page_title: Internet radio device
section_title: Hardware
hierarchical_section_title: Internet radio device / Hardware
caption_attribution_description: Here are the Sonos controller&#160;? a kind of whole-house iPod for all your music and music sources&#160;? and the Sangean radio I use in the kitchen when I make breakfast every morning I'm home. The Contoller connects to the ZonePlayers wirelessly over wi-fi. The ZonePlayers also connect either through Ethernet or wi-fi. Only one ZonePlayer needs to be connected to the Net by Ethernet. Different ZonePlayers can play different sources for different rooms. We use the system almost exclusively for listening to Internet-based sources, especially Internet radio. Above is the Controller tuned to KUAT Radio HQ in Tucson, a classical station.
context_page_description: An Internet radio device, also called network music player is a hardware device that is capable of receiving and playing streamed media from either Internet radio stations or a home network.
context_section_description: Network music players usually have:
  Broadband connection: an Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi network interface, with TCP/IP support for access to the Internet
  USB port, where the user can connect an external MP3 player like iPod or external harddrive for MP3 files
  LCD, remote control
  Built-in amplifier/speaker, or AUX-out port, that can be used to connect to a HiFi or similar audio device
  Rechargeable batteries for mobility with internal charger integrated
  Favorite streams & contents can be saved as presets
  Clock with lighted display, some with alarm settings and auto-time-sync
  Some devices also have:
  Memory card reader: SD or even SDHC card
  XLR connectors
  (MP3) stream encryption
caption: A Sonos controller (bottom left) tuned to an Internet radio station
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