REVIEW – Last summer I had a nice gazebo built in my backyard. As I set it up for entertainment I installed outdoor speakers and an electronic projection screen. I used several sources for audio all summer and decided that this year, I wanted something better. I purchased a nice little amplifier and now I need a Streamer with wireless capabilities including Bluetooth and WiFi. I think this Arylic S10 WiFi Music Streamer is exactly what I am looking for.
What is it?
The Arylic S10 WiFi Music Streamer allows you to connect to your traditional audio gear to stream online music, and internet radio and even use a USB thumb drive. It features an audio-in and audio-out port and an ethernet port. A remote control is included.
What’s included?
- 1 x S10 WiFi Audio Streamer
- 1 x Remote Control
- 1 x 5V1A Micro USB Power Adapter
- 1 x Aux 3.5mm cable
- 1 x 2-1 RCA Cable
- 1 x User Manual
Tech specs
Design and features
- Wireless Stereo & Multiroom Control: Add wireless/network streaming capability to your current speakers, home amplifiers, home stereo, or receiver. Set multiple Arylic devices connected to the same network, and then you can stream your audio via a smartphone or a tablet. Through our 4Stream app, you can control to play different audio or the same sound simultaneously on each device.
- Stable streaming and high-quality sound: Supports playback of lossless music files- MP3, APE, FLAC, WAV with Hi-Res audio. When streaming wirelessly, Bluetooth can reach up to 30 meters. With streaming music over the network, Wifi can reach anywhere the signal covers. Free 4stream iOS and Android apps are available:
- Multiple Music Sources & Protocols: Supports Spotify, Tune in, iHeartRadio, XIMALAYA, QQ Music, TIDAL, Napaster, Qobuz, QQFM etc., airplay1, Qplay, DLNA, and UPnP protocols. You can also use other audio sources for local music, as well as USB flash drives, NAS, and line inputs.
- Application: Features an advanced circuit design with built-in speaker protection circuitry, best suited for your home bookshelf/ceiling/desktop/speakers; recommended for home TV audio, computer audio system games, tower speakers, and garden speakers. You can enjoy high-quality music everywhere!
- Easily Control Via App & Web: Choose your music source and control playback, set EQ, control multiroom/independent playback, select preset content, control alarm clock, WiFi settings, update firmware, and more. You can also control each unit directly via a web browser. Just enter the device IP in the browser.
The Arylic S10 WiFi Music Streamer is a small plastic box with an IR sensor and status LEDs on the front. The ports and a multifunction button are on the back. It is a full-featured small and simple box.
Setup
It is very easy to set up the Arylic S10 WiFi Music Streamer and get to enjoying music. First I made the connections that I needed to my amplifier. I only had to use the 3.5mm to RCA cable for this connection.
The next step was to set up the 4Stream app to stream music. There are multiple connectivity options including WiFi and Bluetooth. The screenshots below show the connection steps/screens to set up using the app and WiFi.
App:
Performance
The Arylic S10 WiFi Music Streamer is a good performer. it is easy to set up and get going. The remote control that I received did not come with batteries and does not seem to work which is not a big deal for me because I did not find a need to use it for my application. However, I can see this being an issue for folks trying to operate the Streamer from a distance. I connected this device to my amp using the included cables and powered it by plugging the USB A cable into my Liontrek Power Bank without using the AC adapter. All options worked well for connecting to and streaming with this device (WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet). The multifunction button on the back works well for powering the device on/off and toggling through the options/modes.
Using the 4Stream app to play my music was straightforward and the app works well. Here are some screenshots:
App:
The top of this Streamer is a fingerprint and lint magnet which makes it hard to keep it looking clean.
The following is a short video showing the unboxing and an overview of the Arylic S10 WiFi Music Streamer:
What I like about the Arylic S10 WiFi Music Streamer
- Lightweight and compact
- Easy to connect and use
- Multiple ways to stream
- Nice app
- All connection cables are included
What needs to be improved?
- Batteries should be included with the remote control
- The top of the device is a fingerprint magnet
Final thoughts
The Arylic S10 WiFi Music Streamer is a compact and portable Streamer that offers multiple input and connectivity options. It can be hard-wired via ethernet or wirelessly via Bluetooth or WiFi. It is easy to set up and works well without any glitches.
Price: $69 – Arylic; $79.99 – Amazon
Where to buy: Arylic website, Amazon
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by Arylic. Arylic did not have a say in this review and did not preview this review before it was published.
