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Bluetooth & Airplay: Pros & Cons
There are many different wireless audio systems available, using both open and proprietary standards. The two most common standards today are Bluetooth and AirPlay. Bluetooth is universal and comes with almost every phone, tablet, and computer currently made. AirPlay is a proprietary Apple format that works over Wi-Fi with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. There are important differences between the two. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a near-field standard, which limits communication between a mobile device and the speakers to no more than 30 feet apart (the ideal distance is 15 feet or less). Consequently, if you leave the room with your smartphone, the music...
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