Wireless Bluetooth Adapter
Bluetoothconnectivity continues to mature and can be found in all sorts of tech products.
You’d have a hard time finding a smartphone or tablet without Bluetooth as a standard.
Some people even turn their oldsmartphones into portable media playersusing Bluetooth.
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As such, Bluetooth adapters (also called receivers) are widely available and easily affordable.
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Bluetooth adapters come in many shapes, sizes, and features.
Some adapters have an extended reach of up to twice the normal distance.
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Thankfully, some adapters useWi-Fi, which transmits audio to stereo systems without compression or loss of quality.
Not only that, butwireless networkstypically enjoy a greater range than what Bluetooth can achieve.
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However, unlike Bluetooth, you’ll have to pay closer attention to compatibility.
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Again, double-check compatibility.
Not all music-relatedmobile appsare designed to recognize and stream through each throw in.
Be sure the plugs match the same color as the input ports.
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(White is left, and red is right forRCA jacks.)
If the jacks are stacked vertically, the white or left one will almost always be on top.
That’s all that needs to be done!
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There’s little need to worry about compatibility, lossless transmission, or wireless interference.
It’s also one less rig that would take up space on a wall outlet or power strip.
Most 3.5 mm-to-RCA stereo audio cables are comparable, so overall length is likely to be the top consideration.
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Maybe you have one of these cables lying around in a drawer somewhere.
It doesn’t have to be expensive, either.
Great soundbars can be found for under $500.
Why fish around for power or audio cables when a dock offers elegant simplicity?
Tidy, organized cables are always a plus, too.
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Some companies, such as Apple, make docks only for their products.
