Customer Ratings & Reviews

Out of the box, I was set up and playing music within 5 minutes. Without question, the ease of setup is one of the most notable features of the Denon Home 400. Not only was the connection easy, but I have not lost connection since. Moving the speaker from room to room, once I plug it in, I am reconnected within seconds without any hiccups or loss of signal. This also includes streaming from a Bluetooth device. The antennas used in these speakers are excellent. If connectivity is one of your main concerns, you won’t find an issue here—this is an area of excellence. The speaker is aesthetically pleasing and fits into my home decor without becoming an eyesore. The contoured shape and customizable sound based on position allow me to place it wherever I like without it drawing too much attention or standing out. It has a nice weight to it, and the buttons and switches feel very sturdy. Also, the sensor near the top that lights up when your hand comes close is a nice touch. The sound profile is very particular, but if you enjoy this type of sound reproduction, this speaker will exceed your expectations. The sound is clean and true to the source, especially when playing high-definition audio from Tidal or Amazon Music. Subtle nuances of each instrument come through clearly, including reverb and frequency attenuation. If you’re looking for thumping bass, this is not the speaker for you—the bass is complementary, not overpowering. When you connect the speaker to the app, it asks for placement, and I did notice the sound profile changes depending on positioning. Placing it in a corner may give slightly more bass, but again, it complements rather than dominates. Think of this speaker like sitting in a concert hall versus listening to a DJ in a small room. Denon claims to understand sound, and this speaker reflects that with its accuracy and fidelity. Moving on to the HEOS app: it’s clear Denon aimed to make it both user-friendly and feature-rich. From the app, you can control EQ, add music services like Pandora and Amazon Music, and even manage Bluetooth playback if you prefer using the app instead of your device. It also supports playing music from local servers, which is a great feature if you store audio on external drives. There are many options for playback across different sources. If you’re invested in this ecosystem and comfortable using the app, you’ll have plenty of customization options to fine-tune your experience. My major issue with the speaker and app is the lack of Google integration. YouTube Music—easily one of the top services—is not supported within the app, nor can it be streamed via Google Home. That’s a significant omission. If your home is built around Google devices, this speaker will feel disconnected unless you’re willing to use it separately. While it does offer limited smart controls like play, pause, and volume, these features feel incomplete and shouldn’t be heavily marketed as smart home compatibility. Since YouTube Music is my primary service, I have no seamless way to use it here outside of Bluetooth or workarounds like Chromecast Audio. It does appear to have better integration with Alexa and Siri, though I wasn’t able to test those. Amazon Music and Tidal do take full advantage of the speaker’s Hi-Fi capabilities, which makes the lack of broader integration even more disappointing. This system works best if you’re starting fresh, but since it relies heavily on the HEOS app, I’m cautious about fully committing to a proprietary ecosystem that may not age well. Another positive worth mentioning is the integration with other Denon Home speakers. I paired the 400 with a Home 200, and they sync flawlessly from room to room. When used together in the same space, you can further refine the sound profile. If you’re planning to invest in multiple speakers, I have no concerns recommending the system for whole-home audio—it has been seamless in my experience. However, note that Bluetooth playback cannot be streamed to multiple speakers, at least based on my testing so far. In summary, the Home 400 delivers excellent sound if you value accurate, high-fidelity reproduction. If you’re buying into the Denon ecosystem, you’ll likely be very satisfied with both the sound quality and connectivity. Just be aware that you’ll need to rely on the HEOS app to unlock its full potential. I would recommend it—with that caveat in mind.

The Denon Home series seems to be built for how we actually listen to music. It is flexible and gives you options from the HEOS app from "I don't care what I listen to, click, play to I'm picky and here is exactly what I want to listen to." mood. The Denon replays music back at full 24 bit 192 Khz audio. Over USB it supports DSD and FLAC II giving this speaker a clear edge over other similar speakers. This edge only applies if you are looking for true studio format playback. The key here is matching the speaker to the room within the lineup. The 400 excels in an average size room with 8 - 10 foot ceilings. This speaker is powered by a class D amplifier, reproduces lows and highs very well. The speaker array consists of dual 4.5-inch woofers, dual 0.75-inch dome tweeters and dual 1-inch up-firing full-range drivers for height effects. This speaker is powerful enough to fill the room with sound and I can even open the patio door and hear it on my deck. Set up is fool proof, the HEOS app will ask you about speaker placement and it will optimize the sound. If you are inclined, you also have full control of the sound characteristics. Within the HEOS platform you can connect to other speakers, Denon and Marantz products making it able to grow over your future home wireless speaker system. If you have spent a lot of time building your playlist and speaker set up Denon uses Roon for the greatest flexibility. The connection and HEOS app have proven to be solid, no glitches or wireless problems from the bullet proof units. The design blends great with any decor, not flashy, subtle and classy.

The Denon Home 400 is a premium sounding and looking powered speaker. It arrived boxed nicely, and well protected with the formed packing. The quality and build of the Denon “Home” series speakers is evident. The outside of the speaker is wrapped in a charcoal fabric, and the construction of all other parts is excellent. The speaker is quite solid, and has a “hefty” feel. This speaker has a 10MM threaded mounting hole for stand, or wall mounting with a bracket. Keep in mind the speaker is heavy – almost 12 pounds – a sturdy bracket is needed. However, for shelf or table use, the bottom of the speaker has a soft insert on the bottom that will not mar surfaces. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, speaker paring, wireless multi room audio, microphone, Dolby AtmosMusic, are just a few of the features. Some featured “Smart” streaming services include Spotify, TIDAL, TuneIn, Pandora, iHeartRadio. Siri and Google Assistant voice is built in. The speaker incorporates a 6-driver array with 4.5-inch woofers, 0.75-inch tweeters, and up-firing drivers all with individual class D power amplifiers for powerful, clean sound. There are status color LEDs that display inputs, mic mute etc. There are far more features available online... Setup was quite easy – scan the QR code and then download the HEOS app, which allows you to access and customize settings for all your different speakers independently. You can pair speakers for a wider Dolby stereo, use separate speakers in in a home theater setup, or in different rooms to listen to the same, or different music sources in each room. And, each Denon Home speaker delivers stereo and Dolby Atmos Music on its own, so paring two speakers creates an even wider listening experience. Aux, Bluetooth, and USB C inputs are on back panel. Side touch sensitive controls are volume, track selection, Play/Pause, and the “1,2,3 Quick Set” buttons can be used to store internet stations, or inputs. To the listening experience.....Denon’s “Sound Master” tuning gives the Home 400 a full sound. Use the HEOS app to customize bass / treble, volume, width, height, and selected inputs. I listened to different inputs - Bluetooth, AUX and WI-Fi - with streaming radio, movies, and digital music. There is a slight “lag” as is usual using Bluetooth, but Wi-Fi or using AUX inputs eliminated that. Though a single speaker, it had a nice stereo effect. Although I don't know the actual rated frequency response, all I can say is “Wow”! This speaker really responds. The bass is punchy and deep. Using the treble and bass adjustments in the app makes for an awesome sound. Movies come alive. Streaming, listening to radio, or digital music leaves nothing in the background. Although pricey, this speaker exudes quality, has excellent sound, multiple options, as an addition to phone, computer, tablet – and even upgrading TV audio.

