Pioneer Elite® Smart Speaker F4 - VA-FW40

VA-FW40
Elite® Smart Speaker F4

A World of Answers, a World of Music

This multi-tasking marvel with Alexa takes care of entertainment, home automation and more, hands-free. From answering questions to weather and traffic updates, recipe guidance to ordering pizza, the Elite® Smart Speaker F4 (VA-FW40) smooths your day with assistance right when you need it. Play music and audiobooks without stopping what you’re doing to search on your phone. Bask in sound crafted to Elite’s high standards, then take it housewide with DTS Play-Fi®, technology supported within Pioneer Music Control App that shares music to other speakers for synchronized playback in multiple rooms.

Ask for help with tasks
Alexa helps you out when your hands are full—all you have to do is ask. Alexa skills can read you out the latest news headlines, provide weather and traffic updates, set timers or reminders, read an audiobook, play relaxing sounds for sleep, and even order a pizza. A vast library of skills allows you to create an Alexa experience that suits you.

Voice-controlled home automation

Control compatible network-connected smart devices that work with Amazon Alexa by voice. Wide support for selected smart devices from Philips Hue, WeMo, Samsung SmartThings, ecobee, Nest, and others allows you to control lighting or adjust room temperature when the appropriate device is connected.

Enjoy music on demand

Listen to your favorite songs and sounds simply by asking. Alexa can play almost any tracks you can think of via a selection of supported audio streaming services anytime you’re in the mood. An advanced microphone can detect your voice in background noise even when you’re across the room.
Note: Additional services that work with Alexa will be announced.

DTS Play-Fi takes music multi-room

DTS Play-Fi allows you to enjoy high-quality music from online services including Pandora®, SiriusXM, and Amazon Music, as well as networked media servers and your device library, over Wi-Fi® to any number of compatible products using the Pioneer Music Control App for iPad, iPhone, and Android™ phones/tablets. DTS Play-Fi automatically synchronizes the music in every room throughout your house. Each member of your family can use their smartphone or tablet to listen to their own music in their own room or groups of rooms in your home. You can set up a group of rooms using the Pioneer Music Control App, play your favorite music, and have it streamed to all rooms in that group.

Presets for easy one-touch listening
Elite Smart Speaker F4 features four tactile button presets on the top of the speaker for easy one-touch playback of your favorite streaming services. With the F4, you can start listening right away, however you play it.

5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Built-in Wi-Fi selects the 5 GHz band in households with network traffic congestion to enable a faster and more stable connection. Even in larger homes using range boosters, you’ll notice fewer dropouts and better overall performance.

Delivering Elite performance
Audio quality is outstanding with twin 2.5-inch woofers powered by separate switching amplifiers. Sound spreads evenly with minimal distortion and loads of agile bass thanks to dual passive radiators. The speaker is tuned for non-fatiguing yet spirited sound delivered with surprising power from compact dimensions.

Versatile and efficient
Elite Smart Speaker F4 features an auxiliary audio input to connect media players, phones, and tablets. It also includes a line output should you wish to route sound to a separate hi-fi or home theater. Playback controls on the top panel are handy, and is the product is energy-efficient by design.