There is nothing like serene music rocking in the background while you are out on a long drive with your friends and family. Streaming music in cars has been a custom ever since it came into being. The trend started with the radio and has now evolved into fancy stereo players that provide a home…
Bluetooth is a very convenient technology. However, I often find myself using speakers and headphones with wires or with WiFi. While Bluetooth is convenient, it lacks in many things including bandwidth, range, and is highly susceptible to interferences that ruin my listening experience. If you have a poor experience due to Bluetooth interference, you can…
Amazon Echo devices are fantastic smart speakers that allow me to set schedules, alarms and play music throughout my home. However, it gets very annoying when the song starts cutting out. That’s why I had to figure out a way to fix this issue. Your Alexa-enabled Echo speaker may be cut out due to several…
As great a device, a Roku streaming stick or Roku TV is, it can get slow from time to time. Sometimes, I press the Netflix button on the remote and it takes a while to load the app. Other times movies take a few seconds to load. A delay of 5 or 6 seconds may…
There is no doubt that Apple’s FaceTime is considerably one of the best video-calling services in existence. It rocks a simple interface, is easy to use and Apple users have been using it since the dawn of time. However, no apps are perfect and FaceTime too has its limitations, one of which is the constant…
I have Sonos speakers in almost every room in my home. There are also a few Yamaha in-ceiling speakers powered by the Sonos Amp in my bathroom. The sound quality is great and with multi-room streaming, I can bring the party to life when guests come over. That also got me thinking. Can I play…
There are plenty of things to like about Sonos speakers. Their sleek design, easy-to-use interface, and their ability to create complete home audio systems by connecting to each other via a wireless mesh network. However, sometimes my home Wi-Fi network isn’t reliable and that got me thinking. Do you need Wi-Fi to use Sonos speakers?…
When I’m listening to a song or watching a movie I like to get immersed in the content. High-quality movies and audio files have a well-rounded soundstage, imaging, and perfectly engineered sound signature that makes me feel like I’m in the orchestra audience or inside a tense dramatic scene. That’s why it’s beyond annoying when…
Being able to play multiple units together is one of Chromecast’s greatest features. However, a latency issue might occur when multiple devices are being played at the same time. The reason for delay includes devices not connecting to the Chromecast at the same time, signal travel distance, network data, and speaker latency. However, the issue…
There are plenty of streaming boxes, sticks, and other devices on the market. However, Google’s Chromecast offers a lot of value for a nominal price and has a wide range of compatibility. Unfortunately, sometimes I experience sound issues on Chromecast that ruins my movie night. While the audio issues exist, they are also easy to…
