Sony - SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music with Google Voice Assistant - Black

PROs: - Surprisingly robust and full-bodied sound from diminutive form-factor--sound remained clear and distortion-free even at high listening volumes (i.e. beach, poolside, etc.) - Sony really knows a thing or two about bass enhancement as the speaker manages to achieve some impressive thump without totally drowning out vocals/other instruments - LIGHTS, LIGHTS, LIGHTS! Okay, I totally underestimated the cool/fun factor here--between the informative LEDs that tell you Google Assistant is listening to the perimeter LEDs that change with the music, we ended up enjoying the show far more than we expected to--and all the kids want one in their room now! - Ruggedized finish means you don't have to be paranoid about setting it down on rocks, bricks, or anything other than a pristine tabletop or shelf and worry about how it will look when you're through--it actually FEELS like it's made to work outdoors and comes off accordingly - Built-in Google Assistant amps up the functionality beyond a simple Bluetooth speaker--like any other voice assistants, the family actually enjoyed the opportunity to "Hey Google" a universe of queries any time the mood struck them - Simple and uncluttered physical interface--actual buttons for things like battery status, Bluetooth pairing, microphone muting (for the privacy buffs out there who don't want Google eavesdropping on everyday conversations), volume and Bluetooth playback controls...it gives you everything you need at arm's reach without overwhelming you with obscure buttons/functions you would otherwise rarely use - Nearly perfect ergonomics--built-in carrying handle makes transport and placement easy with just a single hand--outstanding engineering despite the slightly large build/heft - No appreciable impact on sound output/quality going from battery to A/C power...don't feel sheepish about cranking it up even unplugged! CONs: - The "Live" button feels somewhat gimmicky and situational so YMMV. Yes, when pressed, it can create a greater sense of spaciousness which worked in some settings (i.e. if you want your lively poolside jams to sound even livelier); but for things like audio-books or treble-heavy music, it also made the sound somewhat hollow and tinny. It's easy to see why this feature was added/provided, but it's nice that the effect can be defeated easily with a single button press - A/C and USB-C connectors are hidden behind what seems like an unnecessarily large tethered port cover that's captive by a rubberized retaining band--a hinged door that snaps closed would have been more reassuring - Not a drawback so much as a "Gee, I didn't expect that would happen"...but once paired as a Bluetooth speaker, we had more than one occasion of dueling digital assistants...be mindful that "Hey Google" also allows for some "Alexa...do XXXX" activity (or for other similar digital assistants to come running) once the unit is listening to the mic input - This is a smart product, but not an autonomous one--you'll need to install/configure at least one phone/tablet app (Google Home), maybe two (Sony Music Center), or even three (Google Play) to get the full functionality the Sony designers seems to have intended for this device. Of course, as a Bluetooth speaker/mic, you can extend functionality even further with dozens of other apps (iHeartRadio, Youtube, Netflix, etc.), but it definitely takes more than Bluetooth speaker pairing alone to start seeing some real return/value on the premium price tag As a Bluetooth speaker, the sound quality, build quality, and pleasing physical design/ergonomics of this unit already make it a reasonable purchase at the asking price; but the party lights, Google Assistant, and other streaming apps integration elevate this speaker to a level I wasn't expecting. Sure, it's an indulgence--few of us really NEED a portable party light/speaker array that can also answer random questions and execute random tasks--but it's a fun one nonetheless, and one that brought our family together in ways I wasn't expecting (who knew that thumping my chest to my daughter's favorite song would lead us to gather around this speaker just to find out when the first King Kong movie was produced?). Ultimately the Google Assistant features were far more fun and compelling for our family than I figured they would be--they shaped not only what we listened to, but how we listened and shared the experience. Google Home integration worked well though it honestly rarely occurred to me to control the room lights from the speaker given that its primary design cues seem geared around spontaneity and portability (though this speaker would be equally at home living on someone's media shelf or next to a PC). I haven't pushed the claimed 16-hour battery life to its limit yet, but the Sony easily managed all day through an audiobook while still maintaining a healthy charge...it should easily outlast most afternoon/evening parties and pool/beach-side outings before needing any juice from a wall charger. It would have been nice to control the EQ from either the unit itself, or within one of the other companion apps, rather than having to install yet another app to further customize the sound and lights to my liking...but that's really nit-picking at this point. Overall, this speaker is well-appointed, well-built, and rocks out in the one area that really matters most in a Bluetooth speaker--SOUND...truly a top-tier performer (especially given its size) with a number of unexpectedly welcome features that easily elevate it above the competition...definitely recommended!

