Written by Gijs
Edited on
6 October 2025
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10:43
Advice on iPhone speakers
You have an Apple iPhone, iPod, or an iPad to listen to your favorite music. For a better sound quality and louder music, you use a speaker. Indoors this is easiest via AirPlay, outdoors via Bluetooth. We'll explain which speaker you need.
In and around the house: AirPlay or AirPlay 2
With AirPlay or AirPlay 2, you can stream music wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or MacBook to your speakers via WiFi. There won't be any quality loss, you can still use your iDevice while streaming, and you'll have more freedom of movement than with Bluetooth as long as you stay within the range of the WiFi network. Another advantage is that you can play your music through multiple speakers at the same time. Do you also want to enjoy your music in high quality outside the range of your WiFi network? Choose a portable speaker that has both Bluetooth and WiFi.
- You can play music through multiple speakers at the same time.
- You'll have more freedom of movement than with Bluetooth.
- The use of a WiFi network is required.
In and around the house: Bluetooth
Do you want to listen to music outside? A Bluetooth speaker is the best choice for you. Other wireless speakers have to be able to connect to your home network, which is why they aren't suitable for on the go. With a Bluetooth speaker with built-in battery, you're completely wireless and you can enjoy your music anywhere. There are water-resistant speakers for the more rugged work. This is safe for on the beach or at the pool. With an iDevice, you can't stream high-quality audio via Bluetooth apt-X.
- You'll have up to 10m of freedom of movement.
- You'll have the option to continue to use your iDevice.
- You can't stream via apt-X.
- The Bluetooth function drains your battery.