Highlights: * Sounds great! * Really nice packaging and build quality * Easy to set up in the HEOS app * Apple AirPlay 2 compatible * Apple HomeKit compatible * Bluetooth compatible * Easy to group/ungroup speakers/rooms * Can store up to 3 playlists/stations for easy recall * On-speaker tactile buttons for volume, track and 3 favorites * Slim power cord * Supports 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz amd 6Ghz WiFi (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Considerations: * Power cord sticks out the back quite a bit * Buttons don’t have tactile markings - have to look at what you’re pressing * Can’t set up, view or edit the speaker’s 3 favorites via the app The Denon Home series of speakers are all powered by HEOS which is the name for their ecosystem of multi-room audio equipment. Anything with the “HEOS” branding connects together through your home’s WiFi and can share audio, group speakers and function together similar to another multi-room system that begins with “S” ;-). I have a HEOS-enabled Denon home theater receiver with normal wired speakers, a Home 200 and a Home 400 speaker all on my home network. With the free HEOS app, I can easily group these three together or control them independently from the HEOS app on my phone. Let’s start with the hardware because no amount of connectivity is going to matter if the speaker doesn’t sound good. The Home 400 speaker is compact yet powerful and sounds amazing when driven with high-quality sources. It has two 4.5” woofers, two 0.75” tweeters and two 1” up firing speakers for Atmos that deliver rich stereo sound with actual Dolby Atmos playback. The 6 built-in amplifiers drive powerful sound that fills larger rooms where great audio is appreciated and you have a bit more space for a larger speaker. The built-in microphone works with various services to allow voice operation (service dependent) and the on-unit buttons provide local control as well as quick access to 3 of your favorite stations or playlists. On the bottom of the speaker is even a tripod screw hole so you can easily mount it to various options. The rubber foot on the bottom will dampen any vibrations and keep things sounding great even at higher volumes, which sound great all the way up to uncomfortable sound levels ;-). Setup was simple with the free HEOS app. Start by adding the speaker to the app, tap the “Connect” button on the back when prompted and in seconds it’s all set up. If your home uses Apple HomeKit, the speaker can also be added to your Apple Home and/or share any content to it over AirPlay or Bluetooth. Everything worked seamlessly for me. Once added, you can use the free HEOS app on your phone to play your compatible music services to one or more HEOS-enabled speakers, group them together in any combination you choose, or just connect locally over AirPlay or Bluetooth. Another benefit of the HEOS ecosystem is that it includes not only speakers but also Home Theater components. My Denon HEOS-enabled home theater receiver has its own wired speakers but can easily route anything from that receiver to my Denon HEOS speakers individually or in groups. You can also set up the receiver to use this speaker as a wireless surround speaker. There’s an ambient light on the bottom front of the speaker that normally glows white when “online” and blinks when receiving commands remotely. In the app, you can dim that light or turn it off completely depending on your needs. I found that the app works well for selecting and controlling content from streaming services. It also has detailed options for adjusting the sound of the speaker remotely. Speakers can be grouped by dragging them together and you can even name and save your groups for later. There were a few small things that I didn’t particularly love, but nothing major. The power cord sticks out of the back quite a bit which limits how close to a wall you can put the speaker. While I appreciate having the buttons on the speaker, and especially love that they are tactile rather than capacitive, the buttons are on the right edge and have no tactile indications or bumps. The only way to know what button you’re pressing is to look at the printed label. It would have been nice for at least the Play/Pause button have a bump you could feel it in lower light or if the speaker is up on a shelf or next to a wall on the right side. Lastly, the speaker has three “Favorite” buttons which is great! You can set each button to your choice of a streaming station or playlist and then just tap that button to play it again without having to go into the app. However; unless I missed it, you have to play the content first and then hold the number button to set it. Once set, there is no way to see what it is or edit it in the app… it’s basically a feature on the speaker only which is odd. In the app you can set a “Quick Select Name
for the intent of each button, but nothing more. Maybe the app will get an update later to let you view and/or change each favorite. Overall, this Denon Home 400 speaker sounds great for its size. It really packs a punch and fills larger rooms with Dolby Atmos sound. The on-speaker controls are super convenient and the flexibility to control it via the app, a HEOS-enabled stereo receiver, or any other compatible phone or device is superb. The HEOS ecosystem works well for multi-room control and there are plenty of choices for speakers to meet your space and sound needs. The number of available music services directly in the app is limited but that will grow over time.

