# Amplified Music Streaming Systems The Beep is a Portable Music Streamer for Your Home By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-02-08 | Updated 2014-02-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-streamer References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/beep-music-streamer-launched-by-ex-google-employees-07-02-2014/) & [techland.time](http://techland.time.com/2014/02/06/beep-music/) The Beep music streamer allows you to play music through [older speaker systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) that might not have Bluetooth connectivity. It was developed by two former [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-pro-plus) employees and provides an easy way to [stream your music anywhere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heddon) around your house. It can easily be attached to almost any speaker or stereo system providing you with the ability to stream music directly from your Android or iOS device. The Beep streamers are available in two colors, dark grey or copper, and is priced at $149 with shipping starting in the autumn of this year. This dynamic music streamer makes a great addition to your home environment for casual listening. Now you can play your music anywhere you want with easy access. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Music Streaming Accessory:** The Beep streamer provides a way to access music streaming easily and conveniently through older speaker systems. - **Smart Home Connectivity:** The Beep streamer adds smart home connectivity and expands the functionality of older audio equipment. - **Wireless Audio Adapter:** The Beep streamer delivers effortless high-quality wireless audio streaming with an affordable price point. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore opportunities in developing similar affordable and compatible wireless audio streaming adapters for home entertainment systems. - **Smart Home:** Smart home platform providers should consider incorporating music streaming accessories to enhance the value of smart home device ecosystems. - **Audio Equipment:** Audio equipment manufacturers can develop partnerships with music streaming accessory providers to expand their product offerings and target new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Sound System Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beoconnect-core.md) - [Audiophile-Grade Music Streamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-pro-plus.md) - [Wireless Audio System Streamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nad-cs1-endpoint-network-streamer.md) - [Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-module.md) - [Nostalgic Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-songbook.md) - [Multi-Device Audio Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-7.md) - [Smart Beaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noveto-n1.md) - [Amp-Inspired Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md)