The onset of spring is the perfect time to make any planned or unplanned trip. Whether you choose the sea or the mountains, whether you're camping or tenting or anywhere else, Bluetooth speakers have become an indispensable part of our travel luggage.
However, with so many options out there, how do you decide which model is right for you?
Finding the right wireless Bluetooth speaker can be an overwhelming task. At minimum, you must consider sound quality, portability, and price. Additionally, there are the ranges of color, shape, and size that might appeal to you. Then there is always the question of whether you want your speaker (or speakers) to be capable of playing stereo sound instead of just mono.
On this we have prepared a short guide on what to look for when choosing a portable speaker.
Say you want your Bluetooth speaker to be part of your smart home interface. Then you’d better make sure it’s compatible with your system. The most straightforward choice is to buy a smart speaker designed specifically for that brand’s platform.
Although, if you’re interested in the features of a different speaker instead, you’ll want to make sure you do your homework. Find out if the capabilities you desire are supported by your smart hub. Keep in mind that if you are choosing a speaker for a smart home system, you will want a speaker with a microphone installed.
The answer to this question impacts all the other questions that follow on this list. If your wireless home speakers are mainly for playing music or podcasts while you cook, clean, work, or exercise, you can get away with a lot of options. Your main choice will be based on what level of sound quality will meet your home audio needs. For music listening, you might want to invest a little more money in sound quality than you would if you mainly listen to podcasts.
Suppose you intend to use the speaker for playing music while you’re entertaining or as a sound system for your home theater. In that case, you’ll want to consider models with higher sound quality, greater volume capacity, and a wider megahertz range in the frequency response. If you’re concerned about size, not to worry; the latest Bluetooth speakers designed for party music have become quite portable.
For audio-specific entertaining — such as providing dance music — you might prefer subwoofer speakers that amplify that deep bass beat. If installing speakers for a home theater system (or for more advanced music enjoyment), consider stereo Bluetooth speakers. Most Bluetooth speakers offer sound in mono (not stereo). So, be sure to search specifically for stereo speakers if that is what you want.
Bluetooth range can vary based on several environmental and technological factors. The technological factors include the receiver sensitivity (of the speaker), the transmit power (of the transmitting device, such as a phone), and the antenna gain (on both the transmitting and receiving ends). An environmental factor would be if you live under a flight path where aircraft might interrupt the Wi-Fi signal to your devices.
A lot of the details of this category get very technical, but some things you can use to guide your choice are the product specs and the reviews offered by users. Reviews often include helpful commentary about the useful range of a particular Bluetooth speaker.
With the rising popularity of camping, Bluetooth speakers have become a great way to enjoy your favorite music in the great outdoors. But weather can be unpredictable no matter where you go. Sometimes, it rains, hails, or snows – even in the desert – and it’s easy to forget your beloved speaker on the picnic table when you head out for a hike or climb into your sleeping bag at night. As a precaution, make sure you choose a waterproof Bluetooth speaker if your device has a chance of being exposed to the elements.
These waterproof speakers can also make a great addition to your backyard, blasting your favorite tunes while you splash in the pool or enjoy a barbecue dinner al fresco.
If you want to take your music on the go, you don’t want your speaker’s battery to run out after only one night. To have the freedom to enjoy your favourite music whenever and wherever you want, you need a quality battery for your Bluetooth speaker. There are numerous portable Bluetooth speakers available on the market.The majority of portable speakers can last on average between 6 and 12 hours on a battery charge. Of course, there are also models that can easily last up to 24 hours.
Before buying, be sure to check the product description for battery life specifications to see if your choice matches your requirements.
We advise you to choose a speaker that has a USB Type-C charging port. It is more efficient as opposed to the Micro USB port as it allows for faster battery charging.
While at first glance it may sound a bit dated, there's nothing wrong with choosing a speaker with an AUX output. It allows you to connect the speaker to the audio source via a cable. This can be an advantage in case the Bluetooth connection isn't good enough and the speaker breaks.
This may be the least important question on this list, but it’s undeniable that many people like to buy things that look and feel appealing. To some degree, our possessions reflect our personal style. Home furnishings and décor can say a lot about who we are. Since a speaker is something that will likely be seen by guests, it makes sense that you’d want it to be aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, if you find yourself torn between two speakers that seem practically interchangeable in every other way, let your aesthetic preference be the tiebreaker.
From the beach to the boat, wherever we go to enjoy warmer weather, our phones are usually right along for the fun—and keeping them above water can be a challenging task.
No matter how much you bought your phone, seeing it get damaged is not a pleasing moment at all - even if it's just a slight crack on the screen.One of the frustrating situations is when your phone falls into the water - either in the toilet or in a pool of water. You may feel terrified and tense at the same time to the extent of not knowing what to do.
In case your device does take a plunge, here are tips for getting water out of your phone that you'll need to know.
Here's what to do if you drop your phone in water or get it wet:
If your phone turns back on, great! Still, keep an eye on it over the next week or so, as sometimes certain features won’t work the way they used to.