Philips
Izzy
Syncing
up wireless speakers in different rooms can be a real chore. The Philips Izzy
multi-room speaker makes it as simple as pressing a button.
Assuming
you buy multiple Izzy speakers, all you have to do to play is press the
"Izzylink group" button and you'll be blasting music from one speaker
to another.
Designed
in partnership with Gibson Innovations, the Izzy BM5 (it's full model name),
packs two 2.5-inch drivers and a bass port to deliver sound that's capable of
filling up an entire room.
Smartphones
and tablets connect to the Izzy via Bluetooth. Philips says the speaker doesn't
need a router (or a bridge like many Sonos speakers), an app or a password.
The
Izzy can be used as a standalone speaker or connected with up to four additional
Izzy speakers using the group button. The idea is for you to be able to place
Izzy speakers in different rooms and have the music keep playing seamlessly
when you switch between rooms.
Philips
says the Izzy has a range of up to about 328 feet. The Izzy will be priced at US$ 129.99 and will be available at Best Buy retails and Bestbuy.com in October.
