Eve announces AirPlay 2 adapter Eve Play

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.

9 Comments

mike1 3437 comments · 10 Years

About 1 year ago

That's what I used to use an Airport Express for.

retrogusto 1140 comments · 16 Years

mike1 said:

That's what I used to use an Airport Express for.

Me too. And now I use an Apple TV for that, but I’m only able to because my DAC has an HDMI input. It seems like you could probably also use one of the older Apple TVs with optical out, if they can handle Airplay [2]. Belkin also makes a product that seems nearly identical but costs $50 less.

jmw1480 1 comment · 1 Year

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.

Alin 16 comments · 8 Years

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.

jeffharris 851 comments · 22 Years

Belkin makes something like this, their $99 SoundForm Connect. It only has a 3.5mm and optical outputs. It supports AirPlay 2, too.

RCA jacks in the Eve are a nice touch.

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.

Looked for something to stream to my main hi-fi system. There was the Belkin or $500+ “audiophile” adaptors. The Belkin worked fine, although I had to crank the volume on my amp to get reasonable sound levels.

I have a couple of EVE Flare lights, which are great, so hopefully the Eve Play will work as seamlessly.

Like I said, the fact it has RCA jacks and coaxial outputs, in addition to optical, is a big plus.