Which speaker suits your garden or balcony best?
Comparison smart speaker, Bluetooth speaker, and radio
| Smart speaker | Bluetooth speaker | Radio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming via | WiFi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | WiFi, Bluetooth |
| Installation | 10 - 20 minutes | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| User-friendliness | Takes some getting used to | Easy | Easy |
| Controls | Voice assistant, app, buttons | App, buttons | Buttons |
| Portable | Possible | Possible | Possible |
| Waterproof | Possible | Possible | No |
Smart speaker: hands are free thanks to voice commands
A smart speaker that you can use on your balcony or in the garden is suitable for you if you prefer to control it with your voice or via an app. This is useful when you're doing gardening work and your hands aren't free. You can easily connect a smart speaker to other speakers in your house for a multi-room setup. If you don't have a socket outside, we recommend a speaker with a built-in battery.
- Control the music with your voice
- Create a multi-room system
- Setup takes up to 20 minutes
- Requires a socket
Bluetooth speaker: easy to take with you
You can easily move the Bluetooth speaker from indoors to outdoors. Because it's connected via Bluetooth, you don't have to consider a stable WiFi connection. You can easily take the speaker with you to the garden without the music being interrupted. Most Bluetooth speakers are waterproof. This is useful, especially when it suddenly starts to rain.
- Easy setup
- Portable
- Has to be charged
Radio: listen to your favorite channels
With a radio, you can enjoy all your favorite radio channels or stream your own music to the device via Bluetooth. The setup is easy, just turn it on and you're ready to start listening. If you don't have a socket outside, choose a portable model with built-in battery or batteries. Most radios aren't waterproof, so it's recommended to place the device under an overhang.
- Listen to the radio or your own music
- Easy setup
- Often not waterproof
