# Internet-Connected Speaker Systems Urbanears' Connected Speakers can Play from the Internet By Joey Haar | Published 2017-03-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanears-connected-speakers References: [urbanears](https://www.urbanears.com/ue_ca_ehttps://www.urbanears.com/ue_ca_en/speakersn/speakers) The wireless connectivity of Bluetooth speakers is certainly convenient, but Urbanears Connected Speakers move beyond just Bluetooth. The speakers are equipped with Wi-Fi technologies that make them even more adaptable than speakers with Bluetooth alone. With the new Urbanears Connected Speakers, of which there are currently two models called Stammen and Baggen, users can connect to their music services directly through the devices themselves. Thanks to the Wi-Fi capabilities, users can stream through [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd-bluetooth) Connect, Airplay, or [Chromecast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-faber-duetto-speakers). Further, the speakers can be linked with one another in order to create a powerful [multi-room system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heddon). Both the Stammen and Baggen speakers are also equipped with more standard connections, such as Bluetooth and auxiliary cord input, giving users complete control over their listening. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wireless Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced wireless connectivity technologies to enhance the adaptability and convenience of speaker systems. - **Music Streaming Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create seamless integration with popular music streaming services to allow direct streaming through speaker systems, eliminating the need for external devices. - **Multi-room System Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design speaker systems that can be linked together to create a powerful multi-room audio experience. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new audio technologies that improve the connectivity and functionality of speaker systems. - **Smart Home Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate speaker systems with smart home devices to enhance the overall home automation experience. - **Music Streaming Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with speaker manufacturers to optimize the integration of music streaming platforms into speaker systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Wireless Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-faber-duetto-speakers.md) - [Spatial Audio Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/era-speaker.md) - [Retro-Style Tabletop Speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd-bluetooth.md) - [Retro Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32.md) - [Sleek Streaming Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evo-one-speaker.md) - [Lantern-Inspired Speaker Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-speaker-lamp.md) - [360-Degree Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicboom.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Demure Design-Conscious Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vifa-copenhagen-20.md)