Which kitchen speaker suits you?
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 |
A smart speaker: hands-free, thanks to voice control
If you choose a smart speaker for in the kitchen, you'll have everything you need. You can easily control the speaker with your voice when your hands are dirty from cooking. As the voice assistant to play the next song or to read out the recipe. Add the speaker to other speakers in your home for a multi-room setup.
- Hands-free, thanks to voice control
- Use the smart assistant to look for recipes
- Setup can take a bit longer, up to 20 minutes
Bluetooth speaker: easy to move
A Bluetooth speaker is more suitable for a smaller kitchen. That's useful if you don't spend much time there, but you like to listen to music when you cook or do the dishes. You can easily move a Bluetooth speaker from one room to the next. Do you choose a waterproof Bluetooth speaker? You can rinse it when it gets dirty while you cook.
- Easy to take with you
- You can rinse a waterproof speaker when necessary
- No voice controls available
Radio: listen to your favorite channels
With a radio, you can listen to your favorite radio stations every day. Choose a radio with Bluetooth if you also want to stream your own songs from your smartphone or tablet. You can also easily take a portable radio with you to a different room.
- Via Bluetooth, you can listen to radio stations and your own songs
- A portable radio is easy to move
- No voice controls available
