Best IKEA connected speakers: which one to buy and recommendations based on usage

Whether it’s because you’ve opted for IKEA’s wide range of smart home options or simply because you want to enjoy your music in a Nordic style, in this IKEA connected speakers buying guide You will find the models for sale of the Swedish company, their main characteristics and recommended uses.

VAPPEBY loudspeaker lamp

One of the most interesting items in the Swedish firm’s catalog due to its value for money and versatility, the VAPPEBY (59 euros) is an original loudspeaker lamp that you can place both indoors and outdoors. Due to its design and size it is perfect to place for example on a terrace, porch or garden.

With resistance to water and dust IP65, it integrates a LED with two intensities and a very interesting 10W speaker to create an atmosphere.

With Bluetooth connectivity so that it can be understood with your mobile, your tablet or similar devices, you can directly play your Spotify using Spotify Tap.

One of the strengths of this device is that works wirelessly thanks to an integrated battery capable of offering up to 13 hours of operation, so it is not only practical for places where there are no plugs nearby, but also to take it with you on a camping trip. That handle that it has will come in handy to hang it from the tent or the porch of the caravan.

When we tried it we highlighted its decent sound, emphasizing bass and treble. Without being masterful, it fulfills so that you can have a party anywhere.

Wifi speaker shelf SYMFONISK

If you bet on a design as discreet as possible, even capable of going unnoticed in the middle of a shelf full of books, this SYMFONISK (99 euros) is a most interesting model.

Available in black and white and even with a retro cover (9 euros), this loudspeaker stands out precisely for all the installation options it offerssince you can mount it vertically, horizontally, with a stand or even use it as a shelf.

This speaker has Wi-Fi connectivity, being compatible with Spotify Connect so you can enjoy the popular music service on streaming directly and also with Airplay 2 for users of the Apple ecosystem. It is controlled via the Sonos app and works with IKEA Home smart.

It is interesting to decorate a room taking advantage of its space, so it is suitable even for small rooms.

ENEBY Bluetooth Speaker

With a design that reminiscent of the legendary cassette with its handle but with a much more minimalist aestheticthe ENEBY (69 euros) is a Bluetooth speaker that stands out for emitting a clear and powerful sound (39 W), achieving a stereo and amplified effect if you buy another unit and connect them.

Available in two colors and with a limited version coverage pride (4 euros), you can use it both in a “portable” way, helping you with its handle to move it, as well as fixing it on the wall using its support or simply placing it on a surface.

Connect your devices from both wirelessly via Bluetooth or via jack 3.5mm via an AUX cable. Although it works in a wired way, what a priori It leads you to use it inside the home, it is possible to buy an external battery to embed it and use it wirelessly for 10 hours (29 euros, not available on the web).

This is an interesting speaker for music lovers who want to decorate rooms or to take it to places where there is no plug (although it does not have specific resistance to water / dust for use outdoors), for example inside a van or under a porch.

According to IKEA, this second generation offers superior sound performance in terms of clarity and power, although you can still buy the previous generation (25 euros), a smaller model that is powered by batteries, offering up to 15 hours of autonomy.

SYMFONISK loudspeaker frame panel

A box looks like, a loudspeaker is. Another two in one of the most interesting for design lovers is the SYMFONISK speaker frame panel (239 euros), a device to enjoy your favorite music in the most discreet way.

The standard SYMFONISK is available in black and white, although you can also exchange the panel for another sheet (45 euros) and thus change the face of the room you choose to place it a little.

These speakers with Wi-Fi connectivity are suitable for act as a sound source in a room. What do you want a more powerful and immersive experience? Then you can install multiple units from this product or from Sonos to build a stereo system. It even serves as a Home Cinema.

This device supports Airplay 2 to stream music on streaming from your Apple devices and with Spotify Connect to simplify the process of listening to content from the popular service. It works with the Sonos app and with the IKEA Smart Home.

Wifi speaker lamp SYMFONISK

If above we saw an especially interesting off-road loudspeaker lamp for outdoors, if you are looking for something for interiors with a more careful design and nobler materials and finishes, then this SYMFONISK model (214 euros or 198 euros with a fabric shade) probably seems interesting to you.

Stands out for the options to choose from and modularityin four different black/white color configurations, you can also choose to buy the base separately (169 euros) and choose whether you want the shade in fabric (29 euros), bamboo (29 euros) or glass (45 euros).

Like all SYMFONISK speakers, they connect to your home via Wi-Fi and work with the Sonos app or the IKEA Smart Home. You can also use it from individually or add another unit to achieve a stereo system.

When we thoroughly tested it, we highlighted the rigidity of its body, ideal for achieving rigidity and preventing the formation of standing waves inside the loudspeaker, which positively affects sound quality. In addition, thanks to the options of Sonos and their hand in the elaboration of the product, we will obtain a device that delivers good acoustic quality “at the IKEA price”.

The best thing is precisely its sound quality – price ratio, which is why it is recommended as lighting solution – setting for music lovers.

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