

To make sense of it all, keep reading for the best Wi-Fi speakers for your needs. Either way, you don't need to spend very much - for instance, a fantastic "dumb" multiroom speaker like the Ikea Symfonisk Bookshelf starts at $120. If you don't want voice control, all of the speakers here will work just fine without it, either because they lack mics or you can physically shut them off. For more on this, don't miss CNET's guide to the best smart speakers. That means you can ask your speaker for a specific song, and it'll play it back for you. Wi-Fi streaming lets you control music in a multiroom environment, and most Wi-Fi speakers also offer voice control (for instance, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple's Siri).

To help you decide which will work best for your home's audio setup, we've rounded up the best Wi-Fi speakers on the market right now.

Most are equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, there are some that can be found with Wi-Fi as well, which can offer even better audio quality. Wireless speakers have become ubiquitous in every part of our lives - both indoors and outdoors - but you don't need to spend a fortune to get a good one.