Overview While pricy, the Denon 400 speaker comes close to replicating my mid tier component home theatre system when playing music. It’s certainly a lot more portable! It connects well with the top streaming services, including their high-fidelity formats. It will natively stream Amazon's Atmos audio or Ultra HD, depending on your preference. Native streaming sounds better than Bluetooth connected as it lacks support for high quality codecs. Voice control is only through a connected smart speaker (i.e. Amazon Echo). Setup and usage was hampered by some bugs in the Android app. Sound Quality and Soundstage The audio performance is where the HOME 400 truly shines. While I could certainly hear a difference between the Home 400 and my $5000 component system, it wasn’t as noticeable as I’d expected. It sounded better than the Harmon Kardon / Samsung sound bar I have in my basement, with with the subwoofer that works with. It delivers a rich and immersive sound that feels significantly more expansive than its physical footprint suggests. The soundstage is notably wider and taller, creating a room-filling experience that brings music to life with impressive depth. I have a home theater system so I did not try it out with any movies or TV. There are a couple of audio modes you can select in the app. I found the pure mode would highlight vocals, which was nice in jazz and most rock music. However it ended up distorting the classical opera pieces that I enjoy. There’s some controls for height and width. I found the wider setting added some nice dimensions to classical music. Rock music was fine with the standard settings. The HEOS App Managing the speaker is handled through the HEOS app, which is commendable for its simplicity. Navigating through different streaming services and adjusting settings is seamless, making the user experience pleasant and efficient. When using with voice control, it can be Cumbersome to express what you want as your command must include modifiers. I..e. "Play Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf using Amazon Music on [Speaker]." I found it easier to use the app instead of remembering all the pieces of the voice command. Unfortunately the app did not always work as expected. A few times I would hit play on an existing stream and nothing would happen. Ease of Setup Setting up the HOME 400 was fairly straightforward. The speaker will only connect to the same network as the device you use for setup. Unlike many IoT devices, it will not let you select a different network during the initial setup. I have separate Wi-Fi networks in my house for low-speed devices and high-speed devices (with my phone defaulting to the high-speed network). You can, however, change networks in the settings menu later on. This too had an issue as when I went to change networks, the device disconnected altogether and I had to connect it hardwired using a USB Ethernet adapter to get it unstuck.Once I got it back online, I was able to connect it to my high-speed network with WiFi 6E. It's nice that Denon made the hardware future-proof. Connecting Amazon music to the HEOS app was also a bit complicated. I tried several times from my Android based phone without success. Fortunately I have an iPad and was able to use that to connect the services. I can't say if the issue was on Denon's side or Amazon but it definitely marred the whole experience. I did find repeatedly the iOS app worked more reliably than the Android version. Once music is connected you then have to add the HEOS skill in the Alexa app in order to activate voice control. You can certainly play music on the Denon 400 without having voice control but that will require using the HEOS app to select songs. With voice control, Amazon will autoplay additional song, just as it does through an Echo smart speaker. With the HEOS app, autoplay is not available. You can select albums, playlists or song, and the app will categorize the items so you can see items in your playlists and your music library more quickly. For Bluetooth connections this speaker only supports the SBC codec. Given the audio specs there is a surprising lack of support for lossless and HD audio using AptX, AAC, or LHDC codecs. I found a notable difference when streaming music natively versus playing via Bluetooth from my nearby Amazon device. You can also plug a line in if you want to use it as a computer speaker with high-quality output. Denon Quality In addition to the Home 400, I also have a Denon Home 200. The app makes it nice to group them so both can play the same set list simultaneously. This is nice to have music flow seamlessly from the family room to the deck. I thought I might be able to have them play in Stereo, but that’s only enabled if both speakers are identical (i.e. 2 Denon 200’s). Given the virtual stereo sound from the 400 on it’s own, I don’t think I’m missing much. If you have a HEOS enabled receiver, it gives more options for multi-room music, but my Denon receiver uses an older app. It still works great after 20 years, so I can’t complain! I hope these new Denon speakers last that long.

The Denon 500 is a fantastic smart speaker that delivers both incredible sound and functionality. The quality of the Denon 500 is superb. The top of the speaker is made of a metal grill, and it’s wrapped with a nice cloth mesh. The bottom of the speaker is housed with a metal casing, with a rubber ring around the bottom (which lights up), to provide a nice grip. The side of the speaker has 7 physical buttons for easy convenience. The Denon 500 is easy to set up right out of the box. It can be connected to both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for music streaming. You can also connect to it via AUX cable located on the back. To connect to the internet, you do so through the Heos app. Through this app you can control many different functions of the speaker, including software updates, EQ settings, and more. The 500 is compatible with apple airplay, as well as many other casting services, you can even connect it to a NAS system. I really love how you can pair and group many speakers together throughout your home, it’s a great option for a whole home audio system. The sound quality of the Denon 500 is incredible. This speaker provides incredible smooth bass that can shake a small house. There is a good range between the highs and lows, resulting in deep bass and crystal-clear vocals. One of my favorite features is that you can adjust the placement of the speaker through the Heos app, doing so completely changes how the sound is delivered. For example, you can set the position to be up against the wall, and the app adjusts the EQ by lowering the bass and treble automatically resulting in great sound no matter where it’s placed. Overall, The Denon 500 is a fantastic speaker that really delivers. The ability to group and pair with other speakers is a great way to have music throughout your home. The sound quality is outstanding, as well as the overall quality of the speaker. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a new smart speaker.

Denon has been in the audio game for over a century, building a solid reputation for high quality, precision engineered sound and crafting everything from classic hi-fi components to modern home theater systems. So, when they step into the wireless smart speaker space, expectations are high. The Denon Home 400 doesn’t just meet those expectations, it blows them out of the water. The Denon 400 is the bigger and better version of the Denon 200 Smart Speaker, you can combine both to create the perfect audiophile experience. I have been testing out the Denon 200 and the Denon 400 Smart Speakers for over a week now and every time I turn it on, the experience is anything beyond words can explain. So, lets dive right into this and go over what the Denon 400 has to offer. Just like its little brother, the Denon 400 looks like your typical smart speaker, clean and minimalist design, but just a little bigger. We are talking about 11.73 inches in Height, 14.72 in Width, 8.78 in Depth and coming in at about 12 pounds, compared to the Denon 200 which is about 11.42 in Height and 7.8 in width and depth due to the circular design and 6.4 pounds. Both speakers are solid and have a very premium look and feel to them. The 400 has physical buttons on the side compared to the 200 on the top and both have the same input ports. The key differences between the 200 and 400 is the size, power and sound immersion. The 400 is obviously large and that’s due to the fact that the 400 packs six drivers and dedicated up firing speakers, where as 200 is compact and uses 3 drivers. The Denon 400 offers a wider and more three-dimensional soundstage, so the quality and quantity of audio is much better. The Denon 400 is designed for larger rooms, and it shows. You don’t have to crank it to get immersive sound, it fills the space comfortably even at moderate volume, and when you do turn it up, it stays clean and distortion-free. On the tech side, the Denon 400 also works with the HEOS app and also is also easy to work with and install. It pulls in everything Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, tidal and so much more and even handles high-res audio if you're a bit of an audiophile. Plus, you’ve got Airplay 2, Bluetooth, Aux port and a USB port, so you aren't stuck using just one app. Setting it up is a breeze, the HEOS app walks you through everything step by step, and within minutes you’re up and running. Once connected and if you have other Denon speakers, you can sync them up for a multi-room setup that actually stays in sync. You can get both the Denon 200 + 400 and combine together, place one in the kitchen and the other in the family or living room and enjoy your music or favorite audio throughout your whole home. And just the 200, the Denon 400 can also be integrated in with Google Home, Alexa, or Apple Smart Home. Overall, depending on your need and placement both the Denon 200 or 400 are great options if you are looking for a powerful smart speaker or you can even combine them both for a truly exceptional audiophile experience.