This Sony XB501G Extra Bass Goggle Assistant Bluetooth Speaker transforms me into a Party-DJ Animal. With speaker lights and flashing strobes I can sync the music beat and rhythm to whatever genre of music I so choose. It has a full-bodied, beefy bass, especially when the 'Extra Bass' (Party Booster) is activated through the Sony Music Center App. Through the Sony App I can customize various, multi-dimensional sound and lighting effects, which creates a personal 'club atmosphere' in my very own home. The Grand Kids thoroughly enjoy it. WooHoo! After two music-filled weeks of enjoying, using, and 'learning' this speaker I find it is capable of handling indoor and, or, outdoor spaces equally well with dynamic acoustics and FUNtastic lighting effects. It is designed to be positioned at 'ear-level' for optimum sound enjoyment. That is why the Sony Engineers installed a tripod mounting hole on the base of this speaker. WoW! Here is what I love about this speaker: * Sound - The sound reproduction of the Sony XB501G focuses on the mid-ranges, and is spirited at higher tones, and crisp at clear voice, especially when the speaker's 'Live Sound' button is 'ON. It has a full-bodied, rich bass through the Sony Music Center App Preset, 'Extra Bass'. The extra bass feature brings it alive with depth and adds a deep punch to your music. The two channel stereo separation is also very evident thanks to the Sony Engineers designing an angle-mount of the two satellite speakers. The angled, speaker sound covers a much wider area, which amplifies the channel separation and treats your ears to robust, multi-dimensional, listening pleasure. YooHoo! * Smart Phone Control of Sound/Lights– I can customize and control my sound and party lighting from my smartphone using the downloaded, Sony Music Center App from the App Store (or Google Play Store). In the 'Sound' mode I can use choose any one of these Presets, Extra Bass, Live Sound or Standard. Or, for more rich sound and depth I can customize my EQ settings to my own personal listening enjoyment (See Attached Photo). My Grand Kids love to play with these settings for the Lights; Rave, Chill, Hot, Cool, Strobe, and, or Random Flash Off. The lights definitely add a 'party-atmosphere' other speakers are not capable of. * Google Assistant - Built-in Google Assistant awaits your commands and controls all of your homes smart devices if you so wish. Personally, I am not a big fan of this added feature. However, it does allow syncing of multiple speakers that are Chromecast enabled. Of course, my Grand Kids think this feature is so cool. They can request a particular song, turn the volume up or down, all totally 'hands-free'. I can access Wi-Fi music services through my Google Assistant or BT through my smart phone. How versatile is that? * Long Battery Life - Up to 16 hours of battery life (Without the Lights). Additionally, I can still play this speaker while it is plugged in to an A/C outlet. I prefer to plug it in since the Grand Kids want the lights on constantly because it syncs to their music. And, after all what is a 'party-speaker' without the entertaining multi-colored lights and flashing strobe? On battery power alone with the lights constantly on I estimate about 6 hours of use before this speaker needs charging. * IP65 Rated - Splash-resistant and dustproof too. If caught in the rain – no problem. However, this speaker is not waterproof. It cannot be submerged under water. * Charging – I can use the proprietary, Sony A/C charger (Included) or the USB-C port for charging. However, I found the A/C charger is much faster. I can also use the USB-C port to charge my smart phone. Nice! * Portable & Ruggedly Built – The Sony XB501G Speaker is extremely portable (Weighs Approximately 7 pounds. It has an easy-carrying handle for a firm grip when moving it around. I highly recommend the purchase of this Sony Sony XB501G especially if you like outstanding sound and rich, extra bass, multitude of functions, never ending colorful light displays synced to the music. And, just because my Grand Kids love it so much. The 'Extra Bass' feature blows me away. This speaker is pricey, but well worth the cost.

