Multi room audio setup in Exeter
Professional multi room audio setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Multi-room audio system installed and configured throughout your home. All speakers connected, rooms grouped, streaming services set up - play music everywhere from your phone, perfectly synchronized.
Music Should Follow You
Playing music in the kitchen, but can't hear it in the garden. Portable Bluetooth speaker that constantly needs charging and only works in one room. Or different speakers with different apps and nothing syncs properly. You want music throughout the house without the hassle.
💡 Pro tip: Multi-room audio isn't just for massive houses. Even a 2-bed flat benefits - kitchen, living room, bathroom all playing the same music as you move around makes a huge difference.
Why Professional Setup Matters
Buy the speakers, download the app, figure the rest out yourself? That's the theory:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| All speakers on network, perfectly synced | Some work, some don't, no idea why |
| Rooms grouped logically | Can't play same music everywhere |
| Streaming services configured | Only works with one service |
| Actually sounds good | Tinny, out of sync, disappointing |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Position | Work out best speaker placement per room |
| Connect | Each speaker connected to WiFi network |
| Configure | System set up, speakers named, rooms grouped |
| Services | Spotify, Apple Music, etc. all configured |
| Demo | Show you how to control everything |
📦 You're Left With
- Speakers working in all rooms
- Phone app controlling the whole system
- Rooms grouped for multi-room playback
- All streaming services configured
- Actually enjoying using it
Pricing Guide
| System Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 speakers (starter system) | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
| 4-5 speakers (standard house) | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-£160 |
| 6+ speakers (whole house) | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Time depends on speaker count and system complexity.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Whole house music - same song everywhere, perfectly synced
✅ Bought speakers - have the kit, overwhelmed by setup
✅ Upgrading - adding to existing system, want it configured properly
✅ Entertainment - parties, gatherings, want music throughout
Why Choose Us for Multi room audio setup in Exeter?
All speakers connected to network
Rooms grouped for synchronized playback
Streaming services configured
Phone app set up for easy control
What to Expect
Step 1: Planning & Positioning
I work out where each speaker should go for best sound and coverage. Near power sockets, not hidden in cupboards, positioned for good audio. Living room might get a stereo pair, kitchen a single speaker, bedroom another. Depends on your rooms and listening habits.
Step 2: Network Connection
Each speaker gets connected to your WiFi network. This is where DIY often fails - network issues, wrong frequency (2.4GHz vs 5GHz), speakers won't pair. I get them all online and communicating properly.
Step 3: Configuration
Speakers get named by room (Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom) not Speaker_2847. Rooms grouped logically - "Downstairs" for kitchen and living room together, "Whole House" for everything. Makes control much easier.
Step 4: Services & Demo
Your streaming services get configured - Spotify, Apple Music, radio stations, whatever you use. Then I show you how to actually use it - play music, choose rooms, adjust volume, group/ungroup speakers. You practice while I'm there.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fancy setting it up yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 What you'll need
- Multi-room speakers (Sonos, Bose, etc.)
- WiFi network (strong coverage in all rooms)
- Power outlets near speaker locations
- Manufacturer's app on phone
- Streaming service accounts
🎵 Setup process
- Download manufacturer app (Sonos S2, Bose Music, etc.)
- Create account if needed
- Plug in first speaker
- Follow app to connect to WiFi
- Add additional speakers one at a time
- Name each speaker by room
- Configure streaming services in app
- Test playback and grouping
📍 Speaker positioning tips
- Don't hide speakers in cabinets (muffles sound)
- Corner placement can boost bass
- Stereo pairs want 8-10 feet apart
- Bathrooms need moisture-rated speakers
- Kitchen benefits from placing away from cooker
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Positioning speakers purely on aesthetics (sounds awful)
- Connecting to wrong WiFi network (won't find them)
- Inconsistent naming (Kitchen 1, Speaker 2, Bedroom Thing)
- Not grouping rooms logically
- Expecting instant results (some systems take time to optimize)
💡 Pro trick: Most multi-room systems have Trueplay or room calibration - wave your phone around the room while it plays test tones to optimize sound for that space. Sounds daft but it genuinely improves audio quality. Do it for every room.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎶 Existing HiFi? Some multi-room systems can integrate with traditional HiFi equipment using line-in connections. Keeps your good speakers but adds multi-room capability. Worth considering if you've got decent kit already.
Expanding later? Start with 2-3 speakers in main rooms, add more over time. The system's already set up, adding new speakers is quick. Better to get a few working properly than buy loads and never configure them.
Old Exeter houses with thick walls? Multi-room speakers need WiFi coverage in every room. If your WiFi's patchy, might need to sort that first. Mesh WiFi systems work brilliantly in period properties - we can do both jobs together if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is multi-room audio setup?
It's installing and configuring wireless speakers throughout your house (Sonos, Bose, or similar systems) so you can play music in multiple rooms at once, all perfectly synchronized. I connect each speaker to your WiFi, set up grouping so you can play the same song everywhere or different music in different rooms, configure your streaming services, and show you how to control it all from your phone.
Which multi-room system do you recommend?
Depends on budget and needs. Sonos is the gold standard - expensive but excellent. Bose SoundTouch is good mid-range. Amazon Echo speakers work for budget multi-room but sound quality's limited. If you've already bought a system, I'll set it up properly. If not, I can advise based on your house and budget.
Do the speakers need wiring or are they wireless?
They need mains power but no speaker wires. Each speaker plugs into a normal socket and connects to your WiFi. The 'wireless' bit is the music signal, not the power. I'll help position them near outlets and run the power cables neatly.
Can you set up Spotify and other streaming services?
Yes - that's part of setup. Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, BBC Sounds, radio stations - whatever you use gets configured so you can access it through the system. You'll need login details for subscription services.
How long does setup take?
Depends on number of rooms. 2-3 speakers takes about 2 hours - unbox, position, connect to network, configure, test. 5-6 speakers or whole-house systems take 3-4 hours. I'll estimate based on what you're installing.
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