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This little gadget from Atonemo brings wireless streaming to almost any speaker or audio device. The ..
. [+] Streamplayer supports Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. Swedish startup Atonemo has launched the Streamplayer; a pocket-sized device that can instantly upgrade any speaker, amplifier or sound system, regardless of its brand, age or audio inputs.
The Streamplayer can turns audio devices into a smart, wireless, multi-room sound systems. Atonemo is trying to separate speaker design from streaming technology. Many speaker manufacturers are experts at designing loudspeakers but they don’t necessarily have the in-house know-how for developing streaming system’s.
Some brands struggle to develop the technology while other brands end up forcing users into their own closed ecosystems or by using outdated technology. Stockhold-based Atonemo believes speakers should be chosen for their sound quality and not their software or streaming technology. With The Streamplayer, almost any speaker or audio device with an analog or digital input can support the latest streaming services, multi-room audio and smart home integration without clutter or forcing users into expensive subscriptions The Streamplayer is about the size of a box of matches and contains sophisticated wireless streaming .
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Whether it’s a vintage hi-fi system, high-end passive speakers or a Bluetooth speaker, The Streamplayer can add streaming capability to an existing audio device, keeping it future-proof without the need for costly upgrades. The streamplayer has been developed to provide high-quality audio and supports streaming from Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music and others. It has native integration via AirPlay 2 and Google Cast for iOS and Android users.
With support for Wi-Fi 6, BLE and LE Audio Auracast capabilities. Atonemo says it can reliably stream to multiple devices around the home. While Atonemo has developed a dedicated app for The Streamplayer, its role has been made intentionally minimal and is limited to setting up, grouping and equalizer adjustments.
There are no distractions, reskinned streaming services or visual clutter to complicate things. The focus is on an intuitive streaming. The Streamplayer can bring sophisticated multi-room streaming to almost any audio device or .
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Powered by a USB-C power supply, The Streamplayer has an analog Aux port for feeding the audio to the host device. The Atonemo approach to streaming was developed to challenge the industry norm and provide an alternative to the limitations of proprietary audio ecosystems. There are similar devices on the market from the likes of Wiim, Belkin SoundConnect and other devices that offer AirPlay or Google Cast functionality, but The Streamplayer looks as if it covers wider streaming possibilities.
Leo Ballesteros is the founder and CEO of Atonemo. He says he saw a gap in the market where speaker manufacturers who excelled in sound and design also struggled with software and streaming capabilities. “Speakers should be about sound and design; Atonemo takes care of the rest,” says Ballesteros.
“We’re here to breathe new life into all the beautiful speakers, amplifiers and systems already out there, ensuring they remain timeless while embracing modern technology.” The Atonemo Streamplayer will start shipping this spring and is priced at $99 / £99 / €99. Interest can be pre-registered at atonemo.
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