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Stream Bluetooth to your Sonos system with one simple $14 accessory

Published Mar 23rd, 2018 10:50AM EDT

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What’s the one thing everyone wishes Sonos would add to its best-in-class wireless music system? Yup, it’s obviously Bluetooth streaming. Sonos supports more streaming music sources than any other wireless speaker system on the market, but the lack of Bluetooth means there are some music sources that will never be supported. Well, they’ll never be supported unless you buy this simple $14 accessory, that it. The Mpow Bluetooth Receiver costs just $14 on Amazon, and you can plug it into the aux-in jack on your Sonos Play:5, Sonos Connect, or Sonos Connect:Amp to instantly add Bluetooth music streaming support to every speaker of your Sonos system.

Here’s what you need to know from Amazon’s product page:

  • MPOW BLUETOOTH 4.1 RECEIVER:Built with Bluetooth 4.1/HFP/HSP/A2DP/AVRCP to smart your life that you can enjoy music and hands-free calling from your smartphone in premium-quality sound.Up to 33ft connection range guarantees low signal delay.
  • DOUBLE LINKS & WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Mpow Portable Bluetooth Receiver can connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time.And it also could compatible with most smartphones and Bluetooth electronics, ideal for home or vehicle audio systems and wired headphones (connected with Mpow via 3.5mm audio cable/adapter then pair your phone with Mpow to achieve listening music or answering call).
  • AUTOMATICALLY RECONNECT: Just turn on the Bluetooth of your cell phone first,and then turn on the Bluetooth receiver, the Mpow Bluetooth Receiver can be automatically paired.
  • EXTRA-LONG BUILT-IN BATTERY: Provides up to 10 HOURS playing time and only need 1.5 HOURS to charge it fully.
  • NOTE: 1.This Mpow doesn’t turn on automatically,please long press the “Multifunction Button” about 3 seconds, when it turned on the blue light will flash,then connect it with your Bluetooth devices; 2.Please be sure the charging input voltage to the Mpow do not over 5V and do not use fast charger for the consideration of safety and the serve life of product; 3.If you want to connect to your TV by pairing the device with your headset, please search Mpow transmitter or receiver/transmitter
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Mpow’s model is a great affordable option, but if you want even better audio quality you can check out this model from Aukey, which also supports aptX:

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Maren Estrada Deals Editor

Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.