How do you choose the right bathroom speaker?

Before you choose a speaker for the bathroom, it's good to know which properties it needs. Ask yourself the following questions to find out which speaker suits your bathroom.

• Which IP certification do you need?
• Do you want to control the speaker with your voice?
• Do you need a speaker with a battery?

The speaker needs to be able to withstand water. The water resistance is indicated by an IP certification. This is done with numbers from 0 to 9. With a 0, the speaker can't withstand water. With a 9, the speaker can handle water the best. If the speaker is on the sink next to the shower, a 3 is good enough. If you place it on the edge of the bath while you're in it, we recommend a certification of at least 4.

If you choose a speaker with a built-in microphone, you can control the speaker with your voice. That's useful when you're in the bath and the speaker isn't within reach. You do need a voice assistant for this, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri. You have to connect the speaker to your WiFi network for this.

If you don't want to use power in a damp bathroom, choose a speaker with a battery. That way, you can be sure you're using the speaker safely. You can also place the speaker wherever you want. You can use a wired speaker if the socket is far away enough from the shower or bath.