The 20W box will play audio streamed from any AirPlay-capable device on the same WiFi network while it sits demurely on a wall outlet.

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The Vybe works with any sound source such as a gaming console, TV, computer, or mobile phone using a standard audio cable (included in the box).

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"There are zero songs that have a party jam theme, " she says, and the group uses all sorts of audio toys, like a vocal talkback box.

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