🚀 Almando Powerlink Switch III: Streamline Your B&O Speakers for the Modern World
Unlock the full potential of your cherished Bang & Olufsen BeoLab speakers for today's streaming, TV, and smart audio. Do you own fantastic B&O speakers but wish they were easier to connect to your Sonos, AirPlay, or smart TV? The Almando Powerlink Switch III is the smart, hassle-free bridge that instantly integrates your classic BeoLab 1 sound with all your modern devices.
✨ Instant Integration. Total Convenience.
The Switch III eliminates complexity, giving you seamless control and instant access to all your audio:
Automatic Switching: Connect up to 4 audio devices. The Switch III automatically detects the audio signal and turns your BeoLab speakers on and off—no more manual input changes.2
Full Volume Control: Adjust the volume directly from your streaming device's app (Sonos, AirPlay/Apple device) or your TV remote. Your convenience is our priority!
🎧 Built-in Bluetooth: Wirelessly stream music directly from your iOS or Android smartphone to your BeoLab speakers—no extra equipment needed for basic streaming.
📺 Perfect TV Sound: Connect any modern TV (Samsung, Sony, Loewe, etc.) and enjoy lip-synchronized picture and sound through your B&O speakers, eliminating frustrating audio delays.
🌐 Connect Everything You Love
The Almando Powerlink Switch III turns your B&O speakers into a versatile hub for your favorite platforms:
Sonos Multiroom Ready: Connect a Sonos Port/Connect to integrate your B&O speakers into a seamless, synchronized multiroom system. (Volume control directly in the Sonos app.)
Simple AirPlay: Just add an Apple Airport Express to stream effortlessly from your iPhone/iPad with volume controlled by your Apple device.
Use B&O Speakers Solo: Use your BeoLab speakers without needing a traditional B&O audio system connected.
App Fine-Tuning: Use the ALMANDO CONTROL App to perfect your sound with settings for volume, bass, treble, and loudness.
Key Connectivity Details
The Switch III features Automatic Source Switching for up to 4 Audio Devices for connection to BeoLab speakers by Bang & Olufsen and active speakers from other manufacturers.
100% Compatible with Bang & Olufsen outputs and inputs for B&O Powerlink cables.
100% Compatible with SONOS Port / Connect / ZP90.
100% Compatible with Apple Airport Express (Volume control directly from iPod, iPhone, iPad).
- 🤝 Compatibility (Connects ALL B&O Powerlink Speakers)
Input / Output Connection Type
- Input 1 B&O Powerlink (8-pin DIN)
- Input 2 B&O Powerlink (8-pin DIN) or RCA via adapter cable
- Input 3 Digital Input (Toslink SPDIF)
- Input 4 Digital Input (COAX SPDIF)
- Wireless Bluetooth Module for Wireless Audio Streaming (iOS / Android) is built-in.
The Switch III works with virtually all active B&O speakers, including:
Classic Powerlink (8-pin DIN): BeoLab 1, 2, 3, 5, 4000, 8000, etc.7
Newer (RJ45): BeoLab 17, 18, 50 (via special adapter cables).8
Multiple Speakers: Easily daisy-chain speakers or connect through a BeoLab 2 Subwoofer.9
Please Note: Not compatible with Masterlink-only speakers (BeoLab 2000, 3500, LCS 9000).10 Passive speakers require an external amplifier (e.g., BeoAmp 2).11
Almando Powerlink Switch III – Easy setup, complete control, and a new lease of life for your B&O speakers.