WiiM Sound Smart Speaker Gets 15% Discount at Amazon and WiiM Store

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WiiM's 100W Sound smart speaker, normally priced at $299.99, is currently available for $254.15 — a 15 percent discount — at both Amazon and WiiM's own store. The speaker stands out in a market dominated by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Sonos by supporting over 20 music streaming services without platform restrictions. It connects via Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and Ethernet, and is compatible with ecosystems like Google Home and Amazon Echo through standards such as Chromecast, Spotify Connect, and DLNA. The more affordable WiiM Sound Lite is also discounted by 15 percent, dropping from $229 to $194.65, though it lacks the touch display and voice remote included with the standard Sound model. Both speakers can be wirelessly paired with other WiiM products to create a surround sound setup.

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