PROS: Excellent sound quality (the most important aspect) Aesthetically pleasing, which goes with any decor Compatible with Apple HomeKit and Spotify Connect Bluetooth serves as a viable alternative to Wi-Fi Great build quality User-friendly HEOS app Supports Wi-Fi on 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz SO-SO: It would be ideal if the speakers were truly wireless and featured a charging option CONS: Siri is the primary voice assistant, but it lacks integration with Apple Music The price is quite high for a company trying to break into the wireless speaker market Siri doesn't offer the natural conversation experience of other voice assistants like Gemini and Alexa Denon has a long-standing reputation for quality home receivers, speakers, turntables, and headphones. The Denon Home series speakers utilize the HEOS system, which connects via your home Wi-Fi. Although HEOS has been available for several years, it hasn't significantly captured market share from its main competitor, Sonos. However, the launch of these speakers positions Denon as a credible alternative to Sonos. One thing that sets the Denon Home series apart from the competition is the premium and modern aesthetic of these speakers. The attractive fabric gives them a unique look that complements any home decor. The Denon Home 400 is a beast of a speaker. It's not their biggest (600), but it offers a worthy power upgrade from the 200 series. You really get a feel for the bass with the 400 that you don't from the 200 alone. The Home 400 speaker delivers robust sound that can fill the largest space in your home. It's an ideal choice if you're jumping into the ecosystem but can only buy one speaker to start. It includes virtual Dolby Atmos, which simulates Dolby Atmos (up-firing speakers). The built-in amplifiers deliver audio that can fill small to mid-sized rooms. The speakers come with a built-in microphone for voice commands and local control buttons for quick access to your favorites. Setting up the speaker using the HEOS app is straightforward. Simply add the speaker to the app, press the "Connect" button on the back, and it will be ready to use. Once added, you can utilize the HEOS app to play music or control multiple HEOS speakers. The HEOS system facilitates audio sharing and speaker grouping, similar to other well-known multi-room systems. The primary distinction is the level of integration between HEOS and Denon and Marantz AVRs. If you're an old-school home theater enthusiast, you might prefer a traditional AVR setup over a soundbar, as I do. The ability for HEOS to connect to my home receiver is particularly appealing—no more speaker wires! Using the free HEOS app, you can easily group these devices or control them individually from your phone or tablet. HEOS performs surprisingly well; the app is comprehensive, has numerous features, and connects quickly. It works more efficiently than the Sonos app. The sound quality of these units is impressive; as a music lover, you can tell that they're fine-tuned to deliver powerful sound in a compact form. The build quality complements the sound quality well. The bass is noticeable but not overwhelming like many other Bluetooth speakers. They provide clear, crisp audio with an excellent soundstage, especially when set up in stereo mode. There's a light on the bottom front of the speaker that glows white when online and blinks for commands. You can dim or turn off this light through the app. The app also allows you to control content from streaming services and adjust sound settings. Grouping speakers is simple—drag them together and assign names for future reference. Apple's Siri is the primary voice assistant on this system, replacing the previous partnership with Alexa. It would have been great to have the option to choose between Siri, Alexa, and Gemini. Still, speaker manufacturers often select their assistants based on who bids the highest. There's also a tripod screw hole on the bottom for mounting, along with a rubber foot to reduce vibrations at high volumes. This feature is particularly useful if you plan to use stands, which I assume Denon will offer as both first-party and third-party options. Overall, I'm excited to expand my speaker collection. The quality is impressive, and it seems Denon is fully committed to supporting HEOS, which I find encouraging. Competition in the audio market benefits all devices involved and drives improvements.

Denon has established a distinguished reputation for producing premium quality receivers and speakers. Denon recently introduced the HOME 400 Wireless Smart Speaker, powered by HEOS (Home Entertainment Operating System). HEOS is a wireless platform that allows sound to be streamed throughout the house in various rooms, each playing the same song, or different songs. I stream Apple Music using Airplay2. The first step is to install the free HEOS app on your smartphone. Setting up HEOS is super easy. You control the streaming source, playlist, volume, speaker grouping, and fine tune the audio directly from the app. Your smartphone connects with the HOME 400 speaker using your home Wi-Fi. Denon HOME 400 totally blew me away by filling the room & placing me in a 3-dimensional soundscape! Two up-firing speakers create immersive Dolby Atmos audio; four additional speakers produce crystal clear high frequencies, strong midrange presence, and substantial bass that is powerful without being boomy. Denon HOME 400 exceeds all expectations & earns my highest recommendation!

