Extremely popular devices in the field of home entertainment, Bluetooth speakers are able to combine a good degree of practicality and a qualitative performance of audio reproduction consistent with the expectations linked to the product.
Their clear success on the market is due to the convenience of exchanging digital data over short distances with extremely low battery consumption compared to other technologies. Bluetooth technology speakers - rechargeable via PC or car, now able to connect to the various virtual assistants of a smart home - present themselves as an efficient audio choice on the market, combining power, cost, lightness and practicality.
How Bluetooth speakers work
Bluetooth speakers, or more precisely speakers, receive the signal from the device to which they are connected radio waves – the Bluetooth system itself – amplifying it in relation to the power they can develop.
Bluetooth speakers are generally able to accommodate an analog audio input and various Hi-Fi components at the discretion of the model. Bluetooth works in ISM band 2.45 GHz (2400-2483.5 Mhz), a characteristic that characterizes it as a technology with reduced interference, stable and ideal for transmitting short-range signals.
Technology Wifi, the main competitor in terms of audio choice, allows you to transport a greater quantity of data and in large spaces, but requires the presence of a local network to connect all the affected devices.
Bluetooth speakers and CE marking
Like all electrical and electronic equipment, Bluetooth speakers - but also headphones and earphones that use the same technology - must bear the CE marking and comply with the standards defined by the various directives.
As is known, the CE marking guarantees the consumer the conformity of the product The same applies to all European Community provisions regarding health, safety, and environmental protection. Obtaining the CE marking for Bluetooth speakers—which primarily involves the manufacturer, but also involves the authorized representative, importer, and distributor at various levels—is a multi-step process.
We start from the identification of the requirements necessary to comply with the European Community directives, to then proceed with their verification. The application of harmonized standards in a complete way it is the simplest and least expensive path to evaluate the conformity of the products and, once the verification phase is concluded, the technical file is prepared.
The technical file presents itself as a collector of all the documentation necessary to identify the product, in this case the Bluetooth speakers, and certify its compliance with the requirements of the applicable directives. Once this phase is completed, the CE mark is positioned in a visible, legible and indelible manner. At the end of the process there is the drafting of the EU Declaration of Conformity which indicates the conformity of the product with all legal requirements.
What obligations for MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER and DISTRIBUTOR
As mentioned, the manufacturer is the person most involved in the operational and bureaucratic process of assessing, verifying, and monitoring product conformity. They will be responsible for drawing up the EU Declaration of Conformity, preparing the technical file, and retaining all documentation for 10 years. The manufacturer is required to affix the CE marking and implement corrective actions to ensure the product complies with European directives throughout its lifespan.
The importer must verify that the product imported by him is equipped with CE certificate of conformity; has the documentation for traceability and must ensure that, during the period in which the product is under its responsibility, it is not modified in a way that could jeopardize its conformity, informing the manufacturer and the supervisory authorities if this happens .
The distributor, similarly, has the obligation to ensure that the conformity of the products lasts over time and that no changes of any kind occur, making every effort to report any inconsistencies.
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