Ocean Digital WiFi Internet Radio FM Tuner Adaptor Model WR03 Spotify Bluetooth Receiver 2.8" Color Display Audio and Digital Output Remote Control APP-Black

I recently purchased, and reviewed, the remarkable Ocean Digital portable radio, and although this one is not as user friendly, it is still a strong 5-star. i have had PLENTY of WiFI radios over the years, all of which I have hooked up to my stereo system.. I find the sound of this one brighter, crisper, more alive. I probably have the weakest wifi signal of anyone in Washington DC, but once this radio found it, and locked in (took a few attempts with password), the connection is secure. The remote is handy, but, frankly, you have to be pretty close to the screen to read the options and results -- although using the remote to turn on and off the radio from across the room is a plus. I prefer setup "on-screen" to remote control, but I can work with this one fine. Once I put my eight "favorite" stations into memory (took some time but by no means much time), they were good to go, and secure. A nice bright screen and a minimal footprint. Of course there are no speakers --as there are not speakers for most stereo components until you attach them. My Polk speakers are great -- and far beyond what any "radio" could match. I am not a techie, but I am patient, and I read instructions. Patience patience, I say to reviewers who gave up or almost gave up. Once your configurations are set, the radio is secure, bright, attractive, and easy to use. If, for a few minutes, you pull out your hair until you get it right, save the hair and paste it back after 30 minutes or so. A fine unit.

After having a different brand Internet Radio fail after a few weeks and another brand arrive from Amazon dead-on-arrival, I was wondering if spending a little more for this Ocean Digital WiFi Internet Radio FM Tuner Adapter Model DBA-03R Bluetooth Receiver would make a difference. Apparently it did.Setting up the Wi-Fi went without a hitch, but I was initially put-off by the user-interface and had difficulty finding the stations that I wanted to connect. Once I got past that challenge and saved my stations as "favorites" I found this Ocean Digital WiFi Internet Radio FM Tuner Adaptor Model DBA-03R Bluetooth Receiver fairly easy to use and reliable.It's connected to high-level stereo inputs on the preamplifier of my component stereo system. It's small size is unobtrusive. It has no wired Ethernet connection, so Wi-Fi is the only option. As with many modern TV sets, the only way to control this receiver is with the included remote. I would have preferred that this device had equivalent control buttons on the device itself but....My cable Internet connection has a speed of more than 400 mbs enabling me to stream HD 3-D video. My tri-band router provides fast Wi-Fi connections. While I don't know how well this Ocean Digital WiFi Internet Radio FM Tuner Adaptor Model DBA-03R Bluetooth Receiver would perform if my Internet connection was slower, I do get very good stereo audio through this Wi-Fi receiver which I can enjoy all day without listener fatigue.If I am able to enjoy a few years of reliable service from this Wi-Fi radio tuner, it will prove to have been a good investment.

I returned this because i found it just couldn't drive my amp and speakers. I understand that it doesn't have a preamp or amp, but to get audible sound i had to turn the volume on my amp to the hughest possible. I figured i mught blow something out. Also, the bluetooth connection worked, but wasv really almost inaudible. Too bad because it's otherwise user friendly.

I have an internet radio that's about ten years old. Unfortunately, the manufacturer stopped providing firmware updates, so the radio is unable to play the newer formats, which is why I bought the Ocean W03.The Ocean W03 is an extremely compact design, due in part to its lack of an internal speaker and amplifier. It has both analog and digital outputs on the back that allow the user to connect it to an external sound system. In addition to Internet radio stations and streams, it will also receive traditional FM and AM stations over the air, using an external antenna that comes in the box.You can add stations and audio stream URL's to the radio directly through the interface (using the remote control) or by using the iPhone/Android app. If you use the app, the only thing you need to do using the remote control is configure your WiFi network settings. Once WiFi is configured, all other settings can be done through the app. Despite the unit's compact size, the color TFT screen is bright and easy to read. Configuring the WiFi was simple. Rather than using multiple presses of the keys on the remote to get the character you want, the remote lets you scroll through the alphanumeric characters directly on the screen, using the remotes UP and DOWN arrows.You can also register the device's MAC address with MediaYou.net. This allows you to search for stations through their web interface and add them to your personal (no cost) account. These selections are then sync'd to the radio the next time it is rebooted.This is a really great little internet radio, providing you have an external sound system or speaker (with a built-in amplifier). It can also be used as a Blue Tooth receiver, so you could use it to stream music via Blue Tooth from your phone or tablet, through the device to your sound system. NOTE: It will not steam FROM itself to an external device.I've emailed customer support both pre and post-sale, and received prompt accurate information in response.Bottom line: The Ocean W03 is a great value that does everything one might want an Internet radio to do.