There are also four preset buttons for your favorite radio stations. It’s a shame not to be able to add Spotify playlists and the like, but Pure has saved more of those premium features for the Pure DiscovR. There are a lot of Bluetooth speakers that settle for tinny audio, and the faithfully-recreated sound in the StreamR shows that doesn’t have to be the case. It’s not a quiet speaker either – unless you want it to be. It can really belt out sound for its compact size, and we were happily wandering our flat with the StreamR’s audio calling out to us from the other room. Sony also mentions that movie credits can be redeemed for use from "a selection of at least 300 movies", suggesting that the library has both 300 premium movies and an additional library for unlimited streaming, which doesn't require any credits. You can stream music over Bluetooth, connect a source device with a 3.5mm cable, and listen to DAB+ digital radio or more traditional FM.

The speaker's 1.7in screen shows different information including the current station and the battery The Pure StreamR looks to bridge the company’s radio heritage with a modern form factor and the beginnings of voice control, to appeal to a wide audience across generations. A. Yes, there is an app available called Pure Home (available on Google Play Store for Android or the Apple App Store for iOS compatible devices). The Pure Home app will help guide you in getting the Alexa voice assistant setup, but the app must also be installed and running on your mobile device to access the voice related features.The Pure DiscovR (left) and StreamR (right) with speakers raised (Image Credit: TechRadar) (Image credit: Future) With streaming bandwidth between 30Mbps and 80Mbps, it can use three to four times as much data as Netflix does – Netflix recommends 25 Mbps for 4K movie streaming. As a result, Sony recommends a minimum internet speed of 43Mbps, and speeds of 115Mbps or higher for true lossless streaming quality. Q. When listening to radio, StreamR experiences audio drop-outs and sometimes no audio at all. What should I do? Such an outcome was not unexpected. After all, Purestream came off as energetic but naive in the eyes of more experienced Operators. Even though she knew a little bit of Originium Arts, she has never experienced the cruelty of bloodshed or the sorrow of lost lives. This cheerful and lively personality may make her easy to get along with, but earning the trust of others is a much higher hurdle.

A. It should take approximately 6 hours to fully charge your StreamR speaker when connected to a USB power adapter/plug.The speaker has a wireless range of up to 30 ft (approx. 9-10m). The range is likely to be affected if there are walls or objects between the controlling device and StreamR speaker. For best performance, ensure there is open space between the paired devices. StreamR is one of the only portable Bluetooth speakers on the market that offers access to the Alexa voice service. The onboard microphone connects to the Pure Home App on your mobile device via Bluetooth, which connects to Alexa using Wi-Fi or mobile data, bringing the convenience of the virtual assistant with you no matter the location. From weather forecasts, to calendar scheduling and everything in between, enjoy Alexa on the move along with Bluetooth, digital radio and aux-in connectivity. Pure Home App Sony doesn't have a full list of content available online, but the initial marketing materials have showcased the following titles: Listen to playlists, podcasts and more on the go via Bluetooth or the integrated aux-in cable. Alternatively, use the aux-in cable as an antenna to enjoy digital radio from wherever – the garden, the beach, your home away from home – the possibilities are as endless as the choice of stations. Powerfully Portable The Pure DiscovR has a USB-C charging port at the rear, next to a Bluetooth pairing button and 3.5mm cable port (Image Credit: TechRadar) (Image credit: Future) Sound