![]() It connects directly to your current network.ģ. The Airport Express can bridge or expand your wifi network. This can be beneficial if your wifi is a problem. Sonos sets up a separate "mesh" wifi signal (in late 2014, Sonos added an update to allow you to also use your regular network) that works outside of your main wifi setup. Airplay can be used for video, photos, and for mirroring a computer screen with the AppleTV.Ģ. They also license the use of Airplay to many different companies from inexpensive devices by Phillips to high end products by McIntosh.īelow I am going to list several features of each of these wireless streaming services and how the other compares (NOTE: Be aware that I strongly suggest buying either product from a vendor with a good return policy in case you have problems that you can't resolve):ġ. Apple makes the Apple TV and the Airport Express that both receive an Airplay signal. Airplay is a small part of the Apple ecosystem. All of the Sonos devices are made by Sonos. For example, Sonos makes individual speakers, a sub, and a device that is simply for connecting to a separate DAC/receiver. Sonos and Airplay are used for wireless/wired streaming in many different devices. For those that aren't aware, Sonos and Airplay have many similarities, but there a major differences between the two. Since Sonos new marketing blitz, I have seen a lot of questions related to how Sonos compares to Apple's Airplay. ![]() NOTE: Please make sure you also check out my newer 2010 Mac Mini vs Sonos Connect article.
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