
One of the best things about Wi-Fi connected speakers is the ability to play music directly from your phone, tablet or laptop without having to physically plug them in. I use AirPlay from my iPhone 16 Pro as the main way I play music at home these days, as it offers some distinct advantages to using a dedicated app or voice assistant.
Most of the time, I just need to play music in one room, so I start the Apple Music app on my phone, or pick the BBC Sounds app to find the latest Craig Charles Funk and Soul show. Then, using the AirPlay settings, I pick my speaker of choice.