Play music in multiple rooms - how it works

There are various ways of playing music in multiple rooms. In our practical tip, we present these to you in more detail.

1. Multiroom solution: speaker manufacturer

On the one hand, the loudspeaker manufacturers have different standards.

Many manufacturers offer their own standard for their speakers so that music can be played in several rooms. The type of transmission is meant as the standard.
To do this, you have to buy a series from the manufacturer and then divide the receivers in the rooms.
The music is played back via the transmitter and distributed to the loudspeakers in the rooms.
The cross-manufacturer standard "DTS Play-Fi" has been installed in various devices. Devices with this standard can also be set up quickly.
Basically, all multiroom speakers can be connected to each other, even if they have different standards.
Tip: When buying a speaker, pay attention to the designation "Multiroom" or similar. New devices in particular usually have such a standard.
Before buying, get advice on which standard is best for you.

Alternatively, you can also use streaming options.

You can also use wireless streaming services to play the music in multiple rooms.
The "Spotify Connect" service helps you, for example, to bring the Spotify music to several rooms.
To do this, you must place at least one loudspeaker in each room, which then serves as a receiver.
But other music streaming services such as Napster or Deezer can usually play the music wirelessly there.
This is also made possible by the Chromecast from Google. Many manufacturers use Chromecast technology as a so-called "build-in". This means that the Chromecast is already integrated in the respective systems and the music can be distributed across several rooms.
However, you can use the Chromecast audio adapter to make the system or speakers wireless and distribute the music.
If you are using an Apple device, you can also use the AirPlay service. Unfortunately, the products are not yet equipped with the service, so you still have to be patient.
Or you can go for the classic Bluetooth. There are numerous Bluetooth boxes here that can divide the music into different rooms. Bluetooth is still used by many well-known manufacturers.