I don’t remember my first Bluetooth speaker, but I do know that since I was introduced to them, I’ve been obsessed. I love having the ability to essentially have a boombox with you everywhere you go. Some speakers are much more advanced than others and can act as charging docks and some even have built-in digital voice assistants like the more recent one I’ve tested, the Sony SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker. The packaging of the speaker was well designed. It’s brightly colored and represents the product well. Some basic details are included on the box and there are quite a bit of styrofoam pieces made to form around the speaker. The speaker is shipped with a power cable and manuals. It’s a fairly self-contained system and very easily transported. Setting up the speaker is very easy, but it does require that you set up the Google Assistant before you use the other features of the speaker like connecting to it via Bluetooth. I found this to be a little off-putting because I’d like to have been able to just connect via Bluetooth without the hassle of connecting the speaker to my Google account. I like having that option, but I think that the speaker’s standard features should be autonomous from the Google Assistant. (Instructions read: After the Wi-Fi setup is complete, press and hold the (BLUETOOTH)/ PAIRING button for about 3 seconds.) Aside from the Google Assistant getting in the way of basic functionality, the Sony SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker is a great speaker. I love the size of i, especially for group events. It’s really easy to carry from place to place thanks to the hefty handle on the back of the speaker. The buttons on the top of the speaker include the power button, play/pause button, Link indicator, Charge indicator, volume buttons, microphone button, battery button, lighting button, and various other indicator lights. After you complete the initial set-up, the speaker connects automatically when it’s powered on. The sound quality of the speaker is incredible. The EXTRA BASS really makes everything punchy and deep. I listened to several different styles of music and thought it was also improved by pushing it through the Sony Speaker. I also watched some movies and TV shows to get a feel for how the dialogue would come through and found that everything sounded right. The mix was even and no sound effects were lost by using the speaker. In order to get full use of this speaker you have to download not one, but two apps — the Google Home app and the Sony Music Center app. The Google Home app gives you connection to the Google Assistant while the Sony Music Center app gives you control over the fine tuning features of the speaker. I would love to see them condensed into one app. That said, I really like the Sony Music App. You have control of the lighting effects and can actually power down the speaker from the app. This is a great feature to have with this type of speaker. The Sony SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker is a pricey investment at $300 but worth it since it provides such a high-quality sound and includes a built-in Google Assistant. I do wish that Sony could find a way to include the Google Home app into their Music Center app and I wish they could also find a way to make the Google Assistant feature separate from the other speaker functions. That said, I think the sound quality that the speaker provides outweighs all the unfortunate features that I disagreed with.

I have been using the XB501G for about a week now with about 16 hours total usage. I did not charge it right out of the box and used it for about 2-3 hours before the charge light started blinking. I plugged it in to charge which took around 5-6 hours. I have since used it for over 12 hours over 4 days and the Sony Music Center app is showing 30% left on the battery. Sony says to download the Google Home app for the initial setup of the XB501G so that you can have the Google Assistant setup. You also need to download the Sony Music Center app I mentioned earlier. Having Google Assistant adds convience with the ability to control the speaker functions like volume, play/pause and skip/play previous track. I was also able to connect to my Chromecast and play YouTube videos. The Google Assistant can have an issue with hearing you when the speaker volume is at higher levels. The Sony Music Center app is needed to access the XB501G's settings which are Sound (ClearAudio+ a Sony recommended sound setting and sound mode that offers 3 presets Extra Bass, Live Sound and Standard) I like the sound from the XB501G with the Extra Bass setting the most as you get that Extra Bass without losing any Mids or Highs. The Live Sound setting does add a Live Sound to most songs but while cool I prefer the Extra Bass setting. The ClearAudio+ setting works well to give a good balanced sound. Other settings include Illumination which lets you control the Light Mode (Rave, Chill, Hot, Cool, Strobe, Random Flash Off and Off) You can only change the light mode from the app as the Light button on the speaker only turns the Light On or Off which is a bit of a bummer. Another bummer is that the Lights do not react to the music but are just programmed patterns. I found myself turning the lights off more than on. The Power Option setting