Speakers that wake on input 3.5mm

[jr502]

I've got an Amazon Echo, but looking to add the dots to other rooms, and I want to retain the totally hands free system. Does anyone know of any speakers or soundbars that can wake on receiving a 3.5mm input signal? I've tried in Curry's/Hughes etc, but I've only got blank looks.

Any help appreciated.

[ladderino]

These do - http://www.harmankardon.co.uk/computer-speakers/SO...

[dxg]

I'm running a couple of these little digital SMSL amps:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SA-36A-Integrated-Digital...

One runs the ceiling speakers in the kitchen. The other runs a pair of lovely little Q Acoustic bookshelf speakers in the Office.

They stay on all the time. No background hiss. I can't imagine they draw much current. They sound fantastic to me. They won't shake the house down, but they're fine for that kind of application.

[rk176]

I have the older version of these without the bluetooth
http://uk.jbl.com/computer-speakers/JBL+JEMBE+WIRE...

[MX5_Nuts]

ladderino said:

These do - http://www.harmankardon.co.uk/computer-speakers/SO...

This. Annoys the st out of me as it takes a few seconds to switch on when playing audio.

[jr502]

Thanks. Any soundbars that may do this?

[MrSparks]

Is a ceiling speaker an option?

http://kitchenbathroomradio.co.uk/blog/how-to-voic...

[Viper]

I connect to a Bose Soundlink via Bluetooth with my dot works great, instant connection and no delays

The Bluetooth must be strong as I can move the speaker all over the house,running on its battery power, yet it remains connected the dot

Edited by Viper on Saturday 3rd December 19:29

[Viper]

I connect to a Bose Soundlink via Bluetooth with my dot works great, instant connection and no delays

The Bluetooth must be strong as I can move the speaker all over the house,running on its battery power, yet it remains connected the dot

Edited by Viper on Saturday 3rd December 19:36

[jr502]

MrSparks said:

Is a ceiling speaker an option?

http://kitchenbathroomradio.co.uk/blog/how-to-voic...

That's a definite possibility that one, thanks.

[jr502]

Viper said:

I connect to a Bose Soundlink via Bluetooth with my dot works great, instant connection and no delays

The Bluetooth must be strong as I can move the speaker all over the house,running on its battery power, yet it remains connected the dot

Edited by Viper on Saturday 3rd December 19:36

Do you have to turn it on beforehand though? Takes away from the purpose of a dot if you have to switch the speaker on first?