The hype on this device makes it sound like a wireless hub. The first time
I checked the site it implied it only broadcast iPhone Bluetooth. This
sounds like it works with any audio signal but still isn't clear if it is
wired or will rebroadcast a Bluetooth signal.
They claim 1000 foot range or three walls. My 30 foot devices can handle
two and sometimes three walls. Is the open range really 1000 foot?
Also, can I use voice control on my iPhone or other device from 100 feet
away?
I haven't found any thing on their site to answer these questions. If
anyone has more information I would be interested.
Thanks
Tony
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Subject: Cassia Hub handles multi-room audio with any Bluetooth speakers
This could be an interesting device for people who don't use airplay, and
don't have the big bucks to spend on a full Sonos system.
Mary
Cassia Hub handles multi-room audio with any Bluetooth speakers TUAW - The
Unofficial Apple Weblog
We first met the Cassia Hub back at CES, a device that offered the similar
connectivity to a WiFi router but for Bluetooth. Now the company is
announcing a new feature that will allow owners of that Bluetooth "router" a
way to connect their wireless speakers for multi-room audio. The new tool is
called BlueStream and it works with any Bluetooth speakers alongside the
company's Hub.
Once your speakers are connected to Cassia's Hub, you can stream music from
the likes of Apple Music, Spotify and other sources just like you would to a
single wireless unit, only now the audio is sent to multiple devices.
Instead of connecting to one of the speakers, you link your phone, tablet or
even an Amazon Echo to the Hub to play tunes.
The BlueStream feature will be available as a firmware update to existing
Cassia Hub owners. If you haven't nabbed one yet, the Bluetooth device will
set you back $150. And if you require speakers to make use of that new tool,
Cassia has a 360-degree model for $80.
Original Article:
https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/11/cassia-hub-bluestream-multi-room-audio-b
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