs and wishes. For example, you can listen to music in one room and watch TV in another - without any annoying noise or cables.

What is multi-room?

Multiroom is a term in the HiFi- and audio branch is used and basically means nothing more than that one Listen to music in multiple rooms at the same time can. You can think of the whole thing as a classic Surround Sound System Imagine that works completely without cables in every room of your home. 

The whole thing is particularly practical if, for example, you are throwing a party and want to play different music in different rooms. The systems are available from both hi-fi manufacturers and smartphone manufacturers.

Advantages of a multiroom sound system

The multiroom sound systems consist of one or more Speakersthat are networkable. You can integrate it into your home network, whatever you want Cable connections saved. This also allows you to position them anywhere in the room, which is not only practical, but often also looks better.

Compared to CD players and Stereos you can with such a system digital files access to play music and other audio files through the installed boxes. This gives you access to internet radio, clouds and music streaming services such as Spotify or Apple iTunes. No matter what you feel like, with the multiroom system you can listen to your favorite music in the best sound quality anywhere in your house or apartment with just a few clicks. 

Multi-room in the smart home

Smart Homes are enjoying increasing popularity. With the help of these systems you can connect and control all your devices in your home. Multiroom systems are usually part of a smart home solution. Via app on your smartphone, tablet, notebook or computer you can configure and use the system. With some smart home solutions, such as those from Apple, Google or Amazon, this can also be done by email language assistant.

You can set up your speaker system to have different listening zones gives. You can then control these areas separately and the respective Loudspeakers play different audio files at the same time. You can also use the app to regulate the volume and adjust the sound. So you can quietly listen to a piano concert in the bathroom while people dance to the current charts in the kitchen.

What you should pay attention to when buying a multiroom system

If you are looking for a multiroom system, you should consider a few points.

  1. First of all, it is important to which one music source you want to access. Do you have your own audio files that you want to play? If the music files are stored on a USB stick or another storage medium, the Multiroom system must be able to read these data carriers. The file format also plays a role here: MP3- Formats usually always work, rarer formats may not play. Or do you use a streaming service? In this case, you should make sure that you can use this service via the system.
  2. If you appreciate a good sound, you should go to the selection of Loudspeakers listen more closely. Not all have the same sound quality. So pay attention to which one Resolution devices that can play music. However, the sound quality can also depend on the file, the quality of which is often compressed during a download, for example. So make sure that the music to be played is in high-resolution quality.
  3. If you already have one smart home system used, you should definitely make sure that the Loudspeakers of the system can be integrated into it.
  4. It's no problem at all, your multiroom system to gradually expand. So you can simply start with one room. If you are familiar with the technology, you can benefit from the modular design of the system and install additional boxes in other rooms.

Multi-room FAQ

How does a multiroom system work?

This is what every music lover dreams of: with a multi-room system, you can use an app to easily control which music is being played in your home. No matter in which room, you can Loudspeakers Place freely and play individually. This smart home solution makes your everyday life easier and always ensures good sound.

What do you need for multiroom?

If you want to install a multi-room system in your home, you first need a WiFi connection. If that Signal is not good in every room, you can use signal boosters. To listen to music without limits, you can also subscribe to a music streaming service such as Spotify or Apple iTunes. In addition, you need network-enabled Loudspeakers or boxes compatible with a smart home app.

Which multiroom systems are there?

Multiroom systems are available from different providers. A pioneer in this area is Sonos. But other suppliers of sound systems such as Bose, Teufel, Yamaha and Denon also offer high-quality systems. 

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