Ikea launches a new Bluetooth speaker. A square design, the ability to pair two speakers and Spotify Tap compatibility.
After taking its first steps in the world of sound with Bluetooth speakers and the Symfonisk range (speaker shelves, speaker lamps and speaker boards in collaboration with Sonos), Ikea is now presenting a newcomer to its range of speakers. speakers: the Vappeby (there are other speakers in this range). Designed as the spiritual successor to the Eneby speaker, the Vappeby brings new features and a design that should get people talking.
According to Ikea, the Vappeby is a model that is intended to be affordable, although the exact price has not yet been revealed. It will be available in black and white, colors that recall the design of “ the most famous mouse in the world “. Dimensions listed are 20 x 20 cm, but no depth or weight information has been revealed.
Feature-wise, the Vappeby has a carrying handle, making it easy to move around. Although the speaker is a wired system requiring power supply via cable, a battery Eneby can be purchased separately for up to 25 hours of cordless use. Another interesting point is the possibility to pair two of these speakers to obtain stereo sounda feature often missing from Bluetooth speakers in the affordable price range.
Spotify Tap, the practical function
One of the most interesting features of Vappeby is its compatibility with Spotify Tap. With this system, users can play their favorite songs at the touch of a button, without having to go through a dedicated application. This makes the speaker particularly convenient and intuitive to use for Spotify users.