PROS + Excellent, largely neutral sound profile with great imaging and big presence + Strong bass from a relatively compact chassis + Mirrored driver-array with 6 speakers creates a good stereo profile + Dolby Atmos support with upward firing speakers + Flexible placement (including stereo pairing and as a rear speaker for Denon Home Soundbar 550) + High-Res, uncompressed audio streaming through HEOS with direct Wi-Fi streaming + Bluetooth & Airplay 2 support + Physical controls on the chassis with 3 custom shortcut buttons + Strong aesthetics that don’t draw too much attention - fits nicely in most environments CONS - No automatic room correction - A couple of HEOS connectivity bugs - Only natively supports Siri voice assistant and requires Homepod to use - Definitely comes at a premium price THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT The Denon Home 200 and Home 400 speakers are the first speakers I have owned from the Denon brand, and I have been really impressed. Smart speakers are always a tricky thing, because they offer so much, but also need to do so much. They need to be self-powered and amplified so you can use them with just wall power. They need to be able to support a variety of music streaming options and services. They need multi-room support and to be able to tie into a broader ecosystem. Above all else, they need to sound great on their own. Denon has spent years in this space, and has achieved excellent results in all of these areas, especially with sound quality on the Home 400. The Home 400 is built around HEOS (Home Entertainment Operating System), which is the core software that manages multi-room and home theater speakers under Denon and partner brands. It is largely very good, allowing you to connect your music streaming services (I primarily use Tidal day-to-day) so that you can direct stream to the speaker over your network, which allows for fully uncompressed audio as long as your source supports it. In the case of Tidal, this means I can stream up to 24-bit, 192 kHz FLAC files directly to the speaker, which works consistently great. I did some A/B comparisons vs. streaming using AirPlay 2 (which typically maxes out at 16-bit, 44.1 kHz) to see how noticeable the difference was, and to me as someone who would call themselves an “amateur audiophile”, it was night and day. Detail, instrument separation, vocal mid-range were all noticeably better streaming direct to the speaker, along with no drop-outs or distortion in audio quality. In the HEOS app, you can prioritize Normal or High bitrate quality with multi-room streaming based on your home network capacity, but I never had any issues setting it to High and just letting it run. In terms of the Home 400 hardware itself, it’s excellent. I have both the Home 200 and Home 400, and while both sound great, the 400 definitely takes everything up to another level, particularly in two areas: stereo imaging and bass depth. The Home 400 has a very neutral base audio profile, but you can adjust it to your liking with some very basic EQ. There are two sound modes: “Auto” (which gives you the EQ for Bass, Treble, Width, and Height) and “Pure”, which removes all audio processing to try and give a completely flat and neutral sound. In my experience, with the Home 400, I generally preferred “Auto”, which engaged the upward firing speakers, and gave a more full, spacious sound to fill my kitchen, where I had the speaker placed. With “Pure” on, the sound was very neutral, which I normally love, but definitely lost that sense of stereo separation from the audio processing. If I had 2 of the Home 400s paired as stereo speakers, I might have preferred “Pure” to drive that stereo imaging, but generally, “Auto” is the default and is what I think most people will prefer. Because the Home 400 has 6-speakers in a mirrored configuration (three on the left side and three on the right side), you get a pretty strong stereo presence, which with the upward-firing speakers, means to have a lot of depth to the sound quality. Dolby Atmos music sounds great, with a nice 3-dimensionality and depth to the songs. Again, two Home 400s paired as a stereo pair would still sound much better, but as a single unit, I think most people will be very pleased with the size and detail of the sound. In terms of complaints regarding the Home 400, I really don’t have many. The biggest omission in my view, is no dedicated support for automatic room correction software. You can define if the speaker is placed in an open space, against one wall, or against two walls, which adjusts the bass response a bit to try and capitalize on the location and minimize unnecessary reverberations, but this is about it. The ability to use a microphone to measure audio in your room and apply automatic tuning would be amazing given the flexibility of the placement that the speaker offers. Beyond that, I have had a few bugs using the HEOS app, which have been rare, such as not being able to find the speaker on my network and needing to reboot the app. Another bigger omission is, despite having a built-in microphone, you can also use the speaker with Siri, and to do so you need to have a homepod already to connect with. You can’t use Alexa or Google natively with the speaker, and it does not have its own native assistant, so you are stuck with Siri if you are in the Apple ecosystem, otherwise HEOS does support having other assistants play music on HEOS speakers, but only using those assistants from other devices. It's a bit of an omission given how connected the HEOS ecosystem is to other systems, but is far from a dealbreaker. If the Home 200 is a bit too small/lightweight for you, and the Home 600 is a bit too much, then the Home 400 really is just right. It strikes this balance of great sound performance, connectivity, hardware quality, and features. If you already have devices in the HEOS ecosystem, this is almost a no brainer, but even if you are new to the HEOS ecosystem like I am, this is a great starting point, as long as you are willing to pay a bit of a premium for it.

PROS HUGE sound 6 Independently Powered Drivers (4.5" Woofers x 2, Front Facing Tweeters x 2, Top-Firing Tweeters x 2) Big 3D sound Can be linked to another 400 to form a stereo pair CONS HEOS app is meh CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi (2.4Ghz, 5GHz, 6GHz) AirPlay 2 Bluetooth 3.5mm Headphone USB-C SET-UP The Home 400 is extremely easy to set-up. After downloading the Heos app, initial set-up is uneventful and polished. The app walks you step-by-step through the set-up and everything went without any issues. After initial connection, I was prompted for a mandatory firmware update and then a couple days later, was prompted for another firmware update. Both updates went without issue. No drama, no issues, nothing. Kudos to Denon for making such a polished user experience. HEOS APP Like the 200, the same issues I have with the Heos app applies to the 400. While the Heos app works and allows you to link the big streaming services, there isn't a true integration that allows your app of choice to fully function from within Heos. My app of choice, Amazon Music, has elements accessible within Heos, but it isn't the full experience. It more like Amazon Music Lite. My preference is to use the Heos app to get the Home 400 set-up, updated, and adjust the equalizer to reflect how I generally like the audio curves. As far as music streaming, I find the best way to access the Home 400 is via Bluetooth. This way I can get the full Amazon Music app experience while still sending audio to the 400. Surprisingly, Bluetooth has come far enough that with my Pixel 10 Pro, I can stream HD, Ultra HD, and Atmos-enabled tracks directly to the 400 without down-sampling. Perfect!!!! SOUND QUALITY There's nothing to complain about (at least in my book) regarding the Home 400. Audio is full-bodied with deep, impressive bass, and the angled drivers create a very spacious sound stage. The extra woofer over the 200 adds impressive bass and the 2 top, angled tweeters make an Atmos soundtrack sound that much more enveloping. Lows are punchy and deep and mids and highs are crisp and clear. Denon has spent a great deal of time fine-tuning the drivers and it really pays off. Kudos to Denon for using soft-domed tweeters in their new products. To me, very few manufacturers know how to properly do hard-domed tweeters. These Denon tweeters have a nice, calm, relaxed sound that isn't harsh or brash. The mids and highs are very pleasant without being in-your-face bright. Excellent! FINAL THOUGHTS If it isn't too hard to figure out, I'm very impressed with the Home 400. It takes everything I love about the Home 200 and makes it that much better. Deeper bass and more spacious soundstage. The Home 400 is made for larger rooms and areas and if it isn't enough, it can be linked to an additional 400 to make a stereo pair. How much do I like the new Home products? Would I choose a Denon or their competitor's products? I have, and do, own both. After true back-to-back listening sessions, I can say, in my opinion, that these new Home speakers are superior. I prefer their sound over the competition. The bass and spacious sound seems to defy the laws of physics. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

