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Stream from the equipment you already have or use our dedicated CloudBox music player

CloudBox

Why the CloudBox is most popular

The majority of our customers appreciate having a reliable, dedicated, set-and-forget CloudBox to play music and messages. Once the CloudBox is plugged into an ethernet connection or WiFi is configured, it will connect to CloudCover and start playing the music or messages you have selected from your account.

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Tamper resistant

Limit access to prevent people changing music or messages to protect your brand

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Remotely controlled

(including volume) from the web or mobile

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Locally stored music

that automatically plays if the network connection is interrupted and auto resumes when restored

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Auto-restart

Auto-restart if power outage occurs

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Simple plug-and-play setup

WiFi (2.4 and 5 GHz) requires a little configuration to join the network

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Includes RCA connector for Aux connection

to an amp or powered speaker from the 3.5mm line out

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Bluetooth 5.1

HDMI, and SPDIF can be used if desired

Purchase price of $99.50 (plus tax & shipping) USD. CloudBoxes are ordered from your CloudCover account.

Product photo of the CloudCover CloudBox

Mobile

Streaming from your mobile device

Stream from a mobile device by connecting through an amplifier, Bluetooth, AirPlay (iOS) or Chromecast (Android). The iOS, Android and Amazon apps are downloadable for free on iOS 11+, Android 5.1+, and Amazon Fire Tablet.

Keep in mind that amber alerts, phone calls and other apps can cause interruptions, so consider disabling other activities on the device that you don’t want your customers to hear! Kiosk Mode is a quick configuration to lock the device and avoid interruptions.

Computer

Streaming from your computer

Log into your CloudCover account in a web browser to stream directly to any connected amp or amplified speakers. The computer can be connected using a headphone/line out with RCA into your amplifier or 3.5mm line into amplified speakers.

Your computer may also support playing wireless Bluetooth speakers (range 30-60 feet based on manufacturer), Chromecast from Chrome, or AirPlay. See this equipment guide to help understand the options that may best suit your needs.

To make things simple, if you operate multiple locations you can create a bookmark (Auto Login URL) for each location that is “click-and-go”, with the stations, mixes and schedules of your administrators’ choosing.

Note for Apple Safari browser: tabs that are not in the foreground will “sleep”, so make sure the tab playing music is in its own window!

Sonos

Native integration

Stream music and messaging through your existing Sonos system with our native integration. Visit Streaming Through Sonos Speakers for more setup information.

Visit Streaming Through Sonos Speakers for more setup information.

A Sonos bluetooth device.

Equipment and Installation

Pandora CloudCover partners with Best Buy and Geek Squad to offer design, planning, financing and installation services to help scale enterprise projects (100+ locations) efficiently. With over 1000 US service locations, we have your audio visual needs covered, no matter the size of your operation.

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Guide to Equipment Options & Setups

WIRELESS: REQUIRES WIFI
Wired Speakers
Wireless: Bluetooth
WiFi Vendor speakers & amps
Apple AirPlay / AirPlay 2
Google Chromecast
Pros

Wires are more reliable than wireless (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).‍‍ Simple to setup.

Cheap, wireless, portable speaker options.

Simple setup from any streaming device

WiFi range and grouping options for speakers on the same wireless network‍‍.

See tables below for more information with specific manufacturers

Uses WiFi, so can be better than Bluetooth for range.‍‍

AirPlay 2 uses multiple speakers from iOS (11.4+) or Mac without grouping and hardware setups

$30 and allows streaming to multiple wireless speakers (and speakers with Aux in) from an Android device or Chrome Browser

Cons

If the wires aren't already in place, running wires (particularly through walls) isn't trivial!

Range limited to Bluetooth equipment specification (30ft for most manufacturers). Most manufacturers limit to one speaker connection; Some (like Bose) allow grouping of multiple speakers using Bluetooth.

WiFi equipment is usually more expensive and takes more setup than Bluetooth. WiFi network reliability and range is required for uninterrupted streaming

Requires streaming from an Apple device which are more expensive than Android or Chromecast options.

