Do you have a stack of speakers or stereo system at home collecting
dust due to their inability to wirelessly connect to your digital music
collection? The folks at Motorola have decided it’s time to modernize
your antiquated audio system with the release of a portable wireless
adapter called Moto Stream, which brings wireless audio streaming
capabilities to older units.
The Moto Stream connects to a stereo either via a 3.5 mm to RCA
connector cord that is included with the package, or via a 3.5 mm to 3.5
mm connector cord, which will need to be purchased separately. Power is
supplied by a micro USB wall charger that is included with the device.
Measuring 57 x 60 x 69 mm (H x W x D) and weighing 100 g (3.5 oz), the
Moto Stream is slightly smaller than a tennis ball, making it small
enough to be hidden away when not in use. However, its front five facets
which light up to indicate connectivity of up to five devices at once
suggest it also doesn't mind being looked at either.
Each of the connected devices is able to stream music to the Moto
Stream whenever they’re connected, either starting a new session or,
through 'heist mode," interrupting the track already playing. Because of
this multi-device connectivity, the Moto Stream could prove a hit at
parties.
The device is compatible with mobile devices running iOS, Android or
Windows operating systems, and if you have a smartphone with NFC,
tapping it against the Moto Stream will connect it automatically. If
your device lacks NFC, such as an iPhone, you can connect via Bluetooth
in the standard way via the device’s Bluetooth settings. The Bluetooth
3.0 connectivity provides a wireless range of up to 300 ft (91 m).
The functionality of the Moto Stream could be likened to an audio-only version of media streamers like the Nexus Q or Apple TV,
which allow streaming of audio, video, and photos to televisions
lacking in-built Smart TV capabilities. With its device, Motorola is
offering a more economical option for those consumers who are only
interested in audio rather than full media streaming capabilities.
The Moto Stream is available now in the US for US$49.99. Motorola's international release plans remain unknown.
Motorola introduces the Moto Stream in the following promo video.
Source: Motorola
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