But there are plenty of rivals, too, all serving tempting features such as support for hi-res audio files or your favourite streaming service, Bluetooth connectivity and more, so which is best for you will depend on your needs and budget.

Consumer Reports highlights the top smart speakers and Bluetooth speakers from Amazon, Apple, Edifier, Sonos, and more that can fill your home with music.

Sonos' multi-room speakers are the most recognisable, and with good reason. They're intuitive and generally sound fantastic. But there are plenty of rivals, too, all serving tempting features such as support for hi-res audio files or your favourite streaming service, Bluetooth connectivity and more. How we test multi-room speakers. At What Hi ...

We’re deep in the age of streaming, and multi-room speaker systems are all the rage. They allow you to wirelessly group multiple speakers together over Wi-Fi — there’s no cables — so you can play the exact same audio throughout your entire home. It’s especially great for parties.