just tells you the percentage of battery power left. And the System setting tells you the software version. And you can control volume via the app, your voice or the buttons on the speaker. The XB501G provides great sound playing music with Crisp Highs and Mids and Very Good Bass (not window shaking but you don't feel like your missing any bass on most music) The speaker is a bit bulkier then most portable speakers I have seen but the built in handle makes carrying it easy and it feels well built. You can also use a tripod to hold the speaker, just be sure it has a long enough screw to securely hold the speaker as it is a bit heavy. My camera tripods mount was not sturdy enough for me to want to use it in any situation it might get bumped. Overall I am impressed by the Sony XB501G's sound and Google Assistant abilities. I would have liked the lights to be able to react to music rather then just be preprogrammed patterns. Maybe they will add this funtion with a future software update? Add this function and it would be 5 *

This is a great sounding speaker with Google Assistant. It can be used as a Bluetooth speaker or WiFi (Chromecast). If you plan to use this with your existing network of Google Home and/or Chomecast Audio units you might be disappointed. Pros: • Sounds great! This speaker has full bass but does not sound distorted. The rounded front with angled satellite speakers and Live Sound mode must be heard to be believed. Wall of sound. • Great controls. Very easy to navigate by touch. Multi-function play, pause, |<<, >>| button can be held down to talk to Google Assistant without saying “Hey Google” and activating a room full of devices. • Mesmerizing party lights with 6 modes. I really prefer Rave, then Strobe. • Great microphones. There are two on the top, no need to shout. If you have a Google Home or other speakers with Google Assistant, you can talk to the closest unit to control the XB501G. • Long battery life. The battery lasts all night even with the lights on, longer with them off. • Water and Dust proof IP65 rating • Can be charged using either the AC adapter (included and faster) or using the USB-C jack. • Comfortable built-in handle makes it easy to carry this surprisingly dense speaker. • Tripod mount on the bottom so it can be mounted on all sorts of stands and clamps. • NFC support makes Bluetooth setup even easier. • Great Bluetooth range when you are away from WiFi. Cons: • WiFi seems to be 2.4GHz only! Almost 2019 and this $300 WiFi speaker doesn’t support 5GHz?! • Party light patterns can only be changed using the Sony Music Center app via Bluetooth. • Doesn’t have a timer function to turn off if there is no music playing. • No AUX input jack, wireless audio only. Problems working within existing Google Home / Chomecast household: I’m familiar with Casting. I have one Chromecast (TV) and two Chromecast Audio units in the house. I received the original Google Home to evaluate before launch. I use several audio groups for the Google Home and Chromecast Audio speakers. They all support 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) WiFi. It seems the XB501G only supports 2.4GHz. I can’t find official specs to confirm this, but I can’t force the XB501G onto either of my router 5GHz radios. This doesn’t work well for casting audio. I can place the XB501G into groups with my other audio units and all speakers play audio except the XB501G. I can cast directly to the XB501G (when it appears in the Cast list). I can speak to our Google Home to control the XB501G and I can speak to the XB501G to cast/control our TV. Clearly it is integrated into our Chromecast eco-system but frustrating I can’t cast to this AND my other audio units simultaneously. I can plug a Chromecast Audio unit into my Nyne Rebel Bluetooth speaker and get exactly this functionality. The speaker doubles as a USB charger so it powers the Chromecast and I plug the Chromecast audio-out into the Rebel Aux input. I really hoped this Sony XB501G would work this way while looking less ghetto. Problems within Google’s Home app: The XB501G does not behave like the rest of our (Google) devices during setup and use. I mentioned I cannot force the XB501G onto 5GHz with the rest of my AV Chromecast gear. I’ve reset and reconfigured the XB501G countless times. Sometimes it appears within the “Home” app Devices list as a Voice Assistant speaker (different icon and more options) and sometimes as a regular Chromecast Audio device. Once it is configured it almost never shows up in the Devices list on two Android devices and two iPhones. The XB501G almost never shows up in the “Cast to” list within Play Music or Spotify on any device. The only way I can “cast” to this device is voice commands to the Assistant. Frustrating using voice commands, impossible to play most of my playlists. Notes: Great sounding speaker. Voice Assistant is fun to have in a portable format. I love the lights. We will get much use out of this speaker. Overall, I’m disappointed and I received the unit for free. $300 out of pocket for my needs, it would be returned. I expected it to work within my Chromecast groups. It should. This is my first non-Google device in the mix but it doesn’t work as it should with my devices and my router. I hope it does on your setup. I can still use my “ghetto-Nyne-Cast” when needed.

