# Hitachi WiFi Speaker Support

**URL:** <https://community.smartthings.com/t/hitachi-wifi-speaker-support/25527>\
**Category:** Device Ideas\
**Created:** [October 8, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/hitachi-wifi-speaker-support/25527 "2015-10-08T23:17:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Shane0926](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@Shane0926](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Shane0926)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/hitachi-wifi-speaker-support/25527/1 "2015-10-08T23:17:47Z")

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I contacted support to inquire about support for the Hitachi WiFi Speaker lineup and was told there was not currently plans to integrate control for the speakers into the Smartthings system. I am sad about this because I have found the the sound from the W200 speaker is leagues above the comparable Samsung speaker being offered. I don’t do any Android programming, but I don’t imagine integration being that difficult considering the speakers already have an app…

If you haven’t seen these speakers, it’s probably because they weren’t released that long ago. I suggest looking into them if you’re looking for a simple whole home WiFi Speaker system.

> **[Hitachi L-Model W200 SMART WIRELESS SPEAKER for Larger Spaces has Built-in WiFi,...](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hitachi-L-Model-W200-SMART-WIRELESS-SPEAKER-for-Larger-Spaces-has-Built-in-WiFi-Bluetooth-NFC-and-a-FREE-App/44465839)**
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> Buy Hitachi L-Model W200 SMART WIRELESS SPEAKER for Larger Spaces has Built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and a FREE App at Walmart.com

If anyone would be interested in working on making this work with Smartthings, it would be great!

Thanks for looking!

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**Author:** ![obycode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/obycode/32/12597_2.png) [@obycode](https://community.smartthings.com/u/obycode)\
**Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 12:55am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/hitachi-wifi-speaker-support/25527/2 "2015-10-09T00:55:49Z")

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The ad mentions “The latest in Qualcomm AllPlay technology” which I believe means that it supports DLNA and AirPlay. If that’s true, then you could use the fantastic [Generic Media Renderer](https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-generic-media-renderer-dlna-speakers-cheap-sonos-alternative-fixed-android-install/11176) for DLNA or my app, [ObyThing Music](http://obything.obycode.com) for AirPlay.

I’m not positive that it definitely supports those two protocols, so you should double check.

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**Author:** ![Shane0926](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@Shane0926](https://community.smartthings.com/u/Shane0926)\
**Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/hitachi-wifi-speaker-support/25527/3 "2015-10-09T02:48:08Z")

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Thanks for your response. Would either of these methods support something like voice searching through Spotify to find a specific song? Eventually looking to get an Echo.

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**Author:** ![obycode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/smartthings/user_avatar/community.smartthings.com/obycode/32/12597_2.png) [@obycode](https://community.smartthings.com/u/obycode)\
**Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 3:00am UTC](https://community.smartthings.com/t/hitachi-wifi-speaker-support/25527/4 "2015-10-09T03:00:59Z")

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No. I believe the Echo integration is still limited to some very basic commands only for now.