Imagine setting up a speaker system that does not require you to hide cumbersome wires or position speakers in a certain location to maximize the power and quality of audio. The contemporary answer to conventional wired speaker systems is called Sonos, and you can connect the wireless speaker system to virtually any electronic device.
According to the acoustic experts at Selby, Sonos uses a Wi-Fi setup to gain access to more than 100 streaming services that include the most popular streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. All you need is a primary power source and a wireless network connection to download your favorite songs. The free Sonos app does all the heavy lifting after that via a tablet, Smartphone, or personal computer.
Benefits of Sonos
Sonos offers several benefits that include downloading the latest favorite podcast in any room in your home. You can connect to iTunes in your home office and then switch to XM radio when the time comes to do laundry in the basement. Versatility is just one of the many benefits of setting up a Sonos audio system in your house.
No More Wires and Cables
Perhaps the greatest benefit, especially for users that are not tech-savvy, is not having to coordinate the logistics of setting up a wired audio system. Sonos eliminates the frustratingly time-consuming job of connecting wires and cables to a primary audio source such as a receiver. If tearing down drywall or investing in a fully integrated wired audio system does not appeal to you, choosing Sonos to deliver streaming audio is the way to go.
Wireless audio also lowers maintenance costs and consumes much less energy than a conventional wired audio system.
Works in Any Space
Wired stereo systems do not provide the same quality of audio in every living space inside your house. With Sonos speakers, you can unleash the high-quality sound of your favorite album or podcast in any living space, from the attic to the basement. Every Sonos speaker you connect to a wireless system should produce pristine audio everywhere you go inside of your home.
Ultimate in Convenience
Using the Sonos app allows you to browse, search, and control audio from any type of electronic device. You can connect wirelessly from your Smartphone in the kitchen, and then download streaming audio from a desktop computer located in the study. You do not need to set up a complex audio system that requires a receiver to transmit audio.
Sonos offers a wide variety of audio components to match your listening requirements.
Options for Connecting Sonos to Your iPhone
You have a few options for connecting Sonos to a Smartphone. The options include connecting via AirPlay, Bluetooth, and the Sonos App.
Connecting Through AirPlay
If you have a soundbar or Sonos speaker that Bluetooth does not support, you can connect Sonos to your iPhone through AirPlay.
First, swipe down from the top right corner of your iPhone and then open the Control Center icon. Next, tap the right-hand corner at the top of the screen to locate the audio card. Click the Airplay icon and add the soundbar or Sonos speaker to the wireless device system. The iPhone audio you establish allows you to play audio on every connected wireless device.
Connecting Through the Sonos App
Free to download from any iOS or Android device, the Sonos app allows you to control all Sonos speakers in your house. The app also can play iPhone music on Sonos speakers located in any living space.
Access the app store from your iPhone and install the Sonos app. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-fi network that is connected to the Sonos speakers. Plug on the Sonos speakers and turn each one on. Open and run the Sonos app and follow the instructions digitally printed on the screen to complete the setup phase of installing the app. Finally, access the Room list to add the iPhone to your audio options.
Connecting Through Bluetooth
Portable Sonos speakers come with Bluetooth connectivity that easily permits you to access wireless audio from your iPhone. Before you match Bluetooth to your iPhone. Connect the Sonos speakers to the Sonos app downloaded on your iPhone. Bluetooth connectivity comes with one disadvantage because it limits a few features such as Trueplay, grouping, and voice assistants.
The Bottom Line
Connecting to audio via Sonos technology allows you to access audio anywhere inside your home, without having to connect wires and cables to reach audio sources. You do not have to use a receiver to access pristine audio, nor do you need to switch audio sources because you move around your home. Simply connect Sonos via your iPhone in one of three simple ways.