Overall, this is a great speaker for anyone looking for a portable speaker to play outdoors at a BBQ or poolside (it's not waterproof however). The sound is pretty good, although I don't consider myself an audiophile. Sony markets this as part of their "Extra Bass" line, and although there is definitely a stronger bass presence that most BT portable speakers, it lacks a ported enclosure, so the bass is definitely muted. The party light functionality works fine, although it's a little gimmicky for my taste. The light patterns and colors are somewhat coordinated to the music and there is a button to turn off/disable the lights, which also increases the battery life. Volume and quality of the sound is fairly good, although it does distort a little at higher volumes. It does have Google assistant built in, which made the setup process extremely easy - I had this up and running within 5 minutes thanks to Google's easy setup process - it's the same as setting up any other Google home device - just follow the directions on the app. I'm pleased to see that the speaker has both 2.4Ghz and 5 Ghz wifi compatibility. The google assistant functionality works as expected, although you cannot place calls with this speaker. It only has two mics on the top of the device to listen for the wake up command, and there were a couple of times in my testing that I had to repeat the command in a louder voice because it didn't hear me over the music. The one negative I have is the charging - Sony includes a proprietary DC brick charger to charge the battery and it has a fairly short (6-ft cord). The speaker does have a USB-C jack in the back that you can use to charge the speaker, but it's not as fast as the proprietary DC charger plug in my limited testing. Battery life is rated at 16 hours, and there is a button on the device that will announce the remaining battery life (expressed in a percentage) through the speaker. From my limited testing, you can probably expect to get around 12-14 hours, however there are a lot of variables that will affect the battery life (wifi signal strength, volume, use of the lights). You can use the USB-C port as an output to charge your phone too, although you'll need to supply your own cable. I was not able to tell what the USB-C output is and/or if it's PD compatible (the manual doesn't specify). Overall, this is a great speaker to use to take out into the backyard/patio for BBQs and parties, provided you have a wifi network available to maximize the features with the built-in Google assistant. If you're not going to use this as a portable speaker and/or not interested in the google assistant features, I would say there are much better options at this price point and/or better values available.

Upon receipt of this speaker, included documentation instructs you to install the Google Home app to interface with the speaker. I already had the app installed on my phone, so I was good to go. I plugged the speaker in using the included power wall charger and left it alone. Within minutes, the speaker – without any prompting – initiated the setup cycle. Using the Google Home app, it had me identify my home network and to specify where in my house the unit would be located. For me, that was the backyard. I selected “Backyard” in the app and that’s how it will be known. The speaker was setup and working in just minutes. The documentation offered some helpful insights, like that the Live Sound Button when turned on gives you a real 3-dimensional listening experience. With Live Sound turned off, the music seemed directional and flat. With Live Sound turned on, it sounded great. It sounded much more dispersed and well – 3D’ish. Internal speakers are angled to disperse the sound/music to a wider area when Live Sound is used. That certainly proved true in my testing. The sound remained crisp and clear even as I turned up the volume. The unit has an IP65 rating, making it splash resistant and dustproof. I normally wouldn’t place a speaker where it would get wet, but this is Florida and it does rain a lot. Being dust-proof makes a whole lot of sense and is more applicable to my situation. Lastly, the documentation noted that the speaker has an array of lights around the face of the unit. The lights sync with the music, they say, creating a party atmosphere. I’m looking forward to our next party to see how the lights sync with Rock music. No Disco music here! The documentation recommended downloading the Sony Music Center app from the Google Play store, which I did. The Sony Music Center is also available on the Apple App Store, for you iPhone users. Once installed, the app went through a setup procedure, which included syncing the speaker’s Bluetooth to my phone (Pixel 2XL). I don’t normally have my phone’s NFC turned on but turned it on for the sync’ing process. Touching my phone to the top of the speaker immediately linked speaker and phone. Funny enough, the speaker automatically began playing the Audiobook I had been listening to. Got a strange look from my wife when the voice actor on the audiobook started screaming. Uh, sorry dear! In running the Sony Music Center app, it listed for me all the streaming music apps I had installed on my phone. I could then stream music to the speaker from any of these services or using music files already installed on my phone. From a battery-life perspective, Sony suggests that it will have a 16-hour life. Over time, battery-life will shorten as the batteries get older. Still, that’s a good bit of time. Google Assistant is built into the speaker thus permitting you to ask the speaker questions. For example, first prompt it by saying “Hey Google”. Then say: “How’s the Weather?” or “Increase or Decrease the temperature (if you have a Nest or other compatible Thermostat) by 1 degree”, or any number of other Google Assistant commands. You can also say things like: “Play the best of Journey” or “What’s the score in the ‘Name of team’ game”. I use Google Assistant for many things, so this fits well in our growing home network. There are also preset buttons on the top of the speaker. When pressed, the button titled “Battery” will tell you how much battery power is available. There’s a button that looks like a microphone with a line through the image, meaning that this is how you’d turn off Google Home from listening for the “Hey Google” command. There is a Bluetooth Button that lets you turn on/off Bluetooth for the speaker. Remember, if the speaker isn’t playing the music streaming from your phone make sure that the Bluetooth Button is turned on. In addition to the Power Button, Volume Up/Down Buttons and the Live Sound Button, there is also a Light Button that turns the front facing lights on and off. I’m sure turning these off will save battery life if the speaker is running short on power. For me, this is a well thought out speaker. I have some other Sony products and I think all the latest products from Sony continue to amaze. I highly recommend this speaker!

