1. Long power cable comes with the Play:1 speakers... would be great if shorter version included with each Play:1 to support close proximity receptacle. That way, don't have lengthy power cord wrapped/looped around (subject to EM noise/interference, impacting sound experience) and it is easier/cleaner to install.
Another thought...
2. Instead of power outlet, I could install CAT5/6 Ethernet cable (within or on it own) to support BOTH a wired LAN connecton (perhaps a Wifi extended or local access point/switch... which I happen to have) AND PoE (Power over Ethernet) where DC could be provided to Play:1 speaker. This would required special adapter to break power our of PoE ethernet cable at Play:1 speaker... as well as speaker to inject power onto ethernet cable at source (local to ethernet AP/switch/extender) ... again making a clean/simple installation. This would require changing power setup on Play:1 as currently it accepts 110V AC (or 220V Europe etc) instead of DC... perhaps a separate port and sensing circuit internally could detect.
Happy to BETA TEST either of these above Feature Requests/Product Enhancements! I actually already have a PoE switch and other WifI APs that use same for similar setups.
Great ideas? Your thoughts?
Grant Leclerc
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