Russound Introduces VoicePlay

Russound today introduced the VoicePlay System, an in-wall multiroom solution with streaming audio and voice control with Amazon Alexa built-in.

VoicePlay can send audio to up to 32 rooms in a home. Providing simple access to the most popular streaming services and to content on any phone or tablet VoicePlay gives its users access to the built-in Alexa platform, Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Napster, Qobuz and more. Featuring a Bluetooth 5.0 connection with 15W per channel and available synchronization of up to 10 rooms, an entire household syncs together.

Once connected, the VoicePlay keypad can be powered across existing wiring Users can control the system directly from the keypad or by voice.

"In today's world where people are spending more and more time at home than ever before, we wanted to provide a simpler, more versatile way for people to access and enjoy their music as well as provide smart home control through the power of Alexa," said Charlie Porritt, CEO of Russound, in a statement. "To meet this goal of enhancing people's enjoyment, the VoicePlay System's astounding features of synchronized audio streaming, AirPlay 2 compatibility, voice recognition, and the variety of listening choices all lead to a vastly improved experience."