William Gallagher
Eve has unveiled the details of its previously leaked Eve Play adapter for AirPlay, and it will be available from November 14, 2023.
Full details of the Eve Play were listed in a regulatory database back in June, shortly after Eve was acquired by automation firm ABB.
Unsurprisingly, the announced product appears to entirely match the previously revealed specifications. Eve describes it as "a high-quality audio streaming interface for AirPlay."
"Sporting RCA and digital outputs," continues the company, "Eve Play adds streaming capabilities to existing amplifiers, active speakers or soundbars streaming-capable, and also integrates them perfectly synchronized in multi-room setups with other AirPlay 2 speakers such as Apple HomePods."
The new Eve Play features 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi and an integrated Ethernet port, plus RCA connectors, and optical and coaxial digital outputs.
Eve says the Eve Play will be available both directly from the manufacturer and via Amazon from November 14, 2023. It will retail for $149.95.
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That's what I used to use an Airport Express for.
Depending on what type of connections, channels, and power output you need, Fosi Audio makes some great products. I have a BT20A Pro powering two Infinity passive outdoor speakers, which gives me audio via Bluetooth and - via an AirPort Express input - AirPlay 2/Wi-Fi.
Outrageously expensive if you ask me. The cheapest alternative will still be an old airport expres that you can probably pick up for $25-$30 from your local listings.
Belkin makes something like this, their $99 SoundForm Connect. It only has a 3.5mm and optical outputs. It supports AirPlay 2, too.
During the pandemic I got a pair of KEF LSX wireless speakers to make a simple A/V system for my bedroom with an Apple TV HD and 32” monitor. I was able to stream to the speakers from my Mac or iPhone or even the music library on my NAS. I really liked the convenience.
I have a couple of EVE Flare lights, which are great, so hopefully the Eve Play will work as seamlessly.