I could place calls by saying the name of a contact on my Bluetooth - paired phone, but I couldn't
ask for music playback by artist or album name.
I don't particularly like surround
sound for music playback, but this system sounded very good, with the extra speakers adding subtle depth.
The latest version comes with a redesigned home screen, landscape
mode for music playback, home screen widget and more.
Its built - in speakers aren't powerful
enough for music playback, but they can respond to voice commands and serve as a smart alarm clock.
Power and battery levels vary across the speakers, but they all offer voice -
control for music playback, answering questions and controlling other connected smart home products....
One of the nicer features on the Fitbit Ionic is the fact that it comes with 2.5 GB of
storage for music playback when you're on the go.
For example, the left earbud's button could be
used for music playback controls, while the right earbud's button could be set for triggering Siri / Google Assistant.
Connectivity is straightforward enough, with aptX
Bluetooth for music playback, and coaxial, analogue 3.5 mm and digital optical inputs as well as a HDMI 1.4 ARC output.
The Wrangler comes as standard with a modest Radio 130 audio system that features a dated LCD, an AM / FM radio with CD player, MP3 format capability, and an audio
jack for music playback.
When stored in the case, the Nova «buds appear as two black bulbs with a cheap silver accent, each equipped with a multi-function
button for music playback and redialing.
In addition, some older basic phones may lack A2DP support if they were not
designed for music playback and Bluetooth support on the Windows operating system is a bit of a mess (one of the USB dongles I purchased worked perfectly with one Windows 7 x64 machine but the drivers absolutely refused to install on another machine with the same operating system).
A home unit powered by Alexa and capable of answering questions while also doubling as a speaker
for music playback from a wide range of streaming apps.
It's worth noting that this new ESP isn't full multi-room support: you still won't be able to ask
Alexa for music playback in a specific zone by name, for instance.
In either configuration, while the speakers are more than able to stand alone
for music playback with plenty of heady force, you'll want to pair the Verus II Grand with a subwoofer for cinematic sound.
Along with enhanced voice command that lets you ask
for music playback by artist or place hands - free calls by contact name, IntelliLink also includes app integration.
There's an iPod
app for music playback; a Videos app for movie, TV show, and video podcast playback; a self - explanatory YouTube app; and of course an iTunes app to purchase and download content right on your iPad.
On the audio side of things, we used Groove
Audio for music playback, but even that had some bugs and wouldn't work at times.
The official specs say we should also get five hours of video and nine
hours for music playback (the Vita can read a variety of formats including MP3, MPEG - 4, Wav and AAC).
Its small size and cordless operation also make it
handy for music playback at home, where you can move it from room to room.
As with every Sony VAIO system currently available, Sony packs the PCV - RS220 with their own Sony original software including DVD creation, Picture Gear Studio for digital photos, DVgate for digital video making, Sonic
Stage for Music playback and VAIO Media which is for network file sharing.
Two full - range drivers bust out the sound, while the efficient solar panel can also be used to charge smartphones or other USB - powered devices on the go, making the Ruckus Xtreme an excellent two - in - one
solution for both music playback and a mobile charge or two.
Unfortunately, the playback of that sound seemed to introduce some sort of conflict in the Gear's communication with the Galaxy Note, so I was no longer able to use the Gear as a remote control
for music playback on the Note.
«The depth of commands
available for music playback utilizing Siri's voice interface trump that of Google and Amazon,» he told the E-Commerce Times.
We recommend sticking with the Standard or Movie options for best results —
even for music playback, as most other modes sounded too boxy and compressed in the midrange for our taste.
Those looking for richer, more detailed sound —
especially for music playback — may also want to look at Pioneer's Andrew Jones SP - SB23W, though that will likely cost you more.
My fiancée and I use our Google Home
regularly for music playback and smart home controls, but the Home is also capable of handling personal information like calendar appointments that the two of us don't share.
The SK10Y can be used
for music playback too and supports 24 - bit / 192kHz high - resolution audio, with standard resolution files being upscaled to near hi - res quality.
That was possible with the original Echo, but it's more important on Echo Dot since its integrated speaker is fine for Alexa's replies but
lackluster for music playback.
You can now group up multiple Echo's
for music playback thanks to a new feature that Amazon has started to roll out to its Alexa software.
The 5600 certainly
suffices for music playback — with help from the added sub — but you can do much better for less with a set of towers, like SVS» Prime series, and an entry - level Atmos / DTS: X setup is comparable in cost, all told.
The Satellite headphones feature an interesting 4 - driver setup, with two dedicated 30 mm dynamic drivers fitted just for the noise - cancelling functionality, and a pair of 44 mm dynamic
drivers for music playback.
When connected to an iPhone, iPod, portable USB drive or compatible Android device via the USB port, users can use basic controls (Play / Pause / FF / Rev / Random / Repeat) and display track, artist and album
information for music playback.
However, if you're planning to use your new Echo
primarily for music playback — and Alexa certainly makes that easy — then you'll probably want to go for the Echo Show, since it offers much more appealing audio quality.
Sony has also included gesture controls
for music playback as well as an IPX3 rating for splash resistance if you end up using this device in a kitchen.