Requires Chromecast setup. Doesn't work directly with CloudBox

WIRELESS: REQUIRES WIFI
SONOS
Bose SoundTouch
Libratone
Sony
CloudBox (includes Bluetooth)

OPTIONS

  • Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in on Play:5 which then relays to any/all Sonos speakers on the Wi-Fi network (configured as a group).
  • Line out (3.5mm Aux) to RCA in on Sonos Connect to play on any type and number of Sonos speakers on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker then relays music to up to any type and number of SoundTouch speakers on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker, then relays music to up to 5 other Libratones (6 total) on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker, then relays music to up to any type and number of Wi-Fi Multi-room capable Sony audio products (speakers, receivers) on the same Wi-Fi network.

Mobile Android (phone/tablet)

OPTIONS

  • Select Cloud Cover Music as a Music Service from the Sonos app.
  • Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in on Play:5 which then relays to any/all Sonos speakers on the Wi-Fi network (configured as a group).
  • Line out (3.5mm Aux) to RCA in on Sonos Connect to play on any type and number of Sonos speakers on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker then relays music to up to any type and number of SoundTouch speakers on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker, then relays music to up to 5 other Libratones (6 total) on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker, then relays music to up to any type and number of Wi-Fi Multi-room capable Sony audio products (speakers, receivers) on the same Wi-Fi network.

Mobile iOS (iPhone/iPad)

OPTIONS

  • Select Cloud Cover Music as a Music Service from the Sonos app.
  • Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in on Play:5 which then relays to any/all Sonos speakers on the Wi-Fi network (configured as a group).
  • Line out (3.5mm Aux) to RCA in on Sonos Connect to play on any type and number of Sonos speakers on the same Wi-Fi network.
  • AirPlay 2 directly from iOS 11.4+ or Mac OS X to select one or many speakers (that support AirPlay 2) on the same Wi-Fi network

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker then relays music to up to any type and number of SoundTouch speakers on the same Wi-Fi network.

Bose Network Link Adapter can be used to connect multiple Bose SoundTouch speakers and also connect to an existing music system or on hold system, using the Line Out from the Adapter.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker, then relays music to up to 5 other Libratones (6 total) on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker, then relays music to up to any type and number of Wi-Fi Multi-room capable Sony audio products (speakers, receivers) on the same Wi-Fi network.

Computer (browser)

OPTIONS

  • Add the Cloud Cover Music service in the Sonos desktop application.
  • Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in on Play:5 which then relays to any/all Sonos speakers on the Wi-Fi network (configured as a group).
  • Line out (3.5mm Aux) to RCA in on Sonos Connect to play on any type and number of Sonos speakers on the same Wi-Fi network.
  • AirPlay 2 directly from iOS 11.4+ or Mac OS X to select one or many speakers (that support AirPlay 2) on the same Wi-Fi network

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker then relays music to up to any type and number of SoundTouch speakers on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker, then relays music to up to 5 other Libratones (6 total) on the same Wi-Fi network.

Line out (3.5mm Aux) to line in or one speaker, then relays music to up to any type and number of Wi-Fi Multi-room capable Sony audio products (speakers, receivers) on the same Wi-Fi network.

WIRELESS: REQUIRES WIFI
SONOS
Bose SoundTouch
Anker
JBL
UE Boom
CloudBox (includes Bluetooth)

Bluetooth output. SoundTouch speakers can be grouped together to support multiple speakers playing from one device

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Mobile Android (phone / tablet)

Bluetooth output. SoundTouch speakers can be grouped together to support multiple speakers playing from one device

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Mobile iOS
(iPhone / iPad)

Bluetooth output. SoundTouch speakers can be grouped together to support multiple speakers playing from one device

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Computer
(browser)

Bluetooth output. SoundTouch speakers can be grouped together to support multiple speakers playing from one device

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

Bluetooth output

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any special equipment to use the CloudCover service?

When I use CloudCover, do I have to worry about song rights, royalties or other licensing issues?

Can I manage multiple locations using CloudCover from a single device or location?

Is there someone I can talk to if I need help or have questions about my service or need technical support?

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