While Denon is best known for its receivers and amplifiers, several of which I’ve owned, along with my current Marantz receiver, I have to say I’m genuinely impressed with the build and sound quality of the Home 400 wireless speaker. It has 6 drivers (speakers), two of them up-firing for Dolby Atmos Music. This speaker has a round rectangular design a bit large but not to the extreme. It has control buttons on the side and the USB-C, auxiliary, Bluetooth pairing, mic mute and connect button are on the back. Although it supports wired connections, its primary function is wireless streaming over Wi-Fi using the dedicated HEOS app. It supports high-resolution and lossless audio, as well as Dolby Atmos Music. It can also be used with voice assistants but limited to Apple Siri. Setup was quick and straightforward using the HEOS app, taking about five minutes. The app detected the speaker immediately, making the process seamless. Right after setup, the speaker required an update, which forced me to close and reopen the app before I could regain control. For some reason I had a little bit of an connectivity issue with this speaker after the update, especially when trying to group it. After several reboots I was able to get it to function the way it was intended to. To fully use the speaker, you’ll need the HEOS app. Fortunately, it’s user-friendly with a clean, visually appealing interface. One feature I really liked is the ability to adjust speaker placement settings, near a wall or open space, which noticeably affects the sound, especially the bass. The app supports most major streaming services, including TuneIn Radio, Tidal, Spotify, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Apple AirPlay 2, Pandora, Deezer, SiriusXM, Qobuz and Amazon Music. However, Google Cast is not supported, so Android users are somewhat limited to using supported apps within HEOS, Bluetooth, or locally stored music which isn’t very common these days. Keep in mind that most of these apps require either an account or subscription, especially those that offer high-resolution or lossless audio. If you already have an account for some of the streaming apps and typically sign in using Google, it may not work with certain services like SoundCloud and iHeartRadio. With Spotify and Apple Music, you can stream directly to the speaker from their apps without needing to use HEOS. Streaming to the speaker is nearly instant, and pairing it with other HEOS devices is simple with intuitive pinch-to-group and ungrouped gestures. I was even able to pair it with the Home 200 speaker and my older Marantz SR7011 receiver, and it worked flawlessly. The app allows full control over individual speakers or grouped playback, giving you flexibility in how and where you stream your music. Although the HEOS app is easy to use it does need some polishing. Sometimes I encountered issues grouping the speakers specially if one was already in use. The speaker in some instances stops playing music when my phone screen turns off requiring me to reopen the app for it to resume. I’m confident that it can be fixed with some firmware or app updates. As for the speaker functionality and sound quality, it performs exceptionally well. The audio is loud, clear, and distortion-free even at higher volumes, with impressively deep bass. Those two up-firing speakers make a big difference with the sound as it’s noticeable when switching between sound modes. Thanks to its size it can easily fill a large sized room. It is that good. Overall, this Denon Home 400 delivers a premium experience. It combines premium construction quality with exceptional premium sound, though its streaming ecosystem is somewhat limited and the HOES app needs some connectivity work. It’s very easy to use, surprisingly powerful, and versatile in placement that can easily fill a large room with phenomenal sound. If you are in the HEOS or Apple eco system you will definitely love this speaker. In the box you get the Denon Home speaker, power cable and manuals.

Love the Atmos speakers. The music that comes out is atmospheric and has a 3D feeling. You need to experience this for movies!

I’ve been using the Denon HOME 400 in my apartment for the past couple of weeks, and I’ve been really impressed with how big and immersive it sounds for a single wireless speaker. Right away, what stood out was how clear and warm it is. A lot of smart speakers pump up the bass or crank the treble too much, but this one feels nicely balanced. Vocals sound natural, instruments have space to breathe, and even at lower volumes late at night, it still keeps all the detail and texture. The height channels actually create a real sense of space that I wasn’t expecting from an all-in-one unit. Setup was super easy. I had it on Wi-Fi and running through the HEOS app in just a few minutes. The app is straightforward and didn’t give me any headaches. I tried Spotify (Connect), AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and regular HEOS streaming, and everything worked smoothly. What I like most is how flexible it feels. Whether I’m throwing on some background music while cooking or sitting down for serious listening, switching sources and tweaking things is simple. The Placement EQ actually works too. I moved it from a shelf against the wall to a more open spot, and adjusting the settings helped keep the sound balanced. Over time, the thing that really won me over was how much power and authority it has without ever sounding harsh. The six-driver setup gives it a full, rich sound with solid deep bass and a surprisingly wide stage. It fills a medium-to-large room without any trouble, and the bass has real weight but stays controlled. Live concerts and Atmos mixes sounded especially good; the music seems to expand well beyond the speaker itself. I’ve been switching between Pure mode, which feels more natural and relaxed, and Auto mode, which adds a bit more energy and space depending on the track. The physical buttons on top and the Quick Select presets are also handy. Being able to jump straight into a favorite playlist without grabbing my phone is a small thing that makes daily use way more convenient. Design-wise, it looks great. It feels solid and premium but stays understated, so it doesn’t scream for attention in the room. Once the music starts though, it definitely commands it. I can also see myself expanding into a full HEOS setup down the line. The option to stereo pair or add it to a surround system with Denon’s soundbar makes it feel like something you can grow with instead of just another disposable gadget. Overall, the HOME 400 delivers the kind of rich, room-filling sound that feels closer to proper hi-fi than most wireless speakers I’ve tried. It’s convenient for streaming, supports Dolby Atmos, and just sounds genuinely good. It’s not cheap, but the performance, build quality, and flexibility make it worth it if you actually care about the audio quality.

