This week’s Tip Tuesday is all about making your audio setup smarter and more seamless with smart home integration. Whether you’re just getting started with smart home technology or looking to optimize a multi-room audio setup, we’ve got you covered with tips and suggestions for every experience level. We’ll walk you through how to use smart integration with some of our brands, including Bluesound, PSB, NAD, and DALI to take your listening experience to the next level.
Getting Started with Smart Home Audio
Smart home technology can make controlling your audio system easier than ever. Imagine setting the mood in every room with a single voice command, creating playlists to follow you from the living room to the kitchen, or seamlessly switching between a podcast in one room and music in another.
Smart home audio allows for an enhanced, interconnected experience. Integrating your setup doesn’t have to be complicated—start with voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit, which can easily connect to compatible devices for streamlined control.
BluOS: Multi-Room Audio with Bluesound
At the core of Bluesound audio systems is BluOS, a multi-room streaming platform designed for audiophiles who want premium sound across every room. BluOS lets you group compatible speakers, stream music in different rooms, and control your audio setup from one app. With high-res audio support, BluOS ensures that the quality of your sound matches the convenience. For instance, the Bluesound NODE is an excellent starting point, allowing you to integrate nearly any audio system into a BluOS-enabled multi-room network.Voice Control for Hands-Free Listening
Voice control is one of the most convenient features of a smart home audio setup, perfect for adjusting music while cooking, cleaning, or relaxing. Many of Bluesound’s BluOS-enabled devices support voice commands through Alexa or Google Assistant, so you can play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume without lifting a finger. With voice assistants integrated into smart speakers or your smartphone, you can control multiple devices at once, making it easy to tailor the music and volume in each room with just a few words.PSB and NAD: Smart Streaming in High Fidelity
If high-fidelity sound quality is your top priority, PSB and NAD offer incredible sound with BluOS compatibility for easy smart home integration. The NAD C 700 streaming amplifier, for instance, brings powerful, high-quality audio to your home, controlled via BluOS for seamless streaming across all compatible devices. This amplifier also integrates smoothly with Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit, enabling hands-free control of your premium sound system.
Tips for Optimizing Smart Home Audio Integration
- Set up Routines and Scenes: Many smart home platforms allow you to create routines or scenes that activate multiple devices at once. For example, set a “Good Morning” routine to turn on specific speakers, play your favorite playlist, and adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
- Utilize the BluOS App: The BluOS app acts as a central hub for your Bluesound, NAD, and DALI devices, making it easy to group rooms, select sources, or create playlists. It’s ideal for customizing audio settings in each space.
- Choose the Right Connection: For smart home audio, a stable Wi-Fi connection is key. If your setup includes devices that can connect via Ethernet, consider hard-wiring them for a more reliable connection, especially if you have multiple devices running at once.
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