Smart speaker - what is it?

Man has always strived to make his life more comfortable. This applies to absolutely all areas of life, including music. You want to listen to your favorite compositions not only at home, but also on the street, the gym and other places. Therefore, companies producing electronics are trying to produce products that would best meet the needs of the modern world. For example, not long ago a new gadget appeared that allows you to enjoy music anywhere. We are talking about a smart speaker.

What is a smart speaker?

A smart speaker is a portable speaker located in a housing. When connected to a smartphone or other external media device, the product transmits an audio signal. Interaction between devices is carried out via Bluetooth or using wires.

In addition to the built-in speaker, the device has a microphone and a computer that controls the device. Having a computer provides constant access to the Internet. This allows you to implement the function of voice control of the device.

REFERENCE. By installing additional software, you can control some devices, such as a TV, using a smart speaker.

The smart speaker fully lives up to its name. If you integrate online stores onto your device, you can easily and quickly order any product without going to your computer or smartphone.

Which column should I choose?

When choosing the most suitable device, you should familiarize yourself with its main characteristics:

• Power. This parameter corresponds to the volume of the device. It depends on the number of speakers installed in the device, their frequency and the size of the magnets. In addition to volume, the characteristic will affect the weight of the product and cost. The more powerful the device, the shorter its operating time, since the speakers will quickly drain the battery.
• Nutrition. The most popular are models powered by a built-in battery. When purchasing, you should pay attention to the battery capacity. The higher this value, the longer the operating time of the device will be.
• Frequency. The human ear is capable of distinguishing audio signals with a frequency of 16 - 20,000 GHz. The closer the upper and lower frequency values ​​of the device are to this value, the better its sound will be.
• Connection. It can be done in several ways: wired, Bluetooth, NFC or Wi-Fi. The most popular and widespread is the Bluetooth protocol. When purchasing, you need to find out its version. The newer it is, the faster the connection speed will be.

Popular companies:

• Google Home.
• Apple Homepad.
• Amazon Echo Swow.
• Somos One.
• Sony.
• Yandex. Station.

Each of these products has its own pros and cons, and they also differ in their main characteristics.

Before purchasing the most suitable smart speaker, you should familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics of each device.