Although expensive, this is a great sounding speaker. And the fact that it is in small form (small compared to a big/tall one that stands on the floor) is helpful for folks who have limited space. Yes, it can still be placed on the floor, but it can also be placed on a “table” top. Additionally, which I found interesting, you can mount it from the bottom. I find it interesting because it is a heavy speaker. Not too heavy to pick up, move, etc. But when I think of mounting speakers, I feel like they are usually surround type speakers. Nonetheless, you have options. Now, it says wireless speaker, but it needs to be plugged in in order for it to work, so be aware. There is no plugging in just to charge it. You need to plug it in to power it. That does not make it bad, but be informed. The power cord goes into the back of the speaker. Also on the back of the speaker, are the other connections, such as Bluetooth, aux, usb. There is also a “Connect” button that you will need if using the HEOS app. On the right side of the speaker, you have buttons such as play/pause, volume up/down, and three memory options. I would have preferred these buttons on the top, for easy access, but there are speakers on top (or up firing speakers). There is also an illuminating light on the front-center-bottom of the speaker. The speaker does not have a power on/off. It is just on. After 20 minutes (or so) of no use, it goes into standby. Although, it is the same illuminating white light while in use and while in standby, so you won’t know it is actually in standby. The illuminating light should have changed to red for standby mode. Voice control is Apple/Siri, so if that works for you, so be it. There is an HEOS app that works with this speaker and other Denon speakers, as well as some other brand speakers. Having other brands is a plus if you want to have a whole home system but not only with Denon speakers. It is not all brands, and not general common brands, just a few others. Oher than that, the HEOS app is just another app to go with these speakers that does what all the other apps do. With that said, setting it up is easy. Download the app, easy. Plug in your speaker. And follow the prompts in the app. You will have to hit the “Connect” button on the back of the speaker. The app allows you to set up groups of speakers to play your audio together, whether your speakers are in two different areas of your room or a whole other room(s). Also, the app allows you to use an equalizer to adjust your sound, you can search for and listen to radio stations, podcasts, playlists; you can favorite those. You can also, via the app, connect to amazon music, spotify, pandora and other music streaming services. I utilized various things mentioned – radio stations, pandora – and they all worked just fine. Of course you can also listen to music via other connections. The typical connection for me is Bluetooth. It works fine. The majority of the things mentioned above are typically nowadays with speakers, so I consider the little things second, and the audio sound first! This Denon Home 400 sounds way better than I expected it to sound. It sounds great! The audio is clear and sounds immersive. And the best things of all is the bass. I love bass and that is the first thing that I listen for when considering speakers. The bass is wonderful. It thumps. Hits hard. Overall, the whole sound is clean. Remember too, you can adjust the sound using the EQ (equalizer) in the HEOS app. I would recommend this Home 400 model, but only if you are open to spending that much on a speaker, which is not everybody. But it is a great smaller form (still heavy) speaker. Peace.

When looking for wireless smzart speaker sound there are a variety of speakers to choose from home theater options and pure music options usually the Bose or the Sonos that connect to your smart phone or tablet and its plug and play. However a few devices are emerging to compete with the larger players omn the market and this one is no exception. Denon HOME 400 wireless smart speaker is true pure plug and play wireless sound. From the ease of set up and a quick download of their app on your smart device, to the pure treble and bass that emerge from this powerhouse small in size speaker, the space it can fill is incredible and I like that you are able to easily connect any music source to the app like Spotify and Apple music with ease. Other smart speakers of similar type, the app is constantly updating with features that make no sense and the apps are hard to comprehend. Not Denon, they make it simple, easy to use, the app is a joy to move around in and you arent scratching your head trying to figure it out. This speaker size is perfecrt for a book shelf or to add to a home theater set up. Highly recommended!

If you haven’t heard of Denon, it’s worth knowing that the company has been producing high-end audio equipment for over a century. I’ve tried wireless speakers from all the big names—Bose, Sonos, Harman Kardon, and others—and if you’re looking for a speaker that delivers rich bass without sacrificing clarity, the Denon 400 is one of the best options out there. It sits comfortably in the middle of Denon’s range: not as large as the 600, but packing more punch than the 200. Setup is straightforward. You simply plug it in, download the HEOS app from your app store, and follow the setup prompts. Make sure both your phone and the speaker are on the same wireless network. The app generally works well—it allows you to customize your favorite music services and stations, and even features a tab for discovering new music (though the “New Music” recommendations could use faster updates). One thing to note: the app lacks a full equalizer, offering only two sound presets, so your sound customization options are somewhat limited. Also, if you’re deeply integrated into Google services like YouTube Music, the Denon 400 might not be ideal, as YT Music isn’t supported. Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music work perfectly. While there is Siri support, I use Android and couldn’t test that feature. Personally, I would have loved built-in Google Assistant or Alexa support for smoother voice-controlled music playback. The multi-room connection works well. Pairing the 400 with the smaller 200 was seamless, making it easy to expand your setup over time. Sound quality is where the Denon 400 really shines. The bass is present and satisfying without ever feeling overwhelming. Audio feels natural and open—there’s no artificial crunch or distortion. Midtones are clear, making vocals, podcasts, and instruments sound alive and rich. Everything feels balanced, and compared to similarly priced speakers, the 400 stands out as delivering a truly premium listening experience. The Denon 400 is a fantastic choice for anyone seeking a bass-rich, clear, and natural sound in a wireless speaker. It’s easy to set up and works well in multi-room configurations. The HEOS app is functional, though it could be improved, and it may not be the best fit if you rely heavily on Google Music services. For pure audio quality, however, it’s hard to beat at this price point.

These new Denon wireless speaker systems are insane. Ive never before had such an easy setup, great sound and flexibility of something like this. Normally you need a receiver, wires, huge hours long setup ive done many many times in the past and then the payoff is using it which may be buttons, switches, separate remotes, knobs, more wires lol. All that is gone with these things and that in itself is amazing but obviously the sound is what matters here at the end of the day it is a speaker. The speaker is god tier sound from every source ive been trying out. The fact that you simply turn it on and connect it to your network and you’re able to basically play audio from any source is something ive never had before. Playing music from my phone while doing chores, playing from my Apple TV at night, playing from my MacBook or even my gaming laptop while playing a game making maximum immersion even. You name it and you can do it with this thing and it sounds so so good. This actually brings up another point I got the 400 and 200 speakers and when I was doing this chores thing I had the 200 in my kitchen but the 400 in the living room adjacent to it and this kept the music flowing where I needed it seamlessly. These have an amazingly tall and wide sound stage that feels kind of surreal bouncing off the ceiling and walls to literally just immerse you. Not to mention I have it connected to my tri band wifi 7 router on 6ghz which is supported in the entire ecosystem. Still has the 3.5mm jack input as well if you have an older device you want to jack into it as well as usb c for the ultimate in connection. If your wireless network isnt up to par you can also use a rj45 network adapter via usb c and have it tap in to your wired network. The speaker itself is extremely premium looking, sounding, and even the controls on it that can tell when your near is pretty wild. Everything is also managed through the HEOS app which is once again just top notch for controlling everything you’d ever need to even changing the sound profile to tune the speaker based on placement in the room and dolby atmos sound. Tons of modes you just need to try it. Also almost forgot that Siri is built in to this if you have an apple device on the network as well and as such can actually respond to hey Siri! Just an amazing speaker and ecosystem overall highly recommend.

