Does Ultimate Ears Boom 3 support AirPlay?

If your home is primarily made up of Apple products, including iOS devices, Macs, and Apple TVs, buying an AirPlay-supported speaker might be an unwavering requirement. With AirPlay 2, you can send audio to multiple speakers at once from anywhere in iOS, including in stereo if that's what you want.

With this in mind, if you're in the market for a wireless speaker that's compatible with AirPlay, your choices are currently limited to products on the pricey side like the HomePod, which can set you back around $350, or other pricey non-Apple products.

We've included the Libratone Zipp and Libratone Zipp Mini here, however, because both are compatible with AirPlay 2 and are cheaper than the HomePod. Both of these speakers are smart and sexy and will look good in any home.

Take your time and find a color and size to your liking since each has been designed to give you many years of enjoyment. Both also feature Amazon Alexa compatibility and over 10 hours of enjoyment between charges.

The Boom 3 won't let you play music through AirPlay 2, but it can play some tunes through Apple Music. You can set up a playlist and add it via the Ultimate Ears app. Then, all you have to do is hit the button on the Boom 3 and you'll hear some of your favorite songs.

Apple AirPlay's most important feature is its ability to connect various speakers at the same time to give you a multi-room experience. Although the Boom 3 doesn't support this, it does include Ultimate Ears' PartyUp technology. With PartyUp, you can pair up to 150 Boom and Megaboom speakers for one awesome musical experience.

In other words, if you already own one or more wireless speaker from Ultimate Ears, your best bet might be to buy a Boom 3 and not worry about not having AirPlay support. Otherwise, check out the two alternatives.