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The days of CD players and cassette tapes are gone – although vinyl records seem to be returning the favor. Most people stream their favorite songs directly from the Internet. Whether you’re listening to music to relax, make your day more enjoyable while working or driving, we’ll show you how to play streaming music, and give you a hint of the high-speed Internet you’ll need to listen to music at the highest quality.
How to stream music?
Streaming music means playing songs via an Internet connection. There is no need for traditional media such as CDs or a radio receiver. It is possible to play music by clicking a button, touching the screen or following a voice command. Streaming is simple, convenient and accessible to everyone.
The best music streaming platforms
Choosing the right music streaming platform can be a difficult task. Before making a decision, determine your streaming needs.
Do you expect to listen to music without ads, or does it not matter to you? Do you need several accounts for family members? Do you want to be able to create your own playlists and share them with friends?
Some platforms offer on-screen display of song lyrics, while others allow the playback of music videos. The ability to stream podcasts is also one option to consider when choosing a platform.
Some of the most popular music streaming platforms are:
- Spotify,
- Apple Music,
- YouTube,
- Amazon Music,
- Pandora,
- Bandsintown.
If you want to start playing music, all you have to do is find the right platform in the app store (or through an Internet search) and then follow the instructions. Regardless of the streaming service you choose, you have access to millions of songs.
Music streaming vs internet speed
Now that you’ve learned how to stream music, let’s take a look at the internet speeds you need to start playing. Fortunately, a speed of 10 MB/s is sufficient for streaming music.
However, if you have several devices playing music from the Internet at the same time or if you feel like watching music videos, you may experience ping spikes – but what exactly does that mean?
PING is a parameter used to determine the time it takes to send data from one server to another and receive a response. This time is measured in milliseconds and is used to determine the latency of data transmission over the Internet. PING is often used to test the stability of an Internet connection and to identify network problems – the higher the ping value, the higher the latency. With high data latency, streaming platforms will “stutter,” making smooth music playback impossible.
High PING – how to prevent it?
If you want to keep PING at a decent level, it’s important to regularly update your devices and applications. Older models can have difficulty processing data, which can slow down the entire network. That’s why it’s important to replace your devices with newer ones and keep an eye on the availability of updates.
With many people using the Internet in one home, considering a second Internet connection may prove beneficial. This way, those playing online won’t have to share bandwidth with other family members, allowing for better performance. In addition, a second Internet connection can be used to stream movies and TV shows, avoiding buffering problems.
Why invest in high-speed Internet? Other streaming services
Music is not the only type of content that can be streamed with a very fast Internet connection. Streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix allow you to watch entertainment, sports and other video content over the Internet. If your favorite artists aren’t streaming live or aren’t touring anytime soon, you can always watch their archived live broadcasts. Many of these services also offer streaming news from local, national and international channels. With a smartphone, laptop or smart TV, you can stay up to date with your favorite channels as soon as the streaming begins.