The Denon Home 400 feels like Denon taking everything that worked with the Home 200 and scaling it up into something that feels much closer to a true standalone home audio system. Since I already had experience with the Home 200 and already use Denon amps in a couple of my setups at home, I was really curious whether the 400 would simply sound “bigger” or if it would actually feel like a noticeable jump in overall performance. After spending time with it, it definitely leans toward the latter. The setup process was basically identical to the smaller Home models, which is a good thing. HEOS handled the onboarding quickly, detected the speaker almost immediately, and had everything connected without much effort (you simply have to enter your network password and then the app/speaker does the rest). Denon has done a nice job making the ecosystem approachable because products like this can easily become frustrating if the setup side is overly technical. Once connected, the Home 400 could integrate seamlessly alongside the Home 200 for multi-room playback, and that ended up being one of my favorite parts of the experience overall. Grouping speakers together through HEOS was simple, playback stayed consistent between rooms, and it genuinely made the system feel cohesive rather than feeling like separate, standalone products awkwardly linked together. Where the Home 400 really separates itself is scale. The Home 200 already sounded much larger than expected, but the 400 pushes that even further. The soundstage feels significantly wider and taller, and there’s far more depth to the overall presentation. Vocals have more room to breathe, bass digs noticeably deeper, and the speaker carries itself with much more authority at higher volumes. It fills larger rooms effortlessly without sounding strained, which was one of the biggest differences I noticed immediately. There’s a richness and fullness to the sound that makes the speaker feel closer to a compact hi-fi setup than a typical wireless smart speaker. I also found the tuning slightly more refined overall. Like the Home 200, the HEOS app gives you flexibility with EQ adjustments and placement optimization depending on where the speaker sits in the room, but I still found myself coming back to Denon’s default tuning most of the time. The low end has a satisfying amount of weight and warmth without completely overpowering the mids, and the overall sound signature just feels easy to listen to for long periods. Not overly clinical, not overly calculated, just slightly refined and pleasant; a signature most people will enjoy. Build quality is another area where the Home 400 feels appropriately premium for its price point. The speaker feels heavy, dense, and very well constructed. Everything from the fabric wrap to the touch-sensitive controls feels deliberate and high-end. It has more of that audio equipment presence in a room rather than blending into the background like a generic smart speaker, though it's modern enough to fit most rooms without issue. The only frustrations I still ran into were mostly software-related rather than hardware-related. Device management between Spotify Connect, HEOS, and multiple playback devices could occasionally become a little clunky, especially when swapping control back and forth between phones or rooms. Volume syncing between grouped speakers wasn’t always perfectly intuitive either. None of it was enough to ruin the experience, but it did remind me that while HEOS has improved a lot, it still doesn’t always feel quite as polished as some competing ecosystems if you constantly bounce between devices like I do. Still, once the music starts playing, most of those complaints fade pretty quickly. The Denon Home 400 sounds warm, detailed, and genuinely immersive in a way that a lot of wireless speakers struggle to achieve. Denon managed to keep the smart functionality approachable while still making the actual audio performance the priority, and honestly, that’s what makes the Home 400 stand out so much.

I have always been a fan of Denon products. The seem to be one of those brands that was really popular in the 90s and was regarded as a high-end company, but you don’t hear a lot about them lately. I was excited to give this speaker a try. Out of the box it’s a very solid product. It feels like its make with quality components and plastics and doesn’t feel cheap at all. This speaker is basically a square from the front, it has the cool charcoal colored fabric that covers most of it, so it won’t show fingerprints or dust at all. I think in most homes this will fit in to the decor very easily and you probably wont even notice its there. All the controls are on the side. There is volume up and down, a play pause and then 3 presets. Getting it set up was about as easy as it can get. From the time I opened the box to the time I was playing music was probably less than 5 minutes. You just download the app and connect it via Bluetooth and you are ready to go. I am someone who has a very large music library in the flac format, most are hi-res audio files. Last check I was at about 70,000 songs and counting. So, I don’t usually use a lot of streaming services, I prefer to own my music rather than rent it. This will connect to all of the major streaming platforms like Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, and even radio ones like iHeartRadio. So, no matter how you listen to music, you’ll most likely be covered. I have all of my music on a Plex server and I was easily able to stream from that app through this speaker. Using Denon’s HEOS app you can connect to your other streaming services as well as make adjustments to tune the speaker with placement and EQ and things like that. This speaker does also support Dolby Atmos music so you can get a more immersive experience Now lets get to how this speaker sounds, cause that’s what is really important. I have to say I found the sound to be quite pleasing, but I don’t know if everyone will love it. If you are someone that loves thumping bass, this is probably not the speaker for you. I would say this kind of sounds like a reference speaker but the sound is a little bit fuller because you can tune the EQ to your liking. There is good separation of the high’s mid’s and low frequencies and you are able to hear a lot of the details and intricacies of the music. I have the smaller version of this speaker as well, and this one definitely has a lot more bass. Denon also offers one step larger, and id assume that one would even have more bass. I find this one to be a perfect balance though and I find it quite pleasing to listen to. I mostly listen to rock, metal, grunge, and some old school hip-hop and rap type music. Even a little country when the mood strikes me. Just to do a true test I did set up Spotify as well as the iHeartRadio on this as well to see how more compressed audio would sound. I think it still sounded very good, but you do lose a little crispness of the sound that you get with the higher resolution audio files. These speakers will also sync with Denon’s other speakers the Denon home 200 and 600. So, if you have these set throughout your house, they can all sync together providing a whole-home music experience that you can listen to as you travel from room to room. I always wanted to have a system like that with the speakers in the ceiling that I could listen to from any room, and now with this system, I can have that. I also like the different size options because for smaller rooms you can definitely get away with a smaller speaker, and larger open rooms like a living room will definitely benefit from the larger 400 or 600 speakers. This is also a smart speaker that uses the Siri voice control, so you are out of luck if you prefer google. I found it worked great as a smart home device and it easily answered voice questions and was able to turn on lights and other devices that I have set up in my home. Overall, I think this is a great speaker ecosystem that Denon has put together. Definitely give it a listen if you are in the market for a whole home speaker system, or even if you just need one.