IKEA wants to make our showers more fun with this gadget

The Swedish furniture expert continues to expand its technology empire. After chargers, rechargeable batteries and even a vinyl turntable, here come waterproof Bluetooth speakers! True to its affordable brand image with a simple design,IKEAunveils a gadget that is as discreet as it is practical.

If it is already possible to decorate your interior with speakers under the aegis of the Swedish brand, it enters a new category. Until now, the Symfonisk wireless speakers offered by the furniture designer are sold for several hundred euros. These models are not only intended to broadcast sound, but to blend into a decoration and complement other elements such as lamps or shelves.

IKEA will now offer a small waterproof speaker to slip into the shower, and the price is surprising. You will have to pay themodest sum of 15€to enjoy our favorite playlists and transform this daily ritual into a real karaoke session.

Surprising technical characteristics

For this price, one would easily tend to imagine a very basic product. However, this speaker from the new Vappeby range has something to convince many music lovers. This little tool promises 80 hours of battery life for listening at 50% of maximum volume. Put in context, that’s a lot of showers!
If the sound is offered in mono, it is possible to link two of these speakers for stereo musical sessions. It will therefore cost €30 to benefit from better sound quality. In addition to this functionality, the gadget's connectivity provides direct access toSpotifyvia the Spotify Connect function.

Equipped with the IP67 standard,This speaker is therefore dust and water resistant, with a possible immersion time of 30min. Be careful not to leave it under the shower head during vocal singing sessions! Playing Broadway in the shower may be fun, but it consumes a lot and could damage this new product.

Before judging the interest of this product, it will be necessary to compare its quality to the main competitors, such as the JBL GO 3, also offering waterproofing via the IPX7 standard for a price of less than €50. In the meantime, the price of the IKEA speaker remains unbeatable and could well set a new standard for value for money.