The new Vappeby can withstand the elements and has a fun Spotify trick up its sleeve.

IKEA has a brand new weatherproof lamp that doubles as a 360-degree speaker and features Spotify Tap. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, the Vappeby Bluetooth speaker is as useful as it is pretty.

The brand-new speaker comes with an IP65 dust and water splash resistance, so it can withstand rain like a pro. It's also perfect for listening to music while the kids splash around with water guns—you don't need to worry about them ruining the speaker.

The speaker lamp will be available to buy starting in April for $64.99. It has a height of 10 inches and a diameter of seven inches so it won't take over the whole table. Plus, if you want, you can even hang it up as it is similar to a lamp in design.

Vappeby can provide up to 12 hours of music streaming, although IKEA hasn't made it clear yet if that's with the light turned on or not. You can charge it via a USB-C cable, while a USB power adapter will be available for purchase separately.

Spotify Tap was introduced in 2021, and it has so far been available with a series of Bluetooth headphones from the likes of Skullcandy, Samsung, and Bose. IKEA's Vappeby is the first speaker to take on this feature, a cool addition to an already impressive list of IKEA speakers.

The Vappeby IKEA speaker lamp will connect to your device via Bluetooth and you can listen to whatever content you want with it. However, it has a special Spotify feature to play with. The extra button you'll see on the lamp is the Spotify Tap which generates music based on your taste.

If you don't feel like listening to whatever song it started playing, just press the button and move on to the next one. If you’re a subscriber, make sure to take a look at other Spotify tips and tricks to make the most out of the service.

It's a playful feature to have at your disposal and it's great that it comes in an affordable package from IKEA.

As March draws to a close, we're eager to see the Vappeby speaker lamp available for purchase in IKEAs across the world. For now, it's available to order in blue or grey for $64.99, and we're already picturing it on our patio tables.

Gabriela has a degree in Journalism and started her writing career over 16 years ago. She loves writing about all things tech and she's always looking for great deals. When she's not writing, she loves gaming, reading, and - when time allows - painting.

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