WiiM’s capable HomePod-esque smart speaker is almost $50 off
WiiM is offering a 15 percent discount on its smart speakers, which serve as a versatile alternative to major ecosystem-locked devices. The speakers support a wide range of streaming services and connectivity standards, making them compatible with existing multi-room setups.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing consumer preference for interoperable smart home hardware that avoids vendor lock-in.
The smart speaker market is more or less dominated by major tech companies: Apple, Google, Sonos, and Amazon. But WiiM’s powerful 100W Sound smart speaker is an attractive alternative because it’s not locked down to play nicely with select music services. It supports over 20 services, and it sports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and ethernet, giving you multiple ways to connect. Additionally, it taps into standards used by other speakers, including Chromecast, Spotify Connect, DLNA, Alexa Cast, and more (AirPlay 2 is off the table, though its Pro Music Streamer supports it). In other words, it can be added to multi-room setups you may already have in the Google Home or Amazon Echo ecosystem.
The black and white versions are rarely discounted, but they’re each 15 percent off at Amazon and directly through WiiM. Normally $299.99, they’re $254.15.
[Product: WiiM Sound Smart Speaker | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCQM66H?tag=theverge02-20, https://www.wiimhome.com/products/wiim-sound]
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