Yamaha MusicCast 20 multi-room audio powered speaker (black)

Product highlights

• free download from Apple App Store and Google Play 
• set up and customize your MusicCast speakers 
• control multi-room playback with two or more MusicCast speakers 
• stream from-compatible services such as Spotify Premium, TIDAL, Pandora, Deezer, SiriusXM and VTuner internet radio 
• access music stored on smartphone, tablet, computer or network drive 
• select Bluetooth as an input, then redistribute the stream wirelessly to other MusicCast speakers via Wi-Fi 
• wirelessly pair two MusicCast 20s (extra speaker sold separately) for stereo sound 
• wirelessly pair two MusicCast 20s as surround speakers for compatible Yamaha home theater receivers 

• compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant devices (sold separately) for voice control 
• Ethernet port for a wired connection to a home network 
• 5-15/16"W x 7-3/8"H x 5-1/8"D 
• weight: 4.8 lbs. 
• requires AC power (AC adapter provided) 
• warranty: 2 years 

What's in the box

• Wireless streaming speaker 
• 10' AC power cord 
• 4 Self-adhesive pads 
• Quick Manual 
• Important Safety Instructions 
• Warranty Information Online Product Registration Card 
• "Spotify Premium" sheet 
• "Yamaha Worldwide Representative Offices" note 

Written by Crutchfield's Ralph Graves

Control your MusicCast 20 with the free MusicCast app for your smartphone.

Looking for a great-sounding speaker for your nightstand or bookshelf? The compact Yamaha MusicCast 20 gives you lots of ways to listen. You can stream from your smartphone via Bluetooth — or Apple AirPlay 2 if you have an iPhone® or iPad®. And the MusicCast 20 can connect to your home Wi-Fi network to give you access to internet radio, podcasts, and more.

The MusicCast 20 features a 1-1/8" soft dome tweeter for clear highs and a 3-1/2" woofer to fill out the midrange and lower frequencies. Two side-firing passive radiators reinforce the bass. Top-panel buttons include three one-touch presets and an alarm control.

You can combine up to 10 MusicCast speakers and components in a whole-house system, and control them all with Yamaha's excellent MusicCast mobile app. Play your digital music library, internet radio stations, and popular streaming services. There's support for Pandora® and SiriusXM. If you're a Spotify® Premium subscriber, Spotify Connect lets you access all your favorite albums and playlists. You can even stream high-resolution audio files.

Here's a cool feature for folks who like to declutter. You can use two of these speakers as wireless rear surrounds with select Yamaha home theater receivers. That lets you avoid running speaker wire to the back of your room. (You will need to connect each speaker to AC power, though.)

Bluetooth streaming from your phone is handy. But with MusicCast, Bluetooth becomes even more convenient. Stream from your smartphone to the MusicCast 20. Then you can use the MusicCast app to send that audio content to any and all other MusicCast speakers and components throughout your home. It's an easy way to share the audio from any app on your phone or tablet, including podcasts and YouTube™ clips.