Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home-Theater-in-a-Box Has Bluetooth, Voice Control Support

Yamaha announced home-theater-in-a-box systems built for 5.1-channel surround sound and Bluetooth streaming Tuesday. The YHT-4950U ($499) and YHT-5950U ($599), packaged around Yamaha receivers that can be purchased separately, are due in stores in July, and include five speakers and a powered subwoofer. The YHT-5950U integrates Yamaha’s MusicCast technology, which delivers music-streaming services over Wi-Fi to the system and to other MusicCast speakers in a home. The step-up model also supports Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri voice control; Alexa and Google control require Echo and Google Home smart speakers.