The Sony - SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker is something different than I've experienced so far with portable speakers. I'm not sure if this was intended or not, but with the Google Assistant, the sound responsive lights, and the placement of the speakers creating a bit of a face-looking design, it has personality! It's like the speaker buddy :) The design feels very rugged and solid. Not something you have to worry about being delicate with, which is nice. The dust and water resistance take the worry out of it when taking outside, or throwing in the back of the car to take to the beach. The front grill is metal and very solid to protect the speakers. The controls on the speaker are very minimal and effective, although a few hardware EQ sliders would be a nice added feature. No worries, though, with the Sony Music Center app you can download for Android or iOS give you a software EQ you can tweak the speaker output with. Downloading this app is crucial, in my opinion, as it gives you access to some features that aren't available via the hardware controls. You can connect via Bluetooth, although the speaker connects to WiFi for the Google Assistant features. You'll need to download the Google Home application to setup the Google Assistant features. With the Sony Music Center, you can change the Sound settings, Illumination settings, and Power options. In the Sound settings, there are the Preset Modes - Standard, Live, and Extra Bass, then there is a Custom EQ which gives you 7 up/down sliders +6/-6 from 50 to 12k range. I'm not sure why, but only the Live and Standard modes are accessible via the hardware buttons on the speaker. I like the Extra Bass preset, so glad I found it in the app settings. The Live and Extra Bass settings really bring the speaker sound to life. Not sure if anyone would leave it in Standard mode after hearing the difference in sound these 2 modes offer. The Illumination settings let you select from the following modes for the speaker lights: Rave (the default), Chill, Hot, Cool, Strobe, Random Flash Off, and Off. I like the Chill as it turns off the top strobe light. The Power setting tells you how much battery is left, but doesn't have any timer modes or control over power output. These would be nice additions. Have auto off / sleep settings would be useful. The battery life is excellent. I had the speaker on for around 8 hours at a moderate level in a living room, with the lights enabled and connected to WiFi for Google Assistant, and I had 50% battery left. I'm imagining having the lights turned off would perhaps eek out an extra hour or 2, but I haven't attempted this. The sound is really good for a speaker this size. The volume definitely gets loud enough for any room, and has plenty for an outdoor gathering. The speakers handled the Extra Bass mode without distorting at high volumes and definitely had some thump. The highs are really clear also. The speaker has a tripod mount, which is a nice bonus feature. It also has a USB-C port on the back so you could use it to charge a mobile phone. The speaker also has NFC for easy connection to an NFC device. I found the Bluetooth took a few tries when initially connecting to the speaker, which was a little frustrating in the Music Center app, but once it's connected it was fine after that, and connected quickly. The speaker lights make for a great nightlight in a room, so this would be great for a kids bedroom. You can turn the lights off with a button on top of the device, so makes it really easy to switch them on and off. The speaker is well balanced and easy to hold with the handle. A modern day boombox at a party. Great for carrying around while the music is playing. When connected to Wifi, and a music service like Google Play, playing music is as easy as saying Hey Google, play some music. Streaming over Bluetooth works just as well, although the Google Assistant requires a Wifi internet connection. I would definitely recommend this product!