
Now everything’s in place in your network, they need to communicate using a protocol (a common language in tech speak) which this case is UPnP! Universal Plug and Play is a networking protocol that allows devices to discover each other over a network to share data and connect with one another over Wi-Fi. Here's a lovely diagram of what a typical home network might look like, including the UPnP devices. And of course, no more digging through stacks of CDs and Blu-Rays! Not only that but you can play files that are on devices like phones and tablets. It’s MUCH easier to fix potential bugs and update your player via the internet if and when firmware is released. You’ll be able to control your player wirelessly using apps on your smartphone or table, like our Spotify Connect app. Your network player will benefit from a number of advantages when it’s up and running in a network. Any online services your using like Spotify or Netflix also come under content.


Usually, the modem and router are combined in one box. The router hands out IP addresses to each device on the network so they can communicate with each other.

More than likely you’ve heard of terms like ‘UPnP’, ‘server’ and ‘renderer’ in the world of hi-fi.
