Today almost everyone has a speaker with Bluetooth connectivity at home. It can be useful both when we are alone to enjoy good music, in the company of friends or even as a sound system to improve the audio on our television. But there is something or rather “someone” that can improve our experience and expand the functionality enormously: Amazon’s virtual assistant. Today we show you the best Bluetooth speakers that integrate Alexa but, yes, ignoring the Amazon Echo .
Let Alexa join you on your new Bluetooth speaker
We have already told you in other articles about everything you need to know to choose the best Bluetooth speaker and, in addition, on numerous occasions we tell you the benefits of having a virtual assistant in one of these devices. But, in summary, we can assure you that by having Alexa on one of these devices you will have all the possibilities that the Amazon Echo has.
So why not go straight for Amazon’s smart speakers? Good question, although easy to answer: for the sound quality. Despite the fact that these gadgets have a correct sound, if you want even more fidelity, it is necessary to opt for models like the Echo Plus or, of course, the Echo Studio. But of course, due to the prices these devices are usually at, we find other alternatives that give a higher sound quality and that, in addition, some also integrate Alexa.
“Normal” Bluetooth speakers with Alexa
Now that we have made clear the reason for opting for “normal” Bluetooth speakers, we bring you a compilation of some of the best models that you can find on the market. And, of course, both economic options and those that are intended for those who seek sound quality at the highest level.
JAM HX-P590BK-EU
Starting with those cheaper alternatives, we have these JAM HX-P590BK-EU . It is linked to a speaker with Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity that has the multiroom system so, adding some more unit to the system, we can enjoy the same music from all points of the house. It has its own application to control it from the smartphone and an autonomy, according to the manufacturer, of 4 hours of use.
Energy Sistem Smart Speaker 3
This manufacturer is one of the best known in the field of Bluetooth speakers at a “reduced” price. This is the Smart Speaker 3 model from Energy Sistem , which has a power of 5 W, a multiroom system thanks to WiFi connectivity and an autonomy of up to 6 hours of use.
Sony SRS-XB402M
Increasing its market value a bit, we have this Sony SRS-XB402M . It has the sound quality and powerful bass that the brand has us used to. It has IP67 protection, so you will not have to worry about possible surges with water and dust. Its power is 25 W and, according to the manufacturer, it has a battery with which we can use it for 11 hours in a row.
Sonos one
Another of the great known in the sector is this Sonos One . A speaker with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, so it has the multiroom system. It also has AirPlay support for iOS devices. We can take it anywhere thanks to its resistance against water and dust. As is customary for this manufacturer, the sound is powerful, clear and of great quality.
Bluetooth speakers with display and support for Alexa
As in the Amazon catalog, Bluetooth speakers with a screen have certain features that further enhance the experience with them and, of course, increase their functionality. It is true that so far we will not be able to find models outside the Amazon catalog that include them, but the ones that we show you now have a panel that will give us some interesting function .
Energy Sistem Smart Speaker Wake Up
The first is this Smart Speaker Wake Up from Energy Sistem . It is true that its screen does not have several of the functionalities of other similar equipment but, the funny thing is that it will act as an alarm clock on our bedside table. At the top it has a wireless charging base so you can place your smartphone there at night. It has a multiroom system to listen to your music in all parts of your home. And, of course, it integrates Alexa so that from your bed you can enjoy all its advantages.
Bose Home Speaker 500
If you want to bet on one of the best options, you have these Bose Home Speaker 500 . With it we can enjoy powerful sound in stereo from a single speaker. You can control it from its own application for your smartphone. In addition, we can play music from Spotify and Amazon Music. If the song has the album art, it will be displayed on the small screen on the front.
Alexa compatible Bluetooth sound bars
If what you want is for the sound of your television to be better, there are also sound bar models with this connectivity that include Amazon’s virtual assistant. Let’s see the most interesting models.
Yamaha YAS-209
Yamaha is undoubtedly one of the best known brands in the audio sector and, of course, it also has a model that falls within this collection. The YAS-209 is a 200 W sound bar and more than 10 Kg of weight, which will give us one of the best audio qualities that we can listen to thanks to its 3D Sound technology with virtual dts.
Sonos ARC SNS-ARCG1EU1BLK
On the other hand, repeating manufacturer in this list, we have the Sonos ARC SNS-ARCG1EU1BLK soundbar . A model with Sonos Arc intelligent sound, which will give us a high-level surround experience. The design is impeccable and connects with a single cable to our television.
These are some of the best Bluetooth speakers that integrate Alexa . Comment here which one is the most interesting of all. Now you only have to decide on one of them based on what your needs and the sound quality you want.