Use AmpMe to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers
There are a few apps that connect multiple Bluetooth devices, including AmpMe, Bose Connect, and Ultimate Ears. AmpMe is the most versatile, as it’s not brand-specific, while the Bose and Ultimate Ears apps require the respective company’s Bluetooth speakers. AmpMe syncs smartphones and Bluetooth speakers together to stream audio from SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube, or your media library. Users can create or join parties on any of these platforms, and sync with unlimited devices. (Visit AmpMe’s website to learn more about the app’s features.) The person who creates the party controls the music, but other users can send song requests using the app’s chat feature. The host can also turn on the Guest as DJ feature, which lets other participants add songs to the queue. After you download the app, link it to either your Facebook or Google account, then see if any of your contacts are on AmpMe, or turn on location services and find a party near you. To start a party:
Use Audio Company Apps to Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers
With the Bose Connect and Ultimate Ears apps, you can pair a smartphone with two speakers each, but only on particular models. Bose Connect works with Bose speakers and headphones, and a Party Mode feature streams audio to two headphones or two speakers at once. Download Bose Connect for iOS or get the Android Bose Connect app; the app pages list compatible devices. Ultimate Ears has two apps that stream audio to multiple speakers: Boom and Roll, which correspond to compatible speakers. These apps have a feature called PartyUp that connects over 50 Boom 2 or MegaBoom speakers together.
Use Samsung’s Dual Audio Feature
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S8, S+, or newer model, take advantage of the company’s Bluetooth Dual Audio, which works with most Bluetooth speakers and headphones; Bluetooth 5 isn’t required. To enable this feature:
Use HomePod Stereo Pair
Apple has a similar feature to Samsung’s Dual Audio called HomePod Stereo Pair that allows users to pair an iPhone or Mac with two HomePod speakers. When you set up a HomePod in the same room as another one, you’ll get an option to use the speakers as a stereo pair. You can also use the Home app to set up this feature on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. In either case, both HomePods must be in the same room to pair them. Need more speakers to connect and make your home a music mecca? There are plenty on the market these days; definitely shop around to get the best deal but be sure you’re also getting volume and fullness of the music you want, too.
