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Music Streaming Platforms

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Yamaha's MusicCast Will Include Wireless Speakers, Sound Bars and More

— August 25, 2015 — Tech
The latest version of Yamaha's MusicCast platform is a significant upgrade to its various predecessors as well as the vast majority of competing services in the market. Indeed by the end of this year, the MusicCast-compatible range will include audiovisual receivers, wireless speakers, sound bars as well as powered speakers.

People who use Yamaha MusicCast will be able to wirelessly stream tunes from their Bluetooth-enabled smart devices. That may sound pretty standard, but bear in mind that MusicCast products are also capable of sending Bluetooth streams to speakers and headphones. External audio devices such as TVs, game consoles and hi-fi components can also be connected to the new devices.

Up to 10 MusicCast devices can be controlled using a single iOS or Android app, adding a whole new level of convenience to music streaming.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Audio Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced wireless speakers and sound bars that offer seamless connectivity and streaming capabilities.
2. Bluetooth Streaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create Bluetooth-enabled audio devices that can seamlessly connect and stream music from smart devices and external audio sources.
3. Multi-device Control Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design user-friendly iOS and Android apps that can control multiple audio devices, providing convenience and a streamlined user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of MusicCast-compatible audiovisual receivers, wireless speakers, sound bars, and powered speakers to tap into the growing market demand for wireless audio devices.
2. Consumer Electronics Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer a diverse range of MusicCast-compatible products, including wireless speakers and sound bars, to cater to the increasing demand for advanced audio streaming solutions.
3. Mobile App Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create intuitive and feature-rich iOS and Android apps that can control multiple audio devices, enabling users to seamlessly manage their music streaming experience.
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